The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is The Pagemaster on?
- The Pagemaster was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy.
- When did The Pagemaster release?
- The Pagemaster was first released on November 1, 1994.
About The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster is an Action game, developed by Probe Entertainment Limited and published by Fox Interactive, which was released in 1994.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy
- Developer
- Probe Entertainment
- Publisher
- Fox Interactive
- Game modes
- Single player
- Series
- The Pagemaster
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 | 1994 | $10 | $23 | $100 | 6 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Game Boy. 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 | $13 | $31 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about 2 times 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 $1.50 in Oct 2007, $12.48 five years ago, and $10.36 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.90 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $5.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.28 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $1.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.79 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.09 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.88 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $4.47 | $5.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $5.15 | $11.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.67 | $13.74 |
| Jan 2019 | $7.56 | $15.50 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.43 | $16.56 |
| Jan 2021 | $9.10 | $19.49 |
| Jan 2022 | $10.64 | $21 |
| Jan 2023 | $9.41 | $34 |
| Jan 2024 | $7.43 | $33 |
| Jan 2025 | $9.99 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $10.00 | $26 |
| Oct 2026 | $10.36 | $23 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date |
|---|---|
| North America | 23 November 1994 |
| Europe / PAL | December 1994 |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A film tie-in platformer whose controls hold it back, at a below-middle price.
The Pagemaster is a platformer based on the 1994 film, developed by Probe Software and Atod and published by Fox Interactive. This Genesis cartridge came out in North America on 23 November 1994 and in Europe in December 1994.
Critics rated the Genesis version below the Super NES one. One review said it would be enjoyable if the control were there, and GamePro said the Genesis game is good in most respects but the poor controls make it mediocre overall.
What the press said at the time
| AllGame | 2.5/5 | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6/10 | |
| GamePro | 3/5 | |
| Hyper | 60% | |
| Mean Machines Sega | 74/100 | |
| Mega Fun | 65% |
“A year or so ago this would have been an 80% plus game, but compared to recent releases if s looking a little tired.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
GamePro found the Genesis version good in most respects but made mediocre overall by poor controls.
Also on other platforms
Super NES · Game Boy
| Super NES | Probe Software |
| Game Boy | Probe Software |
- Game Boy. GamePro praised the Game Boy version's diverse gameplay, detailed graphics and atmospheric music, but said its slippery control and demand for precision ruined the experience.
- Super NES. GamePro gave the Super NES version a mixed review, criticizing poor controls and repetitiveness but praising its colorful recreations of famous-novel settings.
How the other versions reviewed
| Super NES | AllGame | 2.5/5 |
| Game Boy | Computer and Video Games | 79/100 |
| Super NES | Computer and Video Games | 83/100 |
| Super NES | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7/10, 7/10, 6/10, 6/10 |
| Game Boy | GamePro | 3/5 |
| Super NES | GamePro | 3.5/5 |
| Super NES | Mega Fun | 67% |
| Super NES | Nintendo Power | 3.1/5 |
| Game Boy | Official Nintendo Magazine | 68/100 |
| Super NES | Official Nintendo Magazine | 73/100 |
| Super NES | Super Game Power | 3.8/5 |
| Super NES | Total! | 71/100 |
| Game Boy | Video Games | 64% |
| Super NES | Video Games | 69% |
| Super NES | Games World | 78/100 |
| Game Boy | GB Action | 76% |
| Super NES | Super Gamer | 68/100 |
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 below the middle. The European cart usually costs somewhat more than the US one. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
The Pagemaster screenshots
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