Hydlide
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1984
About this game
An evil demon named Varalys casts a curse upon the princess Ann, turning her into three fairies.
You control Sir Jim and set out to find the fairies, and then slay Varalys.
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Only by vanquishing Varalys can the curse be lifted.
Once the princess is restored the kingdom will be saved.
Hydlide is an action game with strong role-playing elements.
The player has to explore vast wilderness areas, descending into dungeons and eliminating enemies on the way.
Combat system is similar to the one implemented in Ys series : attacking enemies requires the player to "bump" into them, at the same time preventing them from attacking the playable character from the sides and the back.
The player can change between defensive and offensive stances by pressing a single button.
Magic spells can also be used to dispose of the enemies.
The player character grows stronger and gains better parameters as he advances in the game.
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 Hydlide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €94.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €129.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €94.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €129.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €93.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €127.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.19 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €93.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €127.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.19 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €93.36 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €126.55 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.47 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.19 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hydlide, 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 Hydlide worth?
Hydlide for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €9.88 loose, €35.21 complete in box, and €94.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hydlide rare?
Hydlide 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 Hydlide?
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 Hydlide, loose is €9.88 and CIB is €35.21 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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