Blackthorne
Blackthorne — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Blackthorne on?
- Blackthorne was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega 32X, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Super Famicom.
- When did Blackthorne release?
- Blackthorne was first released on September 23, 1994.
About Blackthorne
In Blackthorne, players take on the role of Kyle Blackthorne, a lethal commando equipped with brute strength, animal cunning, and a mysterious past that he has just begun to remember. Thrown onto the futuristic planet of Tuul, Blackthorne must contend with a world overrun by mutant monsters and goblin hordes in a valiant attempt to liberate the Androthi people.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega 32X, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Super Famicom
- Developer
- Mass Media Inc
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega 32X | 1995 | $225 | $323 | — | Medium |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · DOS · Game Boy Advance · Super Famicom. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $33 in Oct 2008, $185 five years ago, and $225 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $25 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $33 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $25 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $40 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $48 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $55 | $80 |
| Jan 2015 | $52 | $84 |
| Jan 2016 | $51 | $138 |
| Jan 2017 | $71 | $126 |
| Jan 2018 | $90 | $162 |
| Jan 2019 | $100 | $168 |
| Jan 2020 | $107 | $187 |
| Jan 2021 | $132 | $272 |
| Jan 2022 | $178 | $327 |
| Jan 2023 | $192 | $313 |
| Jan 2024 | $176 | $399 |
| Jan 2025 | $206 | $340 |
| Jan 2026 | $200 | $344 |
| Nov 2026 | $225 | $323 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | September 1995 | 84519 | 010086845198 |
| Brazil | January 1996 | — | — |
- Region
- NA+BR
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
An atmospheric cinematic platformer whose 32X release adds a fifth area, and one of the pricier US carts.
This is the 32X version of Blackthorne, a dark side-scrolling action-adventure. It came out in North America in September 1995 and in Brazil, through Tec Toy, in January 1996. Its biggest difference from the other versions is an extra snowy-mountains area that none of them have.
GameFan previewed it in its August 1995 issue and was impressed: it praised the vivid color and detailed, shaded graphics, called the adventure vast, and was surprised at how good the music was by 32X standards. The reviewer said it felt good to play a quality third-party 32X game.
How it was made
Blizzard Entertainment and Paradox Development developed the 32X version. Interplay had intended to port the game to the Genesis but did it for the 32X instead.
Before you buy
Among US 32X games this is one of the pricier carts, well above the middle. Reproduction carts of it exist and are discussed openly by collectors, and one collector described putting repro boards into Acclaim 32X cartridge shells with new labels, so a genuine-looking shell does not prove what is inside. Ask the seller for a photo of the label and of the board, and buy from someone who accepts returns. A complete copy usually costs noticeably more than a loose one.
Blackthorne screenshots
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