Bubblegum Crash
PC Engine · 1991
About this game
Bubblegum Crash is a PC Engine graphic adventure game based on the anime OVA series of the same name.
The anime/game is set in the near future of 2032, which has seen Tokyo split into two by a massive earthquake.
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Corporations rule the country, production-line humanoid robots named "boomers" are being used by villains to commit crimes, and the beleaguered police are too under-budgeted and incompetent to handle it all.
The all-female mercenary team the Knight Sabers, who use powerful exosuits called "Hard Suits", are the city's best defense.
The game operates similarly to other adventure games of the era.
The player is given a selection of commands that they can use to interact with the world, including talking to NPCs, picking up and using objects in their inventory and moving to other areas.
At any time the player can look and listen for extra context clues.
The commands are in English, but the game's story and dialogue text is entirely Japanese.
The game will occasionally switch protagonists, starting with Nene Romanova and moving to Priss, Linna and Sylia at various points.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Bubblegum Crash for PC Engine with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Bubblegum Crash to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PCE release dates back to 1991.
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €178.71 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Bubblegum Crash, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Bubblegum Crash worth?
Bubblegum Crash for PC Engine is currently worth €178.71 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bubblegum Crash rare?
Bubblegum Crash has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Bubblegum Crash?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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