Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1995
About this game
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a prequel to Lufia & the Fortress of Doom .
Its events take place ninety-nine years prior to it, and it explains the origin of the series' antagonists, the group of super-humans known as the Sinistrals.
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The player controls the ancestor of the first game's protagonist, the swordsman Maxim.
After having encountered a mysterious woman named Iris, Maxim goes on a journey to find other heroes who would help him to stop the Sinistrals from destroying the world.
Like the first game, Rise of the Sinistrals is a Japanese-style turn-based RPG with many puzzle elements thrown in.
The game makes extensive use of puzzles in its dungeon layouts; various items and accessories must be used to solve them.
It also features a "Capsule Monsters" system; monsters can be summoned to fight alongside the party in battles.
They would evolve when fed weapons, armor, or special fruits.
Unlike in the first game, there are no random battles in the dungeons: all the enemies are visibly moving on-screen.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €206.30 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €61.14 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €61.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
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 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals worth?
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €206.30 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals rare?
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is currently worth €206.30 loose, versus €61.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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