ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
168 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoAlice in Cyberland
PlayStationJapan
Adventure game released exclusively on Playstation. Alice in Cyberland takes place in a futuristic setting where the internet has evolved into a VR environment called Cyberland.
30 Years AgoG.O.D: Mezame yo to Yobu Koe ga Kikoe
Super FamicomJapan
is a console-style RPG with randomly encountered enemies whom you fight in turn-based combat viewed from “over-the-shoulder” perspective, similar to Phantasy Star IV.
30 Years AgoNishijin Pachinko 3
Super FamicomJapan
Nishijin Pachinko 3 is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Soft Machine and published by KSS, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoMoujya
SaturnJapan
Puzzle game featuing a feline cast released on arcade later ported to home consoles.
30 Years AgoJikkyou Oshaberi Parodius: Forever With Me
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
Released a year after Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius, this port for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation includes improved graphics and sound over the Super Famicom release.
30 Years AgoCrayon Shin-chan: Ora no Gokigen Collection
Game BoyJapan
Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora no Gokigen Collection is the fifth and final of five Crayon Shin-Chan games for the Game Boy, there is no platforming action in this game, but rather a number of mini-games.
30 Years Ago3D Shooting Tsukuuru
PlayStationJapan
3D Shooting Tsukuru is a game in which you can make your own 3D shooter games. There are lots of settings and graphics to tinker with to make your own game the next Star Fox. You can set your vehicle's looks, movements, weapons, special attacks and much more.
30 Years AgoBomberman GB 3
Game BoyJapan
The 11th planet of Bomber Nebula, named Owen, faces a sudden earthquake. Deep within its underground, the terrible Evil Bomber had been trapped for ages. He finally rises to power and steals the Bomber Capsules from Bomberman.
30 Years AgoKuru-kuru Panic
PlayStationJapan
Kuru Kuru Panic is a puzzle game that features 9 different characters and 2 different game modes. In the 1 player mode that player can choose a character and defeat the 8 other ones.
30 Years AgoMagical Girl Pretty Samy Part 1: In the Earth
PlayStationJapan
Based on Magical Girl Pretty Sammy anime TV series which focuses on magical girl Sasami from the Tenchi Muyo! universe.
30 Years AgoDX Nippon Tokkyuu Ryokou Game: Let's Travel in Japan
PlayStationSaturnJapan
DX Nippon Tokyyuu Ryokou Game is a classic board game in which the player will play a board table based on tourist travels and answer questions about famous places in Japan. The game features 8 different characters to chose from (males, females, old & young ones).
30 Years AgoPyon-pyon Kyaruru no Mahjong-Biyori
SaturnJapan
Pyon Pyon Kyaruru no Mahjong Biyori is a 1996 mahjong game for the Sega Saturn by Natsume with cute anime-style characters. It was only released in Japan.
30 Years AgoNo-Appointment Gals: Olympos
SaturnJapan
A fighting game by Human Entertainment that uses a card battle system, and features high school girls who can transform into magical warriors. It was released in 1996 for Playstation and Saturn.
30 Years AgoJikkyou J.League Perfect Striker
PortNintendo 64Japan
Jikkyou J.League Perfect Striker is the Japanese version of the International Superstar Soccer 64. Instead of international teams, it had J-League teams.
30 Years Ago
30 Years AgoUltraman: Hikari no Kyojin Densetsu
SaturnJapan
A 2.5D fighting game version of Ultraman featuring a polygonal graphics but preset foreground and background movement.
30 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha 2
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The SNES port of Street Fighter Alpha 2 had to lower the quality of graphics and audio because of the power of the machine. This version also have loading times when entering matches while sounds are loaded onto the sound chip.
30 Years AgoMini-Yonku Shining Scorpion: Let's & Go!!
Super FamicomJapan
Mini-Yonku Shining Scorpion: Let's & Go!! is a Racing game, developed by Kid and published by ASCII Entertainment, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoPower Move Pro Wrestling
PortPlayStationEurope
Authentic pro-wrestling moves and combos! Choose from twelve wrestlers from around the world! View the real-motion 3-D mayhem from multiple angles.
30 Years AgoBomberman B-Daman
Super FamicomJapan
This game features puzzles that must be solved by shooting marbles. Bomberman can hold a marble in his stomach and can only fire one shot during the round. The player must angle it and time it correctly to detonate all of the bombs on screen.
30 Years AgoNightruth: "Maria"
SaturnJapan
NIGHTRUTH: Explanation of the paranormal - "Maria" is a Sega Saturn visual novel developed by Sonnet Computer Entertainment and published by Varie.
30 Years AgoThe Ultimate 11: SNK Football Championship
Neo GeoEuropeJapanNorth America
The Ultimate 11 is a soccer game by SNK, widely regarded as the 4th title in the Super Sidekicks series.
30 Years AgoEisei Meijin II
PlayStationSaturnJapan
Eisei Meijin II is a digital conversion of the traditional Japanese board game Shogi for one or two players, and the second game in the series to appear on consoles.
30 Years AgoM: Kimi wo Tsutaete
PlayStationSaturnJapan
m: Kimi wo Tsutaete is a simulation game developed by Nexus Interact and published by DaZZ for the Sega Saturn.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.