Games Released in June 2004

112 new games debuted in June 2004, with PC being the most active platform. June 24 was the busiest day, with 23 releases. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

June 24 saw the most activity with 23 releases.

23 releases

June 24

17 releases

June 25

15 releases

June 21

15 releases

June 18

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of June was the busiest with 63 releases.

Week 1 (June 1–7)

44 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

Escape from Butcher Bay is set in the futuristic science fiction universe of the Chronicles of Riddick franchise, and is a prequel to the film Pitch Black. The game takes place inside Butcher Bay, a maximum-security prison from which no prisoner has escaped. The facility - constructed on a barren planet - contains three increasingly secure holding areas, and a subterranean mining operation.

Week 2 (June 8–14)

31 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Psi-Ops is an action game with a twist: no longer do you have to rely solely on big weapons and explosions to progress through it - you also have the aid of psychic powers to take down army after army of enemy soldiers. In the game you take the role of Nick Scryer, a secret agent who had his face reconstructed and mind wiped clean in order to infiltrate a growing psychic organization calling itself The Movement. Nick, however, is captured, but manages to free himself and continue his mission to stop The Movement, regaining his psychic abilities along the way. The game mixes regular weapons with the weapons of the mind. You'll have access to a series of mind powers, such as Telekinesis (the ability to fling object and soldiers around), Pyrokineses (the ability to set things on fire), Mind Drain (for draining Psi power out of foes' minds) and Remote Viewing (leaving your body behind and exploring the level).

Week 3 (June 15–21)

48 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Silent Hill 4: The Room is the fourth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror series. The game is similar to the past entries in terms of atmosphere, never letting the player know what's behind the next corner or down the street. Aside from the traditional third-person-view, there is now a first-person mode which is used to control the main character when he is in his apartment. Objects that can be interacted with are highlighted by eyeball icons. The previous games in the series have mostly been about exploring the town and solving puzzles, but this installment has much more combat involved. There are more enemies in a given area, spread in cramped spaces. The main character mostly uses a standard Silent Hill arsenal of weapons, such as the steel pipe, pistol and a golf club.

Week 4 (June 22–28)

63 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is the first installment in the main Trails series, serving as the beginning to the Liberl arc and the series as a whole. The game follows protagonists Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua, who journey through the country of Liberl to train to become senior Bracers, members of a non-government multinational organization that acts to keep the peace and protect civilians. Nihon Falcom comes a series of RPGs telling a legend of adventure, political intrigue, and mystery, with a tale of growing up at the core. With a mix of turn-based and strategy combat, battles will cause unique builds and plans to handle many different situations and allow for different play styles. Wonderfully detailed characters abound, even to the smallest NPC, and the player will find themself taking the world in at every turn. Trails in the Sky sets a new standard for making an enjoyable and immersive RPG.

Week 5 (June 29–30)

12 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II

The player can take control of American, British, Russian, or German forces to play out battles that are set in World War II. The game is primarily a strategy game, but the player can take control of his or her forces and direct them with the keyboard and mouse for additional depth of control.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 62 new titles in June 2004. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 48 new titles.

PC62 releases

PlayStation 248 releases

Game Boy Advance34 releases

Xbox22 releases

Nintendo GameCube12 releases

Mac10 releases

Web browser9 releases

Legacy Mobile Device6 releases

Linux3 releases

Pokémon mini2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in June 2004 with 46 titles. Platform followed closely with 32.

Adventure46

Platform32

Shooter29

Puzzle22

Role-playing19

Sport19

Strategy19

Racing14

Hack and slash13

Arcade11

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