Legend of the River King
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
This unique RPG provides a world of fishing as the prime objective.
There are two modes of play, The Fish and Raise.
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The Fish: As a young boy, you must search out the fish called Guardian, the only fish in the river that can cure a disease caught by your sister, Teruyo.
This mode combines RPG elements such as buying items, talking to the town's folk and searching the local river for the Guardian fish.
The fishing element comes into play when you bait or lure fish at the river, in hopes to find a fish.
Raise mode allows you to purchase a fish tank and the extras, and raise a small fish.
Much like the many Pokémon type games, you can feed it, keep the tank clean and raise the fish.
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 Legend of the River King 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €24.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €379.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €150.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €379.03 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €62.23 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €149.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €344.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €24.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €149.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €62.20 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €378.83 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €344.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €62.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €378.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €149.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €344.56 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €63.02 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €379.69 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €69.96 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €24.55 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €150.21 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Legend of the River King 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 Legend of the River King worth?
Legend of the River King for Game Boy is currently worth €69.96 loose, €150.18 complete in box, and €345.43 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Legend of the River King rare?
Legend of the River King 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 Legend of the River King?
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 Legend of the River King, loose is €69.96 and CIB is €150.18 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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