Barunba
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
The Engine is hardly lacking in shooters, so to be successful, you have to stand out from the crowd.
Barunba tries to add a hint of originality in its own subtle way.
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You control what is basically a floating globe (complete with little man inside) that has a weapons ring around it - this ring can be rotated right around the ship giving a fully controllable direction of fire, something obviously useful for those pesky critters approaching from behind.
From the start, you are equipped with several different types of weapon, each of which can be temporarily boosted by collecting items that are dropped by exploding enemies.
The levels are auto-scroll, moving around in all directions and contain mid-level as well as end-of-level bosses.
Your ship has an energy bar, located at the bottom left of the screen, and once it is depleted it's 'Game Over'.
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 Barunba 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.
Adding Barunba 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 PCE release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €38.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €77.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €38.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €77.83 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Barunba, 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 Barunba worth?
Barunba for PC Engine is currently worth €17.52 loose, €38.93 complete in box, and €77.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Barunba rare?
Barunba 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 Barunba?
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 Barunba, loose is €17.52 and CIB is €38.93 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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