Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck on?
- Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck was released on Amiga CD32, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Sega CD, Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck release?
- Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck was first released on December 31, 1993.
About Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck
Chuck Rock II is a side-scrolling action game featuring the son of the protagonist Chuck Rock as he fights off dinosaurs and tries to help save his parents.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Amiga CD32, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Sega CD, Sega Master System/Mark III
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1993 | $17 | $45 | $81 | 2 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $13 | $28 | $115 | 7 reviews | Low |
| Sega CDDetails ↓ | 1993 | $19 | $47 | $84 | 2 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($13).
Also released on: Amiga CD32 · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sega Game Gear · Amiga · Sega Master System/Mark III. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 5 times a year
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $19.99 in Oct 2011, $16.22 five years ago, and $17.19 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | $19.99 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $12.77 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $0.99 | $12.77 |
| Jan 2015 | $0.99 | $12.77 |
| Jan 2016 | $0.99 | $30 |
| Jan 2017 | $0.99 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.91 | $24 |
| Jan 2019 | $13.71 | $24 |
| Jan 2020 | $13.34 | $17.76 |
| Jan 2021 | $16.82 | $17.04 |
| Jan 2022 | $27 | $31 |
| Jan 2023 | $21 | $30 |
| Jan 2024 | $11.26 | $32 |
| Jan 2025 | $17.54 | $36 |
| Jan 2026 | $14.87 | $35 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.19 | $45 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | October 1993 | MK-29019-50 |
| Brazil | 1993 | 028.440 |
- Region
- EU+BR
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A slapstick Stone Age platformer from Core Design on the Master System.
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck is a slapstick side-scrolling platform game from Core Design, released for several systems in 1993. The Master System version came out in Europe in October 1993, published by Core Design, and Tec Toy released it in Brazil in 1993.
Ian Sabine programmed the Master System and Game Gear versions. Matt Furniss, working at Krisalis Software, composed the music and designed the sound effects for the Master System, Genesis and Game Gear versions.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Master Force Issue 4 | October 1993 | NICK 92% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 83% |
“Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck is a fantastic platform game. The levels are challenging and the bosses have some of the best graphics and unique attack patterns I’ve ever seen on the Master System. Brilliant stuff — well done, Core!”
“good you re hooked after the first couple of games. Iťs far more appealing than the MD game and if you enjoy cheery platform adventures you should invest in a little stone-age laughter.”
“Chuck's son brings some stone-age humour to the MS. Excellent platform action from start to finish.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga · CD32 · Game Gear · Sega CD · Genesis
| Sega CD | Tony Garth Animation Ltd (opening and ending cutscenes) |
Before you buy
There is a European cart and a Brazilian Tec Toy cart, and the Brazilian one is an official release. Loose, the European cart is priced above the middle of the games released in Europe but not North America. Check that the manual is there before paying for a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $18 | $39 | — |
| Japanese release (Chuck Rock II) | $34 | $68 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $1.28 in Jul 2008, $13.49 five years ago, and $13.00 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $3.29 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $1.95 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.70 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $3.27 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.00 | $8.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.99 | $10.86 |
| Jan 2016 | $4.94 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $7.53 | $16.50 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.19 | $18.51 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.88 | $16.49 |
| Jan 2020 | $9.43 | $21 |
| Jan 2021 | $9.41 | $25 |
| Jan 2022 | $9.99 | $31 |
| Jan 2023 | $13.14 | $35 |
| Jan 2024 | $11.37 | $27 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.43 | $22 |
| Jan 2026 | $11.79 | $30 |
| Oct 2026 | $13.00 | $28 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | October 1993 | T-70156 | 052145820142 | — |
| Europe / PAL | October 1993 | T-115016-50 | — | 171-5978BA |
| Japan | 24 June 1994 | T-70063 | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A cheerful cartoon platformer from Core Design that is not expensive among US carts.
This is the Genesis version of Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck, a prehistoric platformer from Core Design. It came out in North America and Europe in October 1993, with Virgin Games publishing in North America and Core Design in Europe, and in Japan on 24 June 1994 as Chuck Rock II.
You play Chuck Junior, the six-month-old son of the first game's caveman, who sets off to rescue his kidnapped father. Mean Machines Sega previewed the Mega Drive game when Core Design was starting to publish its own Sega titles, calling it a good-looking version of a game that appeared on all Sega systems.
How it was made
Chris Long programmed the Genesis version, which Core Design developed.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 86% |
| MegaTech Issue 26 | February 1994 | 86% |
| MegaTech Issue 27 | March 1994 | 86% |
| MegaTech Issue 30 | June 1994 | 86% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 86% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 71% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 86% |
“Chuck Rock's sired his first sequel. Son of Chuck takes a swing at Chuck Rock, but it isn't quite a solid chip off the old block.”
“The wacky Stone Age graphics are of the same high standard as the original and althought he gameplay is far from original, it's still great fun to play.”
“Chuck's club-wielding son is the star of this sequel to Core's original crazy caveman caper. Colourful, fun platforming with the same brand of humour and prehistoric sprites as the original, but nothing really new.”
“Chuck's club-wielding son is the star of this sequel to Core's original crazy caveman caper. Colourful, fun platforming with the same blend of humour and prehistoric sprites as the original, but nothing really new.”
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · CD32 · Game Gear · Sega CD
| Sega CD | Tony Garth Animation (opening and ending cutscenes) |
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits about at the middle, so there is no reason to overpay. The European cart usually costs somewhat more than the US one, and the Japanese cart usually costs much more and has a different cartridge shape, so it needs an adapter or two plastic tabs removed from a Western console's slot. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release (Chuck Rock II Son Of Chuck) | $31 | $85 | $292 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 3 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 $6.99 in Oct 2008, $28 five years ago, and $19.00 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $3.49 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.49 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.59 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $6.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $8.09 | $12.67 |
| Jan 2015 | $19.99 | $10.50 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.99 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $20 | $5.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $11.45 | $30 |
| Jan 2019 | $13.58 | $29 |
| Jan 2020 | $17.95 | $30 |
| Jan 2021 | $20 | $35 |
| Jan 2022 | $34 | $47 |
| Jan 2023 | $35 | $49 |
| Jan 2024 | $18.75 | $38 |
| Jan 2025 | $16.67 | $38 |
| Jan 2026 | $15.85 | $30 |
| Nov 2026 | $19.00 | $47 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1993 | T-70045 | 052145860063 |
| Europe / PAL | January 1994 | T-115025-50 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega CD version
The Sega CD edition of Core Design's cartoon caveman platformer adds a new animated intro and soundtrack to an otherwise familiar game.
On the Sega CD, Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck arrived in North America in 1993 and in Europe in January 1994, published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment in North America and by Core Design in Europe.
What the disc changes is the presentation. GameFan found a great intro, cool music and a few nicer effects, but said the game itself played just like the cartridge, so it advised anyone who already owned the Genesis game to skip the CD. Mega Machines called the opening cartoon the best it had seen, though it felt the game otherwise differed little from other Mega-CD platformers and reminded it of Core Design's Wonder Dog.
How it was made
Chris Long programmed the Sega CD version, which was built on the same engine as another Core Design game, Wonder Dog. Mark Mason at Tony Garth Animation Ltd animated the opening and ending cutscenes, and Nathan McCree co-composed the soundtrack with Martin Iveson.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 27 | March 1994 | 86% |
| Sega Pro Issue 42 | March 1995 | 77% |
“Good graphics, good sound, good playability. If you have Mega-CD then Son of Chuck is worth having for the fun factor alone.”
“set out with a club as big as him to bash the baddies in this above average CD platform romp”
“bash the baddies in this above average CD platform romp. The intro is brilliant and so is the in-game animation.”
“The same old platform style is relieved by some polished graphics and difficutt levels. The best thing about this release though is the terrific cartoon intro.”
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · CD32 · Game Gear · Genesis
Before you buy
The US disc sits about at the middle of the North American Sega CD games, and the European disc usually costs noticeably more, loose and complete. A European disc needs a European Mega-CD. A quick look that the printed disc matches its case is enough.
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