Games Released in January 1992

92 new games released in January 1992, with Neo Geo AES being the most active platform. January 1 was the busiest day, with 18 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

January 1 saw the most activity with 18 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of January was the busiest with 25 releases.

Week 4 (January 22–28)

21 releases
Romancing SaGa

Most popular release in Week 4

Romancing SaGa

A thousand years ago, Saruin was imprisoned. Now the barriers that contain him are weakening, and his foreboding shadow threatens to swallow the world of Mardias once again. Who will rid the world of Saruin's scourge? A mysterious minstrel appears and guides the group to adventure, at times shielding them from adversity. Occasionally, the minstrel forces grave choices upon them, which change their world and twist the plots they encounter. Romancing SaGa reclaims the renowned features of the series and boasts all new elements enhancing gameplay, bringing the player even deeper into the story. The free-roaming scenario system gives gamers a choice of eight intriguing playable characters, each with their own unique adventures and individual goals. Depending on the character and actions chosen, the plot and the subsequent events differentiate dramatically. This free-roaming scenario system promises the ultimate in open-ended adventure.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Neo Geo AES received 20 new titles in January 1992. The runner up was Neo Geo MVS with 12 new titles.

Neo Geo AES20 releases
Neo Geo MVS12 releases
Arcade11 releases
Family Computer11 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System9 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis9 releases
Game Boy9 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine8 releases
PC-9800 Series7 releases
DOS6 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in January 1992 with 21 titles. Shooter followed closely with 16.

Platform21
Shooter16
Arcade16
Adventure14
Role-playing13
Sport12
Puzzle8
Strategy8
Fighting7
Simulator6