Games Released in September 1998

161 new games released in September 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. September 30 was the busiest day, with 36 new releases.

Top Platform

PlayStation

New Releases

161

Busiest Day

September 30

Metal Gear Solid

What was the most popular game of September 1998?

Metal Gear Solid

Metal Gear Solid is a stealth game created by Hideo Kojima which follows the MSX2 video games Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Despite a transition to 3D, Metal Gear Solid's gameplay remains similar to his predecessors. The game utilizes a traditional top-down view and the player must navigate the protagonist Solid Snake through the game's areas without being detected. Detection will set off an alarm which draws armed enemies to his location. Conversations with Snake's allies and cutscenes are used extensively to advance the plot and gain more insight into it. Metal Gear Solid is regarded as one of the greatest and most important video games of all time, and helped popularize the stealth genre and in-engine cinematic cutscenes.

Which days had the most releases?

September 30 saw the most activity with 36 releases.

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36 releases

September 30

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26 releases

September 23

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12 releases

September 1

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12 releases

September 17

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Tue, Sep 1

12 releases

Wed, Sep 2

No releases

Thu, Sep 3

7 releases

Fri, Sep 4

2 releases

Sat, Sep 5

No releases

Sun, Sep 6

2 releases

Mon, Sep 7

2 releases

Tue, Sep 8

3 releases

Wed, Sep 9

2 releases

Thu, Sep 10

11 releases

Fri, Sep 11

2 releases

Sat, Sep 12

3 releases

Sun, Sep 13

2 releases

Mon, Sep 14

5 releases

Tue, Sep 15

5 releases

Wed, Sep 16

1 release

Thu, Sep 17

12 releases

Fri, Sep 18

5 releases

Sat, Sep 19

No releases

Sun, Sep 20

No releases

Mon, Sep 21

1 release

Tue, Sep 22

3 releases

Wed, Sep 23

26 releases

Thu, Sep 24

2 releases

Fri, Sep 25

7 releases

Sat, Sep 26

2 releases

Sun, Sep 27

2 releases

Mon, Sep 28

9 releases

Tue, Sep 29

2 releases

Wed, Sep 30

36 releases

How did each week compare?

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

Week 1 (September 1–7)

25 releases
Metal Gear Solid

Most popular release in Week 1

Metal Gear Solid

Metal Gear Solid is a stealth game created by Hideo Kojima which follows the MSX2 video games Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Despite a transition to 3D, Metal Gear Solid's gameplay remains similar to his predecessors. The game utilizes a traditional top-down view and the player must navigate the protagonist Solid Snake through the game's areas without being detected. Detection will set off an alarm which draws armed enemies to his location. Conversations with Snake's allies and cutscenes are used extensively to advance the plot and gain more insight into it. Metal Gear Solid is regarded as one of the greatest and most important video games of all time, and helped popularize the stealth genre and in-engine cinematic cutscenes.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

24 releases
Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom

Most popular release in Week 3

Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom

Knights and Merchants recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard. A conspiracy against the king catapults the captain into a situation where he finds himself responsible for the defence of the last royal province. This is all that remains of the shattered kingdom, which has been split into numerous small principalities and fiefdoms. And now even the king himself, ensconced in his capital, is threatened by enemy armies. This is the starting point of your Middle Ages adventure. Now you must win back all those provinces which once belonged to your king.

Week 4 (September 22–28)

51 releases
Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

Most popular release in Week 4

Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

It is the year 1602 and you find yourself in command of a sailing vessel, navigating the waters of the uncharted island world of Anker. You have aboard your ship no more than an handful of trusty followers and a limited supply of food and building materials. You are here to begin a new life. As you select which island to settle, your future is already sealed, for each one has its own special characteristics. Your goal is to create a whole new world. Explore, construct, settle, trade and defend - that is the challenge that lies before you! Anno 1602 takes you into the world of construction strategy games. Build a realistic, living world for yourself according to your own ideas; your chosen strategy will decide the development and destiny of your towns and villages. Prove your diplomatic skills in your dealings with natives, your comrades and pirates too. Start by building up farms, plantations and small workshops to produce, then use your business acumen and begin to generate trade with your fellow players. But beware, for with riches and prosperity also comes envy and anger! Train soldiers and build defensive structures to protect your property and wealth, or perhaps it may be wise to put your negotiation skills to use outside of business?

Week 5 (September 29–30)

38 releases
Cool Boarders 3

Most popular release in Week 5

Cool Boarders 3

Race at thunderous speeds while carving through fresh powder on a wide range of gut wrenching courses. Encounter razor sharp turns, intimidating jumps, enormous moguls, treacherous ice and countless obstacles! Pull off killer tricks like "Mistys," "Melancholys," "Methods," "Stiffys," and"Japan Air," plus thousands of combos of flips, spins and grabs. All new fighting allows you to punch your opponent while racing. Lifelike boarders carve through courses textured to perfection illustrating amazing detail to rocks, bumps, ice, jumps, canyons and cliffs. The most breathtaking mountain views this side of the Rockies! Choose from 16 Burton and 6 Ride snowboards all individually designed with their own specific performance and board graphics. Battle for the win while racing against opponents in the Downhill, Boardercross, and Slalom events or go for huge air in the Half Pipe, Big Air and Slope Style events.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 75 new titles in September 1998. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 50 new titles.

PlayStation75 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)50 releases
Nintendo 6414 releases
Sega Saturn11 releases
Arcade7 releases
Game Boy6 releases
Mac5 releases
DOS3 releases
Super Nintendo Entertainment System2 releases
Neo Geo AES2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 1998 with 38 titles. Simulator followed closely with 28.

Adventure38
Simulator28
Strategy25
Role-playing21
Shooter20
Sport17
Fighting14
Arcade12
Racing11
Platform11
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