Zarlor Mercenary
Atari Lynx · 1990
About this game
Zarlor Mercenary is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up in which the player controls a spacecraft destroying enemy spaceships and buildings in order to earn money which can be used to buy upgrades between levels.
At the end of each level there is a boss ship or landing craft that needs to be destroyed.
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Up to four players can play simultaneously using the Comlynx.
Noted in the game manual you don't start with life but a fleet of ships.
In single-player you start off with four ships, in two player mode you start off with three ships each.
With three and four players you only start the game with two ships each.
There are seven different pilot mercenaries to choose from, each having their own permanent unique weapon or skill.
When playing in multiplayer mode, each player has a unique colour, you can either work together or towards completing the game.
However one can purchase the weapon attachment backstabber that can kill another pilot causing him to loose money.
The ship health bar is on the right as a horizontal green bar, this will deplete to yellow and flash red when near destruction.
Ships left in the fleet are displayed as blue dots, while the mega bomb is displayed as a red dot.
About Atari Lynx
Atari's Lynx (1989) was the first handheld console with a color backlit screen, technically ahead of the Game Boy in several respects, but it launched at a higher price with worse battery life and lost the handheld war commercially. Lower overall sales mean smaller print runs across its library, making complete Lynx games a moderately scarce niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Zarlor Mercenary for Atari Lynx 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.
Adding Zarlor Mercenary to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This LYNX release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €37.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €74.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €37.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €74.40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €74.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.76 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €37.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €37.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €74.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €73.46 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €73.66 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.95 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.70 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €73.47 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.90 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €73.38 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.87 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.65 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.87 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.65 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €73.38 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.24 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €72.77 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Zarlor Mercenary 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 Zarlor Mercenary worth?
Zarlor Mercenary for Atari Lynx is currently worth €19.80 loose, €37.18 complete in box, and €74.52 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zarlor Mercenary rare?
Zarlor Mercenary 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 Zarlor Mercenary?
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 Zarlor Mercenary, loose is €19.80 and CIB is €37.18 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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