Metal Black
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
A shoot 'em up released by Taito.
It is both "Project Gun Frontier 2" and "Darius III"; the game was developed by the Gun Frontier team, and ties to the original Darius development still exist.
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Players control the Black Fly on their mission to defeat the forces of Nemesis in hopes of saving the human race.
Players collected many small power-ups to build their weapon's power.
Players could then unleash a large beam attack that would drain their power level back to zero.
Bosses could also collect these power-ups and use similar beam attacks.
When a player's beam collided with a bosses, it would culminate in a spectacular reaction before the more powerful attack would push the weaker down.
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 Metal Black 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 Metal Black 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 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €130.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €17.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €58.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €71.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €149.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €164.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €28.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €164.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €28.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €149.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €17.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €58.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €70.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €162.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €17.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €27.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €57.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €69.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €69.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €17.31 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.28 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €162.00 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €27.69 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €57.24 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €57.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.64 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.95 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €17.36 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €69.44 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metal Black 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 Metal Black worth?
Metal Black for Sega Saturn is currently worth €130.60 loose, €71.00 complete in box, and €149.91 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Black rare?
Metal Black 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 Metal Black?
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 Metal Black, loose is €130.60 and CIB is €71.00 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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