Guardian
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
In her quest for power and revenge, the witch Scotia accidentally set into motion the revival of Belial, God of Evil.
With her dying breath, Scotia gave her son Luther her mighty powers of shapeshifting, but through an error Luther received the powers in a damaged form: he cannot control when he changes or what he changes into.
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Things aren't easy for Luther: not only is he cursed with his mother's power, but the people of the Lands are understandably upset with Scotia and will attempt to take their frustration out on her son.
With his mother's magic and a little help from the Draracle, an ancient being watching for signs of Belial's resurrection, Luther must find a cure for his curse and eventually stop Belial.
Guardians of Destiny is the sequel to Throne of Chaos and the second installment in the Lands of Lore series.
Unlike its predecessor, it is an action RPG which occurs in real-time 3D (much like Daggerfall ) rather than in grid-based environments.
Luther is the only player-controlled character in the game and can freely move around, attack in all directions, jump, and crouch.
The game features numerous video sequences featuring computer graphics and live action.
Luther's unique ability are his transformation powers, allowing him to morph into a powerful humanoid beast or a lizard.
Though eventually the player gains control over them, initially these transformations occur at random.
The beast form is stronger and able to smash obstacles on his way, but the lizard is more agile, can cast magic and access areas restricted to other shapes.
Only Luther's native shape, however, is able to use weapons, both melee and range ones.
Unlike most role-playing games, experience points are not awarded directly for vanquishing enemies.
Rather, Luther's weapon and magic proficiencies increase and reach higher levels the more the player uses correspondent combat styles.
Typically, only defeating more powerful foes contributes to this growth.
The player can also combine items to
About Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Guardian for Atari 2600 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €546.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €819.74 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €146.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €901.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €104.99 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.57 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €158.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €545.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €900.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €95.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €146.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €818.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €146.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €95.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €899.83 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €818.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €545.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €146.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €545.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €818.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €95.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €899.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €95.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €146.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €544.82 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Guardian, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Guardian worth?
Guardian for Atari 2600 is currently worth €158.69 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Guardian rare?
Guardian has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Guardian?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Guardian worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Guardian is currently worth €158.69 loose, versus €21.57 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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