ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
677 releases
27 Years AgoCrash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
PlayStationAustraliaNew Zealand
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game.
25 Years AgoPaper Mario
Nintendo 64North America
Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants…
18 Years AgoAssassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
Nintendo DSNorth America
As the direct prequel of the critically acclaimed console title Assassin’s Creed, discover more of the story of Altaïr as he must find “the chalice,” an object of such power that whoever is in possession of it can end the Crusades.
27 Years AgoHarvest Moon 64
Nintendo 64Japan
Retire to the country for a new challenge in Harvest Moon 64. Hard work is rewarded as you struggle to bring prosperity back to a neglected farm. Work the land, pick up odd-jobs, and get to know the neighbors.
19 Years AgoFinal Fantasy VI Advance
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Final Fantasy VI Advance is more than a simple port of the SNES classic: every aspect of the games has been reviewed and enhanced. Additionally, a host of brand-new elements has been seamlessly merged with the original game, providing unexpected surprises for longtime fans.
22 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Find out who's the best card-battle player in Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004. Construct your monster cards, spell cards, trap cards, and special summon cards into three separate decks for different dueling strategies.
29 Years AgoDoDonPachi
ArcadeJapan
Compared to DonPachi, DoDonPachi is generally known for introducing new gameplay elements while improving or changing existing ones.
38 Years AgoThe Guardian Legend
FamicomJapan
In The Guardian Legend, the player controls the female guardian of Earth, a "highly sophisticated aerobot transformer". The player's mission is to infiltrate Naju, a large planet-like object which aliens sent hurtling towards the Earth.
19 Years AgoDiddy Kong Racing DS
RemakeNintendo DSNorth America
A bloated space pig has taken control of Diddy Kong's Island paradise and only you can stop his nefarious plot! Take on the racing challenge of a lifetime as you drive, hover and fly your way across the massive island.
25 Years AgoATV Offroad Fury
PS2North America
Off-road racing game where you can choose from among 12 ATV models from manufacturers like Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. You can even customize your rider's apparel and your ATV's specs before you enter into 6 event types spanning more than 20 tracks
18 Years AgoThe Spiderwick Chronicles
WiiXbox 360Nintendo DSPCPS2Worldwide
Based loosely on the events of the motion picture, The Spiderwick Chronicles puts you in control as Jared, Simon and Mallory.
25 Years AgoVanishing Point
PlayStationNorth America
You race against the clock and through traffic in this arcade style racing game which features a variety of cars from SUV's to Vipers and everything from a stunt mode to Swiss Alp Mountain racing.
18 Years AgoZoo Tycoon 2 DS
Nintendo DSNorth America
In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, the player edits and builds the zoo in a main mode resembling the original Zoo Tycoon. Zookeeper mode is more like Zoo Tycoon 2 graphics-wise and has five mini-games: petting, cleaning animal waste, feeding, washing, and healing animals.
18 Years AgoTwisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition
PortPS2Worldwide
Twisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition contains extra features and bonuses such as the live action end movies from Twisted Metal, a behind the scenes documentary, and a concept art book. There is also a code to download a Twisted Metal soundtrack.
18 Years AgoKaraoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore
PS2WiiNorth America
Step into the spotlight and become an idol. Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore delivers the most realistic recreation of the American Idol experience with an all-new next generation game engine and 40 smash hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today.
27 Years AgoFreestyle Boardin' '99
PlayStationNorth America
Released as "Phat Air Extreme Snowboarding" in Europe and "Zap! Snowboarding Trix '98" in Japan, hit the slopes with Capcom's snow boarding experience Freestyle Boardin' '99.
22 Years AgoAirForce Delta Strike
PS2Japan
Fly with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Element squadrons as you defend country and, eventually, Earth itself from attack.
36 Years AgoGanbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru
FamicomJapan
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru is a Role-Playing game, developed and published by Konami, which was released in Japan in 1990.
35 Years AgoJantei Monogatari
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
Jantei Monogatari is a hybrid of a traditional-style Japanese adventure game and a regular mahjong game. The player takes the role of the unnamed private investigator, and moves from place to place via menus, talking to different characters.
35 Years AgoWai-wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley-jou
FamicomJapan
Wai-wai World is in trouble, as the evil Waruumon has kidnapped Princess Herb! Luckily, Dr. Cinnimon has created a hero that can stop him. Rikkuru! Can he save the princess, by traveling through all of Wai Wai world??
33 Years AgoGeGeGe no Kitaro: Fukkatsu! Tenma Daiou
Super FamicomJapan
An action platformer for the Super Famicom based on the Gegege no Kitarou anime and manga. The player, as Kitarou, must defeat the all-powerful Demon King Tenma before he can resurrect.
33 Years AgoAkumajou Dracula
PortFamicomJapan
The cartridge re-release for the Famicom added an easy mode, available from the start.
31 Years AgoEternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side
Expanded editionSega CDNorth America
From various time periods of past, present and future, nine fighters killed in an unjust manner find themselves given a second chance for life.
29 Years AgoRiot Stars
PlayStationJapan
Riot Stars takes place in the region of Roland, the player will control a group of characters during the game's story. The gameplay is the usual in a tactical rpg: The game story advances in character's conversations until the battle scenario begins.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.