Games Released in January 1995

84 new games debuted in January 1995, with Super Famicom being the most active platform. January 1 was the busiest day, with 29 releases. Simon the Sorcerer II: The Lion, the Wizard and the Wardrobe was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

January 1 saw the most activity with 29 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of January was the busiest with 43 releases.

Week 3 (January 15–21)

18 releases

Week 4 (January 22–28)

28 releases
Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors

Most popular release in Week 4

Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors

Man and demon wage war with one-on-one fights in the 1-on-1 fighting game Galaxy Fight. Eight of the universe's greatest fighters enter into combat for the fate of the galaxy. Success brings great acclaim to the victor. Failure brings death. Once every 1000 years, a being of divine power takes physical form somewhere in the galaxy. This time, he has taken form on the planet Danius. This being, who refers to itself as "Felden Crayce" is being sought out by fighters across the galaxy to challenge and defeat. Each of these eight warriors have their each with their own reasons for seeking out and fighting this being -- some wish to challenge Felden for pride or fame, some wish to protect their home lands from Felden, and some refuse to explain their reasons until they meet this great force themselves. These eight fighters all have unique abilities and strengths, but only one can be the final victor!

Week 5 (January 29–31)

3 releases

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Super Famicom received 23 new titles in January 1995. The runner up was 3DO Interactive Multiplayer with 10 new titles.

Super Famicom23 releases
3DO Interactive Multiplayer10 releases
PC10 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System8 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis7 releases
Arcade6 releases
Neo Geo AES6 releases
PC-9800 Series6 releases
PlayStation6 releases
Neo Geo MVS5 releases

What genres were most popular?

Sport was the dominant genre in January 1995 with 18 titles. Fighting followed closely with 16.

Sport18
Fighting16
Platform15
Adventure14
Shooter13
Puzzle11
Quiz/Trivia7
Racing7
Role-playing7
Simulator7