Games Released in May 1984

11 new games released in May 1984, with ZX Spectrum being the most active platform. May 1 was the busiest day, with 7 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

May 1 saw the most activity with 7 releases.

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Tue, May 1

7 releases

Wed, May 2

No releases

Thu, May 3

No releases

Fri, May 4

No releases

Sat, May 5

No releases

Sun, May 6

No releases

Mon, May 7

No releases

Tue, May 8

1 release

Wed, May 9

No releases

Thu, May 10

1 release

Fri, May 11

No releases

Sat, May 12

No releases

Sun, May 13

No releases

Mon, May 14

No releases

Tue, May 15

No releases

Wed, May 16

No releases

Thu, May 17

No releases

Fri, May 18

No releases

Sat, May 19

1 release

Sun, May 20

No releases

Mon, May 21

No releases

Tue, May 22

No releases

Wed, May 23

No releases

Thu, May 24

No releases

Fri, May 25

1 release

Sat, May 26

No releases

Sun, May 27

No releases

Mon, May 28

No releases

Tue, May 29

No releases

Wed, May 30

No releases

Thu, May 31

No releases

How did each week compare?

The first week of May was the busiest with 7 releases.

Week 2 (May 8–14)

2 releases
King's Quest: Quest for the Crown

Most popular release in Week 2

King's Quest: Quest for the Crown

King's Quest: Quest for the Crown is the first game in the King's Quest series. Players control Sir Graham, a knight of Daventry, who is tasked by King Edward to find three lost treasures to save the kingdom. The game takes place in a fairy tale-inspired world where Graham must explore, solve puzzles, and interact with various characters and creatures. Players navigate Graham through different locations, collecting items and using them to overcome obstacles. The game pioneered the graphic adventure genre, combining text commands with visual elements. As the inaugural title in the series, Quest for the Crown established many of the themes and gameplay elements that would become hallmarks of the King's Quest franchise, including its fantasy setting, puzzle-solving mechanics, and the character of Graham who would become a central figure in the series' lore.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

ZX Spectrum received 4 new titles in May 1984. The runner up was FM-7 with 2 new titles.

ZX Spectrum4 releases
FM-72 releases
PC-8800 Series1 release
Family Computer1 release
Amstrad CPC1 release
DOS1 release
Sharp X11 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 1984 with 4 titles. Arcade followed closely with 4.

Adventure4
Arcade4
Shooter3
Puzzle2
Strategy2
Sport1
Turn-based strategy1
Simulator1
Tactical1
Platform1