Time Commando
PlayStation · 1996
About this game
In the near future, the military has created an advance computerized combat simulation, which allowed participants to be trained in various forms of combat throughout human history.
However, a programmer working for a corporation that seeks the downfall of the simulation developers infects the system with a virus.
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This virus creates a dimensional vortex that threatens to swallow the entire world.
Stanley Opar, a member of S.A.V.E (Special Action for Virus Elimination) enters the vortex with one goal: destroy the virus before the universe ceases to exist.
Time Commando is an action game with light puzzle-solving elements.
The player character travels to eight different time periods: Prehistoric, Roman Empire, Feudal Japan, Medieval, Conquistador, Wild West, Modern Wars, and Future.
Each era has its own characteristic enemies and sets of weapons: for example, Stanley fights with rocks and bone knives in the Prehistoric era, switching to shurikens and katanas in Japan, revolvers and shotguns in the Wild West, laser pistols in the future, etc.
Most of the time in the game is spent fighting enemies.
Character navigation and combat resemble those of Alone in the Dark .
The navigation is character- rather than camera-based, similarly to survival horror games.
During combat, Stanley has three attack moves at his disposal, as well as a blocking move.
Part of the challenge relies on choosing the right weapons against particular enemies.
Stanley starts with a small life bar that can be increased by picking up life power-ups, as well as multiple lives.
Time limit is imposed on each level.
To lower the countdown, the player has to deposit computer chips collected throughout the levels in special orb pools.
The game utilizes animated pre-rendered sequences to represent locations, and polygonal models for the characters.
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 Time Commando 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €42.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €47.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €42.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €47.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.22 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.33 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €15.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €9.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €7.04 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Time Commando 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 Time Commando worth?
Time Commando for PlayStation is currently worth €15.07 loose, €16.52 complete in box, and €42.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Time Commando rare?
Time Commando 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 Time Commando?
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 Time Commando, loose is €15.07 and CIB is €16.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Time Commando worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Time Commando is currently worth €15.07 loose, versus €11.33 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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