Games Released in September 1998

121 new games debuted in September 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. September 30 was the busiest day, with 32 releases. Metal Gear Solid was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

September 30 saw the most activity with 32 releases.

32 releases

September 30

24 releases

September 23

11 releases

September 17

11 releases

September 1

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 47 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

24 releases

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 2 (September 8–14)

26 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

Pokémon Yellow is an enhanced version of Pokémon Red and Blue that allows you to start the game with your very own Pikachu following you around on-foot and collect the 3 other starters from strangers you meet around the region. However, your goal remains the same: catch them all and become the ultimate Pokémon Master.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

23 releases

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)

47 releases

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)

34 releases

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 68 new titles in September 1998. The runner up was PC with 43 new titles.

PlayStation68 releases

PC43 releases

Nintendo 6413 releases

Sega Saturn8 releases

Arcade6 releases

Game Boy5 releases

Mac5 releases

DOS3 releases

Super Nintendo Entertainment System2 releases

Game Boy Color1 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 1998 with 38 titles. Simulator followed closely with 25.

Adventure38

Simulator25

Strategy24

Role-playing20

Shooter19

Sport16

Fighting12

Arcade11

Platform10

Racing10

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