Games Released in November 1995

120 new games debuted in November 1995, with PlayStation being the most active platform. November 17 was the busiest day, with 18 releases. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

November 17 saw the most activity with 18 releases.

18 releases

November 17

16 releases

November 1

15 releases

November 30

13 releases

November 22

How did each week compare?

The third week of November was the busiest with 44 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

37 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)

31 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Stonekeep

Stonekeep is a first-person role-playing game where players explore underground realms to reclaim their immortal soul. Set in sprawling subterranean environments, players navigate through ancient corridors, sewers, and magical realms while battling undead creatures, rescuing allies, and freeing a dragon. The game features both physical and magical combat systems as players uncover a story that develops based on their choices.

Week 3 (November 15–21)

44 releases

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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)

19 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 24 new titles in November 1995. The runner up was PC with 23 new titles.

PlayStation24 releases

PC23 releases

Sega Saturn19 releases

DOS17 releases

Super Famicom17 releases

Satellaview10 releases

Game Boy8 releases

3DO Interactive Multiplayer7 releases

Arcade6 releases

Mac6 releases

What genres were most popular?

Shooter was the dominant genre in November 1995 with 33 titles. Adventure followed closely with 30.

Shooter33

Adventure30

Puzzle27

Platform22

Fighting20

Sport20

Racing14

Strategy14

Arcade13

Point-and-click13

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