Games Released in September 2001

160 new games debuted in September 2001, with PC being the most active platform. September 28 was the busiest day, with 26 releases. Silent Hill 2 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

September 28 saw the most activity with 26 releases.

26 releases

September 28

18 releases

September 27

18 releases

September 20

17 releases

September 13

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of September was the busiest with 75 releases.

Week 1 (September 1–7)

46 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses is a video game developed by Konami based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime series. Its main characters, Yugi Mutou and Seto Kaiba, play opposing teams known as the Lancastrians and the Yorkists. Each team is playable, battling various characters throughout the plot to prevent a ritual summoning by using sorcerous rose cards.

Week 2 (September 8–14)

44 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Advance Wars

Just because this battle fits in the palm of your hand doesn't mean the stakes are small. On the contrary, this all-or-nothing fight will have you accessing guns, grenades, launchers, and weaponry of all sorts. Players assume command of an army that's out to reclaim a world that's been broken up by warring factions. The battle map is essentially a grid, and moving units is like moving chess pieces on a board -- each of the units can move a specific amount of spaces within this grid, and can only attack at a certain distance from specific enemies. Advance Wars features more than 115 maps, a map editor, head-to-head play via link cable, and an easy-to-understand tutorial mode for beginners.

Week 3 (September 15–21)

52 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

From the heart of the Third Reich to the most remote islands in the South Pacific, Sergeant Jack "Butcher" O'Hara and his elite group of gritty soldiers must combine their expertise and venture deep into enemy territory... in an attempt to change the course of the war.From the deepest bunkers and artillery posts of the Third Reich or the dreaded Colditz castle prison to the bulkhead of an aircraft carrier at sea, Commandos 2 features the most realistic and detailed gaming environments ever seen. Once again players take command of the elite platoon, utilising each of their unique abilities to complete missions deep in enemy territory. Commandos 2 is the most immersive and realistic PC strategy gaming experience there is, creating a new benchmark.

Week 4 (September 22–28)

75 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Silent Hill 2

The second entry in the Silent Hill franchise, Silent Hill 2 is a narrative-focused third-person psychological survival horror game with emphasis on combat, exploration and puzzle-solving elements which follows James Sunderland, a man who receives a letter, seemingly sent by his three-years-deceased wife Mary, in which he is beckoned to the fog-ridden town of Silent Hill at the same time as numerous other people troubled by their past.

Week 5 (September 29–30)

12 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

M&M's Shell Shocked

M&M's Shell Shocked is an Action game, developed by Boston Animation and published by Simon & Schuster, which was released in 2001.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 63 new titles in September 2001. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 43 new titles.

PC63 releases

PlayStation 243 releases

Game Boy Advance31 releases

PlayStation27 releases

Dreamcast19 releases

Game Boy Color19 releases

Mac7 releases

Nintendo GameCube5 releases

WonderSwan Color5 releases

Arcade4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in September 2001 with 53 titles. Sport followed closely with 35.

Adventure53

Sport35

Role-playing32

Strategy28

Simulator26

Puzzle22

Arcade21

Shooter20

Platform17

Racing16

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