Dragon Slayer IV
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Dragon Slayer is commonly considered one of the progenitors of the action RPG genre.
The premise is similar to Roguelikes : the player takes control of a knight who must fight his way through large overhead maze-like dungeons.
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Unlike roguelikes, the combat in the game is fully action-oriented: the player must approach the monster and "bump" into it in order to inflict damage, at the same time trying to avoid its blows.
Combat takes place on the same screen as the exploration; monsters will also sometimes pursue the knight if he attempts to escape.
Also contrary to roguelikes, none of the locations or items in the game is randomized.
The player can collect power stones and coins during the journey; the power stones increase the hero's strength, while the coins increase his hit points (health).
Defeating enemies also yields experience points, which determine the amount of maximum HP the hero is able to receive.
The knight is able to cast magic spells, though they are mostly used outside of combat, for example breaking walls, teleporting, or creating a map of the area.
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 Dragon Slayer IV 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.
Adding Dragon Slayer IV 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 NES release dates back to 1987.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.28 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €83.95 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €92.35 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €84.17 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €92.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €92.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €84.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €83.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €92.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €83.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €92.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.70 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dragon Slayer IV 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 Dragon Slayer IV worth?
Dragon Slayer IV for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.51 loose, €26.28 complete in box, and €83.95 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon Slayer IV rare?
Dragon Slayer IV 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 Dragon Slayer IV?
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 Dragon Slayer IV, loose is €15.51 and CIB is €26.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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