Xenon 2: Megablast
Xenon 2: Megablast — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Xenon 2: Megablast on?
- Xenon 2: Megablast was released on Acorn Archimedes, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Sega Master System/Mark III, PC-98, Game Boy, CDTV, Atari Jaguar.
- When did Xenon 2: Megablast release?
- Xenon 2: Megablast was first released on December 31, 1989.
About Xenon 2: Megablast
No-one likes a and loser. And no-one comes more universally despised than Xenites. For a thousand years they have been plotting revenge for their humiliating defeat in the last Galactic Conflict. Now the very fabric of time is in danger. The Xenites have planted five Time Bombs through history. Only you can save the day - not to mention the Universe. The last time you met it was a playground scrap. This time it is war.
Summary via IGDB.
Xenon 2: Megablast on Wikipedia
Xenon 2: Megablast is a 1989 shoot 'em up video game developed by The Bitmap Brothers and published by Image Works for the Amiga and Atari ST. It was later converted to the Master System, PC-98, X68000, Mega Drive, Commodore CDTV, Game Boy, Acorn Archimedes and Atari Jaguar platforms. The game is a sequel to Xenon and takes place a millennium after the previous title. The goal of the game is to destroy a series of bombs planted throughout history by the Xenites, the vengeful antagonists of the first game.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- Acorn Archimedes, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Sega Master System/Mark III, PC-98, Game Boy, CDTV, Atari Jaguar
- Developer
- The Bitmap Brothers
- Publisher
- Virgin Games
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, 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 Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1991 | $6 | $28 | — | 7 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1992 | $19 | $37 | — | 2 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($6).
Also released on: Acorn Archimedes · Sharp X68000 · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · DOS · Amiga · Sega Master System/Mark III · PC-98 · Game Boy · CDTV · Atari Jaguar. 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 2 times a month
- 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 $15.39 in Oct 2009, $9.42 five years ago, and $5.63 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $4.27 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $8.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $12.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $14.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $22 | $25 |
| Jan 2015 | $10.00 | $30 |
| Jan 2016 | $10.49 | $23 |
| Jan 2017 | $10.49 | $36 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.96 | $15.96 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.70 | $11.85 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.05 | $14.83 |
| Jan 2021 | $8.13 | $11.15 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.32 | $16.34 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.51 | $16.73 |
| Jan 2024 | $8.59 | $16.64 |
| Jan 2025 | $6.74 | $12.90 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.58 | $17.30 |
| Oct 2026 | $5.63 | $28 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | 21 November 1991 | 27012-50 / 27038-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A shooter that two period reviewers thought had some of the best graphics on the console, and a cheap one.
Xenon 2: Megablast came out in Europe on 21 November 1991. The original game was made by The Bitmap Brothers for the Amiga and Atari ST, and the Master System version was published in Europe by Image Works and by Virgin Games.
Julian Rignall and Richard Leadbetter both praised the Master System version's graphics as some of the best on the console, and thought the gameplay was as addictive as the 16-bit versions because of its variety of weapons. Leadbetter felt the pace was slow and the sound effects lacking.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Issue 13 | October 1991 | OVERALL 84% |
| Sega Pro Issue 12 | October 1992 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 18 | April 1993 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 21 | July 1993 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 22 | August 1993 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 85% |
“Only three levels, but the enjoyable action, along with the sheer variety of weapons is enough to keep you coming back. … One of the finest Sega shoot ’em ups available. Highly recommended”
“In retro-spéct, we reckon that the ProScore stands. No Master System game has yet come out to make us even think about changing our decision.”
“You’ll háve great difficulty telling the difference between the 16-bit originál and this version. Great stuff, but there are some dodgy collisions.”
“You’ll háve great difficulty telling the difference between the 16-bit originál and this version. Great stuff, but there are some dodgy collisions.”
In the sales charts
In one sales chart, December 1992; highest position #9.
Show the placing
- #9 in the Master System chart — Mean Machines Sega, Issue 3, December 1992
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
How the Sega Master System version differs
Computer and Video Games previewed the Master System version before release, passing on reports of some incredible visuals.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Atari ST · PC-98 · X68000 · Genesis · Game Boy · CDTV · Acorn Archimedes · Atari Jaguar
| Amiga | The Bitmap Brothers |
| Atari ST | The Bitmap Brothers |
Before you buy
The European cart is the one to look for, and loose it costs well under the typical European-only game. A complete copy costs much more than a loose one, so decide whether you want the box and manual. The manual is the part most often missing.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- 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 $4.11 in Apr 2018, $22 five years ago, and $18.65 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | $18.58 | $29 |
| Jan 2020 | $16.23 | $26 |
| Jan 2021 | $15.83 | $27 |
| Jan 2022 | $16.85 | $34 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.23 | $32 |
| Jan 2024 | $17.80 | $36 |
| Jan 2025 | $13.56 | $34 |
| Jan 2026 | $16.30 | $38 |
| Oct 2026 | $18.65 | $37 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | February 1992 | T-70076 | 171-5703 · MPR-15064-H |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A handsome but rough-edged shooter from the Bitmap Brothers, and a European Mega Drive cart that is fairly priced.
Xenon 2: Megablast came out on the Mega Drive in Europe in February 1992, published by Virgin Games, and was never released in North America. It began on the Amiga and Atari ST, and the Mega Drive version was programmed by Delvin Sorrell. The game is set a thousand years after the first Xenon: you destroy a series of bombs planted throughout history by the vengeful Xenites.
Two period reviewers, Rignall and Leadbetter, praised the Mega Drive version's visuals but were disappointed by its jerky scrolling and weak music. Sega Force's advance look warned that shooter fans would find it a tough challenge.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Force Issue 17 | May 1993 | 76% |
| Mega Drive Advanced Gaming Issue 17 | January 1994 | 72% |
“The only trouble I find with this is it’s a touch slow. The scrolling’s dodgy in piaces and the ship doesn’t move all that fast. Not a bad game overall.”
“The classic Amiga shooter pops up for an appearance on the Mega Drive.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Sega Force previewed the Virgin-published Mega Drive version and thought shoot-'em-up fans would find it a tough challenge.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · Atari ST · PC-98 · X68000 · Game Boy · CDTV · Acorn Archimedes · Atari Jaguar
| Amiga | The Bitmap Brothers |
| Atari ST | The Bitmap Brothers |
- Amiga. The Amiga original omits the tank transformation of the previous game's ship to keep the gameplay more straightforward.
Before you buy
Among European-only carts it sits above the middle, so expect a slightly higher price than for the typical cart in that group. It was a European release, so there is no US cartridge to look for.
Xenon 2: Megablast screenshots
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