Atomic Robo-Kid Special
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
More of an explorative shooter than the standard blasting affairs, Atomic Robo-Kid Special takes all the elements from the arcade version and jiggles around with them a bit for the PC Engine.
The control method takes a little getting used to - pressing button I selects from one of four weapons collected along the way, whereas holding down button I will lock you to the direction you are facing, making backing-away and firing easier.
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It can be fiddly at first, but it's essential that you master it.
The four weapons available are variable in quality.
The forward shot and diagonal shot are both only useful when you've lost the other weapons, as the missile and full-fire are the ones that you will utilise most often.
The missile is particularly useful as in some levels you are required to blast away areas of wall to progress.
Levels are varied - some are horizontal, some are more like mazes and there are also two types of boss area: one with a small enemy over the opposite side of the screen protected by a barrier you have to destroy, and another with a huge mechanical monster that follows you relentlessly around an arena.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Atomic Robo-Kid Special for PC Engine 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €58.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €92.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €58.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €92.65 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Atomic Robo-Kid Special, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine 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 Atomic Robo-Kid Special worth?
Atomic Robo-Kid Special for PC Engine is currently worth €26.90 loose, €58.99 complete in box, and €92.69 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Atomic Robo-Kid Special rare?
Atomic Robo-Kid Special has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Atomic Robo-Kid Special?
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 Atomic Robo-Kid Special, loose is €26.90 and CIB is €58.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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