Games Released in February 2001

159 new games released in February 2001, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. February 1 was the busiest day, with 25 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

159

Busiest Day

February 1

What was the most popular game of February 2001?

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is one of two Zelda titles released for the Game Boy Color, the other being Oracle of Seasons. The game retain many gameplay elements from Link's Awakening such as the graphics, audio and top-view perspective. It also features eight dungeons and a large overworld to explore like in the previous games. Oracle of Ages is said to be more puzzle-oriented than its counterpart being more action-oriented. After completing one of the two games, both can be linked to form a single linear plot with an alternate ending. Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were often credited as being two of the top games for the Game Boy Color.

Which days had the most releases?

February 1 saw the most activity with 25 releases.

25 releases

February 1

16 releases

February 23

15 releases

February 2

15 releases

February 22

How did each week compare?

The first week of February was the busiest with 53 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

53 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

ATV Offroad Fury

Off-road racing game where you can choose from among 12 ATV models from manufacturers like Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. You can even customize your rider's apparel and your ATV's specs before you enter into 6 event types spanning more than 20 tracks

Week 2 (February 8–14)

32 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Space Invaders

Space Invaders is an arcade video game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. It is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible.

Week 3 (February 15–21)

33 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Severance: Blade of Darkness

Severance: Blade of Darkness follows the fate of four characters and their quest to defeat an evil Necromancer and retrieve a legendary sword. The player can choose between the characters, who are a Knight, a Barbarian, A Dwarf and a Ranger/ Amazon type female character. All characters have different starting areas but eventually end up in the same levels. Yet, the sequence of the stages can be chosen as a world map in between the stages prompts you to decide where you want to go next, maybe look for help at the Dwarven Mines or go face the Orcs at their dwelling.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

48 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 55 new titles in February 2001. The runner up was PlayStation with 34 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)55 releases

PlayStation34 releases

Game Boy Color31 releases

Dreamcast16 releases

PlayStation 214 releases

Arcade4 releases

WonderSwan Color3 releases

Mac3 releases

Vectrex2 releases

DOS2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2001 with 33 titles. Strategy followed closely with 26.

Adventure33

Strategy26

Simulator24

Sport23

Shooter22

Role-playing20

Racing20

Puzzle17

Arcade10

Platform10

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