Dragon Wars (1991)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1989
About this game
Dragon Wars takes place in the magical land of Dilmun, an island of salvation perverted into a world of horror by Namtar (as you might expect - the bad guy).
The player starts with a party of four in the city of Purgatory, equipped with nothing more than.. well - nothing.
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Worst of all your magic users won't help you out, either, because magic has been banned (to correct this unpleasing situation is one of your main objectives).
Other main targets are surviving, getting out of Purgatory and toppling Namtar (maybe getting some decent clothing, one or two shiny swords and the like on your way out).
Gameplay instantly reminds of the Bard's Tale series .
Step-by-step first person 3D, opponents materialize out of the air.
The combat system is turn based.
Unlike its (spiritual?) predecessors the game features a full-blown skill system, auto-mapping and many places to actually use all these abilities.
Reasonable distribution of your skill points is rather critical.
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 Wars (1991) 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €150.42 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €150.42 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €150.42 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €150.42 |
| 2026-05-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €128.35 |
| 2026-05-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €128.35 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Dragon Wars (1991), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System 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 Dragon Wars (1991) worth?
Dragon Wars (1991) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €150.42 loose, €150.42 complete in box, and €150.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon Wars (1991) rare?
Dragon Wars (1991) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Dragon Wars (1991)?
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 Wars (1991), loose is €150.42 and CIB is €150.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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