Games Released in December 1985

575 new games debuted in December 1985, with Family Computer being the most active platform. December 31 was the busiest day, with 31 releases.

Top Platform

Family Computer

New Releases

575

Busiest Day

December 31

Bomberman

What was the most popular game of December 1985?

Bomberman

Bomberman is a robot engaged in the production of bombs. Like his fellow robots, he had been put to work in an underground compound by evil forces. Bomberman found it to be an unbearably dreary existence. One day, he heard an encouraging rumor. According to the rumor, any robot that could escape the underground compound and make it to the surface could become human. Bomberman leaped at the opportunity, but escape proved to be no small task. Alerted to Bomberman's betrayal, large numbers of the enemy set out in pursuit. Bomberman can rely only on bombs of his own production for his defense. Will he ever make it up to the surface? Once there, will he really become human?

Which days had the most releases?

December 31 saw the most activity with 31 releases.

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31 releases

December 31

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17 releases

December 1

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4 releases

December 5

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3 releases

December 22

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Sun, Dec 1

17 releases

Mon, Dec 2

1 release

Tue, Dec 3

No releases

Wed, Dec 4

No releases

Thu, Dec 5

4 releases

Fri, Dec 6

1 release

Sat, Dec 7

1 release

Sun, Dec 8

No releases

Mon, Dec 9

1 release

Tue, Dec 10

3 releases

Wed, Dec 11

3 releases

Thu, Dec 12

2 releases

Fri, Dec 13

No releases

Sat, Dec 14

3 releases

Sun, Dec 15

2 releases

Mon, Dec 16

1 release

Tue, Dec 17

1 release

Wed, Dec 18

No releases

Thu, Dec 19

1 release

Fri, Dec 20

3 releases

Sat, Dec 21

2 releases

Sun, Dec 22

3 releases

Mon, Dec 23

No releases

Tue, Dec 24

No releases

Wed, Dec 25

2 releases

Thu, Dec 26

1 release

Fri, Dec 27

No releases

Sat, Dec 28

No releases

Sun, Dec 29

No releases

Mon, Dec 30

No releases

Tue, Dec 31

31 releases

How did each week compare?

The fifth week of December was the busiest with 31 releases.

Week 5 (December 29–31)

31 releases
Summer Games II

Most popular release in Week 5

Summer Games II

Sure Summer Games was great. but why stop there? Summer Games II will take you even farther with eight challenging. new events. You and up to seven other contestants can compete in your favorite individual event or go for it all in the grand competition. Some events. like cycling. rowing and fencing even challenge you with realistic head-to-head competition. First. decide which oi the 18 different countries you‘re going to represent. Then. in true Olympic fashion. you will need the proper strategy and mental toughness. not just speed and agility to excel in each of the eight events. That’s why we included a feature that lets you practice each event until you're ready for the real competition Remember. it’s not too early to get ready for 1988. the the right diet, proper training and lots of practice you just might make it- In the meantime, put on your sweatsuit. grab that joystick and let Summer Games ll give you eight new ways to Go For The Gold! -Includes Cycling, Fencing. Kayaking. Triple Jump. Rowing. High Jump. Javelin and Equestrian Events -Opening. Closing and Awards Ceremony With National Anthems -Compete Against The Computer or Your Friends -Individual and Head-To-Heed Competition -One to Eight Players

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Family Computer received 16 new titles in December 1985. The runner up was Commodore C64/128/MAX with 11 new titles.

Family Computer16 releases
Commodore C64/128/MAX11 releases
ZX Spectrum11 releases
Arcade9 releases
Commodore 169 releases
Sega Master System/Mark III7 releases
Amstrad CPC5 releases
BBC Microcomputer System5 releases
Sharp X13 releases
Apple II2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Arcade was the dominant genre in December 1985 with 20 titles. Shooter followed closely with 19.

Arcade20
Shooter19
Platform14
Puzzle11
Adventure10
Simulator10
Role-playing7
Strategy6
Sport5
Fighting2
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