ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
563 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
19 Years AgoHarvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness
Nintendo DSWorldwide
In Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness you develop the island by growing crops and taking care of animals and expanding your farm. The better you do, the more the island will grow, and the more others will start to move onto the island.
28 Years AgoGunbird 2
ArcadeWorldwide
Seven warriors are challenged to head on a quest to find three powerful elements of Sun, Moon and Stars.
32 Years AgoArdy Lightfoot
SNESNorth America
The story of the game is that the sacred rainbow has shattered into seven pieces and it's up to Ardy to obtain them all again. Whoever collects all seven pieces will receive one wish. An evil king named Visconti has already gotten one piece and is searching for the others.
32 Years AgoGunbird
ArcadeWorldwide
Gunbird uses anime-styled character as the player's chosen craft. A story plays out in between levels and before boss fights, telling a tale of how the protagonists are trying to collect pieces of a magic mirror to make a wish.
31 Years AgoZoop
SNESWorldwide
Fast-paced action-puzzle game where the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach the top, ala Tetris. In order to eliminate the other shapes, you must point your piece at it and 'fire'.
31 Years AgoCyber Troopers Virtual-On
ArcadeWorldwide
Virtual-On is set up similar to a Versus fighting game. Two Virtuaroids (Mecha) face each other on a stage.
26 Years AgoDragon Blaze
ArcadeWorldwide
Dragon Blaze is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released in 2000 by Psikyo. It was ported in 2004 to the PlayStation 2 as part of the Psikyo Shooting Collection Vol. 3:Sol Divide & Dragon Blaze compilation.
36 Years AgoSuper Spike V'Ball
PortNESNorth America
Warm up with a few exercise games then face contenders in the American Circuit. For the ultimate challenge play against the best in the World Cup. Jump and block opponent's spikes, dive to dig a cross court spike, or set one up for a smash that only the best player can return.
34 Years AgoGodzilla 2: War of the Monsters
NESNorth America
The earth is besieged by Godzilla and monsters, and is in a critical situation. Who will be the ultimate winner, human wisdom or the instincts of the monsters? A highly challenging yet simple simulation game to play!
33 Years AgoChampions World Class Soccer
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
This soccer game offers 32 national teams to play, with none of the players' names shown. Shown from a slightly tilted 3rd-person side perspective, players can do an exhibition match, full tournament or go against a human player in the 2-player exhibition mode.
32 Years AgoSmash Tennis
SNESEurope
Smash Tennis is a tennis game that was created by Namcot for the Super Nintendo in 1993. It was released in Europe as Smash Tennis by Virgin Interactive.
28 Years AgoTest Drive: Le Mans
ArcadeWorldwide
Take on the LeMans endurance racing challenge! Join one of the 25 factory teams take one of the over 50 vehicles (designed with assistance of actual teams) on the eight different LeMans circuits. The actual wear and tear are simulated.
39 Years AgoCaptain Silver
ArcadeJapan
Captain Silver is a side-scrolling action game released for the arcades by Data East in 1987. In the game, the player control a young sailor named Jim Aykroyd who goes on a journey to seek the lost treasure of Captain Silver, facing various perils along the way.
35 Years AgoWayne Gretzky Hockey
NESWorldwide
Face off with "The Great One", number "99", Wayne Gretzky, nine-time winner of the NHL's MVP award and all-time hockey great.
34 Years AgoDead Connection
ArcadeWorldwide
Dead Connection is an arcade game released by Taito in 1992. The game takes place on September 5, 1953 "in a big city somewhere". It features a group of detectives who set out to fight a crime family.
34 Years AgoAir Rescue
Master SystemArcadeWorldwide
Air Rescue is similar to Choplifter!. You are a driver of a helicopter and the object is to rescue hostages without being shot down by soldiers, jeeps, tanks, choppers, and ground-based missiles, and bring them back to base.
33 Years AgoViolent Storm
ArcadeWorldwide
It is the 1990s. In the beginning, World War III has at last expired. The people are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their civilizations.
33 Years AgoSuper Valis IV
PortSNESNorth America
Once upon a time, there was a prince named Gallagher. He was entrusted with a magical ring that granted him great powers. But he was too weak to control the power of the ring, and became possessed by it.
33 Years AgoWorld Rally
ArcadeEurope
World Rally is a road rally-themed driving game. Licensed by Gaelco of Barcelona, Spain, it is suitable for both street and arcade locations. World Rally is a 1- or 2-player alternating driving game.
20 Years AgoCurious George
PS2North America
Curious George is a colorful action adventure that is based on the Curious George animated movie. In the game you can help George explore a variety of areas, collect items such as bananas, and unlock minigames.
37 Years AgoBasketball Nightmare
Master SystemWorldwide
Basketball Nightmare is a basketball game where the player plays basketball against strange humanoid creatures on the court where the creature lives. The player must play and defeat each creature before moving onto a new place with a new harder opponent.
35 Years AgoRoad Riot 4WD
ArcadeWorldwide
A one player racing game published and developed by Atari in 1991.
35 Years AgoTecmo World Cup Soccer
NESWorldwide
Tecmo World Cup Soccer is a simple soccer game with an overhead view. Only one mode (World Cup) is available, playable by either one player against the computer AI or two players against each other.
34 Years AgoFamily Dog
SNESWorldwide
Based on a short-lived animated prime-time television series created by Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton, you play as the title dog through three levels. The young boy in your family likes to target you for his mischief.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.