Games Released in September 1988

35 new games debuted in September 1988, with Nintendo Entertainment System being the most active platform. September 1 was the busiest day, with 11 releases. Track & Field II was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

September 1 saw the most activity with 11 releases.

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11 releases

September 1

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5 releases

September 23

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2 releases

September 30

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2 releases

September 26

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Thu, Sep 1

11 releases

Fri, Sep 2

1 release

Sat, Sep 3

1 release

Sun, Sep 4

No releases

Mon, Sep 5

No releases

Tue, Sep 6

No releases

Wed, Sep 7

1 release

Thu, Sep 8

2 releases

Fri, Sep 9

1 release

Sat, Sep 10

1 release

Sun, Sep 11

1 release

Mon, Sep 12

No releases

Tue, Sep 13

No releases

Wed, Sep 14

1 release

Thu, Sep 15

No releases

Fri, Sep 16

2 releases

Sat, Sep 17

No releases

Sun, Sep 18

1 release

Mon, Sep 19

No releases

Tue, Sep 20

No releases

Wed, Sep 21

1 release

Thu, Sep 22

2 releases

Fri, Sep 23

5 releases

Sat, Sep 24

No releases

Sun, Sep 25

1 release

Mon, Sep 26

2 releases

Tue, Sep 27

1 release

Wed, Sep 28

No releases

Thu, Sep 29

No releases

Fri, Sep 30

2 releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of September was the busiest with 14 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

14 releases
Cyberball

Most popular release in Week 1

Cyberball

Cyberball is an Atari Games arcade game of 7-man American football, using robotic avatars of different speeds, sizes, and skill sets. The game replaced the standard downs system with an explosive ball that progresses from "cool" to "warm", "hot", and "critical" status as it is used. Players can only defuse the ball, resetting it from its current state back to "cool" by crossing the 50 yard line or by change of possession, whether through touchdown, interception or fumble. A robot holding a critical ball while being tackled is destroyed along with the ball. The robots also possess finite durability. As offensive units are tackled, they wear down, finally issuing smoke and then flames after a number of hits. A flaming robot will explode when hit, thereby fumbling the ball. Players can upgrade robots with faster and more durable units using money bonuses they earn during play.

Week 4 (September 22–28)

11 releases
King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella

Most popular release in Week 4

King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella

King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control Princess Rosella, daughter of King Graham, as she embarks on a quest to save her father's life and rescue a fairy kingdom. The game takes place in the land of Tamir, where Rosella must find a magical fruit to heal her ailing father while also helping the fairy queen Genesta reclaim her stolen talisman from the evil fairy Lolotte. Players navigate Rosella through various environments, solving puzzles and interacting with characters from folklore and fairy tales. King's Quest IV introduces real-time elements and day-night cycles to the series, affecting gameplay and puzzle solutions. The game expands on the series' narrative by focusing on a female protagonist and exploring new themes while maintaining the fantasy setting and puzzle-solving mechanics characteristic of the King's Quest franchise.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Nintendo Entertainment System received 9 new titles in September 1988. The runner up was Family Computer with 7 new titles.

Nintendo Entertainment System9 releases
Family Computer7 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine4 releases
Sharp X680003 releases
Arcade2 releases
Commodore C64/128/MAX2 releases
MSX2 releases
Sega Master System/Mark III2 releases
Amiga1 release
Amstrad CPC1 release

What genres were most popular?

Arcade was the dominant genre in September 1988 with 10 titles. Shooter followed closely with 8.

Arcade10
Shooter8
Sport8
Platform7
Adventure6
Puzzle3
Role-playing3
Strategy3
Quiz/Trivia2
Simulator2
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