Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World
Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World on?
- Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World was released on Sharp X68000, PC-8800 Series, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sharp X1, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II, MSX, Super Famicom, PC-88, PC-98, FM-7.
- When did Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World release?
- Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World was first released on December 1, 1988.
About Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World
The Sequel to the successful Might and Magic I, it boasted better graphics, a larger world, but still pretty much the same game engine and presentation. Embark on a glorious journey then save the world of CRON and yourself. A balanced party is a necessity in this game. There are several locations and items that are restricted to certain genders, alignments, or races. A party made up of Good Human Males won't get you very far. Time plays a large role in this game. Time travel is a part of it, but on a more basic level, you will find that characters age as the game goes on. If you wait too long, your characters' statistics will change to reflect their aging.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sharp X68000, PC-8800 Series, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sharp X1, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II, MSX, Super Famicom, PC-88, PC-98, FM-7
- Developer
- New World Computing
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Fantasy, Science fiction
- Series
- Might and Magic
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 | 1991 | $14 | $41 | $65 | 81% | Low |
Also released on: Sharp X68000 · PC-8800 Series · Commodore C64/128/MAX · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sharp X1 · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Mac · DOS · Amiga · Apple II · MSX · Super Famicom · PC-88 · PC-98 · FM-7. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $31 | $56 | — |
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 2 times 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 $8.49 in Oct 2007, $18.31 five years ago, and $14.26 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $6.75 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $7.16 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $6.50 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.90 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $5.50 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.49 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $9.99 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2015 | $7.93 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $10.00 | $22 |
| Jan 2017 | $11.54 | $20 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.97 | $21 |
| Jan 2019 | $10.54 | $24 |
| Jan 2020 | $12.60 | $25 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.00 | $32 |
| Jan 2022 | $21 | $31 |
| Jan 2023 | $19.53 | $43 |
| Jan 2024 | $14.92 | $40 |
| Jan 2025 | $18.14 | $40 |
| Jan 2026 | $12.06 | $30 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.26 | $41 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | July 1991 | 014633070316 |
| Europe / PAL | July 1991 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
A competent dungeon crawler converted from a computer classic, with a battery save to check.
Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World came to the Genesis from New World Computing's 1988 computer role-playing game, published by Electronic Arts in July 1991 in both North America and Europe.
Dragon reviewed the Genesis version in 1991 as easy to play and handsome, but found the heavy emphasis on combat made it workmanlike. Video Games and Computer Entertainment saw it as a relic among role-playing games, polished only a little for the console.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 81% |
“An extremely good menu/text-driven RPG which should keep purists scratching their craniums for months.”
“This one’s past its prime, to be honest. Actually, it’s doubtful if it ever had a prime to be past”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Dragon gave the Genesis version 5 out of 5 stars, a star more than it gave the original game.
Computer Gaming World's 1991 review of the Genesis version found it easy to play with excellent graphics, but called the overemphasis on combat workmanlike and airless.
Also on other platforms
Apple II · PC-88 · PC-98 · FM-7 · Sharp X1 · X68000 · MS-DOS · Commodore 64 · MSX · Amiga · Mac · Super NES
- Super NES. The Super NES received two separate ports built by two different teams, one exclusive to Japan and a different one exclusive to Europe.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits about at the middle. The European cart usually costs noticeably more than the US one when loose, and somewhat more when complete. The cartridge saves to a battery inside it, so check that a save holds; a replaced battery is a normal repair and not a sign of a fake.
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