Games Released in August 1994

93 new games released in August 1994, with Super Famicom being the most active platform. August 5 was the busiest day, with 16 new releases.

Top Platform

Super Famicom

New Releases

93

Busiest Day

August 5

EarthBound

What was the most popular game of August 1994?

EarthBound

A turn-based JRPG and sequel to then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.

Which days had the most releases?

August 5 saw the most activity with 16 releases.

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16 releases

August 5

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15 releases

August 26

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12 releases

August 12

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11 releases

August 1

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Mon, Aug 1

11 releases

Tue, Aug 2

2 releases

Wed, Aug 3

3 releases

Thu, Aug 4

No releases

Fri, Aug 5

16 releases

Sat, Aug 6

4 releases

Sun, Aug 7

No releases

Mon, Aug 8

4 releases

Tue, Aug 9

No releases

Wed, Aug 10

3 releases

Thu, Aug 11

1 release

Fri, Aug 12

12 releases

Sat, Aug 13

No releases

Sun, Aug 14

No releases

Mon, Aug 15

1 release

Tue, Aug 16

No releases

Wed, Aug 17

1 release

Thu, Aug 18

No releases

Fri, Aug 19

3 releases

Sat, Aug 20

No releases

Sun, Aug 21

No releases

Mon, Aug 22

1 release

Tue, Aug 23

No releases

Wed, Aug 24

No releases

Thu, Aug 25

5 releases

Fri, Aug 26

15 releases

Sat, Aug 27

3 releases

Sun, Aug 28

No releases

Mon, Aug 29

3 releases

Tue, Aug 30

3 releases

Wed, Aug 31

4 releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of August was the busiest with 36 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

36 releases
Dynamite Headdy

Most popular release in Week 1

Dynamite Headdy

Dynamite Headdy is a platform game in which the player controls Headdy, a puppet with a detachable head. This head can be fired in eight directions to attack enemies and obstacles, as well as retrieve out of reach items. By grabbing a HangMan, Headdy is able to pull himself up various platforms, or drag certain areas towards him. By finding a walking case named HeadCase, Headdy can gain a special head type depending on the image shown on HeadCase at the time he hits it. These range from offensive heads that increase his strength, allows him to shoot homing stars or suck up everything on screen, to support heads which include invulnerability, shrinking to reach small areas and sleeping to regain health. Most of these heads have a time limit before the head returns to normal, with the player able to cancel at any time, though some heads, such as the Pin Head, disable manual cancellation. The game also features a side-scrolling shooter stage, during which Headdy can change between three unique Head Types.

Week 2 (August 8–14)

20 releases
Contra: Hard Corps

Most popular release in Week 2

Contra: Hard Corps

Kickin' cyborg butt... That's what it's all about, dude. Jack into this game of genetic engineering gone bad. Real bad. It's five years after the mother of all wars ended - and things still aren't right. Your job is to fix it. The ever-popular Contra series makes its Sega Genesis debut with a pulse-pounding new storyline. At 16 megs, HARD CORPS pushes the technology to bring you over ten gut-wrenching levels with huge boss characters, great graphics and dynamic sound. Find high powered weapons such as the homing gun, crush gun, needle laser or mine setter. Do you think you can handle it? Trust me, you can't. You still here? Okay, then get ready for the fight of your life. Pick one of the four heroes and begin your search across many dark levels of doom. The ending changes, depending on the paths you choose - but every pass crosses boss characters that will blow you away. Literally!

Week 5 (August 29–31)

10 releases
The Need for Speed

Most popular release in Week 5

The Need for Speed

Welcome to The Need For Speed racing game. Here you'll find spine-tingling action coupled with awesome graphics. As you race down an alpine road in your choice of eight high performance cars, you'll be amazed by the detail and realism. The sophisticated physics model recreates the feel of the cars themselves; you'll notice the difference in handling, breaking and just plain power. Plan your strategy for each track, there are six to choose from during regular play, and each demands a different style of driving. There's also a bonus track if you win the Tournament. There are four game modes to try, with an option to compete against another driver over a modem. With different cars, different tracks, and different styles of racing fueling your need for speed, you'll find your addiction growing to a fewer pitch. No need to worry, when you crash and burn in the game, there's always another day.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Famicom received 28 new titles in August 1994. The runner up was Super Nintendo Entertainment System with 11 new titles.

Super Famicom28 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System11 releases
Game Boy10 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis9 releases
3DO Interactive Multiplayer8 releases
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD5 releases
PC-9800 Series5 releases
Sega Game Gear5 releases
FM Towns3 releases
Arcade3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Platform was the dominant genre in August 1994 with 17 titles. Sport followed closely with 17.

Platform17
Sport17
Adventure16
Puzzle15
Fighting12
Shooter10
Simulator8
Arcade8
Role-playing8
Strategy8
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