Games Released in March 2004

168 new games debuted in March 2004, with PlayStation 2 being the most active platform. March 26 was the busiest day, with 29 releases. Katamari Damacy was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

March 26 saw the most activity with 29 releases.

29 releases

March 26

24 releases

March 18

18 releases

March 25

15 releases

March 4

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of March was the busiest with 78 releases.

Week 1 (March 1–7)

53 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Ninja Gaiden

Ninja Gaiden is an action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Team Ninja for the Xbox video game console. The game follows the fictional story of Ryu Hayabusa, a master ninja, in his quest to recover a stolen sword and avenge the slaughter of his clan.

Week 2 (March 8–14)

49 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

The Twin Snakes features graphical improvements over the original, new cutscenes written and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, and gameplay functions originally introduced in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. The game also includes a revised translation with re-recorded voice acting using all of the original English voice cast. Hideo Kojima and Shigeru Miyamoto oversaw development of the game. It was also intended to allow the player to play Metal Gear Solid as it was meant to be played

Week 3 (March 15–21)

58 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Katamari Damacy

The King of All Cosmos accidentally destroyed the stars and—having recovered—wants the prince to rebuild them. Unfortunately the prince stands a little less than half a foot tall, so recreating the stars will require some effort. Enter the Katamari, a sphere the prince can push around our world to “roll up” items increasing the Katamari’s size until it’s suitable for the King. Taking place in stylized versions of Japanese houses, cities, and environs, the prince pushes the Katamari around collecting items which adhere to it. At first, the prince can only pick up smaller items, but as the Katamari grows, the more it can collect. Push pins and paper clips cling to the Katamari increasing its size so it can roll over obstacles and pick up bigger items. Over many levels, the Katamari can eventually pick up people, cars, and other bigger items. Players steer the Katamari from a third-person perspective using the analog sticks on the PS2. A tutorial stage takes the player through the controls and sets up the story as well as introducing a side story about a Japanese girl who can feel the cosmos. Wanting to challenge the prince, the King sets requirements on the Katamari’s size and sets time limits on the level. Bonus missions restore constellations and have their own restrictions. The world of Katamari Damacy is brought to life with off-beat animation and a catchy soundtrack. Players can find presents hidden in the levels that contain accessories for the prince. Two players can also battle head-to-head in a Katamari competition.

Week 4 (March 22–28)

78 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

Pandora Tomorrow takes place in Indonesia during the spring of 2006, in which the United States has established a military presence in the newly independent country of East Timor to train that country's military forces in their fight against anti-separatist Indonesian guerrilla militias. Foremost among these Indonesian militias is the Darah Dan Doa (Blood and Prayer), led by Suhadi Sadono.

Week 5 (March 29–31)

12 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Syberia II

An unlikely pair, young Kate Walker and old, eccentric Hans Voralberg now set off on a journey together: in search of the last of the fabled Syberian mammoths at the heart of a long and forgotten universe. The surreal quest Hans began alone several years ago will come to a final close as he and Kate face obstacles far more dangerous than ever before, testing their courage and determination.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 2 received 77 new titles in March 2004. The runner up was PC with 75 new titles.

PlayStation 277 releases

PC75 releases

Game Boy Advance29 releases

Nintendo GameCube22 releases

Xbox20 releases

Mac10 releases

Legacy Mobile Device8 releases

Web browser7 releases

Arcade3 releases

PlayStation3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in March 2004 with 58 titles. Shooter followed closely with 44.

Adventure58

Shooter44

Strategy30

Role-playing27

Sport26

Simulator25

Puzzle23

Arcade19

Visual Novel17

Platform16

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