March 2009 - games, that were released this month

Airport Mania: First Flight

Action, Strategy, Flight Simulator, In real time, Top-down view

March 1, 2009 → iPhone

Steam: 95/100

Linear RPG

Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval

March 1, 2009 → Browser

Players: 5.5/10

Linear RPG is a role-playing game with a touch of fantasy game from developers from the Sophie Houlden studio. There has still been no announcement of Linear RPG...

Zoo Tycoon 2

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

March 2, 2009 → Mac

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...

Alpine Racer

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Sports game

March 2, 2009 → iPhone

Alpine Racer is a third-person arcade game with a mixture of action and sports game from developers from the studio Namco Bandai Games Inc.. The main publisher of...

Blush

Action, Third-person view

March 2, 2009 → Browser

Blush is a third-person action game from the developers of Flashbang Studios, LLC. The game is published by Flashbang Studios, LLC. There has still been no...

Casebook: Episode 2 - The Watcher

Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle

March 2, 2009 → PC

Casebook: Episode 2 — The Watcher is a first-person adventure with puzzle elements from the masters at Areograph Ltd. The main publisher of the game is...

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Simulation, Action, Business / Management, Turn-based, Casual game

March 2, 2009 → PC; March 3, 2009 → Mac

Steam: 71/100

This economic simulation follows the creation of a chocolate empire in the postwar world. The player travels to ports around the globe to find ingredients and help...

Constellation

Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Board / Group Game, Turn-based

March 2, 2009 → Mac

Constellation is a top-down strategy game from the masters at Paper Dragon Games. The main publisher of the game is Paper Dragon...

Killego

Arcade, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view

March 2, 2009 → Browser

Players: 10/10

Killego is a first-person arcade game with a mixture of action and shooter. It's possible that Killego is being developed for PC, but that version has not yet been...

Mae Q'West and the Sign of the Stars

Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle

March 2, 2009 → PC

Mae Q'West and the Sign of the Stars is a first-person adventure with a hint of puzzle from the developers of BrandX Games. The game is published by Big Fish...

Ogre Battle

Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

March 2, 2009 → Wii

Players: 9/10

Ogre Battle is a role-playing game with strategy and fantasy elements from the developers of the Quest studio. The game's publishers are Artdink Corporation, Atlus...

Tap Tap Revenge 2

Action, Music game

March 2, 2009 → iPhone

Tap Tap Revenge 2 is an action game with elements of a music game from the studio Tapulous, Inc.. The game is published by Tapulous, Inc.. Perhaps Tap Tap Revenge 2...

Total War: Empire

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy

March 3, 2009 → PC; March 4, 2009 → PC

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 89/100

The events take place in the era of the 18th century, when the world was engulfed in large-scale wars, colonial ambitions and revolutions. The player takes control...

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Adventure

March 3, 2009 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.8/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Tomb Raider: Underworld is a third-person adventure action game in which Lara Croft explores ancient and uncharted locations concealing mysteries of the underworld...

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.

Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view, Combat robots

March 3, 2009 → PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; March 17, 2009 → PC; March 20, 2009 → PC

Players: 8.9/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. — a dynamic flight simulator with first and third person views. The game takes place in the Middle East, Russia and Norway. In the...

King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Arcade

March 3, 2009 → PlayStation 2

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 73/100

This arcade fighting game brings characters from the King of Fighters series together for a “dream match” in which selected fighters face off. Ultimate Match...

Rise of the Triad: Dark War

Action, Shooter, First-person view

March 3, 2009 → PC

Steam: 85/100

This first-person shooter follows a member of HUNT (High-risk United Nations Taskforce), an elite unit sent to infiltrate a monastery and stop a cult leader who...

Six Flags Fun Park

Action, First-person view, Top-down view, Board / Group Game

March 3, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 43/100

Six Flags Fun Park is a family game set in a virtual theme park filled with mini-games. After creating a character, players take on quests that encourage them to...

Sonic and the Black Knight

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

March 3, 2009 → Wii; March 13, 2009 → Wii

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 54/100

Sonic and the Black Knight is a game in the platformer and action-adventure genres, and is made in three-dimensional graphics. Like Sonic Unleashed, the virtual...

We Ski & Snowboard

Action, Third-person view, Sports game, Stunts, Skiing

March 3, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 66/100

A skiing and snowboarding sports game set across the mountain areas of Mt. Angrio and Jamboree Snow Resort. Players create a character or choose a Mii, then ride...

Eco-Match

Strategy, Educational game (Education), Puzzle

March 3, 2009 → PC; March 18, 2009 → Mac

Eco-Match is a strategy game with educational game and puzzle elements from the studio ZEMNOTT, Inc.. The game is published by ValuSoft, Inc.. In some circles...

Escape Rosecliff Island

Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle, Casual game, Hidden Objects

March 3, 2009 → PC

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 82/100

This hidden-object adventure puzzle begins with a shipwreck that leaves the protagonist stranded on the remote private Rosecliff Island. The goal is to explore 25...

Great Legends: Vikings

Action, Fighting, Third-person view

March 3, 2009 → BREW

Great Legends: Vikings is a third-person action game with fighting game elements from the masters from the studio GlobalFun Argentina S.A.. The game is published by...

Halo Wars

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Futurism (Future)

March 3, 2009 → Xbox 360

Players: 9.8/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Set in the Halo universe before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, this real-time strategy game follows humanity’s first encounters with the Covenant. The player...

Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil

Adventure, First-person view

March 3, 2009 → Mac

Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil is a first-person adventure from the developers of Astar Games. The game is published by NevoSoft. Laura Jones and the...

Littlest Pet Shop: Spring

Arcade, Action, Board / Group Game

March 3, 2009 → Nintendo DS

Littlest Pet Shop: Spring is an arcade game with a dash of action from EA Salt Lake studio. The main publisher of the game is Electronic Arts, Inc.. Littlest Pet...

Major League Baseball 2K9

Baseball, Third-person view, Sports game

March 3, 2009 → PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PSP, Wii

Metacritic: 63/100

Major League Baseball 2K9 is a third-person baseball simulator with elements of a sports game from the developers of Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc.. The game...

MLB 09: The Show

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

March 3, 2009 → PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP

Metacritic: 82/100

MLB 09: The Show is a baseball simulation that lets players follow an individual athlete’s career or manage a club in Franchise mode. In Road to the Show...

Onslaught (2009)

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

March 3, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 66/100

This first-person shooter is set during a futuristic war between humanity and insectoid aliens. As a member of the Elite Interstellar Strike Force, the player...

Phantasy Star Portable

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

March 3, 2009 → PSP

Metacritic: 64/100

This third-person action RPG continues the story of Phantasy Star Universe in the futuristic Gurhal system. After the alien SEED infestation was thought to be under...

Seven Kingdoms 2: The Fryhtan Wars

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Fantasy / Medieval, Simulation, Indie

March 3, 2009 → PC

Steam: 83/100

A real-time strategy game about the rivalry between human kingdoms and seven species of Fryhtans, fantastical creatures. The player develops cities, builds...

SpongeBob SquarePants: Happy Squared Double Pack

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Collection, Puzzle

March 3, 2009 → PlayStation 2

SpongeBob SquarePants: Happy Squared Double Pack is a third-person action game with platforming and puzzle elements from the masters at Heavy Iron Studios. The game...

Big Bang Mini

Action, Shooter, Top-down view

March 3, 2009 → Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 78/100

A top-down shooter in which the player uses a stylus to launch fireworks and destroy waves of enemies. Missed shots create another challenge: dodging the sparks...

Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!

Arcade, Platformer, Action

March 3, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 58/100

An arcade platformer about climbing a tower toward the heavens, where heroes use rainbow magic to ascend and fight enemies. Players control Bubby or Bobby as they...

Empire: Total War - Special Forces Units & Bonus Content

Strategy, DLC, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based

March 4, 2009 → PC, Mac, Linux

Steam: 89/100

An add-on for Total War: Empire, this pack adds elite land and naval units from the 18th century to Empire: Total War. It includes six special forces units and...

Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game

Action, Strategy, First-person view, Third-person view, Puzzle

March 4, 2009 → PC, Wii; March 9, 2009 → PC; March 11, 2009 → Nintendo DS

Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game is a first-person action game with a dash of strategy and puzzles from the masters at Longtail Studios. The game is published by...

Don't Look Back

Action, Platformer, Third-person view

March 4, 2009 → Browser; March 5, 2009 → PC, Mac

Steam: 54/100

Don't Look Back is a third-person action game with platforming...

Empire: Total War (Special Forces Edition)

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based

March 4, 2009 → PC; March 6, 2009 → PC

Metacritic: 90/100

A historical strategy game set amid the global conflicts of the 18th century, including the American struggle for independence and competition for Eastern trade...

Game & Watch: Dodgeman

Arcade, Action, Third-person view

March 4, 2009 → Browser

Game & Watch: Dodgeman is a third-person arcade game with action elements from the Holmade Games studio. The game is published by Holmade Games. Perhaps Game...

Inca Tomb

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

March 4, 2009 → PC

Inca Tomb is a top-down arcade game with action, strategy and puzzle elements from Enkord, Ltd.. The game is published by Enkord...