Artelius
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Long time ago, an advanced civilization existed in the Solar System.
But one day, a black hole appeared nearby.
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Many people were sucked into it an transported into another dimension, which they named Artelius.
It was ruled by the evil king Sarbelor, who constructed a machine named Galax, which tore the dimension into lonely asteroid-filled spaces accessed by warp points.
The peace-loving scientist Dr.
Rado built you, a cyborg who can travel through space, and entrusted you with the mission of finding and destroying Sarbelor.
This game is an action RPG.
You navigate the hero in top-down view through space; chains of asteroids represent inaccessible areas on the map.
You travel between various space areas by approaching warp points.
The enemies randomly appear on the screen around you.
When you contact an enemy, a battle begins.
Battles are viewed from first person perspective; you are in control of a cross-hair, which you must move around the screen and press the fire button when you place it over the enemy.
There are also special attacks at your disposal, which require weapon points (WP).
Winning the battles gives you experience points, allowing you to gain levels ("classes") and become stronger.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Artelius for Nintendo Entertainment System 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €36.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €117.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €129.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €36.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €117.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €129.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.19 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €117.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €117.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €36.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €14.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €117.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €128.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Artelius 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 Artelius worth?
Artelius for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €25.97 loose, €36.82 complete in box, and €117.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Artelius rare?
Artelius 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 Artelius?
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 Artelius, loose is €25.97 and CIB is €36.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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