Games Released in November 1990

72 new games released in November 1990, with Sega Mega Drive/Genesis being the most active platform. November 1 was the busiest day, with 12 new releases.

Top Platform

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

New Releases

72

Busiest Day

November 1

Super Mario World

What was the most popular game of November 1990?

Super Mario World

A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.

Which days had the most releases?

November 1 saw the most activity with 12 releases.

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12 releases

November 1

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11 releases

November 30

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6 releases

November 2

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5 releases

November 9

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Thu, Nov 1

12 releases

Fri, Nov 2

6 releases

Sat, Nov 3

1 release

Sun, Nov 4

No releases

Mon, Nov 5

2 releases

Tue, Nov 6

No releases

Wed, Nov 7

No releases

Thu, Nov 8

No releases

Fri, Nov 9

5 releases

Sat, Nov 10

No releases

Sun, Nov 11

No releases

Mon, Nov 12

2 releases

Tue, Nov 13

No releases

Wed, Nov 14

No releases

Thu, Nov 15

No releases

Fri, Nov 16

5 releases

Sat, Nov 17

1 release

Sun, Nov 18

No releases

Mon, Nov 19

4 releases

Tue, Nov 20

5 releases

Wed, Nov 21

5 releases

Thu, Nov 22

3 releases

Fri, Nov 23

3 releases

Sat, Nov 24

1 release

Sun, Nov 25

1 release

Mon, Nov 26

5 releases

Tue, Nov 27

1 release

Wed, Nov 28

No releases

Thu, Nov 29

1 release

Fri, Nov 30

11 releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of November was the busiest with 21 releases.

Week 2 (November 8–14)

7 releases
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

Most popular release in Week 2

King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder is an adventure game in the long-running King's Quest series. Players control King Graham as he embarks on a quest to rescue the Royal Family of Daventry, who have mysteriously disappeared. The game takes place in a fantasy world filled with magic and peril, where Graham must overcome obstacles and solve puzzles to progress. As the fifth installment in the series created by Roberta Williams, King's Quest V builds upon the graphical adventure game format that Williams pioneered, combining text and visuals to create an immersive storytelling experience. The game continues the legacy of the King's Quest series, which had become a popular and influential franchise in the computer gaming industry by the time of its release.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis received 15 new titles in November 1990. The runner up was Game Boy with 12 new titles.

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis15 releases
Game Boy12 releases
Family Computer10 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System7 releases
Sharp X680006 releases
Super Famicom5 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine5 releases
Arcade3 releases
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD3 releases
DOS2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Shooter was the dominant genre in November 1990 with 16 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 13.

Shooter16
Puzzle13
Arcade11
Platform9
Adventure9
Sport9
Strategy6
Role-playing4
Racing4
Visual Novel4
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