February 2025 vs 2024: Which Month Had the Best Game Releases?

It appears that February is steadily turning into a bustling period for the gaming industry. Indeed, this February has been quite intriguing, with highly successful games like “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” and “Avowed” creating quite a splash. However, one might wonder how it compares to last year’s love-themed month.

Compared to February 2024, this current February seems less extraordinary in terms of game releases – there haven’t been as many groundbreaking or record-setting games, but also no massive failures. Contrasting sharply with last year’s gaming scene, where standout hits like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth competed with troubled releases such as Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for gamers’ interest.

February 2024 Was Defined by Ambition and Disaster

Biggest Releases of February 2024

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Foamstars
Helldivers 2
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Penny’s Big Breakaway
Persona 3 Reload
Skull and Bones
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

2024’s February was quite the emotional journey for gaming enthusiasts. For instance, the highly-anticipated titles like “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” and “Persona 3 Rebirth” were warmly received, despite being remakes, showcasing their exceptional quality as JRPGs. The surge in popularity of “Helldivers 2“, a creative live-service cooperative shooter, was also quite significant. “Penny’s Big Breakaway” swiftly gained cult status due to its exhilarating and rewarding gameplay mechanics, and “Mario vs. Donkey Kong“, while not as electrifying, still managed to be another successful revamp of a cherished classic.

In February 2024, the gaming industry experienced a mix of triumphs and disappointments. For instance, Foamstars, initially promising during previews, turned out to be a dud as Square Enix had to shut it down recently. Skull and Bones also fell flat, though its poor performance might have been anticipated given Ubisoft’s unusual pirate live-service game concept. However, neither of these failures can compare to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which would have been the most significant flop of 2024 if not for Concord’s disastrous launch. In summary, February was a month marked by significant successes and heartbreaking setbacks.

February ’25 Was Strong, but Relatively Conservative

Biggest Releases of February 2025

Avowed
Civilization 7
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
Monster Hunter Wilds

Over the past month, some standout games have been released without fail, with only one game, “Civilization 7”, causing a slight stir in opinions, much like its predecessor “Civilization 6” did upon release. To put it simply, games like “Civilization” might need more time to gain a broader acceptance before we can make definitive judgments about their quality. Additionally, the action RPG “Avowed” received mixed reviews, but the spectrum of opinions has been narrow: there are few who adore it and few who dislike it greatly.

In the recent month, some of the top-rated games of 2025 so far include “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2,” “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,” and “Monster Hunter Wilds.” What sets these games apart is that their success was largely anticipated. Games like “LaD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” and “Monster Hunter Wilds” are well-liked, but they deliver on what fans of the series have come to expect. Similarly, while “KCD2” has generated more buzz than its predecessor, it represents a natural progression from the original. These games differ significantly from unexpected hits such as “Helldivers 2” and “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,” which surpassed most people’s expectations by a significant margin.

2025-02-27 21:06

February 2024 Was Defined by Ambition and Disaster

February ’25 Was Strong, but Relatively Conservative

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