Games Released in September 2000

166 new games debuted in September 2000, with PlayStation being the most active platform. September 28 was the busiest day, with 33 releases. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

September 28 saw the most activity with 33 releases.

33 releases

September 28

25 releases

September 1

20 releases

September 29

19 releases

September 14

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 81 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

51 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Rayman 2: The Great Escape

The Sony PlayStation version removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced the total amount of Yellow Lums from 1000 to 800. Some levels do however have several new areas and some cutscenes have been changed as well. This is the first version to have full voice acting. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in the Hall of Doors. A new bonus level can be unlocked which lets the player try a stage from the 2D prototype. Instead of Lums being imprisoned in cages, there are now Ludivs, Greenbottles and Minisaurus.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

47 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Dino Crisis 2

Dino Crisis 2 is a third-person action-adventure game and sequel to Dino Crisis. In a change from the survival horror theme of the first game, Dino Crisis 2 is more shoot 'em up oriented. The character always runs, thus removing the need for the run button from the first game, a second gun can be carried and more weapons were added to the game. Besides changes to the gameplay, the game also introduces new species of dinosaurs and lizards.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

40 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Every World has conflict. Good and evil. Friend and foe. Safety and danger. In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, you'll find yourself between these factions. This epic sequel to the Roleplaying Game of the Year will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, Baldur's Gate II is the most stunning Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game to date.

Week 4 (September 22–28)

81 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Midtown Madness 2

Midtown Madness 2 is a free roam racing/arcade sequel to Midtown Madness, part of the Midtown Madness series, developed by Angel Studios (now Rockstar San Diego) and published by Microsoft, which features a range of vehicles that can be driven around London and San Francisco.

Week 5 (September 29–30)

26 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Harvest Moon 3 GBC

The third Harvest Moon release on Game Boy. A direct sequel to Harvest Moon 2, it is set on an island off the mainland, the player is tasked with reviving the farm and turning around it's fortunes using two unique playable characters, a first for the series.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 79 new titles in September 2000. The runner up was PC with 64 new titles.

PlayStation79 releases

PC64 releases

Game Boy Color39 releases

Dreamcast27 releases

Nintendo 6412 releases

PlayStation 210 releases

WonderSwan5 releases

Mac4 releases

Arcade2 releases

Legacy Mobile Device2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 2000 with 47 titles. Sport followed closely with 41.

Adventure47

Sport41

Puzzle32

Shooter31

Simulator31

Strategy28

Racing25

Role-playing20

Platform14

Arcade13

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