Afraid Gear
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
Humanoid mechs, which were once widely deployed during the Eurasian War, have since been banned internationally for military use, and are now used exclusively for combat sport.
With the end of the war now 25 years in the past, mech battle has become one of the most popular and exciting forms of entertainment, and many people have become battlers in search of wealth, fame, or simply the thrill of battle.
↓ Read more
Afraid Gear is a mech-building simulation game, comparable to a cross between Armored Core and Carnage Heart .
The player builds and tunes a combat mech, but does not directly control it in combat; rather, the mech is AI-controlled, but can be given commands during battle, with the mech executing them autonomously.
Outside of battle, the player can register for monthly tournaments, buy and tune parts from various shops, customize their mech's build, load out, and even colors, and even visit a bar to chat with other battlers to gain information.
The player starts in the low-ranked S3 class, and must win tournaments to rank up and win all of the top-ranked S1 tournaments.
In addition to the main simulation mode, the game includes a "beginner mode" which acts as both a story mode as well as an extended tutorial for the game's numerous systems and unique control setup, and there is also a "vs battle" mode where two players can pit their custom saved mechs against one another.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Afraid Gear for PlayStation 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 Afraid Gear 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 PS1 release dates back to 1998.
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €34.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €8.63 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Afraid Gear, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 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 Afraid Gear worth?
Afraid Gear for PlayStation is currently worth €34.18 loose, €8.75 complete in box, and €22.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Afraid Gear rare?
Afraid Gear has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Afraid Gear?
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 Afraid Gear, loose is €34.18 and CIB is €8.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
More PlayStation games
