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 3
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
1995
Tactical RPGTactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together is a tactical RPG developed by Quest for the SNES. Set in the war-torn Valeria Isles, the game follows Denam Pavel as he navigates political intrigue, moral choices, and branching storylines. Renowned for its deep strategy, permadeath, and multiple endings, it is considered one of the greatest tactical RPGs of all time.
Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game
A dark action platformer based on the violent comic book antihero Spawn. Players wield hellish chains and necroplasmic powers against demonic forces in this gritty adaptation of the Image Comics series.
Beast King
A dark fantasy action-platformer where players transform between human and beast forms to battle through gothic environments. Features intricate combo systems and brutal finishing moves.
Justice League Task Force
1995
FightingA superhero fighting game featuring DC Comics' Justice League members. Select from 7 playable characters including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, each with unique special moves based on their comic book powers.
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22
1995
FightingDragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 is a 1995 fighting game featuring 22 characters from the Dragon Ball Z series. Players engage in 3D-rendered 2D battles with signature moves like Kamehameha waves and Spirit Bombs across destructible arenas.
Air Combat
The first entry in Namco's acclaimed Ace Combat series, introducing arcade-style flight combat to PlayStation with polygonal 3D graphics. Pilot various fighter jets through 18 missions with branching paths.
Sonic Labyrinth
1995
PlatformerSonic Labyrinth is an unconventional isometric puzzle-platformer for the Game Gear where Sonic must navigate maze-like levels after Dr. Robotnik steals his speed. Players rotate the environment to guide a slowed-down Sonic through obstacle courses to retrieve Chaos Emeralds and restore his abilities.
Tails Adventures
1995
PlatformerTails Adventures is a platform-adventure game featuring Miles "Tails" Prower from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Released for the Game Gear in 1995, the game focuses on exploration and item collection rather than speed, offering a different gameplay style from main Sonic titles.
Ristar: The Shooting Star
1995
PlatformerRistar: The Shooting Star is a unique platformer featuring the stretch-armed hero Ristar on his quest to save the Valdi system. The Game Gear version offers exclusive levels and mechanics distinct from the Genesis release, optimized for portable play.
Kirby's Dream Land 2
1995
PlatformerKirby's second Game Boy adventure introduces animal friends Rick the Hamster, Coo the Owl, and Kine the Fish. Features copy abilities combined with animal partners, seven Rainbow Drops to collect, and the debut of Dark Matter as the series' antagonist.
Missile Command 3D
1995
ActionA radical reimagining of the arcade classic with full 3D polygonal graphics. Defend cities from nuclear attacks using a satellite-based laser defense system across 50 levels of increasing complexity.
Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales
1995
PlatformerThe only Bubsy game released for Atari Jaguar, featuring the anthropomorphic bobcat in twisted versions of classic fairy tales. Combines platforming with parody storytelling across four bizarre worlds.
Atari Karts
1995
Kart RacingAtari's answer to Mario Kart featuring classic Atari characters in high-speed kart races across colorful 3D tracks. The Jaguar's only kart racing title showcasing the console's polygon capabilities.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1995
Beat 'em upBased on the 1993 biopic, this cinematic beat 'em up lets you master Jeet Kune Do through Bruce Lee's life events. The Jaguar version features enhanced AI and exclusive training modes.
Rayman
1995
PlatformerThe limbless hero's debut platformer featuring surreal hand-drawn visuals. Travel through the Dream Forest to rescue the Great Protoon and defeat Mr. Dark's minions.