Gain Ground
Sega Genesis · 1991
About this game
Gain Ground is an arcade style action game with a bit of strategy thrown in.
The goal is get all of the soldiers to the opposite side of the screen or to kill all of the enemies.
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Each soldier in the army has a unique specialization, from among 20 types.
Each soldier can attack in two different ways, using either a normal weapon or a special weapon.
The strategy comes from deciding which soldier would do best in which situation.
Some weapons are better at dealing with certain enemies and obstacles than other weapons.
Players start with only three soldiers but can encounter other soldiers that can be rescued, by touching them.
If the new soldier survives long enough to reach the exit, they can be added to the soldier inventory.
The number of possible soldier in a player's army is over 30 soldiers.
There are 50 stages total, divided into rounds of 10.
At the end of each round, players encounter an enemy boss.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Gain Ground for Sega Genesis 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 Gain Ground 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 GEN release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €43.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €35.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €191.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1586.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €76.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €210.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €19.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €82.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €30.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €288.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €15.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €90.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €32.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €82.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €19.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €15.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €90.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gain Ground 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 Gain Ground worth?
Gain Ground for Sega Genesis is currently worth €43.12 loose, €76.64 complete in box, and €191.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gain Ground rare?
Gain Ground 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 Gain Ground?
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 Gain Ground, loose is €43.12 and CIB is €76.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Gain Ground worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Gain Ground is currently worth €43.12 loose, versus €35.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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