Games Released in September 1989

44 new games released in September 1989, with Family Computer being the most active platform. September 1 was the busiest day, with 10 new releases.

Top Platform

Family Computer

New Releases

44

Busiest Day

September 1

Disney's DuckTales

What was the most popular game of September 1989?

Disney's DuckTales

DuckTales is a platform game developed and published by Capcom and based on the Disney animated TV series of the same name. It was first released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 and was later ported to the Game Boy in 1990. The story involves Scrooge McDuck traveling around the globe collecting treasure and outwitting his rival Flintheart Glomgold to become the world's richest duck. Produced by key personnel from the Mega Man series, DuckTales would go on to sell over a million copies worldwide on each system, becoming Capcom's best-selling title for both platforms. The game was praised for its tight control, unique and non-linear gameplay and bright presentation, and is often regarded as one of the best titles for the NES, appearing on numerous "Best of" lists.

Which days had the most releases?

September 1 saw the most activity with 10 releases.

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10 releases

September 1

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8 releases

September 29

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5 releases

September 14

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4 releases

September 20

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Fri, Sep 1

10 releases

Sat, Sep 2

No releases

Sun, Sep 3

No releases

Mon, Sep 4

No releases

Tue, Sep 5

1 release

Wed, Sep 6

No releases

Thu, Sep 7

No releases

Fri, Sep 8

1 release

Sat, Sep 9

2 releases

Sun, Sep 10

1 release

Mon, Sep 11

1 release

Tue, Sep 12

No releases

Wed, Sep 13

No releases

Thu, Sep 14

5 releases

Fri, Sep 15

3 releases

Sat, Sep 16

No releases

Sun, Sep 17

No releases

Mon, Sep 18

1 release

Tue, Sep 19

1 release

Wed, Sep 20

4 releases

Thu, Sep 21

1 release

Fri, Sep 22

2 releases

Sat, Sep 23

1 release

Sun, Sep 24

No releases

Mon, Sep 25

2 releases

Tue, Sep 26

No releases

Wed, Sep 27

1 release

Thu, Sep 28

No releases

Fri, Sep 29

8 releases

Sat, Sep 30

No releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of September was the busiest with 11 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

11 releases
Darius II

Most popular release in Week 1

Darius II

Darius II is a 1989 arcade video game developed by Taito. It is the direct sequel to the 1987 Darius. It was later released as Sagaia in Japan in 1991 for the Game Boy as well as non-Japanese ports. A remake was released for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM as Super Darius II in 1993. A Mega Drive conversion was released in Japan in 1990; it was later released for the Genesis in the United States and Brazil in 1991, where it was renamed Sagaia. Changes include a boss rush mode (via a code) and various modifications to levels and mechanics, such as the boss Steel Spine being moved to another level and the boss Killer Higia being replaced with a similar creation called Nehonojia. This conversion does not support two players, so the ability to choose between Proco Jr. and Tiat Young was added; Proco plays like normal, while Tiat starts every life off with one power level to every weapon. A Master System conversion, developed by Natsume, was released in Europe and Brazil in 1992, also titled Sagaia. It is somewhat based on the Mega Drive port, and while Tiat Young and her abilities are still present (though even more limited), many zones (and thus bosses) have been completely removed. The Super CD-ROM version features an entirely new set of bosses, major changes to levels, and a fully arranged soundtrack including new songs.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

10 releases
Disney's DuckTales

Most popular release in Week 2

Disney's DuckTales

DuckTales is a platform game developed and published by Capcom and based on the Disney animated TV series of the same name. It was first released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 and was later ported to the Game Boy in 1990. The story involves Scrooge McDuck traveling around the globe collecting treasure and outwitting his rival Flintheart Glomgold to become the world's richest duck. Produced by key personnel from the Mega Man series, DuckTales would go on to sell over a million copies worldwide on each system, becoming Capcom's best-selling title for both platforms. The game was praised for its tight control, unique and non-linear gameplay and bright presentation, and is often regarded as one of the best titles for the NES, appearing on numerous "Best of" lists.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Family Computer received 13 new titles in September 1989. The runner up was TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine with 7 new titles.

Family Computer13 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine7 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System5 releases
Game Boy4 releases
PC-8800 Series3 releases
PC-9800 Series3 releases
Arcade2 releases
Amiga2 releases
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD2 releases
Atari Lynx1 release

What genres were most popular?

Shooter was the dominant genre in September 1989 with 10 titles. Arcade followed closely with 9.

Shooter10
Arcade9
Adventure8
Puzzle7
Sport6
Platform5
Strategy5
Role-playing4
Racing3
Simulator2
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