Games Released in November 1995

178 new games released in November 1995, with PlayStation being the most active platform. November 1 was the busiest day, with 19 new releases.

Top Platform

PlayStation

New Releases

178

Busiest Day

November 1

What was the most popular game of November 1995?

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is the sequel to Donkey Kong Country. It was developed by Rare and is one of the best selling Super Nintendo games.

Which days had the most releases?

November 1 saw the most activity with 19 releases.

19 releases

November 1

18 releases

November 17

16 releases

November 22

15 releases

November 30

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of November was the busiest with 46 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

41 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 combines the best of all the Mortal Kombats into a single cartridge. 23 playable characters are immediately available, such as Reptile, Cyrax, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Jax, Katana, Sonya, and more. There are two bosses that are unlockable, as well as additional characters and a variety of new levels, some of which are interactive. Players can go against the computer one-on-one, two-on-two, or take part in the 8-fighter tournament.

Week 2 (November 8–14)

33 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Marathon 2: Durandal

Marathon 2: Durandal is the sequel to the first Marathon. Although the engine is similar to Doom in most respects (2.5D maps, bitmap sprites instead of polygons, etc.), Marathon 2 distinguishes itself with such features such as a rudimentary inventory system, ambient sound, multiple fire modes for each weapon, allies who aid the player, enemies belonging to different factions which will attack each other, a more developed plot (gradually narrated to the player at various computer terminals scattered throughout the levels). The Xbox 360 version of the game presents a revised HUD and provides support for both 4-player split-screen play on the same console and 8-player Xbox Live gameplay. This version also supports 16:9 screen resolutions, high-definition output at 60 frames per second (compared to the original 30) as well as upgraded models and graphics

Week 5 (November 29–30)

20 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

The Dig

In the dead of space, something is alive. A deep space adventure by Sean Clark in collaboration with filmmaker Steven Spielberg. You've saved the Earth from Total Destruction. Now, Can you save yourself? An asteroid the size of a small moon is on a crash course toward Earth, and only NASA veteran Boston Low has the expertise to stop it. Along for the ride are award-winning journalist Maggie Robbins and internationally renowned geologist Ludger Brink. Once the wayward asteroid is nuked into a safe orbit, the trio conducts a routine examination of the rocky surface. What they uncover is anything but routine. Low, Brink and Robbins unwittingly trigger a mechanism that transforms the asteroid into a crystal-like spacecraft. The team is hurled across the galaxy to a planet so desolate, Brink is moved to name it Cocytus, after the 9th circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno. The bleak landscape was obviously once home to a highly enveloped civilization, with remnants of sophisticated architecture, advanced technology and an intricate network of underground tunnels. But no Cocytans. Who were the original inhabitants of this once rich empire-turned-wasteland? What are those apparitions that mysteriously appear from time to time? Why have Low, Robbins and Brink been brought to this place? And how can Low keep his team from unraveling in the face of such uncertainly? To return to Earth, the must dig for answer, both on the planet's surface and deep within themselves. From the combined talents of LucasArts and legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes an epic adventure that plunges headlong into the very core of the unknown. And takes you with it.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 28 new titles in November 1995. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 24 new titles.

PlayStation28 releases

PC (Microsoft Windows)24 releases

Sega Saturn23 releases

Satellaview21 releases

DOS18 releases

Super Famicom17 releases

3DO Interactive Multiplayer8 releases

Game Boy8 releases

Arcade7 releases

Mac7 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in November 1995 with 34 titles. Shooter followed closely with 34.

Adventure34

Shooter34

Puzzle27

Platform22

Fighting20

Sport20

Strategy15

Arcade14

Racing14

Simulator14

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