Rescue on Fractalus!
Atari 5200 · 1985
About this game
The game utilizes fractal technology to create the craggy mountains of an alien planet, where the visilibility was drastically reduced by the dense atmosphere.
The player controls a fictional "Valkyrie" space fighter (converted for search and rescue duty) from a first-person view, attempting to land and pick up downed Ethercorps pilots.
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Some of these mountains hold anti-aircraft guns, which have to be avoided or destroyed.
Due to the varied terrain, the direction finder has to be used to locate the pilots, whose visual beacons are often masked by mountain ridges.
At higher levels, the enemy Jaggis begin flying kamikaze saucers.
The mission area also moves into day/night boundaries.
Night missions are particularly difficult, requiring diligent use of the altimeter to avoid crashing.
Flying consumes fuel.
The way to replenish this supply is to rescue downed pilots who bring their remaining fuel supplies on board.
About Atari 5200
The Atari 5200 (1982) was Atari's attempt to modernize the 2600 formula with better graphics and an analog joystick, but it launched just before the North American video game market crash of 1983 and never recovered commercially. Its short, crash-era lifespan means a comparatively small library, making the 5200 a niche but accessible corner of early-console collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Rescue on Fractalus! for Atari 5200 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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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.76 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.86 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.75 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.58 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.77 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.50 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.73 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.46 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.62 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.46 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €33.62 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.73 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €34.02 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €33.85 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.77 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rescue on Fractalus! has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Rescue on Fractalus! worth?
Rescue on Fractalus! for Atari 5200 is currently worth €33.58 loose, €33.72 complete in box, and €33.85 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rescue on Fractalus! rare?
Rescue on Fractalus! has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Rescue on Fractalus!?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Rescue on Fractalus!, loose is €33.58 and CIB is €33.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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