Cliffhanger
Sega Game Gear · 1993
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.
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Cliffhanger for Sega Game Gear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €152.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €121.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €152.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €121.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €138.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €122.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €73.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.88 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.64 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €122.77 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €73.86 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.68 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €123.06 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €74.03 |
Market insights
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 Sega Game Gear is currently worth €17.32 loose, €121.33 complete in box, and €139.04 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 €17.32 and CIB is €121.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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