Overlord Minions
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
Overlord Minions brings the Overlord franchise onto the Nintendo DS platform.
In Minions, you control a team of four minions (Giblet, Blaze, Stench, and Zap), an "elite special farces" team in a quest to prevent the cult known as the Kindred from resurrecting the Dragon Kin - a race of human/dragon hybrids that will replace the Overlord despotism with their own.
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Unlike the other games in the brand, the Overlord himself does not make an appearance.
Instead, the Gnarl, the faithful and sycophantic advisor to the Dark Lord is the narrator and guides the players through their quests.
This game is a puzzle combat game where all the action is controlled entirely through the stylus, as if you are the Overlord yourself directing the hapless creatures.
Puzzles are solved by using the different special abilities of the minions to negotiate the obstacles and combat involves swiping the screen to direct the attacks similar to games like Zelda Phantom Hourglass.
The game keeps the trademark Overlord humour, focusing on the mischievous physical comedy of the minion's antics and the story was written by the award-winning games writer Rhianna Pratchett, who also wrote the stories for the previous games.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Overlord Minions for Nintendo DS 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €8.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €8.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.60 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Overlord Minions 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 Overlord Minions worth?
Overlord Minions for Nintendo DS is currently worth €12.67 loose, €5.30 complete in box, and €7.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Overlord Minions rare?
Overlord Minions 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 Overlord Minions?
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 Overlord Minions, loose is €12.67 and CIB is €5.30 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Overlord Minions worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Overlord Minions is currently worth €12.67 loose, versus €10.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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