Games Released in January 2005

140 new games released in January 2005, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. January 27 was the busiest day, with 23 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

140

Busiest Day

January 27

What was the most popular game of January 2005?

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is the sixth installment in the Resident Evil series and is often noted for its departure from the fixed camera angles of earlier titles. It introduced an over-the-shoulder third-person perspective, faster-paced gunplay, and more dynamic controls. The game features larger, more open environments and a new AI system that enables enemies to coordinate attacks and attempt to corner the player. Enemies exhibit more human-like behavior, such as climbing ladders, opening doors, and using weapons.

Which days had the most releases?

January 27 saw the most activity with 23 releases.

23 releases

January 27

14 releases

January 1

9 releases

January 7

9 releases

January 20

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of January was the busiest with 41 releases.

Week 1 (January 1–7)

39 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Hearts of Iron II

When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III. As the Allies and the Soviet Union clash in Europe, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Week 2 (January 8–14)

26 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is set in the fictional Oddworld universe, differing in many ways from the preceding installment. The game incorporates two basic genres: third-person platforming action and first-person shooter. The player can switch between the modes at any time by using a melee or a ranged weapon, respectively. The goal of the game, for the most part, is to bag the outlaws and bring them in, collecting "moolah" (the game's currency) in the process. The Stranger can stun or knock down enemies, as well as use a stealthy approach, e.g. hiding in long grass to surprise the enemy.

Week 5 (January 29–31)

7 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Lugaru

Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands. Streamlined Combat: Gone are the days of combo memorization and button mashing. Lugaru uses a context-sensitive combat system to put all the moves at your finger tips. It’s up to you to choose the right move at the right time and think your way through the fights. Open-Ended Strategy: Each level presents you with an environment and a series of enemies. How you choose to defeat your adversaries is entirely up to you. Storm in from the front and fight everyone at once or ambush your foes one at a time with stealth attacks.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 49 new titles in January 2005. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 34 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)49 releases

PlayStation 234 releases

Game Boy Advance16 releases

Web browser10 releases

Xbox10 releases

Mac7 releases

Nintendo GameCube5 releases

Legacy Mobile Device5 releases

PlayStation Portable4 releases

Nintendo DS4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in January 2005 with 37 titles. Role-playing followed closely with 27.

Adventure37

Role-playing27

Shooter21

Arcade15

Strategy14

Puzzle13

Visual Novel11

Platform10

Hack and slash10

Simulator9

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