Games Released in February 2004

108 new games debuted in February 2004, with PlayStation 2 being the most active platform. February 27 was the busiest day, with 20 releases. Metroid: Zero Mission was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

February 27 saw the most activity with 20 releases.

20 releases

February 27

18 releases

February 19

14 releases

February 26

14 releases

February 14

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 51 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

51 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004

Find out who's the best card-battle player in Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004. Construct your monster cards, spell cards, trap cards, and special summon cards into three separate decks for different dueling strategies. You can conquer the tournament solo or link up with a friend in a multiplayer battle. With over 1000 game cards and dozens of popular characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! TV series, the excitement and exhilaration of the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game is captured in full force.

Week 2 (February 8–14)

43 releases

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 3 (February 15–21)

37 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Shadow Hearts: Covenant is a direct continuation of Shadow Hearts; Its story starts a year and a half after the first one in the midst of World War I. It focuses on Karin Koenig, a lieutenant in the German Army who assists in the exorcism of a man able to turn into demons, Yuri Volte Hyuga. However, after learning of Yuri's caring nature, Karin goes on a quest with him to save him from a spell inside him and are drawn into a conflict involving demons of demonolatry.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

51 releases

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.

Week 5 (February 29–29)

1 release

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 2 received 64 new titles in February 2004. The runner up was PC with 45 new titles.

PlayStation 264 releases

PC45 releases

Xbox23 releases

Game Boy Advance19 releases

Nintendo GameCube13 releases

Legacy Mobile Device10 releases

Web browser9 releases

Arcade4 releases

PlayStation4 releases

Dreamcast3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2004 with 44 titles. Shooter followed closely with 36.

Adventure44

Shooter36

Platform23

Role-playing22

Arcade19

Strategy19

Puzzle16

Simulator15

Sport15

Racing14

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