Games Released in November 2001

337 new games released in November 2001, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. November 15 was the busiest day, with 36 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

337

Busiest Day

November 15

What was the most popular game of November 2001?

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Super Smash Bros. Melee is the second installment in the Super Smash Bros. series and the follow-up to the Nintendo 64 title. It includes all playable characters from the first game, and also adds characters from franchises such as Fire Emblem, of which no games had been released outside Japan at the time. Super Smash Bros. Melee builds on the first game by adding new gameplay features and playable characters: it's major focus is the multiplayer mode, while still offering a number of single-player modes.

Which days had the most releases?

November 15 saw the most activity with 36 releases.

36 releases

November 15

34 releases

November 30

26 releases

November 16

25 releases

November 29

How did each week compare?

The third week of November was the busiest with 110 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

67 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is the sequel to the espionage action game Metal Gear Solid. Much of the gameplay remains the same, as the game's protagonist has to sneak past guards, outsmart them using various gadgets and defeat the tricky boss enemies. The game expanded its predecessor's cover mechanic, with Solid Snake or Raiden able to take cover behind walls or objects and pop out to shoot at enemies, while the improved enemy AI allowed enemies to also take cover from the player. Metal Gear Solid 2 is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time, as well as a leading example of artistic expression in video games.

Week 3 (November 15–21)

110 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Rez

A rail shooter with a heavy emphasis on audiovisual elements in which a hacker attempts to breach an AI integral for the continuation of the human race to prevent it from shutting down due to information overload.

Week 5 (November 29–30)

59 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Age of Empires II: Gold Edition

Age of Empires II Gold Edition unites the exciting game play of both Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion - plus additional content - for one compelling gaming experience. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings spans 1,000 years, from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages, in which players control the destiny of one of thirteen civilizations. Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion will challenge veterans and novices to wage war on an epic scale with all-new civilizations, unique units and technologies, and campaigns based on infamous conquerors such as Attila the Hun, El Cid and Montezuma. Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition unites the exciting game play of both Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires2: The Conquerors Expansion plus additional content for one compelling gaming experience. Experience real-time evolution as you build your civilization into a flourishing empire, from the Dark Age to the Imperial Age. Decide whether to conquer the world through military might, commerce and diplomacy, or intrigue and regicide. There are many paths to power but only one will reign supreme. Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings spans 1,000 years, from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages. Players control the destiny of one of 13 civilizations. The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires' gameplay while evolving the combat and economic features. Developed by Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires 2features the expertise of Bruce Shelley, co designer of Age of Empires and the hit strategy game Civilization. Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors Expansion adds five new civilizations, four new campaigns, 11 new units, 26 new technologies, real world maps, and much more. Experience the adventure of the Spanish Conquistadors as they enter the exotic lands of the Aztecs, or relive the destructive force of Attila's pillaging Huns. This add-on pack focuses on the armies and military thinking of a handful of history's greatest tacticians, including Attila the Hun, El Cid, and Montezuma. The new civilizations each have unique attributes, buildings, and technologies, such as Chinese Rocketry and Persian Mahouts. You'll put hussar cavalry, kamikaze siege units, and halberdier infantry into battle in four all-new campaigns. Play up to eight other conquerors via modem, Internet, or LAN.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 105 new titles in November 2001. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 77 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)105 releases

PlayStation 277 releases

Game Boy Advance57 releases

PlayStation49 releases

Game Boy Color24 releases

Xbox23 releases

Nintendo GameCube17 releases

Mac8 releases

Dreamcast7 releases

Arcade6 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in November 2001 with 68 titles. Sport followed closely with 56.

Adventure68

Sport56

Shooter48

Simulator47

Racing43

Strategy33

Puzzle32

Platform31

Role-playing27

Arcade25

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