Vectorman Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £38.95 | £12.93 | £127.44 | 9 |
| 2026-04-03 | £25.86 | £9.69 | £65.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £25.86 | £9.69 | £65.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £25.86 | £9.69 | £65.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | £38.59 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 9 |
| 2026-03-30 | £37.60 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 9 |
| 2026-03-29 | £37.60 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 9 |
| 2026-03-28 | £37.35 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £37.35 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £50.21 | £9.69 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £40.45 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 10 |
| 2026-03-24 | £36.27 | £9.69 | £127.44 | 9 |
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Game History
Vectorman was developed by Blusky Software and published by Sega for the Mega Drive (Genesis) console. The game was released in North America in 1995 and later in Europe and Japan, arriving during the final years of the console's commercial lifecycle.
The game featured a distinctive art style built entirely on vector graphics, which was relatively novel for console games at the time. This visual approach gave Vectorman a unique appearance compared to sprite-based competitors, utilizing scaling and rotation effects that showcased the Mega Drive's processing capabilities. The gameplay combined run-and-gun action with platforming elements, following a sentient oil-cleaning robot named Vectorman as he battled against robotic enemies and environmental hazards.
At launch, Vectorman received generally positive critical reception, with reviewers praising its visual style, challenging difficulty, and solid gameplay mechanics. However, it faced competition from more established franchises and arrived when consumer interest in the Mega Drive was already shifting toward newer 32-bit consoles like the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Commercial performance was modest, and the game never achieved the sales numbers of flagship Mega Drive titles.
Today, Vectorman holds significance among collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts as a late-generation Mega Drive gem that exemplified the console's technical capabilities. Its unique vector-based graphics have aged remarkably well compared to contemporary sprite work, giving it a timeless quality that appeals to modern audiences. The game's relative scarcity in the used market, combined with its cult status, has made it increasingly valuable to collectors seeking comprehensive Mega Drive libraries.
A sequel, Vectorman 2, was released in 1996 and expanded on the original's formula. Both games have since been included in various Sega compilation releases and virtual console offerings, introducing the franchise to new generations of players. Vectorman's legacy endures as a notable example of late-era Mega Drive innovation and remains a respected entry in the action-platformer genre among retro gaming communities.