Games Released in October 1991

80 new games released in October 1991, with Sega Mega Drive/Genesis being the most active platform. October 25 was the busiest day, with 22 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

October 25 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 28 releases.

Week 2 (October 8–14)

26 releases
Sonic the Hedgehog

Most popular release in Week 2

Sonic the Hedgehog

This is a completely different game than its 16-bit counterpart on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and was originally released on the Sega Game Gear and Master System. To stop the evil Dr. Robotnik, Sonic must traverse six zones consisting of three levels each. Most of the zones are based on those in the original game, but some are entirely new, including a jungle environment and a huge airship. Other unique differences are one level that scrolls automatically and one that is aligned vertically instead of horizontally. Most of the enemies (mechanized animals, defeated by Sonic's spikes when jumping or rolling) and power-ups (speed-ups, shields, extra lives) are the same as in the Genesis version as well. Sonic can pick up golden rings for protection (when hit, he simply loses all of his rings instead of a life) and bonuses: 100 rings gain Sonic an extra life, and 50 remaining rings at the end of a level allow access to pinball-themed special stages full of bumpers and springs. The final level of a zone is always a boss fight against Robotnik. Some of the boss fights differ in the Master System and Game Gear versions of the game, with special designs for the handheld version due to the smaller visible screen area. Sonic should also collect the six Chaos Emeralds to keep them from falling into Robotnik's hands. In a departure from the original game, these are not hidden in the special stages but somewhere in the regular levels.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

5 releases
Super Castlevania IV

Most popular release in Week 5

Super Castlevania IV

A century of Transylvanian tranquility is about to come to a shocking end. Once again the mortifying screams of helpless villagers shake the ground as they huddle against new nightmarish horrors unleashed by the Duke of Darkness, Count Dracula. And this time he has a tombstone with your name on it, Simon Belmont. You must descend into Castle of the Undead and its gruesome ground, accompanied by the most chilling sound effects to ever tingle your spine. Inside, a freshly dug 11 levels maze features the treacherous Terrace of Terror, the dangerous Rotating Dungeon, the Sunken Ruins of Lost Spirits, torture chambers and creature filled caves. Use your whip like a grappling hook and swing past hundreds of traps and a host of ghost freaks, living corpses and hidden goblins. All while dodging or destroying the unpredictable spitting lizards, carnivorous coffins, and more. Find the concealed weapons needed to defeat everything from eerie phantoms to haunted furniture. Then prepare to find yourself face-to-thing with hideous torments like the Tongue Lasher, the Darkest Knight, the Bone-Afide Horseman and the Granite Crusher. When your nerves get shot, use your password and take a breather. But forge on, Simon Belmont, because if you though Dracula was down for the count, he's only just begun to fright!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis received 19 new titles in October 1991. The runner up was PC-9800 Series with 11 new titles.

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis19 releases
PC-9800 Series11 releases
Sharp X680006 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System5 releases
Family Computer5 releases
DOS4 releases
Super Famicom4 releases
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD4 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System3 releases
Neo Geo AES3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Arcade was the dominant genre in October 1991 with 19 titles. Shooter followed closely with 18.

Arcade19
Shooter18
Role-playing14
Adventure13
Strategy12
Platform12
Simulator8
Puzzle8
Racing6
Sport5