Nemesis (1990)

Game Boy

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About this game

Nemesis is the first entry in the long-running Gradius series on the Game Boy.

Its side-scrolling shoot'em up gameplay follows the series template closely.

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Players control the Vic Viper through five levels, most based on levels in earlier entries, for a kind of 'greatest hits' of the series.

There is a cave level (as in level 1 of the original Gradius ), the mandatory Moai stage, a Gigeresque organic level, a graveyard (similar to bonus stages in the MSX and PC Engine version of the original Gradius) and a high-tech base.

Besides the classic core ship in the first level, all boss enemies are entirely new.

The cycling Gradius power-up system is reused here: collected power ups advance the power meter which can be activated at any time to gain the highlighted item.

The line-up includes the classic selection of speedups, missiles, dual shots, lasers, option satellites and forcefields.

The game allows players to start in any of the five levels and even to set the number of lives to a maximum of 99.

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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.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€50.57

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€78.24

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-09	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€78.24	eBay US
2026-07-08	Loose / Item only	PAL	€50.57	eBay NL

Market insights

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PAL is 55% cheaper

The PAL version (€50.57) is significantly cheaper than NTSC-U (€78.24) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Nemesis (1990), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.

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 Nemesis (1990) worth?

Nemesis (1990) for Game Boy is currently worth €50.57 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Nemesis (1990) rare?

Nemesis (1990) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Nemesis (1990)?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Nemesis (1990) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Nemesis (1990) is currently worth €50.57 loose, versus €78.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.