Shape Shifter
TurboGrafx CD · 1992
About this game
Shape Shifter is a side-scrolling action game with platforming and light role-playing elements.
Much of the game consists of traversing hostile areas, fighting regular enemies on the way and defeating bosses.
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The game's "hub" area is a town where Lykos can replenish his health and buy any of the three available weapons (axe, mace, or bow).
These weapons can be upgraded by enchanting them or picking up power-ups.
About TurboGrafx CD
The TurboGrafx-CD (1989) was one of the earliest CD-ROM add-ons for a home console, expanding the TurboGrafx-16's library with games too large for cartridges. Its already-niche parent platform combined with the added cost of the CD add-on kept the North American audience small, making complete TurboGrafx-CD sets a genuinely rare find for collectors today.
Gamevaro tracks Shape Shifter for TurboGrafx CD 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 Shape Shifter 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 TGCD release dates back to 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €43.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €69.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €139.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €43.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €69.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €139.92 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shape Shifter, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx CD 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 Shape Shifter worth?
Shape Shifter for TurboGrafx CD is currently worth €43.31 loose, €69.99 complete in box, and €139.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shape Shifter rare?
Shape Shifter has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx CD titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shape Shifter?
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 Shape Shifter, loose is €43.31 and CIB is €69.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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