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In 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was released. With stereo sound and a new controller design, the SNES went on to become the best-selling console of the 16-bit era.
Timeline
- August 13: The Super Nintendo and Super Mario World were released in North America.
- September 1: NES Open Tournament Golf was released for America for the NES.
- September 14: Super Mario World (the animated series) premieres as part of Captain N & The New Super Mario World on NBC.
- September 20: NES Open Tournament Golf was released for Japan for the NES.
- November 21: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is released in Japan.
- December 14: Yoshi was released for the NES and Game Boy in Japan.
Games released in 1991
Nintendo Entertainment System
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152 games were released in Japan.
122 games were released in North America.
73 games were released in Europe.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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48 games were released in Japan.
32 games were released in North America.
Game Boy
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110 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Contra | Konami | January 8, 1991 | [432] |
Totsugeki! Ponkotsu Tank | HAL Laboratory | January 8, 1991 | [433] |
Taito Chase H.Q. | Taito | January 11, 1991 | [434] |
Totsugeki! Valetions | Atlus | January 25, 1991 | [435] |
Onigashima Pachinko-Ten | Coconuts Japan | February 8, 1991 | [436] |
Ray-Thunder | Nihon Bussan | February 8, 1991 | [437] |
BurgerTime Deluxe | Data East | February 15, 1991 | [438] |
Mikeneko Holmes no Kishidou | ASK | February 15, 1991 | [439] |
Ikari no Yousai | Kemco | February 26, 1991 | [440] |
F-1 Spirit | Konami | February 28, 1991 | [441] |
Racing Damashii | Irem | February 28, 1991 | [442] |
Doraemon: Taiketsu Himitsu Dogu!! | Epoch | March 1, 1991 | [443] |
RoboCop | Epic/Sony Records | March 1, 1991 | [444] |
Ninja Taro | UPL | March 8, 1991 | [445] |
Super Momotaro Densetsu | Hudson Soft | March 8, 1991 | [446] |
Loopz | Mindscape | March 15, 1991 | [447] |
R-Type | Irem | March 19, 1991 | [448] |
Fastest Lap | VAP | March 20, 1991 | [449] |
Family Jockey | Namco | March 29, 1991 | [450] |
Gem Gem | Vic Tokai | March 29, 1991 | [451] |
Parodius Da! | Konami | April 5, 1991 | [452] |
Solomon's Club | Tecmo | April 5, 1991 | [453] |
Final Reverse | Toei Animation | April 12, 1991 | [454] |
World Ice Hockey | Athena | April 12, 1991 | [455] |
Cave Noire | Konami | April 19, 1991 | [456] |
Chacha-Maru Panic | Human | April 19, 1991 | [457] |
Little Master: Raikuban no Densetsu | Tokuma Shoten | April 19, 1991 | [458] |
Super Robot Wars | Banpresto | April 20, 1991 | [459] |
Lucky Monkey | Natsume | April 26, 1991 | [460] |
Mickey Mouse II | Kemco | April 26, 1991 | [461] |
Mini-Putt | A-Wave | April 26, 1991 | [462] |
Nekketsu Koukou Soccer-Bu: World Cup Hen | Technos Japan | April 26, 1991 | [463] |
Sumo Fighter: Tōkaidō Basho | I'Max | April 26, 1991 | [464] |
Karakuri Kengou Den Musashi Lord | Yutaka | April 27, 1991 | [465] |
Torpedo Range | SETA | April 27, 1991 | [466] |
Kitchen Panic | Coconuts Japan | May 10, 1991 | [467] |
Sanrio Carnival | Character Soft | May 11, 1991 | [468] |
Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou | Asmik Ace | May 17, 1991 | [469] |
Rubble Saver | King Records | May 17, 1991 | [470] |
G-Arms: Operation Gundam | Bandai | May 18, 1991 | [471] |
Game Boy Wars | Nintendo | May 21, 1991 | [472] |
Asmik-kun World II | Asmik Ace | May 24, 1991 | [473] |
Snow Brothers Jr. | Naxat | May 24, 1991 | [474] |
Legend: Ashita he no Tsubasa | Quest | May 31, 1991 | [475] |
Soccer | Tonkin House | June 7, 1991 | [476] |
Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden | Square | June 8, 1991 | [477] |
Daisenryaku | Hiro | June 12, 1991 | [478] |
Magical ☆ Tarurūto-kun | Bandai | June 15, 1991 | [479] |
Choplifter II | Victor | June 21, 1991 | [480] |
Jungle Wars | Pony Canyon | June 21, 1991 | [481] |
Aerostar | Vic Tokai | June 28, 1991 | [482] |
Jinsei Game Densetsu | Takara | June 28, 1991 | [483] |
Shin Nippon Pro Wrestling: Toukon Sanjushi | Varie | June 28, 1991 | [484] |
Ganso!! Yancha-Maru | Irem | July 11, 1991 | [485] |
Dracula Densetsu II | Konami | July 12, 1991 | [486] |
Vattle Giuce | IGS | July 12, 1991 | [487] |
Shikinjou | Toei Animation | July 16, 1991 | [488] |
Hatris | BPS | July 19, 1991 | [489] |
Koi wa Kakehiki | Pony Canyon | July 21, 1991 | [490] |
Banishing Racer | Jaleco | July 26, 1991 | [491] |
RockMan World | Capcom | July 26, 1991 | [492] |
Chachamaru Boukenki 3: Abyss no Tou | Human | August 2, 1991 | [493] |
Fleet Commander Vs. | ASCII | August 2, 1991 | [494] |
Puzzle Boy II | Atlus | August 2, 1991 | [495] |
Peke to Poko no Daruman Busters | Banpresto | August 3, 1991 | [496] |
Battle City | Nova | August 9, 1991 | [497] |
Elevator Action | Taito | August 9, 1991 | [498] |
Osamu Higashio Kanshuu Pro Yakyuu Stadium '91 | Tokuma Shoten | August 9, 1991 | [499] |
Megalit | Asmik Ace | August 9, 1991 | [500] |
Nemesis II | Konami | August 9, 1991 | [501] |
Bomber King: Scenario 2 | Sunsoft | August 23, 1991 | [502] |
Chibi Maruko-chan 2: Deluxe Maruko World | Takara | September 13, 1991 | [503] |
Jikuu Senki Mu | Hudson Soft | September 13, 1991 | [504] |
Knight Quest | Taito | September 13, 1991 | [505] |
Winner's Horse | Nippon Computer Systems | September 20, 1991 | [506] |
Aretha II | Yanoman | September 27, 1991 | [507] |
Shounen Ashibe: Yuuenchi Panic | Takara | September 27, 1991 | [508] |
Tecmo Bowl GB | Tecmo | September 27, 1991 | [509] |
Wizardry Gaiden I: Joou no Junan | ASCII | October 1, 1991 | [510] |
Xerd no Densetsu | Vic Tokai | October 18, 1991 | [511] |
Dragon's Lair | Epic/Sony Records | October 25, 1991 | [512] |
Konamic Golf | Konami | November 1, 1991 | [513] |
Nekketsu Koukou Dodge Ball-Bu | Namco | November 8, 1991 | [514] |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 | Konami | November 15, 1991 | [515] |
Hiden Inyou Kikouhou: Ca Da | Yonezawa PR21 | November 22, 1991 | [516] |
Popeye 2 | Sigma | November 22, 1991 | [517] |
Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure | Epic/Sony Records | November 29, 1991 | [518] |
Super Chinese Land 2 | Culture Brain | November 29, 1991 | [519] |
Namco Classic | Namco | December 3, 1991 | [520] |
Dodge Boy | Tonkin House | December 6, 1991 | [521] |
Battle of Kingdom | Meldac | December 13, 1991 | [522] |
Minesweeper | Pack-In-Video | December 13, 1991 | [523] |
Ninja Ryūkenden GB: Matenrō Kessen | Tecmo | December 13,1991 | [524] |
Pachinko Seiyuuki | Coconuts Japan | December 13, 1991 | [525] |
SaGa 3: Jikū no Hasha | Square | December 13, 1991 | [526] |
Sagaia | Taito | December 13, 1991 | [527] |
World Beach Volley: 1991 GB Cup | IGS | December 13, 1991 | [528] |
Kingyo Chuuihou! Wapiko no Waku Waku Stamp Rally! | Yutaka | December 14, 1991 | [529] |
Ultima | Pony Canyon | December 14, 1991 | [530] |
Yoshi no Tamago | Nintendo | December 14, 1991 | [531] |
America Oudan Ultra-Quiz 2 | Tomy Corporation | December 20, 1991 | [532] |
Monopoly | Tomy Corporation | December 20, 1991 | [533] |
RockMan World 2 | Capcom | December 20, 1991 | [534] |
Taiyou no Yuusha Fighbird GB | Irem | December 20, 1991 | [535] |
Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! | Konami | December 25, 1991 | [536] |
Momotaro Densetsu Gaiden | Hudson Soft | December 26, 1991 | [537] |
Janken Man | Nippon Computer Systems | December 27, 1991 | [538] |
Peetan | Kaneko | December 27, 1991 | [539] |
Satoru Nakajima F-1 Hero GB World Championship '91 | Varie | December 27, 1991 | [540] |
Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh | Tomy Corporation | December 28, 1991 | [541] |
Ultraman | BEC | December 29, 1991 | [542] |
92 games were released in North America.
58 games were released in Europe.
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