Games Released in September 1995

161 new games released in September 1995, with PlayStation being the most active platform. September 29 was the busiest day, with 44 new releases.

Top Platform

PlayStation

New Releases

161

Busiest Day

September 29

What was the most popular game of September 1995?

Command & Conquer

Experience the game that started it all! Enter a gritty, high-tech world and take advantage of electronic intelligence and covert surveillance to determine who reigns supreme. Join either the forces of the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) or the Brotherhood of Nod as you build bases, muster forces and dominate your enemies. All for the love of power. Play as the Brotherhood and obey the charismatic Kane’s every command or take control of GDI forces as they seek to save the world from Kane’s ambition. Gather Tiberium to produce tanks, infantry and more to decide the fate of the world.

Which days had the most releases?

September 29 saw the most activity with 44 releases.

44 releases

September 29

22 releases

September 1

21 releases

September 22

10 releases

September 14

How did each week compare?

The fifth week of September was the busiest with 51 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

39 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Rayman

Rayman is a side-scrolling platformer starring the titular Rayman, a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, or winding up his fists for a more powerful punch. He can occasionally find special power ups that grant him unlimited flying power, giving him the ability to navigate through tricky mazes.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

35 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Mario's Super Picross

Mario's Super Picross is the first sequel to the Game Boy game, Mario's Picross, and can be played on the Super Famicom. After the commercial failure of Mario's Picross in the West, this sequel was released only in Japan. The game plays much the same way as the first, except Wario appears in it and presents his own set of special rules, which also return in the sequel. Other features includes game-saves, hints and tutorials.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

17 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Lunar: Eternal Blue

Come back to the enchanting world of Lunar! Join Hiro and Ruby 1,000 years after the first adventure, as they work to unlock the secrets of the Blue Spire and the strange young girl they found within it! But be careful! Forces are at work trying to revive the evil Zophar and immerse Lunar in darkness forever! Journey to distant lands in search of the Goddess Althena, who may be the only one powerful enough to stop Zophar. Along the way, you'll meet exciting new characters, fight fully animated monsters, traverse snow-covered peaks, and crawl through slimy dungeons as you work towards the terrifying climax!

Week 4 (September 22–28)

32 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana is the third installment of the Mana series, developed by Square under the direction of series creator Koichi Ishii. The game takes place in a new world where, once again, the Mana Tree is under threat from an ancient evil thought sealed away. Players choose three from among six heroes as the chosen wielder of the Mana Sword and their two companions on the journey to claim the holy blade and preserve what remains of the Mana power.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 38 new titles in September 1995. The runner up was Super Famicom with 33 new titles.

PlayStation38 releases

Super Famicom33 releases

Sega Saturn17 releases

3DO Interactive Multiplayer11 releases

Super Nintendo Entertainment System11 releases

PC (Microsoft Windows)10 releases

Satellaview10 releases

DOS10 releases

Atari Jaguar CD7 releases

Mac6 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 1995 with 28 titles. Shooter followed closely with 26.

Adventure28

Shooter26

Sport26

Strategy20

Platform18

Simulator15

Fighting15

Puzzle15

Role-playing15

Arcade13

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