Crusader of Centy
Crusader of Centy — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Crusader of Centy on?
- Crusader of Centy was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Crusader of Centy release?
- Crusader of Centy was first released on June 17, 1994.
About Crusader of Centy
Millions of years ago, heinous creatures that lurked in the shadows and darkness that blanketed the planet inhabited the Earth. When light finally broke through, only a few beasts were able to survive by burrowing into deep caverns. Over time, they multiplied, evolved, and patiently waited for the right time to emerge and rule the Earth once again. You are Corona, and you've just celebrated your 14th birthday. By law of the king, you must now go seek out these creatures of the dark and destroy them. As you travel in search of your destiny, you'll make animal allies that will prove invaluable on your quest. Each level will offer mind-bending puzzles and challenges that will help you get one step closer to completing your mission.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Nextech Entertainment
- Publisher
- Sega
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
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 Genesis | 1995 | $500 | $1,378 | — | 14 reviews | High |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $35 | $165 | $257 |
| Japanese release (Ragnacenty) | $72 | $100 | — |
What it needs to play
- Some modesSave battery (inside the cartridge) — saves to memory kept alive by a battery inside the cartridge; if that battery has died, saves are lost (MAME cartridge records).
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $15.85 in Oct 2007, $556 five years ago, and $500 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $28 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $65 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $52 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $86 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $51 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $76 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $90 | $200 |
| Jan 2015 | $153 | $500 |
| Jan 2016 | $162 | $550 |
| Jan 2017 | $197 | $581 |
| Jan 2018 | $181 | $522 |
| Jan 2019 | $218 | $395 |
| Jan 2020 | $233 | $560 |
| Jan 2021 | $414 | $1,393 |
| Jan 2022 | $639 | $1,660 |
| Jan 2023 | $557 | $1,489 |
| Jan 2024 | $473 | $1,348 |
| Jan 2025 | $421 | $1,266 |
| Jan 2026 | $471 | $1,950 |
| Oct 2026 | $500 | $1,378 |
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 | March 1995 | T-144026 | — | — |
| Europe / PAL | 10 February 1995 | 1182-05 | — | 171-6278A · MPR-17499 / 171-6278A · MPR-17513 / 171-6278A · MPR-17514-U / 171-6278A · MPR-17512-U |
| Japan | 17 June 1994 | G-5536 | 4974365555368 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- High
A charming overhead action-adventure with Zelda in its blood, and a US cart that costs far more than the European one.
Crusader of Centy was made by Nextech and published by Sega and Atlus. It was Ragnacenty in Japan (17 June 1994) and Soleil in Europe (10 February 1995); North America got it in March 1995. You play Corona, a boy who turns 14 and must inherit his late father's sword to fight the monsters threatening humanity. Play is overhead, with sword fighting and puzzles, and animal companions grant abilities that open previously blocked paths.
Next Generation gave it three stars out of five and likened it closely to Zelda. Gamefan in November 1994 called it a joyful game and noted it was the second game from the team behind Ranger-X.
What the press said at the time
| Beep! MegaDrive | 7.5/10 | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 31/40 | |
| Famitsu | 6/10, 6/10, 7/10, 7/10 | |
| Game Informer | 8.25/10 | |
| Game Players | 80% | |
| GameFan | 285/300 | |
| Mean Machines Sega | 92% | |
| Next Generation | 3/5 | |
| Electronic Games | C+ | |
| Mega | 92% | |
| Sega Magazine | 89/100 | |
| Sega Power | 85% | |
| Sega Pro | 88% | |
| VideoGames | 8/10 |
“There's plenty of gome in here ond even with the essential battery back-up, you'll be at it for weeks. … A top-grade RPG that is highly recommended to experienced adventurers.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts this is one of the priciest, and the risk of a fake is high. Reproductions sell complete for a fraction of the price of an original, and some do not save. Sega Retro records Chinese and Russian bootlegs of the game as well. The notch in a shell and a board photo are the checks that matter: a Western cart has no notch, and for a copy at this price you should compare a board photo with the board listed on this page. The real cartridge keeps its saves in a battery, so test a save, and remember that a replaced battery is a normal repair. The European cart (Soleil) and the Japanese cart (Ragnacenty) both usually cost far less than the US one; the Japanese cartridge has a different shape.
Crusader of Centy screenshots
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