ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
128 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
33 Years AgoDevastator
Sega CDJapan
The game's story is based on a mini-anime series, with extracts from the anime being used for cutscenes between the levels. The story centers on a man named Ryo, who begins working for a company called Yaesu as a replacement for his friend Masato.
33 Years AgoSOS
SNESJapan
In this game, the player controls one of several different playable characters onboard a passenger liner in the early 20th century when it hits a storm and capsizes.
33 Years AgoThe Gorilla Man
FamicomJapan
The Gorilla Man is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Pixel and published by Yonezawa PR21, which was released in Japan in 1993.
33 Years AgoPachinko Monogatari: Pachi-Slot mo Aru de yo!!
Super FamicomJapan
Pachinko Monogatari: Pachi-Slot mo Aru de yo!! is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Kaze and published by KSS, which was released in Japan in 1993.
33 Years AgoSnow Bros.: Nick & Tom
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom is a 1990 arcade game which was ported to the Sega Mega Drive in 1993. The game follows two snowmen, Nick and Tom, who must defeat all the on-screen enemies by creating giant snowballs; think Bubble Bobble.
33 Years AgoAlfredo
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
You play as Alfredo and you need to catch some of the things coming out of the big jar, and some of them are enemies and if they touch you, you die.
33 Years Ago
33 Years AgoAlien Attack
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
The 17th Title included in Action 32 for Mega Drive/Genesis. A belt-scrolling shooter in which the player must proceed to the right, while defeating the aliens who are trying to take the world.
33 Years AgoDauntless
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Dauntless was one of the many games bundled in Action 52, an unlicensed multicart video game compilation developed by Active Enterprises.
33 Years AgoTaikou Risshiden
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Taikou Risshiden is a Role-Playing game, published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1993.
33 Years AgoGenei Toshi: Illusion City
PortSega CDJapan
Genei Toshi is an RPG for Japanese computers, later ported to the Sega Mega-CD. It was only released in Japan. Illusion City is a Japanese-style role-playing game with several distinguishing characteristics.
33 Years AgoSharpshooter
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
SHARPSHOOTER is one of the listed mini game in Action 52. Action 52 was released in 1993 for SEGA Genesis.
33 Years AgoOoze
RemakeMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Ooze is the 4th game of Action 52 (Genesis). It is also a major improvement over the NES version of the game. You have to fight enemies with a gun you have, and need to stay on the floating moveable platforms and try to get keys, and if you do it right, you go to next level.
33 Years AgoSherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. II
PC Engine CDJapan
The same structure brings a familiar look, inviting to channel all attention to the task of solving mysteries: your intelligence, skills and patience are required to find clues by listening to people, observing details, or even reading the…
33 Years AgoNight Striker
PortSega CDJapan
Sega CD/Mega CD Port of the Taito's 3D shooter "Night Striker". Pilot your ship through 6 branching rounds across 21 stages. This port includes an arranged BGM you can listen to.
31 Years AgoAlien Challenge
ArcadeWorldwide
Alien Challenge is a 2D versus fighting game in which you take control of one of eight eight fallen gods, taken down to the mundane world to atone for their actions.
31 Years AgoChiki-Chiki Tengoku
Game BoyWorldwide
Chiki Chiki Tengoku is a Puzzle game, published by J-Wing, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years AgoSlam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu!
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Slam Dunk: Kyogo Makko Taiketsu! (Champion Front Showdown!) is a five-on-five basketball game based on the anime and manga created by Takehiko Inoue.
28 Years AgoDownhill Snow
PlayStationJapan
Downhill Snow is a Sports game, published by Pack-In-Video, which was released in Japan in 1998.
28 Years AgoGrandia: Digital Museum
SaturnJapan
Grandia: Digital Museum is one of the three spin-off entries in the Grandia series (the others being Grandia: Parallel Trippers and Grandia Xtreme) and is only available for the Sega Saturn in Japan.
28 Years AgoWorld Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 3: World Cup France '98
PlayStationJapan
World Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 3 World Cup France '98, is a soccer game published by Konami Sports. This game itself, looks like more an enhanced version of Konami's recent games Goal Storm and a world series revised of J-League WE3.
28 Years AgoShoujo Kakumei Utena: Itsuka Kakumei Sareru Monogatari
SaturnJapan
Based on the 1997 anime, Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Itsuka Kakumei Sareru Monogatari tells an original story which is set between episodes eight and nine of the TV series. The main character of the game is an original character who transfers to Ohtori Academy.
28 Years AgoParanoiaScape
PlayStationJapan
Paranoia Scape is a first person action pinball game that features the designs and sounds of Screaming Mad George. The gameplay is about going around each creepy stage of the game using the ball to destroy the enemies.
28 Years AgoKitchen Panic
PlayStationJapan
Kitchen Panic is a whimsical 2D platformer starring a potato. An army of cans and other foodstuffs have taken over the kitchen, and Potato must stop them!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.