October 2006 - games, that were released this month

Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave - release date

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

October 1, 2006 → PC; October 19, 2006 → PC

Steam: 73/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This first-person point-and-click adventure sends Nancy Drew to Hawaii’s Big Island to investigate the destruction of environmental experiments and the...

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Arcade, Collection, Puzzle, Logic, Side view, Comedy, Casual game

October 1, 2006 → PC

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 96/100

Neighbors from Hell Compilation is a collection of side-scrolling arcade puzzle games that includes: Getting Your Neighbor: Sweet Revenge and Getting Your Neighbor...

IF Reversi

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Board / Group Game

October 1, 2006 → ExEn

IF Reversi is a top-down strategy game with a hint of puzzle from the developers at NessProd studio. The game is published by In-Fusio. But IF Reversi has not yet...

People Hate What They Can't Understand

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

October 1, 2006 → PC

People Hate What They Can't Understand is a third-person action game with puzzle...

Slimy Pete's Singles Bar

Strategy, Puzzle

October 1, 2006 → PC

Slimy Pete's Singles Bar is a strategy game with a hint of puzzle from the studio Kloonigames. The game is published by...

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker (2006)

Action, Stealth, In real time, Top-down view

October 2, 2006 → Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 48/100

This action and stealth game, based on the film Stormbreaker, follows teenage spy Alex Rider as he carries out missions for a secret service. Before assignments, he...

Cabela's Alaskan Adventures

Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game

October 2, 2006 → PC

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 48/100

This first- and third-person hunting and fishing game follows outdoor adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Players take on 38 challenges across 12 regions, from...

Neverend (2006)

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

October 2, 2006 → PC

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 44/100

A fantasy role-playing game in the style of Final Fantasy, Neverend follows the fallen fairy Agavaen on a mysterious journey through a world of fairies and knights...

NHL 2K7

Hockey, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sports game

October 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 77/100

A hockey simulation viewed from third-person and overhead perspectives, in which players control a team on the ice. Updated skating animations convey momentum...

Rappelz

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game, Anime / Manga, MMO, Online, Dungeons

October 2, 2006 → PC

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 56/100

Rappelz is a free-to-play multiplayer role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. An exciting adventure awaits you, where everyone can become a...

World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions

Strategy, Card game, Casino

October 2, 2006 → PC

Metacritic: 69/100

This story-driven poker game follows a newcomer to the professional circuit and protégé of Chris “Jesus” Ferguson. Results at major circuit events can earn a place...

David Douillet Judo

Simulation, Third-person view, Sports game

October 2, 2006 → PC

Players: 9/10

David Douillet Judo is a third-person simulator with sports game elements from developers from 10Tacle Studios Belgium. The main publisher of the game is Bigben...

Junior Board Games

Collection, Board / Group Game, Mini-game / browser-based

October 2, 2006 → PC

Junior Board Games is a browser or mini-game from the masters from the Mere Mortals Ltd studios. and Oxygen Interactive Software Ltd.. The game is published by...

Bubble Bobble Revolution

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view

October 3, 2006 → Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 38/100

This arcade platformer follows two dinosaurs working together to clear levels and rescue their girlfriends. Bubble Bobble Revolution builds on the classic gameplay...

FIFA Soccer 07

Business / Management, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sports game

October 3, 2006 → PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo DS, GameCube; October 5, 2006 → PSP; October 17, 2006 → PSP; October 26, 2006 → Xbox 360; October 27, 2006 → Xbox 360; October 31, 2006 → Xbox 360

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 79/100

FIFA Soccer 07 — football with a third-person view. There are a total of 27 leagues available in FIFA 07. There is also the International League, which...

Galactic Civilizations 2: Dread Lords

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

October 3, 2006 → PC

Metacritic: 86/100

Galactic Civilizations 2: Dread Lords is a continuation of the hardcore strategy with turn-based battles in a sci-fi setting. The plot of the game will tell about...

Gangs of London

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

October 3, 2006 → PSP

Metacritic: 52/100

This third-person action game with strategy elements follows five criminal gangs competing for control of London's underworld. Players lead the Cockney, Triad...

Mercury Meltdown

Strategy, Third-person view, Puzzle

October 3, 2006 → PSP

Metacritic: 76/100

This third-person puzzle game centers on guiding a liquid blob of mercury through obstacles and hazards to reach the goal. The blob has four states—Normal, Solid...

Rainbow Islands Revolution

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view

October 3, 2006 → Nintendo DS

Metacritic: 54/100

This arcade platformer challenges the player to climb vertical levels that are gradually sinking beneath the ocean. Rainbow Islands Revolution builds on the ideas...

ArchLord

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

October 3, 2006 → PC; October 4, 2006 → PC; October 6, 2006 → PC

Metacritic: 42/100

Set in the fantasy world of Kantra, ArchLord is an MMORPG built around a contest for control: once a month, one player becomes the world’s supreme ruler, the...

Legion Arena: Cult of Mithras

Strategy, DLC, In real time

October 3, 2006 → PC

Legion Arena: Cult of Mithras is a strategy game from the studio Slitherine Software UK Ltd.. The main publisher of the game is Slitherine Software UK...

SWAT 4 (Gold Edition)

Simulation, Action, Shooter, Strategy, First-person view, Collection

October 3, 2006 → PC; October 18, 2006 → PC

Players: 8.2/10

SWAT 4 (Gold Edition) is a first-person simulator with action, shooter and strategy elements from Irrational Games LLC. The main publisher of the game is Sierra...

Naruto: Ninja Council 2

Action, Fighting, Anime / Manga

October 4, 2006 → Game Boy Advance

Metacritic: 55/100

This action fighting game based on the Naruto manga and anime follows Kakashi’s students through a series of survival challenges. One to four players face opponents...

B-Boy

Action, Music game, Third-person view

October 4, 2006 → PlayStation 2; October 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 52/100

This music-driven action game centres on breakdance battles rooted in hip-hop culture, with the player competing against well-known B-Boys at venues and events...

Lotus Deluxe

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle

October 4, 2006 → PC

Lotus Deluxe is a top-down strategy game with a hint of puzzle from the masters at Zylom Media Group BV. The game is published by GameHouse...

Star Trek: Encounters

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

October 4, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 51/100

This arcade space shooter features starship combat in the Star Trek universe. Players command a ship, defend it and destroy opponents with weapons including...

TotemBall

Arcade, Action, Third-person view

October 4, 2006 → Xbox 360

Metacritic: 44/100

An arcade action game about Pterry the turtle, who sets out across the jungle to recover the musical totems of the ancient Ptolmec tribe. After the discovery of...

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

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

October 5, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 73/100

A 3D action fighter with light role-playing elements, set across the worlds of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. Its story mode spans all three...

Heroes of Annihilated Empires

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

October 5, 2006 → PC; October 6, 2006 → PC

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 65/100

Heroes of Destroyed Empires is an exciting real-time strategy game with role-playing elements and an isometric camera view in a fantasy setting. The game takes...

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Action, Shooter, Stealth, Fighting, First-person view, Third-person view

October 5, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 94/100

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence — stealth action game with a third-person view. This is an enhanced version of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. New features...

Open Season (2006)

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

October 5, 2006 → Xbox 360

Metacritic: 59/100

This third-person action adventure follows Boog, a domesticated bear who ends up in the forest three days before hunting season begins. Alongside the fast-talking...

Tenchu Z

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

October 5, 2006 → Xbox 360

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 56/100

Tenchu Z — Home of Goda, home to the Azuma ninja clan in the service of Lord Godda, is on the brink of war with the neighboring country of Ogawara. As a new...

Wildlife Park 2

Simulation, Business / Management, Strategy, Casual game

October 5, 2006 → PC

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 71/100

This zoo-management simulator focuses on building a park and caring for its animals. The player can feed and treat animals, move them between enclosures, and...

Stalin Subway: Red Veil

Action, Shooter, First-person view

October 5, 2006 → PC

Players: 9.4/10

Steam: 46/100

Metro-2: Death of a Leader — About a year has passed since the events of the first part ended: Gleb Suvorov and Lena Lapina are now married, Natasha Mikhaleva...

Arxon

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle

October 5, 2006 → PC

Players: 10/10

Arxon is a top-down strategy game with puzzle elements from the masters at Brain Storm. The main publisher of the game is Alawar Entertainment...

Gitaroo Man Lives!

Simulation, Music game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

October 5, 2006 → PSP

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 80/100

This rhythm-action game follows Gitaroo Man as he defends the universe from Zowie and the Gravillian family with guitar-powered battles. Players follow the rhythm...

Import Tuner Challenge

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

October 5, 2006 → Xbox 360

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 54/100

This street-racing game centers on Tokyo’s underground scene, where racers challenge local teams. Players compete in licensed import sports cars and concept...

Reservoir Dogs

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

October 5, 2006 → PC; October 24, 2006 → PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 50/100

This third-person shooter, based on Quentin Tarantino’s film, follows a diamond robbery gone wrong and the robbers’ search for the undercover police officer among...

Space Empires 4 Deluxe

Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Space

October 5, 2006 → PC

Players: 10/10

Steam: 87/100

Space Empires 4 Deluxe is a top-down strategy game from Malfador Machinations. The main publisher of the game is Akella, the game was translated into Russian...

Caesar 4

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, City Building

October 6, 2006 → PC; October 13, 2006 → PC

Players: 6.4/10

Steam: 71/100

Metacritic: 74/100

A city-building strategy game about a Roman governor who manages a newly established province and seeks to climb the empire’s political ladder to become Caesar...