The Eidolon
Commodore 64 · 1985
About this game
The Eidolon is an innovative first-person shooter developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, utilizing advanced fractal technology to create immersive cave environments.
Players navigate through eight levels of maze-like caverns, collecting colored energy orbs and battling various enemies.
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The game's unique combat system requires matching orb colors to enemy types, adding a strategic layer to the shooting mechanics.
Each level culminates in a battle with a dragon guardian, accessed after collecting three diamonds guarded by specific enemies.
The game features special abilities tied to orb colors: green orbs can transform enemies, while blue orbs temporarily freeze them.
This color-based gameplay, combined with the need to manage the Eidolon's energy levels and navigate increasingly complex cave systems, creates a challenging and engaging experience.
The Eidolon's blend of cutting-edge graphics technology, strategic combat, and exploration elements made it a standout title in early 3D gaming, showcasing Lucasfilm Games' innovative approach to game design in the mid-1980s.
About Commodore 64
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.
Gamevaro tracks The Eidolon for Commodore 64 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 The Eidolon 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 C64 release dates back to 1985.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €22.77 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Eidolon, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 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 The Eidolon worth?
The Eidolon for Commodore 64 is currently worth €22.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Eidolon rare?
The Eidolon has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Eidolon?
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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