Snatcher
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
Snatcher is set in the futuristic Neo Kobe City, a city of madness and decadence.
The year is 2047 (or 2042, according to the original Japanese version).
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Mankind is facing its gravest crisis.
A mysterious bio-roid life form has appeared.
Its true nature and purpose are unknown.
Is it some country's secret weapon, or an alien from another world? They appear in the winter, killing people and taking their place in society.
They wear artificial skin and can sweat and even bleed.
They are called "Snatchers" because they "snatch" their victims before they take their place.
A new police force, specifically trained to fight the Snatchers, has been formed.
They are JUNKERs (which is deciphered as "Japanese Undercover Neuro-Kinetic Elimination Rangers" in the English version).
Every time you encounter someone, a difficult question must be asked — is it a person or a snatcher? The player takes control of Gillian Seed, one of the JUNKERs.
The gameplay largely follows the structure of a Japanese-style adventure.
The player uses a menu-driven interface to execute commands, which include moving between locations and interacting with the environment.
Typically, every room contains objects that can be examined, leading to text descriptions and comments.
Conversations occupy a large portion of the gameplay, with various topics available and a wealth of information about the game's world and characters.
A few parts contain light puzzle-solving elements, though as a rule the game is almost completely devoid of puzzles.
During key moments of the narrative, the player will be prompted to participate in intense shooting sequences.
The goal is usually to kill all the enemies that pop out on the screen before they are able to kill Gillian.
Some of such sequences are timed, i.e. the player is required to quickly shoot before another events is triggered, leading to the protagonist's death.
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 Snatcher 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €74.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €62.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €195.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €195.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €62.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €192.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €32.03 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.94 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.37 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €191.58 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.70 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.57 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.49 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €190.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €60.24 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €31.32 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Snatcher 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 Snatcher worth?
Snatcher for Sega Saturn is currently worth €74.67 loose, €31.60 complete in box, and €62.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Snatcher rare?
Snatcher 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 Snatcher?
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 Snatcher, loose is €74.67 and CIB is €31.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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