Uninvited
Family-friendly horror is a genre of media that I like a great deal. While horror is my favorite genre, I love it when creative teams make something everyone can enjoy. Uninvited for the Nintendo Entertainment System might have a startling box, but once you're in the game the horror is fairly mild. Uninvited was originally a point-and-click game for the Macintosh, which took the player through a haunted mansion in order to save their sibling. The NES version toned down an already tame game even more.
I'm always delighted when these pop up for sale. As of December 2022, WATA has only reported seven graded copies on the census. This sealed 9.4 B+ copy presents extremely well. The current one-year average for 9.4 copies is $960, making this a somewhat-affordable horror game. Prices have dipped very slightly over the last 2 years on this game, but this game has potential for investors and collectors alike.
Mortal Kombat
While there are many great fighting games out there, Mortal Kombat stands tall among them. This was my go-to arcade game in the early 1990s, and it quickly became a personal favorite -- though honestly, Mortal Kombat 3 hooked me for life as it introduced my favorite character, Sindel.
The original arcade cab was ported to the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis in 1993. The game also had a handheld version for the Nintendo Game Boy and the Sega Game Gear.
The difference between the Nintendo and Sega ports, while minor, is noticeable to fans of the game. Nintendo's family-friendly image put a lot of constraint on the bloody fighter game, while Sega made it a point of doing what Nintendo couldn't.
Mortal Kombat would go on to become one of the most popular fighting game franchises, but the game did receive a healthy dose of criticism from parent groups. This sealed 8.5 B WATA-graded copy is great and somewhat affordable. High-grade copies go for a significant amount, but lower grades can be more affordable. The last sale for an 8.5 WATA-graded copy was $2,160 in February 2022. By comparison, a 9.6 WATA-graded copy has a one-year average of $9,542. If you're looking for this key game to add to your collection, don't overlook this copy.
SSX On Tour
SSX Tricky dazzled my sister and me in the early 2000s. We're not big on sports games, but this game was different. So different, that I own every game in the series. SSX on Tour for the Nintendo GameCube had great controls, beautiful graphics a fun soundtrack, and this game allowed you to create a custom character.
The GameCube port even lets players play as Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach. This game is a ton of fun and should be in every gamer's collection.
This sealed 9.4 WATA-graded copy is absolutely wonderful -- and it's the only graded copy on the WATA census. Finding price points for this game is hard, but it could possibly go for over $100. This is a game to watch this auction, as it will set the stage for future graded copies.
