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Griffin (Japan)

Sega Game Gear
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Reviewed in
1991
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✪ Reviewed on January 6, 2023
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Griffin offers a GG-exclusive vertical shmup. Futuristic planes, varied enemies and oversized bosses. A confidential gem for 90s handheld shmup fans.

Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure 1 player 3+
Description
Action game featuring the mythological griffin.

Griffin review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,07 MB 📅04/10/1991
Published by Sega

Griffin (Game Gear) price, value & rarity

Major piece
Q1 loose
 $78 Q6 complete
 $600 Q10 new
 $1200 !
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Collector interest

A Game Gear exclusive vertical shooter that stayed obscure, Griffin only ever saw a 1991 Japanese run, which explains the steep complete and sealed prices despite a low review score. Desirability rests on the scarcity of Sega's portable shmups and the total lack of any reissue. Sealed copies command figures rarely seen on the format, driven by collectors chasing niche shooters rather than mainstream recognition.

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