Games Released in December 2002

289 new games released in December 2002, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. December 6 was the busiest day, with 36 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

289

Busiest Day

December 6

What was the most popular game of December 2002?

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is the first Zelda game for the Nintendo GameCube and also the first in the series to employ cel-shading, a lighting and texturing technique that results in the game having a cartoon-like appearance. Like its predecessors, The Wind Waker is an action game with puzzle-solving and light role-playing elements. Basic gameplay mechanics are similar to those found in Ocarina of Time, but it differentiates itself with its massive Great Sea which must be explored using a boat named King of Red Lions.

Which days had the most releases?

December 6 saw the most activity with 36 releases.

36 releases

December 6

29 releases

December 19

23 releases

December 12

21 releases

December 20

How did each week compare?

The first week of December was the busiest with 97 releases.

Week 1 (December 1–7)

97 releases

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords

Most popular release in Week 3

Space Rangers

Space Rangers is a space combat strategy game where you control your own ship and eventually a fleet of ships to fight the evil alien race, Klissans. You are put in an open world to play as you please to achieve your goal.

Week 4 (December 22–28)

39 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Skies of Arcadia Legends

Battle to Save Arcadia! You are Vyse, a young pirate on a quest to save Arcadia. Wage battle against an evil Empire as you make a name for yourself on land and in the sky. Will you become a Legend? -New "Wanted" Battles, new characters, weapons, and more! -An improved battle engine featuring spectacular special attacks -Experience the Director's Cut with hours of new gameplay! -Employ devastating weapons and magic -Explore a full 3D world to recruit up to 22 crew members

Week 5 (December 29–31)

21 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Impossible Creatures

Genetically-alter animals to create scientific marvels in "Impossible Creatures", the 2003 classic RTS. Taking place in a fictional 1930's setting, take down evil villains in the single player campaign or challenge other players online in multiplayer. Create combined creatures from a selection of stock animals' genetic samples. Many animals possess inherent abilities to add more strategic depth to the game. There is an extensive single-player campaign as well as online multiplayer functionality with different game modes, add-ons, custom maps, mods, and scenarios. On November 12th 2015 Impossible Creatures was released on Steam as Impossible Creatures: Steam Edition, by Nordic Games. The Steam version includes all patches and expansion packs released in the past, the IC Online servers reimplemented through Steam's cloud service and the game's modding SDK included in the package alongside the Mission Editor originally available within the game's files; potential Steam Workshop support is in the works. The Steam Edition is also optimized for modern computer systems and software.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 77 new titles in December 2002. The runner up was Game Boy Advance with 68 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)77 releases

Game Boy Advance68 releases

PlayStation 260 releases

Nintendo GameCube34 releases

Xbox26 releases

PlayStation24 releases

Mac10 releases

Arcade6 releases

Web browser5 releases

Legacy Mobile Device3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in December 2002 with 56 titles. Sport followed closely with 39.

Adventure56

Sport39

Shooter38

Role-playing35

Simulator31

Strategy30

Platform24

Racing24

Puzzle22

Fighting17

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