Cliffhanger

Game Boy · 1993

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About this game

Standard side-scrolling beat'em up based off of the Stallone film of the same name.

Sly must fight thugs and the elements as he tracks down suitcases of stolen cash dropped around the peaks of the Rockies.

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Combat follows the Final Fight standard, broken up by some mountain climbing and running (or 3-D snowboarding on the Sega CD) from avalanches.

Enemies are the standard brawler crooks, occasionally carrying guns and knives the player can pick up.

The game tends to follow a pattern of having you deal with a natural hazard (scaling a cliff, leaping over gaps), then locking the screen down for a fighting segment, nature again, fighting again, etc.

The available fighting moves is limited, compared to other games of this type, and the ability to hit an enemy character is noticeably less accurate.

The plot is identical to the film, with levels based off of, or inspired by, scenes in the movie.

Animated cutscenes move the story along on the cartridge systems, while brief clips from the film play between levels on the Sega CD.

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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 Cliffhanger 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.

Adding Cliffhanger 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 GB release dates back to 1993.

Price history

PAL · Item only

€35.52

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Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only

€20.48

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Manual Only

€10.00

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Item only

€35.52

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Complete in Box

€51.20

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New (sealed)

€50.89

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Graded New

€831.13

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NTSC-U

Box Only

€131.17

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Manual Only

€12.20

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Item only

€30.61

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Complete in Box

€157.40

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New (sealed)

€262.34

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Graded New

€925.58

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-18	Box Only	NTSC-U	€131.17	pricecharting
2026-07-18	Graded New	NTSC-U	€925.58	pricecharting
2026-07-18	Manual Only	NTSC-U	€12.20	pricecharting
2026-07-18	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€262.34	pricecharting
2026-07-18	Item only	NTSC-U	€23.45	pricecharting
2026-07-18	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€157.40	pricecharting
2026-07-16	Manual Only	NTSC-U	€12.23	pricecharting
2026-07-16	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€263.01	pricecharting
2026-07-16	Box Only	NTSC-U	€131.50	pricecharting
2026-07-16	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€157.80	pricecharting
2026-07-16	Graded New	NTSC-U	€927.93	pricecharting
2026-07-16	Item only	NTSC-U	€23.51	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Box Only	NTSC-U	€131.29	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Manual Only	NTSC-U	€12.21	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€157.55	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Graded New	NTSC-U	€926.47	pricecharting
2026-07-14	Item only	NTSC-U	€23.48	pricecharting
2026-07-14	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€262.60	pricecharting
2026-07-13	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€223.09	pricecharting
2026-07-13	Box Only	NTSC-U	€131.22	pricecharting
2026-07-13	Graded New	NTSC-U	€925.98	pricecharting
2026-07-13	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€157.47	pricecharting
2026-07-13	Manual Only	NTSC-U	€12.20	pricecharting
2026-07-13	Item only	NTSC-U	€20.49	pricecharting
2026-07-12	New (sealed)	PAL	€50.89	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Complete in Box	PAL	€51.20	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Box Only	PAL	€20.48	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Item only	PAL	€26.75	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Graded New	PAL	€831.13	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Manual Only	PAL	€10.00	pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 16% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€30.61) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€35.52) loose. CIB: PAL €51.20, NTSC-U €157.40.

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Trading near average

Current price €26.75 is close to the average of €27.96 over the tracked period (range: €26.16–€35.52).

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CIB commands 44% premium

A complete PAL copy (€51.20) costs 44% more than a loose copy (€35.52). Sealed goes for €50.89.

Rarity & condition

Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger worth?

Cliffhanger for Game Boy is currently worth €35.52 loose, €51.20 complete in box, and €50.89 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Cliffhanger rare?

Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger?

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 Cliffhanger, loose is €35.52 and CIB is €51.20 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Cliffhanger worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Cliffhanger is currently worth €35.52 loose, versus €30.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.