The Lawnmower Man
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1993
About this game
The Lawnmower Man is the game based on the 1992 movie of the same name (itself loosely based on a Stephen King short story) starring pre-Bond fame Pierce Brosnan as Dr.
Lawrence Angelo, a scientist working for Virtual Space Industries in "Project 5", a secret research that attempts to increase the intelligence of primates using psychotropic drugs and VR training.
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With his reluctance to aim the research to military purpose, after one of the chimps escapes and shoots a guard in the process he is given a forced vacation, and while taking notes on the need for experiment with a human subject, he notices Jobe Smith ( Jeff Fahey ), a simpleton who makes his living on odd jobs such as mowing the grass (hence, the title role).
The first experiments quickly increase Jobe's intelligence, and while after an accident Angelo stopped the experiments, The Shop, a secret agency overviewing Project 5, reinserted the drugs responsible for violent behaviour into the program and sped up the treatment.
As Jobe starts to develop telekinetic powers, he starts to take revenge on those who abused him before he started the treatments, and plots to take over all computers in the world.
While the CD version of the game (PC, Mega CD) is an interactive movie, both cartridge versions are platformers, the player taking control of Dr.
Angelo or Carla Parkette (mother of Jobe's best friend) in typical side-scrolling shooting action.
The player can collect better weapons or data discs, which after collecting a number of them allow to morph into the Virtual Suit, which gives protection against a first hit.
The player visits several locations seen in the movie, such as the gas pump and the VSI headquarters.
The twists of the game are true-3D level connectors, based on the CG sequences of the movie, usually all involving avoiding obstacles (and the occasional shooting) at high speed in the VR world.
There are four different (Virtual World, Cyber War, Cyber Run and Cyber Tube), each taking a slightly dif
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 The Lawnmower Man 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €181.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €37.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €37.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €181.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €9.40 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €13.09 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.96 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.09 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Lawnmower Man, 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 The Lawnmower Man worth?
The Lawnmower Man for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €9.41 loose, €37.38 complete in box, and €181.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Lawnmower Man rare?
The Lawnmower Man 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 The Lawnmower Man?
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 Lawnmower Man, loose is €9.41 and CIB is €37.38 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Lawnmower Man worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Lawnmower Man is currently worth €9.41 loose, versus €13.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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