Games Released in February 2002

116 new games debuted in February 2002, with PlayStation 2 being the most active platform. February 28 was the busiest day, with 22 releases. Jet Set Radio Future was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

February 28 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

22 releases

February 28

21 releases

February 22

20 releases

February 1

13 releases

February 21

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 62 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

42 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Way of the Samurai

In 1878, the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogun Age and the rise of the Meiji Restoration Era brought an end to the Age of Samurai. Way of the Samurai puts you in the role of a wandering samurai who is drawn into a conflict between the Kurofu family and the Akadama Clan over an iron foundry. As you meet with both sides of the dispute, you can use deception, betrayal, or combat to shape the outcome of the conflict. Pick up dozens of different swords, each representing a different fighting style.

Week 2 (February 8–14)

38 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

WWE Raw

WWF Raw (also known as WWE Raw or WWF Raw is War, depending on version) is a video game released on the Microsoft Xbox and Microsoft Windows by THQ in 2002. It is based on the television series of the same name. It was the first WWE game released on the Xbox and also the last WWE game released on PC until the release of WWE 2K15 thirteen years later in 2015. A sequel was released in 2003. It is also the last game released under the WWF name, as the World Wrestling Federation changed its name to "World Wrestling Entertainment" in May of that year.

Week 3 (February 15–21)

42 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Pro Evolution Soccer

Pro Evolution Soccer has more than 50 international soccer sides and 16 of the best club teams from around the world - ranging from Manchester United and AC Milan to Leeds United, who were briefly a top side at this time. The player also has a large array of options. The player can play single matches as well as league or cup tournaments, and there is also a training mode. There are 5 difficulty levels, different weather conditions, and injuries are optional, as are extra time and penalty shoot-outs. Players can be designed with a range of physical and mental attributes, as well as different appearances.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

62 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Jet Set Radio Future

Jet Set Radio Future is a video game developed by Smilebit and is the sequel to Jet Set Radio. Similar to the original, it depicts a future Tokyo where freedom of expression is outlawed. The user plays a character in the GG's, a gang of in-line skating graffiti artists who skate around Tokyo covering up rival gangs' graffiti, knocking over Rokkaku police, and dancing to the electric soundtrack. The game uses a cel-shaded style of animation, and has been widely acclaimed for its unique music style, detailed art, and gameplay. Though the game is set in the future, its style and content incorporates many aspects of 1980's old school hip hop culture, as well as 1990's J-pop culture.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 2 received 45 new titles in February 2002. The runner up was PC with 33 new titles.

PlayStation 245 releases

PC33 releases

Game Boy Advance28 releases

PlayStation21 releases

Xbox16 releases

Nintendo GameCube8 releases

Dreamcast6 releases

Mac5 releases

Arcade4 releases

Game Boy Color4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2002 with 36 titles. Sport followed closely with 31.

Adventure36

Sport31

Simulator24

Racing17

Role-playing17

Platform16

Shooter16

Strategy14

Puzzle13

Arcade10

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