Astyanax
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
You are Astyanax, a sixteen year old boy that has the same dream night after night: A princess, calling for help.
One afternoon, you are summoned to the world of Remnia by Cutie, a pixie, to save the realm's princess.
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You are the chosen one mentioned by their prophecies! Astyanax is a side-scrolling platform action game set in a fantasy world.
You must save the realm from Blackhorn's evil horde.
Along the way you'll find powerups that will make you stronger, and upgrade your weapon; and you can also unleash magical attacks that hit all enemies on the screen.
Three magic spells are available: blast (fireball in all directions), bolt (powerful lightning strike), and blind (freeze all enemies on screen).
The weapon upgrades that the player can find also determine the power of the spells and how many magic points they will use.
A follow-up to the Arcade game The Astyanax , this version features completely redesigned stages, enemies, and a new story.
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 Astyanax 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €61.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €489.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €153.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €222.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €538.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €222.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €538.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €489.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €153.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €61.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €11.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €531.31 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Astyanax 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 Astyanax worth?
Astyanax for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €14.59 loose, €153.11 complete in box, and €489.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Astyanax rare?
Astyanax 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 Astyanax?
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 Astyanax, loose is €14.59 and CIB is €153.11 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Astyanax worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Astyanax is currently worth €14.59 loose, versus €11.54 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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