Games Released in April 2004

145 new games debuted in April 2004, with PC being the most active platform. April 8 was the busiest day, with 13 releases. Pikmin 2 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

April 8 saw the most activity with 13 releases.

13 releases

April 8

12 releases

April 30

12 releases

April 22

12 releases

April 2

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of April was the busiest with 56 releases.

Week 1 (April 1–7)

41 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Fight Night 2004

Fight Night is EA Sports' new boxing series, replacing the previous Knockout Kings line of games. You have the option of creating your own personalized boxer, and entering a career mode, where you start off on the lowest rung in dirty, rundown gyms, as you make your way up the ropes to become the undisputed champion. Throughout your career you will have to battle many enemies, all vying for the same title. As you play, you will be able to train, improving your boxer's stats. You can hit a punching bag to increase power and speed, spar with an opponent for more stamina and agility, attack the dummy to improve chin and body, or hit the mitts to improve heart and cut. Besides career mode, you have access to the standard modes. Fight Night 2004 features the "Total Control" system, which utilizes both sticks to give you complete percision over your boxer's moves. The right analog stick controls all the punching, and the left stick controls movement and defense/blocks. There are several unlockables available, all of which must be earned through career mode. You can buy new clothes, entrance music, even new girls to accompany you to the ring. The PlayStation 2 version of Fight Night 2004 supports online play via EA Sports' online network. As with all other EA Sports titles, Fight Night 2004 utilizes the EA Sports Bio, which tracks your progress through all EA Sports games. The more games you play, the longer you play them, and the better you do translates into a higher Gamer Level. When you reach certain levels, you can unlock special rewards.

Week 2 (April 8–14)

44 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Painkiller

Stranded in a place between Heaven and Hell, your time of judgment is at hand. The Underworld is on the verge of unholy war, and you are but a pawn in the infernal battle. As you fight for your purification, the truths behind the deceptions are revealed. Painkiller puts you in a nightmarish world where monsters swarm you in mobs. Eliminate your enemies using a variety of weapons and using your power to morph into a possessed creature.

Week 3 (April 15–21)

35 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest. Each character features new copy abilities that range from arrow-shooting to melee moves. Practice your skills in new side games, such as Crackity Hack and Speed Eaters. In addition to new abilities and subgames, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror also introduces new multiplayer modes.

Week 4 (April 22–28)

56 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Clannad

Clannad follows the life of Tomoya Okazaki, a high school delinquent who meets many people in his last year at school, including five girls, and helps resolve their individual problems. The gameplay of Clannad follows a branching plot line which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters by the player character. The game was ranked as the best-selling PC game sold in Japan for the time of its release, and charted in the national top 50 several more times afterwards.

Week 5 (April 29–30)

21 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Pikmin 2

In Pikmin 2, Captain Olimar returns to the planet he was originally stranded on, to collect trinkets for his failing company to sell back at home. The game features a 2-character mechanic, which allows players to switch between two spacemen while collecting items. Two-player co-op challenge missions and a competitive mode are also available.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 75 new titles in April 2004. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 48 new titles.

PC75 releases

PlayStation 248 releases

Game Boy Advance30 releases

Xbox20 releases

Legacy Mobile Device9 releases

Web browser8 releases

Mac6 releases

PlayStation6 releases

Nintendo GameCube5 releases

Arcade3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in April 2004 with 52 titles. Shooter followed closely with 31.

Adventure52

Shooter31

Strategy27

Sport25

Role-playing21

Racing18

Simulator18

Hack and slash14

Puzzle14

Visual Novel12

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