Ishin no Arashi
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
Ishin no Arashi is set during Bakumatsu period (around 1850 until the Meiji Restoration of 1867), the final stretch of the Japanese Edo period, which was a turbulent time, a time of great struggle between the supporters of the feudal shoguns, the rulers of the country, and the adherents of the Emperor, which eventually won and carried through the Meiji Restoration, turning Japan into a modern, powerful state.
In Ishin no Arashi the player can choose one of the three major battles of Bakumastu period, and decide which leader will eventually propel Japan towards the Meiji era.
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This strategy game is somewhat similar to the better-known Romance of the Three Kingdoms series and other historical simulation games by the same company , but also differs from them by having much less complex diplomacy options and focusing the gameplay on navigation and individual encounters.
Before beginning, the player chooses a general and customizes his parameters (stamina, attack power, charisma, knowledge).
The player then controls the general with soldiers of his choice, navigating him on grids representing towns and countryside of Japan in turn-based fashion.
The grids can be occupied by shops, schools (to train the general), friendly and hostile characters and groups.
Battles, as well as negotiations and diplomatic procedures, are carried out automatically, and their outcome depends on the characters' statistics.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Ishin no Arashi for Sega Saturn 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 Ishin no Arashi 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 SAT release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €11.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €11.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €10.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €5.82 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €10.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €9.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.83 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €5.80 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.32 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.45 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.82 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €5.78 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €9.41 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €10.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ishin no Arashi 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 Ishin no Arashi worth?
Ishin no Arashi for Sega Saturn is currently worth €25.32 loose, €6.10 complete in box, and €10.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ishin no Arashi rare?
Ishin no Arashi 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 Ishin no Arashi?
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 Ishin no Arashi, loose is €25.32 and CIB is €6.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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