Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Known as Thunder Force IV outside of North America.
You must lead the battle against the evil Lohun Empire.
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Their computer system is poised to destroy your Galaxy Federation's defenses.
Lead the attack on their heavily defended military planet.
Knock out the planet's command center to pave the way for the invasion force.
Take the fight underwater to destroy massive marine battlecruisers.
Launch magnetically-charged photon blasts at alien bio-machines.
Twist through the labyrinthine structure of the enemy's Bio-Base.
There you'll meet your final objective, the destructive regenerating computer.
Cut loose with the Thunder Sword, your most powerful energy beam, as you battle this ultimate weapon!
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 Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €80.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €283.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1386.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €113.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €36.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €40.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €36.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €113.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €283.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1385.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €40.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €268.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €107.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €36.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1371.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €36.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.68 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €107.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1371.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €268.24 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1374.42 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €107.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €268.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €36.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar 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 Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar worth?
Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar for Sega Genesis is currently worth €80.93 loose, €113.41 complete in box, and €283.46 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar rare?
Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar 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 Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar?
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 Lightening Force Quest for the Darkstar, loose is €80.93 and CIB is €113.41 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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