Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
The Earth is separated by an invisible barrier from the Lost Land, a realm in which time has no meaning, and which is inhabited by ferocious dinosaurs and aliens.
For many generations, the mantle of Turok has been bestowed upon those who saw the protection of the barrier as their sacred duty.
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But an evil lord named Campaigner is seeking for an artifact that is capable of destroying the barrier, striving to dominate the entire universe.
This artifact, known as the Chronoscepter, was broken into pieces which were then hidden away.
Tal'Set, a Native American and the last Turok, must find the scattered pieces of the Chronoscepter, and stop the Campaigner from obtaining them.
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is a first-person shooter with platforming and light puzzle-solving elements.
Much of the game is set in outdoor environments, and requires the player to explore them by finding various paths, jumping, swimming, and climbing.
The game's most notable enemies are dinosaurs of various sizes, though the levels also include human and demonic enemies, as well as wildlife.
The player gradually gains access to thirteen weapons (plus the Chronoscepter, assembling which is the game's main objective); these include a knife, a bow, as well as high-tech firearms such as a rocket launcher and an atomic fusion cannon.
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 Turok: Dinosaur Hunter 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €16.95 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, 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 Turok: Dinosaur Hunter worth?
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for Game Boy is currently worth €16.95 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Turok: Dinosaur Hunter rare?
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter 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 Turok: Dinosaur Hunter?
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 Turok: Dinosaur Hunter worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is currently worth €16.95 loose, versus €13.98 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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