ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 27
The games released on this day in gaming history.
97 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
19 Years AgoGod of War II
PS2Europe
God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE).
26 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Nintendo 64Japan
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor.
29 Years AgoStar Fox 64
Nintendo 64Japan
The update to the 16-bit Super NES title continues the original's on-rails 3D shooting action on the Nintendo 64.
34 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land
Game BoyJapan
The gluttonous King Dedede has stolen all of the food from the inhabitants of Dream Land for a midnight feast, so Kirby, a resident of Dream Land, goes to retrieve the food and stop Dedede.
25 Years AgoWorms World Party
DreamcastWorldwide
Worms World Party is an artillery game, which is a type of Turn-based strategy game. Like its predecessors, Worms World Party involves controlling a team of worms and using a collection of weaponry to eliminate the opposing team(s).
20 Years AgoWinning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
PS2Japan
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is a soccer simulation game developed and published by Konami. The game offers various modes, including exhibition matches, cup competitions, and an enhanced Master League.
22 Years AgoOnimusha 3: Demon Siege
PS2North America
Onimusha 3 is the third game of the Onimusha series. The game retains elements from previous games in the franchise including the use of multiple special weapons in order to fight enemies and absorb their energy to enhance the weaponry.
26 Years AgoBreath of Fire IV
PlayStationJapan
Breath of Fire IV is a single-player game that continues the story with these "dragon people," who gave their lives to eradicate the evil goddess and restore peace in their world.
31 Years AgoIllusion of Gaia
SNESEurope
Journey into the dark side of an ancient civilization. Radiating an ominous light in its path, the Chaos Comet threatens the existence of the planet. Battles erupt and a tentative peace is returned to the lands.
25 Years AgoSkies of Arcadia
DreamcastEurope
Arcadia is a world where continents float high above, and people travel by airships. Among the countries of this world, the most powerful one is the Empire of Valua. Guided by its greedy admirals, Valua strives to possess all the power in Arcadia.
36 Years AgoFinal Fantasy III
FamicomJapan
Final Fantasy III is the third FF game for the Famicom. The turn-based battle engine has been improved: if the enemy is defeated, the next character will automatically switch to another enemy, and not hit the air, like in the previous two games.
26 Years AgoMetal Gear: Ghost Babel
Game Boy ColorEuropeJapan
Metal Gear: Ghost Babel is a Game Boy Color spinoff of the popular stealth action game Metal Gear Solid. This is not a port of said game but an original game made specifically for the Game Boy Color.
31 Years AgoBust-A-Move
Neo Geo CDEurope
Bust-A-Move (also known as Puzzle Bobble) is a real-time puzzle game in which the player controls a device called "pointer" at the bottom of the screen, aiming and releasing randomly colored bubbles upwards.
18 Years Ago2006 FIFA World Cup
PS2Japan
Celebrating the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - the world's largest sporting event - 2006 FIFA World Cup brings you to the games with the world's superstar players, 12 official stadiums that will be used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region.
20 Years AgoTetris DS
Nintendo DSJapan
You can rediscover the timeless puzzle game Tetris on your Nintendo DS with Tetris DS. Now you can choose from six different game modes, all of which take advantage of the DS's touch screen.
31 Years AgoUniracers
SNESEurope
What do you get if you cross Sonic the Hedgehog with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? It might seem an odd combination, but it describes Uniracers perfectly.
26 Years AgoPower Stone 2
DreamcastJapan
is a multiplayer fighting game that built on the innovative gameplay introduced by its predecessor, Power Stone. Power Stone 2 allows up to four players to choose from multiple characters and utilize items such as tables, chairs, and rocks in battle.
19 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
PS2Europe
Raidou Kuzunoha is a private detective in Japan's Taishou Period of the early 1900s, but he's much more than just a well-dressed crime scene investigator; he also has the power to capture and conjure demons to do his bidding.
22 Years AgoVan Helsing
PS2Worldwide
Van Helsing is a third-person shooter for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and Mobile phone, which is based on the 2004 action/horror film of the same name by Stephen Sommers. Starting off with the killing of Mr.
23 Years AgoTom Clancy's Splinter Cell
PortGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
2D versions of the game were released for the Game Boy Advance and N-Gage (the latter as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Team Stealth Action), as well as the mobile phones version developed by Gameloft.
20 Years AgoNaruto: Ninja Council 3
Nintendo DSJapan
Naruto: Ninja Council 3 is the fourth installment in the Ninja Council series for the Nintendo DS. Character-related content such as Kimimaro, the Sound 4's special attacks and their alternate forms themselves are changed or removed in the international versions.
20 Years AgoThe King of Fighters 2006
PS2Japan
The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2 was released in North America as The King of Fighters 2006, and is a sequel to The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact. MI2 brings you back to the team fighting universe of the KOF with the added spin of using a polygonal engine.
19 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution Supernova
PS2Europe
The hottest revolution and bestselling video game in the music game category returns to its arcade roots with Dance Dance Revolution Supernova, the first arcade version to be released in North America in 6 years.
25 Years AgoBomberman Tournament
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
An S.O.S. from the cosmos signals that planet Phantarion is in trouble! Grab your arsenal and get ready for non-stop action as you blast your way through interactive battlefields and take on up to 4 real-time players. Battle opponents through 8 interactive battlefield mazes!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.