1995 Games Collection
1995 marked a seismic shift in gaming as 32-bit consoles like PlayStation and Sega Saturn redefined industry standards. This transitional year blended the last golden age of 16-bit masterpieces with groundbreaking 3D experiments that shaped modern gaming. From RPG epics to arcade-perfect ports, these titles remain essential on retro platforms like PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and SNES.
Console Wars Heat Up
- Sony PlayStation debuted with Ridge Racer and Battle Arena Toshinden, showcasing CD-ROM advantages with smooth 3D graphics and redbook audio.- Sega Saturn countered with Virtua Fighter 2, delivering arcade-quality 3D fighting months before PlayStation's launch.
- SNES proved 16-bit wasn't obsolete with Chrono Trigger (considered the greatest RPG ever) and Donkey Kong Country 2's pre-rendered visuals.
Genre-Defining Masterpieces
- Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (PC) set RTS standards with resource management and naval combat.- Command & Conquer pioneered real-time strategy storytelling via live-action cutscenes.
- Tekken revolutionized 3D fighting with multi-limb control and juggle combos.
Technological Leaps
- Full-motion video (FMV) games like Phantasmagoria pushed CD storage limits.- MechWarrior 2 demonstrated early hardware-accelerated 3D on PC.
- Yoshi's Island used the Super FX2 chip for pseudo-3D sprite scaling on SNES.
Cultural Phenomena
- Mortal Kombat 3's controversial violence sparked renewed ESRB debates.- EarthBound (SNES) gained cult status with its quirky American suburban satire.
- Twisted Metal birthed the vehicular combat genre on PlayStation.
Legacy
Emulated across modern devices, 1995's catalog represents gaming's bold transition into 3D. Whether reliving Chrono Trigger's time-bending narrative or experiencing Ridge Racer's drift mechanics for the first time, these titles showcase an industry evolving at breakneck speed.Showing 18 games from 1995 - Page 2
FIFA Soccer 96
1995
Sports (Soccer)The third installment in EA Sports' FIFA series featuring improved isometric graphics, all 16 Premier League clubs, and the debut of the 'Virtual Stadium' presentation style. Introduced player attributes and team tactics for deeper gameplay.
Chrono Trigger
1995
RPGGroundbreaking JRPG featuring time travel across seven distinct eras, developed by the 'Dream Team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest), and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). Known for its multiple endings, active battle system, and absence of random encounters.
Earthworm Jim 2
1995
Run and GunThe wacky sequel to the cult classic platformer features the annelid superhero battling new absurd enemies across even more bizarre levels. Introduces new weapons like the Plasma Blaster and gameplay-altering 'Jim Possessions'.
Ninja Gaiden Trilogy
This SNES compilation brings together all three NES Ninja Gaiden classics with enhanced graphics and sound. Play as Ryu Hayabusa across 20 stages of brutal platforming action, featuring the original cinematic cutscenes that defined the series' narrative style.
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension
1995
FightingThe final and most advanced Dragon Ball Z fighting game on SNES features cinematic special moves and six-button combat. With eight playable characters and dramatic story battles, it captures the intensity of the anime's Cell Saga with scaling sprites and screen-filling energy attacks.
Super Bomberman 3
1995
ActionThe third SNES installment in the classic multiplayer series featuring new power-ups, enemy characters, and the debut of the Five Dastardly Bombers as antagonists.
Terranigma
1995
Action RPGAn action RPG that concludes Quintet's 'Soul Blazer' trilogy. Players control Ark to revive Earth's extinct ecosystems while uncovering a cosmic conflict between light and dark. Features real-time combat and world-building mechanics.
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
1995
RPGA prequel to 'Lufia & The Fortress of Doom' featuring enhanced puzzle-solving dungeons and the innovative 'IP System' for special attacks. Follows hero Maxim and his party as they battle the god-like Sinistrals before the events of the first game.
Captain Tsubasa IV: Pro's Rivals
1995
Sports (Soccer)Captain Tsubasa IV: Pro's Rivals is a 1995 soccer RPG game developed and published by Tecmo for the Super Nintendo. Based on the popular manga/anime series, it follows Tsubasa Ozora and his rivals as professional players, featuring enhanced gameplay mechanics, special moves, and a comprehensive career mode with team management elements.
Secret of Evermore
1995
Action RPGA cult classic action RPG following a boy and his shape-shifting dog transported through time to four distinct eras. Features a unique alchemy-based magic system and dynamic enemy scaling.
Dragon Ball Z – Super Gokuden – Kakusei Hen
1995
RPGDragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden - Kakusei Hen is an RPG based on the popular anime series. The game covers the Saiyan and Frieza sagas, allowing players to experience Goku's journey through these iconic story arcs with turn-based battles and character development.
Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden – Attack Chapter
1995
RPGA Japanese-exclusive RPG covering the Saiyan and Frieza Sagas from Dragon Ball Z. Features turn-based battles with special techniques, training mini-games, and visual novel-style storytelling.
Castlevania: Dracula X
A reimagined version of PC Engine's Rondo of Blood for SNES, following Richter Belmont's quest to rescue Annette and Maria from Dracula's castle with refined combat and branching paths.
Front Mission
1995
Tactical RPGA groundbreaking tactical RPG featuring customizable mechs (Wanzers) in a near-future war scenario. Players control mercenary Royd Clive through a story of political intrigue and corporate warfare across the Huffman Islands. Features deep strategic combat with destructible body parts and equipment customization.
The 4th Super Robot Wars
1995
Tactical RPGThe fourth installment in the Super Robot Wars series, expanding the crossover battles with more mecha anime series and refined gameplay mechanics. This SNES sequel introduces new systems like the 'Twin Battle' combo attacks between allied units.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition
1995
FightingMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition is a 1995 fighting game based on the popular TV series. Players can control various Power Rangers and their Zords in one-on-one battles against Rita Repulsa's evil forces. The game features special moves, team attacks, and dramatic finishing moves.
Final Fight 3
1995
Beat 'em upFinal Fight 3 is the final SNES installment in Capcom's iconic beat 'em up series, introducing new gameplay mechanics and branching paths. Players battle through Metro City against the Skull Cross Gang to stop their reign of terror.