Castle Fantasia
Sega Dreamcast · 2002
About this game
Castle Fantasia: Seima Taisen is a renewed version of the original Castle Fantasia: Seima Taisen from two years earlier.
Like the original game, it is a tactical RPG and a prequel to Castle Fantasia which tells the story of a war between the Inshiera Empire and the Ruushiera Republic.
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The player takes on the role of Hewie Elzard, a soldier who is about to change the course of the war with the heroines under his command.
This improved version has half of the original CGs redrawn in higher resolution (with the other half being omitted) and voice acting for all the text spoken by the characters in-game.
The combat system is also different: heroines' stats are now determined by their levels gained by attacking and casting spells instead of their feeling towards Hewie.
In addition, the yaoi ending has been removed and a happy ending has been added for Somia Alster.
About Sega Dreamcast
Sega's final console, the Dreamcast (1998/1999), was ahead of its time with built-in internet connectivity and an influential library, but a short commercial lifespan cut its game catalog short. That abrupt end means Dreamcast print runs were smaller across the board than a longer-lived console would have had, and it's now one of the more actively collected fifth/sixth-generation systems specifically because of that scarcity.
Gamevaro tracks Castle Fantasia for Sega Dreamcast 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €27.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €54.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €49.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.88 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.77 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €48.97 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €53.87 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.31 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.59 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.56 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €53.65 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €48.78 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.67 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Castle Fantasia 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 Castle Fantasia worth?
Castle Fantasia for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €27.18 loose, €26.25 complete in box, and €49.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Castle Fantasia rare?
Castle Fantasia 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 Castle Fantasia?
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 Castle Fantasia, loose is €27.18 and CIB is €26.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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