Games Released on Friday, December 21, 1990

19 games were released on Friday, December 21, 1990, with Family Computer seeing the most titles. M.U.S.H.A. was the most popular release of the day.

Top Platform

Family Computer

New Releases

19

Top Release

M.U.S.H.A.

M.U.S.H.A.

Most popular release on this day

M.U.S.H.A.

M.U.S.H.A.

M.U.S.H.A. released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

In North America on Friday, March 1, 1991 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

In North America on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

In Japan on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 for Wii

In North America on Monday, January 19, 2009 for Wii

M.U.S.H.A.
ShooterScience fiction

Pilotwings

Pilotwings released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Super Famicom.

In North America on Friday, August 23, 1991 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System

In Brazil on Sunday, August 1, 1993 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System

In Europe, Australia on Friday, August 21, 2009 for Wii

In North America on Monday, December 28, 2009 for Wii

In Japan on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 for Wii

In Japan on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 for Wii U

In Europe, North America on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for Wii U

In North America on Thursday, March 3, 2016 for New Nintendo 3DS

In Europe on Thursday, April 14, 2016 for New Nintendo 3DS

Pilotwings
SimulatorSportAction

Kabuki: Quantum Fighter

Kabuki: Quantum Fighter released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Family Computer.

In North America on Tuesday, January 1, 1991 for Nintendo Entertainment System

In Europe on Thursday, February 20, 1992 for Nintendo Entertainment System

Kabuki: Quantum Fighter
PlatformActionScience fiction

Dungeon Master: Chaos Strikes Back

Dungeon Master: Chaos Strikes Back released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Sharp X68000.

In Europe, North America on Sunday, December 31, 1989 for Amiga and Atari ST/STE

In Japan on Saturday, December 1, 1990 for FM Towns

In North America on Monday, December 31, 1990 for Amiga

Dungeon Master: Chaos Strikes Back
PuzzleRole-playingAdventureFantasy

Hard Drivin'

Hard Drivin' released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

In Europe, North America on Sunday, December 31, 1989 for Amiga, Arcade, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX, and Atari ST/STE

In North America on Monday, December 31, 1990 for DOS

In Brazil on Tuesday, October 8, 1991 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

In North America on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 for Atari Lynx

Hard Drivin'
RacingSimulatorArcadeAction

Final Fight

Final Fight released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Super Famicom.

In North America on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System

In Europe on Thursday, December 31, 1992 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System

In Japan on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 for Wii

In Australia, Europe on Friday, April 27, 2007 for Wii

In North America on Monday, May 7, 2007 for Wii

In North America, Europe on Thursday, October 3, 2013 for Wii U

In North America on Thursday, July 14, 2016 for New Nintendo 3DS

In Europe on Thursday, September 8, 2016 for New Nintendo 3DS

Final Fight
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upArcadeAction

Bubble Ghost

Bubble Ghost released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Game Boy.

In North America on Thursday, November 1, 1990 for Game Boy

In Europe on Thursday, December 31, 1992 for Game Boy

Battle Unit Zeoth

Battle Unit Zeoth released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Game Boy.

In North America on Monday, July 1, 1991 for Game Boy

In Europe on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 for Game Boy

Battle Unit Zeoth
ShooterScience fiction

OutRun

OutRun released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine. This is the only known release date for this game.

OutRun
RacingArcadeAction

Gradius III

Gradius III released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Super Famicom.

In North America on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System

In North America on Monday, April 23, 2007 for Wii

In Japan on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 for Wii

In Australia, Europe on Friday, September 28, 2007 for Wii

In Korea on Saturday, April 26, 2008 for Wii

Gradius III
ShooterScience fiction

The Bard's Tale

The Bard's Tale released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Family Computer. This is the only known release date for this game.

The Bard's Tale
Role-playingAdventureFantasy

Jigoku Gokurakumaru

Jigoku Gokurakumaru released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Family Computer. This is the only known release date for this game.

Makai Prince Dorabochan

Makai Prince Dorabochan released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

Worldwide on Monday, January 21, 1991 for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine

Capcom Quiz: Hatena? no Daibouken

Capcom Quiz: Hatena? no Daibouken released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Game Boy. This is the only known release date for this game.

Star Cruiser

Star Cruiser released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. This is the only known release date for this game.

Star Cruiser
ShooterRole-playingSimulatorAdventureActionScience fictionSandbox

Sword Master

Sword Master released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Nintendo Entertainment System.

In North America on Wednesday, January 1, 1992 for Nintendo Entertainment System

In Europe on Thursday, January 21, 1993 for Nintendo Entertainment System

Sword Master
PlatformAction

Dinosaur

Dinosaur released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for PC-8800 Series.

In Japan on Friday, June 21, 1991 for PC-9800 Series

In Japan on Tuesday, December 31, 1991 for FM Towns

Dinosaur
Role-playingAdventureFantasy

Saint Dragon

Saint Dragon released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

Worldwide on Sunday, December 31, 1989 for Arcade

In Europe on Monday, December 31, 1990 for MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, and Atari ST/STE

Saint Dragon
ShooterScience fiction

Famista '91

Famista '91 released in Japan on Friday, December 21, 1990 for Family Computer. This is the only known release date for this game.