Snatcher — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Snatcher on?
- Snatcher was released on Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Sega CD, PC-8801, MSX2, PC Engine, PlayStation, Sega Saturn.
- When did Snatcher release?
- Snatcher was first released on October 23, 1992.
About Snatcher
Snatcher is a cyberpunk-themed graphic adventure game directed and written by Hideo Kojima and produced by Konami. The setting and story of Snatcher is heavily influenced by cyberpunk and science-fiction media, taking place in a large futuristic dystopian city. The story revolves around an investigator named Gillian Seed assigned to investigate a breed of bioroids known as "snatchers", who are killing humans and taking their place in society. The game is set in a primarily first person perspective and uses a menu-based interface that allows the protagonist to interact with his environment. The player can choose to "Look", "Investigate", "Talk", "Ask" and "Move" (in addition to other options) to acquire key items or receive vital information from other characters. The player can analyze items in Gillian's belongings or show it to other characters. During key points of the game's story, the player must pass shooting sequences to defend Gillian from assailants. These shooting segments use a 3x3 grid which the player can target to fire at enemies. A shooting trainer, called "Junker's Eyes", is accessible at Junker HQ that allows the player to measure their accuracy.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Sega CD, PC-8801, MSX2, PC Engine, PlayStation, Sega Saturn
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Fantasy, Science fiction
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 CD | 1995 | $970 | $1,212 | — | 2 reviews | Medium |
Also released on: Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD · PC-8801 · MSX2 · PC Engine · PlayStation · Sega Saturn. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $472 | $1,090 | $2,012 |
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 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $146 in Oct 2008, $651 five years ago, and $970 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $125 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $70 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $179 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $155 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $217 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $212 | $235 |
| Jan 2015 | $256 | $325 |
| Jan 2016 | $301 | $495 |
| Jan 2017 | $181 | $477 |
| Jan 2018 | $391 | $475 |
| Jan 2019 | $433 | $521 |
| Jan 2020 | $366 | $598 |
| Jan 2021 | $688 | $1,013 |
| Jan 2022 | $900 | $1,299 |
| Jan 2023 | $859 | $1,339 |
| Jan 2024 | $450 | $1,047 |
| Jan 2025 | $545 | $1,380 |
| Jan 2026 | $472 | $1,041 |
| Nov 2026 | $970 | $1,212 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | January 1995 | T-95035 | 083717165026 |
| Europe / PAL | 15 December 1994 | T-95035-05 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
An English Sega CD edition of a cyberpunk adventure with altered scenes, praised for its story and priced like a trophy.
In 1994, Konami developed an English Sega CD version of Snatcher specifically for Europe and North America. It came out in Europe on 15 December 1994 and in North America in January 1995.
The Sega CD could display 64 colors at once against the PC Engine's 256, and the team used software techniques to raise that to 112 and adjusted some of the palettes. Several scenes were censored or otherwise altered for this release, and Hideo Kojima, who designed the original game, was not involved in the port. Electronic Gaming Monthly's December 1994 review called it a great title for older audiences, with nice graphics and an intricate plot.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Premiere Issue | January 1995 | ★★★ |
| Sega Pro Issue 42 | March 1995 | 80% |
“The CD-based dialogue could have been supplied by better actors, and there’s no consistent way your character can pick up and handle objects, but as long as you don’t mind the schizo handling of the material, it isn’t all bad.”
“Linear but hugely engrossing futuristic adventure with an ‘18’ rating. Great sound and graphics, plus the odd shooting section.”
Also on other platforms
PC-8801 · MSX2 · PC Engine · PlayStation · Sega Saturn
Before you buy
Among North American Sega CD games the US disc is at the very top on price, far above the middle. The European disc, which needs a European Mega-CD, usually costs much less loose and a little less when complete. This is the disc to inspect most closely: ask for photos of the printed side with its label, the data side and the moulded codes in the inner ring, and check that the title and catalogue number match the case. A burned copy boots on an unmodified Sega CD, and an empty original case or a newly made replacement case proves nothing.
Snatcher screenshots
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