Games Released in March 2012

489 new games released in March 2012, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. March 8 was the busiest day, with 43 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

489

Busiest Day

March 8

What was the most popular game of March 2012?

Journey

A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.

Which days had the most releases?

March 8 saw the most activity with 43 releases.

43 releases

March 8

39 releases

March 29

38 releases

March 22

36 releases

March 15

How did each week compare?

The second week of March was the busiest with 135 releases.

Week 1 (March 1–7)

107 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Mass Effect 3

Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.

Week 2 (March 8–14)

135 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Silent Hill 2

This version of Silent Hill 2 is a remaster included in the Silent Hill HD Collection. The graphics have been re-mastered to 720p, the in-game voice-over was updated along with a re-mastering of the soundtrack and achievements/trophies were added.

Week 4 (March 22–28)

121 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Kid Icarus: Uprising

One of the most beloved franchises in Nintendos long history makes its glorious return in spectacular 3D! Pit of Kid Icarus fame is back in a new game designed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system, by Masahiro Sakurai, creator of the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. franchises, and his development team at Project Sora. Kid Icarus: Uprising is a fast-paced and action-packed blend of aerial and ground-based shooting built on elegantly intuitive and streamlined play control. This follow-up to the original Kid Icarus released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 has been at the top of gamers wish lists for years. Boasting gameplay that is easy to pick up but incredibly deep, the game is sure to satisfy novice gamers as well as fans who have been clamouring for a new installment in the franchise. The hero, Pit, teams up with Palutena, the goddess of light, who bestows on him the miracle of flight for limited stretches. With this gift, Pit soars through the skies, shooting down swarms of enemies, then alights and engages in frantic ground-based battles against Medusas underworld army. Find and collect numerous weapons and items that offer bonuses and ability boosts. Players can choose weapons before they send Pit into battle, giving them countless layers of strategies in each level. Players can choose between a basic Blade, basic Claws and a basic Orbitar weapon. Blades are well-balanced, Claws have limited reach but increase running speed and the Orbitars can shoot two shots that grow in power over distance.

Week 5 (March 29–31)

77 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is the seventh game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It was originally developed for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. It is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts coded, and the epilogue of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Utilizing the 3DS's high-spec graphics processing, the game's graphics are near on-par with those of the PS2 titles, and make use of the system's 3D technology to add immersion when falling from high places and flying far distances. The 3D effect is used more for "going into the screen" rather than things popping out.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 138 new titles in March 2012. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 107 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)138 releases

PlayStation 3107 releases

iOS87 releases

Xbox 36072 releases

Android53 releases

Nintendo 3DS45 releases

Mac40 releases

PlayStation Portable34 releases

Web browser28 releases

PlayStation Vita26 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in March 2012 with 142 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 90.

Adventure142

Puzzle90

Strategy75

Role-playing73

Arcade64

Shooter60

Platform60

Indie57

Simulator54

Sport38

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