RoboCop Versus the Terminator
RoboCop Versus the Terminator — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is RoboCop Versus the Terminator on?
- RoboCop Versus the Terminator was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy.
- When did RoboCop Versus the Terminator release?
- RoboCop Versus the Terminator was first released on May 19, 1994.
About RoboCop Versus the Terminator
In the crumbling ruins of a world under siege, man-machine meets machine-man as legendary cyborgs clash to decide the fate of the Earth. As Robocop, you must travel across time into a bloody future ruled by the mechanical forces of Skynet. You'll face attack from every angle, every moment. An unwavering army of Terminators, robotic dogs, spiders, Endoskeletons and a relentless arsenal of automated weapons await you in this veritable hell on earth. To destroy this enemy, free its hostages and finally pierce the dark heart of a killer computer. It will take something more powerful than plasma rifles and laser guns: the human mind that still burns within you.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy
- Developer
- Virgin Games USA
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Series
- RoboCop
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 | $11 | $57 | — | — | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $33 | $74 | — | 6 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($11).
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Game Gear · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Game Boy. 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 once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $14.95 in Jul 2009, $12.47 five years ago, and $11.25 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $21 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $21 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $21 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $15.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $15.00 | $34 |
| Jan 2015 | $17.50 | $34 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.50 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $12.79 | $21 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.89 | $18.91 |
| Jan 2020 | $12.74 | $21 |
| Jan 2021 | $13.73 | $24 |
| Jan 2022 | $21 | $30 |
| Jan 2023 | $19.65 | $28 |
| Jan 2024 | $12.66 | $31 |
| Jan 2025 | $10.47 | $27 |
| Jan 2026 | $11.36 | $38 |
| Oct 2026 | $11.25 | $57 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | December 1993 | MK-29022-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A crossover run-and-gun built from a comic miniseries, priced a little below the middle of the European carts.
RoboCop Versus The Terminator is a run-and-gun game based on a 1992 four-issue comic book miniseries that crosses the two film franchises. NMS Software developed the Master System version, and Virgin Interactive Entertainment published it in Europe in December 1993.
How it was made
NMS Software developed the Master System version; Virgin Interactive Entertainment published it.
What the press said at the time
“A brilliant standard of pro-gramming and a great homage la the characters. And an utterly addictive platform shoot ' up from the word go.”
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Game Gear · Super NES · Game Boy
| Genesis | Virgin Games |
- Super NES. Electronic Gaming Monthly's five reviewers gave the Super NES version 5.8 out of 10.
- Game Gear. Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Game Gear version 6.8 out of 10 and said it holds up pretty well, though it suffers from slowdown and a slightly high difficulty.
How the other versions reviewed
| Super NES | Computer and Video Games | 88/100 |
| Game Boy | Total! | 56/100 |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
This came out in Europe, so buy the European cart. The loose price is a little below the middle of the European-only group, and the look-alike risk is low. A complete copy needs the case and the manual.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $20 | $91 | — |
| Japanese release (RoboCop Versus The Terminator) | — | $1,140 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times 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 $4.95 in Oct 2007, $31 five years ago, and $33 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $4.35 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $4.89 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $4.14 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.55 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $8.99 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.97 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $13.99 | $25 |
| Jan 2015 | $14.97 | $32 |
| Jan 2016 | $17.50 | $27 |
| Jan 2017 | $15.00 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $18.50 | $33 |
| Jan 2019 | $17.35 | $38 |
| Jan 2020 | $20 | $46 |
| Jan 2021 | $36 | $63 |
| Jan 2022 | $32 | $69 |
| Jan 2023 | $29 | $69 |
| Jan 2024 | $25 | $70 |
| Jan 2025 | $30 | $69 |
| Jan 2026 | $25 | $65 |
| Oct 2026 | $33 | $74 |
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 | 12 December 1993 | T-70166 | 052145820128 | 171-6329A · MPR-16019-U |
| Europe / PAL | December 1993 | T-70166 | — | 171-6329A · MPR-16027-SM |
| Japan | 28 May 1994 | — | 4940062200030 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A gory crossover shooter on a proven Genesis engine, and one of the pricier US carts.
This is the Genesis version of RoboCop Versus The Terminator, a run-and-gun game based on the 1992 four-issue comic book miniseries that pits the two film franchises against each other. Virgin Games developed it on an engine written by David Perry, the same engine used in Cool Spot and Global Gladiators. Programmer John Botti has said he enhanced it with a linked-list sprite object so that the game could have huge end-of-level bosses.
It carried more gore and violence than most Genesis games of its time, and Electronic Gaming Monthly named it Bloodiest Game of 1993. It reached North America on 12 December 1993, Europe in December 1993 and Japan on 28 May 1994.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 26 | February 1994 | 90% |
| MegaTech Issue 30 | June 1994 | 90% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 90% |
| Computer and Video Games | 93/100 | |
| Mean Machines Sega | 90/100 | |
| AllGame | 4/5 |
“Loads of weapons, loads of shooting, loads of violence as you play Robocop with the aim of blowing everything onscreen out of sight. The ideal game for prospective serial killers.”
“Loads of weapons, loads of shooting and loads of violence as you take the role of Robocop with the aim of blowing everything on screen out of sight.”
“Praised for its non-stop action and superb playability, Robocop Versus The Terminator scored a worthy 90% in our sister magazine, MEAN MACHINES. And now it's yours at a bargain price!”
“Loads of weapons, loads of shooting and loads of violence as you take the role of Robocop with the aim of blowing everything on screen out of sight.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Game Gear · Super NES · Game Boy
- Super NES. Electronic Gaming Monthly's five reviewers gave the Super NES version 5.8 out of 10.
- Game Gear. EGM gave the Game Gear version 6.8 out of 10, noting slowdown, breakup and slightly high difficulty.
- Game Boy. Nintendo Power found the Game Boy version good-looking but lacking strategy and challenge, with stiff control.
How the other versions reviewed
| Super NES | Computer and Video Games | 88/100 |
| Game Boy | Total! | 56/100 |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits well above the middle. The European loose cart usually costs less than the US one, but a complete European copy usually costs a little more. The Japanese cart usually costs far more complete and has a different cartridge shape.
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