Games Released in April 2012

236 new games debuted in April 2012, with PC being the most active platform. April 12 was the busiest day, with 37 releases. The Walking Dead was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

April 12 saw the most activity with 37 releases.

37 releases

April 12

35 releases

April 5

34 releases

April 26

33 releases

April 19

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of April was the busiest with 110 releases.

Week 1 (April 1–7)

101 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Gunman Clive

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl! Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses. Gunman Clive is an old-school sidescrolling platform game set in the old west with full 3D graphics and a unique artstyle. Features: Old school sidescrolling action Full 3D graphics Unique sketch shaded artstyle 3 different playable characters Dozens of different enemies Epic boss battlesSupports Xbox 360 controllers

Week 2 (April 8–14)

93 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Fez

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

Week 3 (April 15–21)

98 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Fire Emblem Awakening

Armies clash as the world burns. As an inevitable war draws ever closer, you must stand with Chrom and his forces--knights, mages, archers, and more--commanding them against the armies of kingdoms, empires, and the dead themselves. Plan your strategery. Move your troops on the battlefield, then choose their weapon and attack. Using the new Pair Up and Dual systems, support your attacks with the help of nearby allies and watch their skills and relationships grow.

Week 4 (April 22–28)

110 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead: Season One (also known as The Walking Dead: The Game) is an episodic interactive drama graphic adventure video game developed and published by Telltale Games. Based on Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comic book series, the game consists of five episodes, released between April and November 2012. It is available for Android, iOS, Kindle Fire HDX, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is the first of The Walking Dead video game series published by Telltale.

Week 5 (April 29–30)

11 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Sniper Elite V2

Sniper Elite V2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the highly-acclaimed Sniper Elite, giving gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience available. You are elite US sniper Karl Fairburne. Parachuted into Berlin amidst the Germans’ final stand, your mission is to prevent Nazi V2 rocket program technology from falling into the hands of the besieging Red Army. You must aid key scientists keen to defect to the US, and terminate those who would help the Russians. Take advantage of authentic weaponry, learn how to stalk your targets, fortify your position, set up the shot, use your skill, patience and cunning to achieve your mission. Stealth gameplay is the key as you find yourself trapped between two desperate armies in a race against time. Watch as the celebrated ‘bullet cam’ from Sniper Elite returns, bloodier and more gruesome than ever – skilful shots are rewarded with a slow-motion flight of the bullet, then targets are graphically rendered in X-Ray as the bullet enters and destroys your victim. Organs shred, bones splinter, teeth shatter, as the true impact of the sniper’s bullet is brought to life. As World War Two ends and the Cold War begins, every shot counts. Use it wisely.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 99 new titles in April 2012. The runner up was iOS with 72 new titles.

PC99 releases

iOS72 releases

Android43 releases

PlayStation 343 releases

Mac35 releases

Nintendo 3DS28 releases

Web browser26 releases

Xbox 36026 releases

PlayStation Portable23 releases

Linux16 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in April 2012 with 102 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 78.

Adventure102

Puzzle78

Indie61

Role-playing58

Strategy54

Arcade46

Platform43

Simulator43

Shooter36

Racing24

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