Games Released in May 2004

105 new games debuted in May 2004, with PC being the most active platform. May 27 was the busiest day, with 22 releases. Thief: Deadly Shadows was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

May 27 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

22 releases

May 27

21 releases

May 21

11 releases

May 25

8 releases

May 28

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of May was the busiest with 52 releases.

Week 1 (May 1–7)

32 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver is a 2004 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first entry in the Red Dead series and was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in May 2004. Set in the 1880s, during the American frontier, the single-player story follows bounty hunter Red Harlow's quest for revenge after the murder of his parents. A local multiplayer mode allows up to four players to face off against each other or AI-controlled bots in free-for-all battles.

Week 2 (May 8–14)

25 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Gish

Gish isn't your average hero. In fact, he's not your average anything...you see, Gish is a ball of tar. A Sunday stroll with his lady friend, Brea, goes awry when a shadowy figure emerges from an open manhole and pulls Brea below ground. Following Brea's calls for help, Gish suddenly finds himself in the subterranean sewers of Dross, a long forgotten city filled with twisting corridors, evil traps, and some of the most demented creatures imaginable. With his gelatinous structure as his only means of defense, Gish must follow the echoing cries of his damsel in distress deep within the earth below. What freakish creatures dwell in this subterranean land? Who is Brea's captor? And just how far down does the rabbit hole go? Life isn't easy when you're a 12 pound ball of tar...

Week 3 (May 15–21)

43 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Alien Hominid

They've got your spaceship and you will blow up anything in your path to get it back. Completely hand-drawn high-definition graphics, coupled with old-school game play, results in ultimate mayhem and hours of fun!

Week 4 (May 22–28)

52 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Thief: Deadly Shadows

In the third instalment of the Thief series, master-thief Garrett is contacted by Keeper Artemus with a mission to steal two valuable artefacts. At the same time, Garrett learns about a prophecy: the coming of a Dark Age. He embarks upon a journey to unravel a mystery that threatens the existence of the order of Keepers. Is it possible that there is a traitor in their midst? The stealth and thievery game, Thief: Deadly Shadows comes with a number of improvements over two previous parts. Released in 2004, it left behind the aging Dark Engine, using a heavily modified Unreal engine instead. Realistic lighting effects have been implemented: each character and object now casts its own shadow. A third person's view has been made available in addition to the standard first person perspective. The stealth system that made Thief: The Dark Project and Thief 2: The Metal Age famous is still in place. You have to stick to the shadows and avoid making noise, as guards will react to anything suspicious. It is also the first game of the series that introduced free roaming. The City, divided into several unlockable districts, is yours to explore. You can interact with the city's inhabitants: pickpocket, steal, or even mug them for loot.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

7 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

This version of the game has a similar approach to the previous entry, with Hogwarts being an open world that you can explore at your leisure in between completing the levels necessary to advance the story. The big change this time is that Ron and Hermione have been promoted to playable, allowing you to play as all three members of the trio. They each have different abilities, and, depending on the platform, you either can or can't decide when to switch characters. Another difference is that Quidditch is no longer playable, with flights on Buckbeak replacing it for the requisite flying mechanic. Perhaps due to the source material being more emotional and less action-oriented, The Stations of the Canon are mostly just skimmed over.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 51 new titles in May 2004. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 48 new titles.

PC51 releases

PlayStation 248 releases

Game Boy Advance20 releases

Xbox11 releases

Mac9 releases

Nintendo GameCube7 releases

Web browser7 releases

Legacy Mobile Device6 releases

Arcade2 releases

N-Gage2 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2004 with 42 titles. Shooter followed closely with 24.

Adventure42

Shooter24

Platform20

Role-playing18

Strategy17

Arcade16

Puzzle16

Sport14

Racing12

Hack and slash11

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