Shadowrun
Sega Genesis · 1994
About this game
After the Awakening, magic has been re-discovered, and human beings have accepted the existence of those they thought to be fantasy creatures.
Mega-corporations and cyberworlds had to give space to elves and Native American shamans.
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Jake Armitage was a seemingly ordinary data courier, assassinated by a hit squad in the year 2050 in Seattle, Washington.
Miraculously, his true story began after his death.
A mysterious figure approached Jake and cast a spell on him; after that, he woke up in the morgue.
Jake doesn't know what happened to him, he doesn't even remember his own name.
He is contacted by a shamanistic Dog totem with a cryptic message about his mission.
Wandering through the large city where monorails, computers, and street gangs armed with automatic weapons co-exist with orcs, dwarves, and vampires, he begins to unravel the mystery, gradually learning about dangers awaiting him around every corner, and his own past.
Shadowrun is based on the pen-and-paper role-playing game of the same name, more specifically on the novel Never Deal with a Dragon by Robert Charrette .
It is entirely different from the Genesis adaptation of the same license.
The game is a skill-based RPG with action-oriented combat.
Most of the time Jake uses firearms; he can also learn magic spells, primarily with defensive and support capabilities.
The player can hire "deckers", temporary party members who can aid Jake in battles, and to whom the player can assign basic commands or let them be controlled by the AI.
Karma points are awarded to the player for successfully eliminating enemies.
These act like experience points in other RPGs and can be manually distributed by the player.
The player can increase the character's basic parameters (such as hit points or charisma), as well as have him master various skills.
These include firearms, computers, negotiation, leadership, and others.
Jake can also use his cyberdeck to access cyberspace known as the Matrix, for plot-related purposes or in o
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 Shadowrun 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 | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €245.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €787.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €98.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €32.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €787.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €32.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €97.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €243.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €216.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €776.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €32.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €45.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €45.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €776.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €216.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €32.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €45.66 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €217.00 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.66 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €778.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.83 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun worth?
Shadowrun for Sega Genesis is currently worth €48.12 loose, €98.40 complete in box, and €245.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shadowrun rare?
Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun?
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 Shadowrun, loose is €48.12 and CIB is €98.40 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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