Games Released in August 1994

80 new games debuted in August 1994, with Super Famicom being the most active platform. August 5 was the busiest day, with 16 releases. EarthBound was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

August 5 saw the most activity with 16 releases.

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How did each week compare?

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

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 3 (August 15–21)

5 releases

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
PC-9800 Series5 releases
Sega Game Gear5 releases
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD5 releases
Arcade3 releases
FM Towns3 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
Strategy10
Arcade8
Role-playing8
Simulator8