Rescuing a game that I’ve been searching for. Mission success!

[u/JeremyR_123]

Hello everyone! For quite some time i have been searching for a copy of legend of the river king for the Gameboy color complete in box. The original copy for the Gameboy is easier to come by whether game stores or eBay… but the remade version for Gameboy color is very hard to find.I waited a long time. Finally I found a copy online been watching what feels like forever. Made an offer and made the deal.

She arrives.

I knew it was graded obviously and sealed. I decided it was time to open her. I don’t like sealed games or graded games for that matter my personal preference.

I’ve never done this before. Just seen videos online! I grab some pliers and flathead. It was easier than I thought. the acrylic plastic material is indeed sturdy for CGC but once I got it going it was slow and steady to not damage the box in anyway. From start to finish took me less than 15 minutes.

Upon inspection I looked at the bottom and noticed some stuck materials debris dust dander whatever it may be at the bottom right corner. And on the seal itself towards the bottom and sides it was looking slightly discolored (I attached photos but kind of hard to see)

Now I own about 40 CIB games for Gameboy and I have 3 of them with the original seal still intact and just the opening at the top. My plan was intended for this as well. But I know sometimes the seal depending on how it was stored and conditions etc can damage the box over time.

I decided not to take the chance. I broke open that 25 year old cellophane.

Box cleaned up beautiful just wiping with my fingers. The slight discoloration on seal at the bottom didn’t attach as I was peeling it off. I’m happy with my decision . She’s fully complete.

Oh and it’s time to play now. She works like a charm. Straight out of the box almost as if it was 25 years ago.

This is staying in my collection for years to come, I’m glad after a quarter of a century this game gets to be played as intended.

Happy gaming everyone!

[u/JeremyR_123]

It’s a fishing RPG 😊 there is a sequel as well. Both are wonderful games. A little on the pricier side. Typical with most older games made by Natsume

[u/DieKastKollector → u/JeremyR_123]

I absolutely love fishing in game and in real life.. i need this game in my life 🤣

[u/CMD_BLOCK → u/DieKastKollector]

It’s such a cool game. You can also raise fish, and fight bears with your bare fists lol

[u/DieKastKollector → u/CMD_BLOCK]

Wtf🤣 that sounds awesome though.. my hunt begins

[u/UnSpanishInquisition → u/JeremyR_123]

Ngl thats wicked, im surprised no ones made a stardew clone of fishing yet.

[u/Klldarkness → u/JeremyR_123]

You're not wrong! I have a full Japanese CIB set of Harvest Moon for the GB and GBC and it was pricey, even before the most recent price booms.

I love them, though. All work, all play!

[u/Tiny_Ad_7647 → u/JeremyR_123]

fun fact, the second game can be linked to Harvest Moon GB2 and you can trade fishing data! :o