The Tick
Sega Genesis · 1994
About this game
Get ready to put your blue skin-tight tights on.
Ninjas need beating-up, bosses need clobbering! This game is not so much a platform game as it is a fighting game (think Streets of Rage).
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You run around the levels avoiding sharp flying objects and fighting any enemies that get in your way, including the numerous bosses.
If your in a tight spot you can call Arthur to help defeat any enemies that are on-screen.
The game is presented in a normal 2D platformer view when you're just jumping from building to building, but changes to a semi-isometric view when you start fighting.
You'll probably like it if you like Streets of Rage.
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 The Tick 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 The Tick 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 1994.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €269.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €269.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €115.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €264.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €12.01 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €264.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.27 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €115.58 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €264.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.23 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.32 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €108.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.57 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Tick 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 The Tick worth?
The Tick for Sega Genesis is currently worth €21.86 loose, €41.95 complete in box, and €104.99 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Tick rare?
The Tick 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 The Tick?
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 The Tick, loose is €21.86 and CIB is €41.95 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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