February 2008 - games, that were released this month

Avencast: Rise of the Mage - release date

Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Slasher, Dungeons

February 1, 2008 → PC

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This real-time fantasy action RPG follows an apprentice mage at the Avencast academy, which comes under attack by demonic hordes. The hero must fight off the...

Coil

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle, Indie, Casual game

February 1, 2008 → Browser

Steam: 84/100

An experimental autobiographical game shaped as an interactive experience, more like a song or painting than a conventional game. It invites players to reflect on...

DEFCON

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Tactics, Cooperative (co-op)

February 1, 2008 → PC

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 84/100

DEFCON is a real-time strategy game simulating global nuclear war during the Cold War. From an underground bunker, a general must destroy the enemy population while...

Golden Horde

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view, Historical

February 1, 2008 → PC

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 54/100

Golden Horde — the game is a continuation of the “Wars of Antiquity” series (“Sparta”, “Wars of Antiquity: The Fate of Hellas”), released by the Voronezh...

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

February 1, 2008 → Xbox 360

Metacritic: 55/100

A fantasy action role-playing game in which heroes explore randomly generated dungeons and fight large groups of monsters. Unlike earlier entries in the Kingdom...

RoboBlitz

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Indie

February 1, 2008 → PC

Players: 10/10

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 78/100

This physics-based action game with puzzles follows Blitz, a robot tasked with activating an aging Space Cannon to protect his world from space...

Showtime Championship Boxing

Action, Third-person view, Sports game

February 1, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 35/100

This third-person boxing game follows a fighter’s progress from training and early bouts to a championship title. It features 14 boxers across two weight classes...

Adventures of Lolo 2

Arcade, Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle

February 1, 2008 → Wii; February 8, 2008 → Wii

Adventures of Lolo 2 is a third-person arcade game with action, strategy and puzzle elements from the studio HAL Laboratory, Inc.. The main publisher of the game is...

Ben 10: Protector of Earth

Action, Third-person view

February 1, 2008 → PSP

Players: 7.7/10

Ben 10: Protector of Earth is a third-person action game from developers from the studio High Voltage Software, Inc.. The main publisher of the game is D3Publisher...

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

February 1, 2008 → PlayStation 3

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 80/100

This racing simulator serves as a prelude to Gran Turismo 5, featuring 50 cars from manufacturers around the world and five tracks, including Fuji Speedway, Suzuka...

Mario Party 8

Action, Strategy, First-person view, Third-person view, Board / Group Game, Mario Game

February 1, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 62/100

A party board game featuring characters from the Mario series, Mario Party 8 has players compete across game boards and take on minigames. It includes six new...

Ghost in the Sheet

Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle

February 2, 2008 → PC

Balance (2008)

Action, Top-down view

February 2, 2008 → PC, Mac

Balance (2008) is a top-down action game from the KAMPO Interactive studio. The game is published by Tri Synergy...

Grammar Nazi

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

February 2, 2008 → PC

Grammar Nazi is a third-person action game with a dash of shooter from the developers at Kloonigames. The game is published by...

Sins of a Solar Empire

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

February 4, 2008 → PC; February 8, 2008 → PC

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 87/100

Sins of a Solar Empire — There is no plot as such. There is only a premise presented in the initial video. It's different in every expansion. The player's...

Beowulf: The Game

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval

February 4, 2008 → PlayStation 3

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 49/100

Beowulf: The Game — Beowulf is the legendary warrior of the North, in one hand he has the strength of thirty people, nobility and cruelty can hardly coexist...

Lost Odyssey

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game

February 4, 2008 → Xbox 360; February 12, 2008 → Xbox 360; February 29, 2008 → Xbox 360

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Lost Odyssey has the traditional turn-based combat system that can be found in most JRPGs, similar to the combat system found in early Final Fantasy games. The...

Zoo Tycoon 2

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

February 4, 2008 → Nintendo DS

Players: 6.6/10

Metacritic: 66/100

A zoo management simulation in which players build enclosures and other structures, place animals, and oversee the zoo. The game features 30 animal species, a range...

Columns 3: Revenge of Columns

Strategy, Puzzle

February 4, 2008 → Wii

Columns 3: Revenge of Columns is a strategy game with puzzle elements from the masters of SEGA Enterprises Ltd.. The game is published by Vic Tokai, Inc.. Columns...

Geometry Wars: Galaxies

Action, Shooter, Top-down view

February 4, 2008 → Wii; February 7, 2008 → Wii, Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 80/100

This top-down arcade shooter follows a campaign in which the player defends solar systems from waves of alien enemies. Missions unfold across new and classic Battle...

Operation Wolf

Arcade, Action, Shooter, First-person view

February 4, 2008 → Wii

Players: 7/10

Operation Wolf is a first-person arcade game with action and shooter elements from developers from the Taito Corporation studio. The game is published by Ocean...

Shadowgrounds Bundle-Pack

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Horror, Third-person view, Top-down view, Collection, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

February 4, 2008 → PC

Shadowgrounds Bundle-Pack is a third-person arcade game with elements of action, shooter, horror and sandbox from the masters from the studio Frozenbyte, Inc.. The...

Sins of a Solar Empire (Collector's Edition)

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

February 4, 2008 → PC

Sins of a Solar Empire (Collector's Edition) is a third-person strategy game with sandbox elements from the masters at Ironclad Games Corporation. The game is...

Combat: Task Force 121

Action, First-person view

February 5, 2008 → PC

Players: 7/10

Metacritic: 44/100

This first-person action shooter follows U.S. forces sent to stop Marxist rebels who have gained a foothold in the armed services. Their attacks could shift the...

Culdcept Saga

Strategy, Isometric, Board / Group Game, Fantasy / Medieval, Card game

February 5, 2008 → Xbox 360

Metacritic: 75/100

This fantasy board strategy game follows a princess and her companions as they try to restore peace to their country and free it from enemy rule. The player takes...

Devil May Cry 4

Action, Horror, Third-person view, Slasher

February 5, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; February 7, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; February 8, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; February 15, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; February 29, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 82/100

This third-person fantasy hack-and-slash takes place in the fortified city of Fortuna, where the religious Order of the Sword fights demons. Young knight Nero is...

Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green

Action, Horror, First-person view

February 5, 2008 → PC

Players: 7.2/10

Metacritic: 32/100

Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green — This game is a prequel to the film Land of the Dead, which takes place during the first outbreak of the zombie...

L.A. Street Racing

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

February 5, 2008 → PC

Players: 10/10

My Horse and Me

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

February 5, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 49/100

This equestrian sports game combines riding, competition, leisure activities, and horse care. Players take part in championship events at indoor and outdoor venues...

Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Puzzle, Adventure

February 5, 2008 → PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 61/100

An adventure game with role-playing and puzzle elements set in the fantastical world of The Spiderwick Chronicles, where magical creatures remain hidden. Players...

Traffic Giant

Simulation, Business / Management, Isometric, Strategy

February 5, 2008 → PC

Steam: 77/100

This public transport management simulation challenges players to build connections between towns and develop urban infrastructure. Players establish and maintain...

Turok

Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 5, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; February 8, 2008 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 67/100

Turok is a futuristic first-person shooter with stealth elements. You have to try on the role of a courageous mercenary named Turk, who, together with the Whiskey...

Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power

February 5, 2008 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 70/100

A strategy game about the struggle to unite Japan during the feudal era. Players take the role of Nobunaga or a rival warlord and expand their territory across...

Around the World in 80 Days

Strategy, Puzzle

February 5, 2008 → PC; February 27, 2008 → PC

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 76/100

Around the World in 80 Days is a strategy game with puzzle elements from Playrix Entertainment. The game is published by Playrix Entertainment. In some circles...

Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles

Action, Stealth, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical

February 5, 2008 → Nintendo DS; February 21, 2008 → Nintendo DS

Players: 6.2/10

Metacritic: 58/100

Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles is a stealth action game with a third-person view in a medieval setting. The events of the game take us to a time when the...

Aqua Panic!

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Casual game

February 5, 2008 → PSP

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A puzzle game with arcade elements about sea creatures thrown out of the water by a tropical cyclone. The player guides fish back to the ocean, navigating obstacles...

Elements (2008)

Action, Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle

February 5, 2008 → Browser

Elements (2008) is a top-down action game with strategy and puzzle elements from the masters from the studio Armor Games Inc.. The main publisher of the game is...

Experiment

Adventure, First-person view, Third-person view, Puzzle, Point & Click

February 5, 2008 → PC

Steam: 65/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This first-person adventure puzzle game takes place aboard an abandoned tanker, where Lea Nichols is the sole survivor of a team of researchers. The player is...

Fast Lanes Bowling

Third-person view, Sports game, Bowling

February 5, 2008 → 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...

Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore

Simulation, Music game, Third-person view

February 5, 2008 → PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii

Metacritic: 70/100

This music game and karaoke simulator centers on performing in the style of American Idol: players sing songs and aim to become a star. The game recognizes vocal...