Sword of Hope
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
A dragon has gained control over the king of Riccar, manipulating him into removing the Sword of Hope from a painting, releasing its curse.
Summoning the dark power mammon the dragon turned the people of Riccar into trees.
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When Prince Theo is born, the king tries to murder him, but Theo is saved by the brave knight Pascal who flees with him into a forest where three magicians live who conceal the king's castle underground to prevent the evil from spreading.
After living in the forest for 15 years, Prince Theo is finally strong enough to try and stop the dragon, using the Sword of Hope one of the magicians had retrieved.
Sword of Hope combines Adventure and RPG elements.
The prince can select commands such as "look", "open", "magic", "use" etc. to interact with the game world, talk to NPCs or solve puzzles.
When he encounters an enemy, the game switches to a turn based battle mode in which enemies have to be fought in typical console style RPG battles.
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 Sword of Hope 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 Sword of Hope 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 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €291.08 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.40 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €701.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €126.65 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.83 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €700.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €122.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €281.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.38 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €122.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €699.90 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €281.71 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €793.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €80.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €872.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €32.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €122.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €281.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €699.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €23.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €20.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sword of Hope 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 Sword of Hope worth?
Sword of Hope for Game Boy is currently worth €58.29 loose, €80.46 complete in box, and €793.07 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sword of Hope rare?
Sword of Hope 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 Sword of Hope?
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 Sword of Hope, loose is €58.29 and CIB is €80.46 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Sword of Hope worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Sword of Hope is currently worth €58.29 loose, versus €43.72 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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