Games Released in April 1998

135 new games released in April 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. April 2 was the busiest day, with 23 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

April 2 saw the most activity with 23 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of April was the busiest with 42 releases.

Week 2 (April 8–14)

24 releases
Industry Giant

Most popular release in Week 2

Industry Giant

Management game that put the player in charge of controlling an industrial group, with the objective of becoming the best industry giant between various competitors. Experience the soaring heights and the shattering depths of being an industrial giant! A factory, a store and some lorries – a simple beginning can be the start of an illustrious career! Build all types of factories, buy your raw materials at a bargain and manufacture the products that will bring you fame and fortune. All you need now is the right advertising strategy – and watch the tills in your newly opened stores fill up. See what you can do in the toy and sports goods industry. Earn your money from jewelry and furniture. And be prepared for the challenges of the computer age. The automobile and electronics industries will make demands on your organizational skills. What is the competition up to? Are they starting to become a nuisance? Then by them out! If you have enough money, that’s it. Or make your companies running more successful than others! So no one will be able to stop you on your path to success… Industry Giant stands for simple and comfortable commands combined with a high degree of complexity – yet easy to understand.

Week 5 (April 29–30)

22 releases
Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven

Most popular release in Week 5

Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven

The Ironfist Dynasty is tottering on the brink of ruin. As endless calamities plague the kingdom of Enroth, evil doomsday cultists plan to overthrow child Prince Nicolai and claim the throne for their charismatic leader. Fear grips the land and the people wonder if their sovereign has lost the Mandate of Heaven - the divine right to rule. The enemies of reason are at the gate and only extraordinary heroes can stem the tide of darkness. Will you answer the call? From the depths of the deepest dungeons, to the intrigues of the royal court, you will lead a band of adventurers on a dangerous journey of amazing depth and intelligence. With a completely new 3D graphics engine and a non-linear adventure system, Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven brings a unique role-playing experience to life.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 58 new titles in April 1998. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 42 new titles.

PlayStation58 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)42 releases
Sega Saturn22 releases
Nintendo 6411 releases
Mac9 releases
Game Boy3 releases
Super Famicom2 releases
PC-FX2 releases
Arcade2 releases
DOS1 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in April 1998 with 26 titles. Strategy followed closely with 23.

Adventure26
Strategy23
Shooter23
Sport19
Simulator17
Role-playing15
Arcade15
Racing14
Puzzle12
Platform11