ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
134 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
23 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceEurope
The Game Boy Advance port of A Link to the Past has some small design differences with the original version, like Link's voice and an additional quest and dungeon unlocked after the completion of the main content. The new dungeon is only available after finishing Four Swords.
20 Years AgoDynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Standalone expansionPS2North America
Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires (真･三國無双4 Empires) is the second expansion for Dynasty Warriors 5.
23 Years AgoGuilty Gear X2
PS2Europe
Guilty Gear X2, also known as Guilty Gear XX and subtitled The Midnight Carnival in Japan, is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios.
25 Years AgoPokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjou!
Game Boy ColorJapan
In Pokémon Card GB2, Team Great Rocket have kidnapped many of the Club Masters and attempted to steal the Legendary Cards. The player, assuming the role of Mark or Mint, must rescue the Club Masters and defeat Team Great Rocket at their headquarters on GR Island.
24 Years AgoRayman Rush
PortPlayStationNorth America
Rayman Rush is a on-foot racing game developed and published by Ubisoft, based on the Rayman universe.
23 Years AgoKing's Field: The Ancient City
PS2Europe
King's Field: The Ancient City, known in Japan as King's Field IV, is a medieval-themed first-person role playing video game produced by From Software for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. It is the fourth game in the King's Field series and the last one released for home consoles.
24 Years AgoShining Soul
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Enter a world of magic and mystery, where your closest allies may sometimes turn out to be your worst enemies. Shining Soul puts you in the middle of a desperate struggle between the Dark Dragon and a group of warriors known as the Shining Fleet.
29 Years AgoCyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
SaturnJapan
The premise in Cyberbots is similar to Armored Warriors, albeit it features only a maximum of two playable characters on screen as opposed to three. It features a range of selectable options, parts, and mecha that allow the player to tailor their play style to their preferences.
28 Years AgoPitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle
PlayStationWorldwide
Pitfall 3D is a 3D platformer in which players guide Pitfall Harry Jr. (the original Pitfall! hero's son, voiced by B-movie king Bruce Campbell) through a wide variety of settings, ranging from the South American jungle to the ruins of the…
31 Years AgoLords of Thunder
Sega CDNorth America
In the once peaceful land of Mistral, legend holds of a brave knight named Drak who has sealed an evil god named Deoric beneath the six continents of the land. However, peace never lasts.
24 Years AgoTekken 4
Expanded editionPS2Japan
The PlayStation 2 release of Tekken 4 included several modes not seen in the Arcade release, such as Tekken Force (A beat 'em up mode), Story, and Practice.
30 Years AgoNeo Drift Out: New Technology
ArcadeJapan
This is an arcade-style rallying game with a particular isometric view. To start, players chooses between three big Japanese rally-spec vehicles—the Mitsubishi Lancer, the Subaru Impreza, and the Toyota Celica—which vary in their Speed, Control, and Body stats.
26 Years AgoEagle One: Harrier Attack
PlayStationNorth America
Aloha... Hawaii is under siege from terrorist fanatics. As Eagle One, command the searing action and fly 5 different attack aircraft, including the versatile Harrier Jumpjet, in 25 adrenaline-pumping missions.
23 Years AgoSpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman
PortGame Boy AdvanceEurope
Jumping Jellyfish! It's SpongeBob vs. The Flying Dutchman.
24 Years AgoMad Maestro!
PS2Europe
The city has announced plans to destroy the concert hall! You are Takt, a young conductor attempting to recruit the best musicians around so that they can put on a concert to save the performance hall.
23 Years AgoInternational Superstar Soccer 3
PS2Worldwide
Come and be a part of Football. Feel the nerves in the tunnel and the excitement on the pitch. Immerse yourself with intuitive gameplay and realism for total footballing action.
27 Years AgoBig Air
PlayStationWorldwide
Includes several snowboarding events - standard slalom-style, half pipes, races, and more. Also features several licensed riders, 24 courses, and lots of licensed music.
27 Years AgoRushdown
PlayStationWorldwide
Travel across the globe to compete in Africa, Europe, America, Asia, and Japan. Choose one of four 3D characters and their equipment for each event.
23 Years AgoGalerians: Ash
PS2Europe
Survival horror and science fiction come together in the sequel to Galerians. In Galerians: Ash, you reprise the role of Rion as he fights the Last Galerians and their evil leader Ash, who wants to destroy all organic life on Earth.
23 Years AgoDownforce
PS2Europe
A group of drivers and teams have split from the Formula 1 Championship, after being held back by rules and regulations for too long. Races have become boring with overtaking and pure racing at an all-time low.
20 Years AgoRiver King: A Wonderful Journey
PS2North America
Hook, line and sinker, you're part of a long line of fishing folk. From father to son and mother to daughter, knowing where and what to fish was always part of your family mangrove tree.
16 Years AgoCrayola Treasure Adventures
Nintendo DSEurope
The perfect game for all creative and adventurous boys and girls, Crayola Treasure Adventures asks the explorer to color, draw, and think their way through numerous exotic locations, challenging puzzles, and exciting adventures.
38 Years AgoTakeda Shingen
FamicomJapan
A turn-based war strategy sim developed by Another for the NES. Unlike its sequel, Shingen the Ruler, it was never released outside of Japan.
37 Years AgoBig Challenge! Gun Fighter
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
A sheriff must take down the outlaws of the wild west, and uncover the greater mysterious that has terrorized the town for decades.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.