ActRaiser SNES
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £99.53 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £100.13 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £63.73 | £8.95 | £172.98 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £74.98 | £8.95 | £199.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £71.53 | £8.95 | £199.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £114.52 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £102.62 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £102.62 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £102.62 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £102.11 | £8.95 | £399.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £79.42 | £8.95 | £199.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £79.42 | £8.95 | £199.95 | 10 |
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Game History
ActRaiser was developed and published by Quintet, a Japanese video game company known for action-RPG hybrids. The game was directed by Kazari Tomi and featured music composed by Yoko Shimomura, who would later become renowned for her work on Kingdom Hearts and other major franchises. The game combined real-time action sequences with city-building simulation gameplay in a unique blend that had no direct predecessors.
ActRaiser was released in Japan on December 20, 1990, for the Super Famicom. It arrived in North America on October 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), making it one of the early significant releases for the console. The game was released in PAL regions in Europe following the North American launch.
The game received positive reviews upon release, with critics praising its innovative gameplay fusion and Yoko Shimomura's orchestral soundtrack. It sold respectably in both Japan and North America, establishing itself as a cult classic rather than a mainstream blockbuster. Many reviewers highlighted the novelty of alternating between action levels and building simulation segments, which was genuinely uncommon at the time.
ActRaiser became historically significant to collectors due to its combination of quality, rarity, and the reputation of its composer. The game's soundtrack is considered one of the finest on the SNES, contributing to its enduring appeal. Original SNES cartridges command premium prices in the collector's market, particularly complete copies with original boxes and manuals. The game's influence on action-simulation hybrids has been acknowledged by modern developers.
A sequel, ActRaiser 2, was released in 1993, though it was less well-received and abandoned the simulation elements. An enhanced remake titled ActRaiser Renaissance was released in 2021 for multiple platforms, introducing the game to a new audience and cementing its legacy. The original game remains sought-after by retro collectors and is often cited as an example of SNES-era innovation and ambition in game design.