Games Released in February 2004

184 new games released in February 2004, with PlayStation 2 being the most active platform. February 27 was the busiest day, with 22 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

February 27 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

How did each week compare?

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

Week 2 (February 8–14)

46 releases
Metroid: Zero Mission

Most popular release in Week 2

Metroid: Zero Mission

The full story of Samus Aran's first mission finally unfolds... The first Metroid game just scratched the surface of the cataclysmic events on planet Zebes, and at long last the rest of the tale has come to light. Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures through all-new cut-scenes and action sequences as the bounty hunter races through the deeps toward her showdown with the leader of the Space Pirates. But will the end of Mother Brain really mean the end of the story...? Completion of the game unlocks an emulated version of the original Metroid game. Zero Mission also allow players to unlock the Metroid Fusion picture gallery by linking between Zero Mission and Fusion cartridges via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

53 releases
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege

Most popular release in Week 4

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege

Onimusha 3 is the third game of the Onimusha series. The game retains elements from previous games in the franchise including the use of multiple special weapons in order to fight enemies and absorb their energy to enhance the weaponry. This time the player primarily controls both Samanosuke and Jacques in separate scenarios. The two are able to exchange items in order to solve puzzles. The development from this game started after the release of the PlayStation 2 which allowed the team to work on a 3D engine to design 3D backgrounds. In order to appeal to the Western market, the team set this game in Paris and chose French actor Jean Reno to portray Jacques. Onimusha 3 has been generally well received by publications for video games. Most of the writer's praise focused on the improved controls and the use of a 3D engine that allowed better combat and visuals, respectively. The game also generated good sales with over 1.5 million copies sold as of May 2008.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 2 received 72 new titles in February 2004. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 54 new titles.

PlayStation 272 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)54 releases
Xbox28 releases
Game Boy Advance20 releases
Nintendo GameCube16 releases
Legacy Mobile Device10 releases
Web browser9 releases
PlayStation5 releases
Arcade4 releases
Mac4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2004 with 48 titles. Shooter followed closely with 42.

Adventure48
Shooter42
Role-playing25
Strategy23
Platform23
Arcade20
Simulator17
Sport17
Racing16
Puzzle16