February 2004 - games, that were released this month

XIII (2003)

Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Comics

February 1, 2004 → PC

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 73/100

XIII (2003) — a cult adventure shooter with a first-person view. The game is a parody of old spy films. In the story, the main character wakes up on the beach...

Dance Dance Revolution: Ultramix

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Sandbox

February 1, 2004 → Xbox

Metacritic: 82/100

This music arcade game in the Dance Dance Revolution series centers on dancing to new songs and licensed music. Edit mode lets players customize dance steps, while...

Fast Lanes Bowling

Third-person view, Sports game, Bowling

February 1, 2004 → PC

Metacritic: 51/100

A 3D bowling simulation set across a range of venues, from a local bowling alley to the deck of a moving pirate ship and a pier on a tropical island. Players roll...

Fruit Factory

Strategy, Platformer, Top-down view, Puzzle

February 1, 2004 → ExEn

Steam: 100/100

Fruit Factory is a top-down strategy game with some platforming and puzzle elements from the developers at Infraworlds. The game is published by In-Fusio. The PC...

Shado Fighter

Action, Fighting

February 1, 2004 → J2ME

Shado Fighter is an action game with a dash of fighting from developers from the In-Fusio studio. The game is published by In-Fusio. There has still been no...

South Park (2004)

Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

February 1, 2004 → J2ME

South Park (2004) is a third-person action game with game elements in the anime or manga genre from the masters from the In-Fusio studio. The game is published by...

Sphere Madness

Arcade, Action, Top-down view

February 1, 2004 → ExEn

Sphere Madness is a top-down arcade game with action elements from developers from Asobo Studio S.A.R.L.. The main publisher of the game is In-Fusio. But Sphere...

Intellivision Lives! (2004)

Collection

February 2, 2004 → Xbox

Metacritic: 62/100

This collection brings together more than 60 classic Intellivision games, including Baseball, Astrosmash and Space Battle. It also features historical information...

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Action, Horror, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Adventure, Slasher

February 2, 2004 → Xbox; February 4, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox; February 6, 2004 → PC, PlayStation 2; February 12, 2004 → PC

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 73/100

This third-person fantasy action-adventure follows two vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. They travel through a world...

Massive Assault

Strategy, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Combat robots

February 2, 2004 → PC

Players: 10/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Massive Assault is a strategy wargame. The game takes place in 2056, after the end of World War III. One of the parties to the conflict, the Democratic Alliance...

Freespace 2: Interplay 20th Anniversary Edition

Simulation, Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 2, 2004 → PC

Freespace 2: Interplay 20th Anniversary Edition is a first-person simulator with a mixture of action, shooter and flight simulator from developers from the studio...

Judgement Silversword: Rebirth Edition

Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots

February 2, 2004 → WonderSwan Color

Judgement Silversword: Rebirth Edition is a top-down action game with elements of a shooter and robot simulator from the M-KAI studio. The main publisher of the...

Beyond Good & Evil

Action, Shooter, Fighting, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Adventure

February 3, 2004 → PC; February 26, 2004 → Xbox, GameCube; February 27, 2004 → Xbox, GameCube

Players: 8.7/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 86/100

This science-fiction action adventure takes place on Hyllis, a planet under siege by an alien race. Young reporter Jade becomes involved with the rebel organization...

Echelon: Wind Warriors

Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view

February 3, 2004 → PC

Steam: 69/100

A science-fiction combat flight simulator set during a war between the Galactic Federation’s government forces and squadrons from one of its colonies. The player is...

AirForce Delta Strike

Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 3, 2004 → PlayStation 2

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 66/100

A futuristic aerial shooter about pilots carrying out combat missions in space. In AirForce Delta Strike, players engage in air battles and interplanetary missions...

R-Type Final

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 3, 2004 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 79/100

A futuristic arcade shooter in which the player sends a ship into battle against the Bydo. The Force System lets the ship power up, while a selection of more than...

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Slasher, Dungeons

February 4, 2004 → PlayStation 2; February 5, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox; February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox

Players: 6/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 is a top-down fantasy action RPG that will take gamers into the fantasy world of Forgotten Realms from the Dungeons & Dragons board...

Empire of the Ants (2000)

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Educational game (Education)

February 4, 2004 → PC

Metacritic: 59/100

A real-time strategy game about colonization and the struggle for dominance in the insect world. The player develops ant colonies, gathers food, increases their...

Midway Arcade Treasures

Collection

February 4, 2004 → PlayStation 2; February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 74/100

This collection brings together more than 20 classic arcade games, including SpyHunter, Defender, Gauntlet, and Joust. Its selection spans fast-paced pursuits...

Two Thrones

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical

February 4, 2004 → PC; February 10, 2004 → PC

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 53/100

A real-time strategy game about the struggle for power in medieval Europe between 1337 and 1490. Noble families in England and France compete for the thrones of the...

Vietcong: Fist Alpha

Action, Shooter, DLC, First-person view, Historical

February 4, 2004 → PC

Metacritic: 73/100

An expansion to Vietcong, focused on the actions of a US Special Forces team in Vietnam. Sergeant First Class Warren Douglas and Ngueyn Nham join the unit...

X2: The Threat

Simulation, Action, Strategy, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Space

February 4, 2004 → PC

Players: 10/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 72/100

X2: The Threat is a fascinating space simulator that continues the story of X: Beyond The Frontier. A completely updated graphics engine, new ships, more than 13...

Aliens: Unleashed

Action, First-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 4, 2004 → BREW

Aliens: Unleashed is an action game with a first-person view from the developers of the Sorrent Inc. studio. The game is published by Sorrent Inc.. The PC version...

Manna Munchers

Action, Top-down view

February 4, 2004 → PC

Manna Munchers is a top-down action game from the developers of Full Armor Studios, Inc.. The game is published by Full Armor Studios...

Mysterious Journey 2: Chameleon

Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle

February 4, 2004 → PC

Metacritic: 62/100

A first-person adventure puzzle set in a futuristic world where a devastating war has destroyed an entire race. The protagonist believes they are the sole survivor...

Puyo Pop Fever

Strategy, In real time, Puzzle, Anime / Manga

February 4, 2004 → PlayStation 2; February 24, 2004 → Dreamcast; February 27, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 72/100

An arcade puzzle game built around matches in which players link colored Puyos into chains and send nuisance pieces to their opponents. In Fever Mode, the goal is...

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Top-down view, Action, Slasher

February 5, 2004 → Game Boy Advance; February 10, 2004 → Game Boy Advance

Players: 8/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is a fast-paced top-down action RPG set in the fantasy universe of Baldur's Gate. The combat system is based on the rules of Dungeons...

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts

First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game

February 5, 2004 → PC

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a first-person sports game from developers Sand Grain Studios. The game is published by Activision. It looks like Cabela's Dangerous...

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

February 5, 2004 → Xbox

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 82/100

A third-person action shooter about Glitch, a robot found as scrap metal and transformed into a fighting machine. He battles to free the people of Droid City from...

Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut

Action, Third-person view, Platformer, Adventure

February 5, 2004 → PC; February 6, 2004 → PC; February 13, 2004 → PC

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 52/100

This 3D platform adventure follows the awakening of an ancient evil sealed within the Master Emerald. Dr. Eggman plans to use the seven Chaos Emeralds to turn it...

Sonic Heroes

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

February 5, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube; February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 69/100

Sonic Heroes is a 3D platformer. It gives you the opportunity to manage a team of three characters. The player directly controls one of them, but if necessary, he...

Universal Combat

Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Isometric, Top-down view, Space, Science fiction

February 5, 2004 → PC

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 54/100

Set in a science-fiction universe, this space combat simulator combines capital-ship battles with ground and naval engagements and dogfights above planetary...

Sega GT Online

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

February 5, 2004 → Xbox; February 6, 2004 → Xbox

Metacritic: 72/100

A racing game featuring customizable cars and online competition. In Sega GT Online, players can bring a race car from Sega GT 2002 and compete against others in...

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

Action, Strategy, Stealth, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics

February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a real-time tactical action and strategy game about an elite commando unit operating behind enemy lines during World War II. The team...

Conflict: Desert Storm 2: Back to Baghdad

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Historical

February 6, 2004 → GameCube

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 70/100

A third-person tactical shooter set during the 1991 Gulf War. The player commands a squad of special forces operatives carrying out strikes against targets in...

Dig

Adventure, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Casual game, Point & Click, Science fiction

February 6, 2004 → PC

Steam: 77/100

Full Throttle (1995)

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Sports game

February 6, 2004 → PC

Players: 9.5/10

Metacritic: 86/100

This adventure game with puzzles follows Ben, who is beaten, framed for murder, and left by the roadside. The player helps him find the culprits through fast-paced...

Rogue Ops

Action, Stealth, Third-person view

February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox; February 12, 2004 → PlayStation 2; February 26, 2004 → Xbox

Players: 1.9/10

Metacritic: 63/100

A third-person tactical action game about Nikki Conners, a former Green Beret who joins a covert government agency after an explosion kills her husband and...

TimeSplitters 2

Arcade, Action, Shooter, In real time, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Cyberpunk

February 6, 2004 → PlayStation 2, Xbox

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 89/100

This first-person science-fiction shooter follows a race of TimeSplitters that travels through history, altering events in an effort to enslave humanity. The player...

Battle of Words

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, Top-down view, Puzzle

February 6, 2004 → PC

Battle of Words is a top-down strategy game with a dash of warship simulator and puzzle game from the developers at Xdyne, Inc.. The game's main publisher is Xdyne...