Momotaro Katsugeki
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
A platformer starring Hudson Soft's take on the famous Momotaro of Japanese folklore.
The same concept would later be seen in the Momotaro Thunderbolt games for Game Boy.
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Momotaro Katsugeki ("Momotaro Action Movie") is a side-scrolling action-platformer from Hudson that uses their Momotaro character who is better known as the star of the Momotaro Dentetsu and Momotaro Densetsu series.
It is a PC Engine exclusive and never saw international releases.
Momotaro Katsugeki seems influenced by and plays similarly to Westone's Wonder Boy in Monster Land and the sequels that followed: the goal is to move across a set of 2D stages, and the player can talk to NPCs for hints and to purchase better equipment with the money they find.
There is also a world map that links the various stages together.
The concept of a 2D side-scrolling action game featuring Momotaro would be further explored by Hudson with the two Game Boy Momotaro Dengeki/Thunderbolt games.
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 Momotaro Katsugeki 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 | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €32.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €53.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €32.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €53.57 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Momotaro Katsugeki, 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 Momotaro Katsugeki worth?
Momotaro Katsugeki for PC Engine is currently worth €9.76 loose, €32.36 complete in box, and €53.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Momotaro Katsugeki rare?
Momotaro Katsugeki 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 Momotaro Katsugeki?
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 Momotaro Katsugeki, loose is €9.76 and CIB is €32.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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