What platforms is Granada on?

Granada was released on Sharp X68000, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

When did Granada release?

Granada was first released on April 20, 1990.

Granada

Apr 20, 1990ShooterSharp X68000Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

Granada — frequently asked questions

What platforms is Granada on?: Granada was released on Sharp X68000, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
When did Granada release?: Granada was first released on April 20, 1990.

About Granada

Granada is a free-roaming scrolling shooter. You control the titular maneuver cepter Granada as you make your way through each stage, destroying the enemy's weapons. You have a map that tells you where your targets are on the stage, and once all the targets have been destroyed a large boss enemy appears which must also be destroyed. You are equipped with a standard cannon, as well as a more powerful blaster that will actually push your machine backwards with the recoil. There are also assist pickups which will follow you and reflect any shots you fire at it toward the nearest enemies.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Developer: Wolf Team
Publisher: Renovation Products
Themes: Science fiction

Details via IGDB.

Reception

IGDB rating

51/100

from 5 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Platform	Year	Loose	Complete	Sealed	Period reviews	Fake risk
Sega Genesis	1990	$35	$74	—	2 reviews	Low

Also released on: Sharp X68000 · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.

Collector value & authenticity

Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29

Loose

$35

Complete

$74

Sealed

—

Other releases and variants

Release	Loose	Complete	Sealed
Japanese release	$19	$48	—

How often it sells

Loose: about 2 times a month
Complete: about once a week
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 $2.31 in Apr 2008, $44 five years ago, and $35 as of Oct 2026.

Show as table

Month	Loose	Complete
Jan 2009	$2.95	—
Jan 2010	$5.49	—
Jan 2011	$9.99	—
Jan 2012	$14.99	—
Jan 2013	$11.19	—
Jan 2014	$14.99	$21
Jan 2015	$15.74	$22
Jan 2016	$17.26	$48
Jan 2017	$22	$45
Jan 2018	$19.58	$58
Jan 2019	$26	$62
Jan 2020	$29	$67
Jan 2021	$32	$103
Jan 2022	$42	$130
Jan 2023	$37	$116
Jan 2024	$40	$106
Jan 2025	$29	$93
Jan 2026	$30	$78
Oct 2026	$35	$74

Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.

Release record

Territory	Date	Barcode
North America	1990	720238100302
Japan	16 November 1990	—

Source: Product numbers: MAME's Mega Drive software list and the No-Intro serial records in the libretro database, published where both agree on the same cartridge dump, or from the libretro records alone where MAME lists no number for that dump. Board and ROM numbers: MAME's software list

Region: JP+NA
Released: 1990
Authenticity: Low

Modern re-releases, such as Sega Ages, the Genesis Mini and Nintendo Switch Online, are not tracked hereLow counterfeit risk

Sega Genesis prices, all games & how to spot a fake

A tough, original top-down tank shooter that Mega Drive owners tended to like, and a US cart priced well above the middle.

Granada is a shooter in which you pilot a heavily armed tank, from Wolf Team, who first made it for the Japanese X68000 computer. The Genesis version came out in Japan on 16 November 1990 and in North America later in 1990, where Renovation Products published it. It differs from the computer original in several ways: the Genesis port adds a seventh level and runs at a higher frame rate, though it suffers more slowdown, and it has a smaller color palette and uses three buttons instead of two.

Mean Machines called it a really original and challenging blaster that suits fans of difficult, fast-action games, though not an absolute must. Sega Pro, in September 1994, found the top-down view a novel touch and the game addictive.

What the press said at the time

Mean Machines Games Guide	May 1992	OVERALL 80%
Mean Machines Sega Issue 3	December 1992	80%

“Granada X doesn't rank as an absolute must, but if you're a fan of difficult-to-complete, fast-action games, check this out.”
— Mean Machines, January 1992

“But persevere with it and youll find yourself getting drawn into the action.”
— Mean Machines, May 1992

“First impressions of this overhead-scrolling tank-based shoot 'em up aren't very good. The graphics are pretty basic and the sound isn't all that hot. But persevere with it and you'll find yourself getting drawn into the action. It's certainly not a priority purchase, but if you're looking for an original shoot 'em up and have got all the best ones, give this a”
— Mean Machines Sega, December 1992

How the Sega Genesis version differs

The Genesis port changed several things from the X68000 original and was published in Japan by Wolf Team and in North America by Renovation Products.

The Genesis version got generally positive reception, with praise for its presentation, graphics, sound design, controls, gameplay and replay value.

Also on other platforms

X68000

Wolf Team

X68000. The X68000 original was nominated for a Game of the Year award by the Japanese magazine Oh!X but lost to other titles.

Before you buy

Among US carts it sits well above the middle. The Japanese cart usually costs noticeably less than the US one, but its cartridge has a different shape and fits a Western console only with an adapter or after removing two plastic tabs in its slot. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.