Castlevania: The Adventure
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
The Count has risen again desiring revenge even more than blood.
There are four levels of dungeons, chambers and crypts.
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At the end of each there is a Primary Evil who is waiting.
Your sole weapon is the Mystic Whip which you can use on enemies or candles to unleash hearts, crystals and crosses of gold.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Castlevania: The Adventure for Game Boy 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €179.60 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.44 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €21.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €21.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €180.10 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €178.77 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €21.18 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €452.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €21.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €178.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €135.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €20.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €21.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €135.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €452.49 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €20.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €21.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €21.19 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €21.21 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Castlevania: The Adventure 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 Castlevania: The Adventure worth?
Castlevania: The Adventure for Game Boy is currently worth €21.15 loose, €179.60 complete in box, and €527.15 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Castlevania: The Adventure rare?
Castlevania: The Adventure 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 Castlevania: The Adventure?
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 Castlevania: The Adventure, loose is €21.15 and CIB is €179.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Castlevania: The Adventure worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Castlevania: The Adventure is currently worth €21.15 loose, versus €15.75 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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