The most interesting adventure games released in 2004
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Jack the Ripper
Adventure 29 January 2004
A classic style adventure game with intuitive "point and click" control and a significant detective storyline.
Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]
Adventure 30 January 2004
A Japanese adventure game of the visual novel sub-genre. The action of the title takes place in contemporary Japan. Players follow the fate of a high school student, by chance becoming a participant in a magical tournament, in which his life is at stake and the prize is the fulfillment of all wishes.
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition
Adventure 18 February 2004
Harry Pitfall's debut on PlayStation 2. According to the tradition of the series, "Pitfall: The Lost Expedition" is a powerful, dynamic platformer in which the hero jumps, crawls, climbs, climbs, buoys on lianas and, of course, fights for over 40 levels.
A Sound of Thunder
Adventure 28 February 2004
A combination of an action game and a simple adventure. This title refers to a science fiction film from 2005. We act in prehistory, fighting dinosaurs and trying to restore the right course of history.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Adventure 03 March 2004
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is an adventure film based on a full-length film of the same title (continuation of a cinematic film directed by Raj Gosnell, shown for the first time in 2002).
The Lion King: Operation Pridelands
Adventure 11 March 2004
The Lion King: Operation Pridelands is a family adventure game, produced by Disney Interactive Studios and referring to the animated film "The Lion King". Players are supposed to help a pair of friendly heroes - Tymon and Pumba find and bring home animals that escaped from the wicked Scar. The game abounds in simple puzzles, quizzes and arcade competitions.
Siren
Adventure 12 March 2004
Another survival horror by the creator of "Silent Hill" - Keiichiro Toyama. In this 78-stage game, dozens of characters try to save their lives and escape from a cursed seaside village.
Maestro
Adventure 12 March 2004
Maestro is a unique and somewhat controversial product, designed for online gameplay, in which players explore the fantastic world of sounds, created by a famous musician, Mike Oldfield.
Reksio i Czarodzieje
Adventure 12 March 2004
Reksio and Wizards is the third installment of a series of adventures with the cult protagonist Dobranocek in the lead role. This time the fearless dog goes to the Wonderland of Wonderland, which is bending towards the fall, and must stop the knocking of the One who so monstrously wanders.
The X Files: Resist or Serve
Adventure 16 March 2004
X-Files returns in the second installment on consoles. This time, the adventures of federal agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully have been set in the realities of the seventh season of episodes.
Crystal Key 2: The Far Realm
Adventure 17 March 2004
Continuation of the adventure game Crystal Key from 1998, a combination of sci-fi and fantasy genres. In the game we play alternately in two characters - Athera and Calla. We travel through three different worlds, where we will encounter different beings and riddles. The game is characterized by nice animations and solid soundtrack. An interesting item for fans of adventure games with a large number of varied puzzles.
Midnight Nowhere
Adventure 19 March 2004
Midnight Nowhere is a horror adventure, created by Saturn Plus studio's development team. The action of the game was set in a small town, where a serial murderer plays. The hero, led by the player, wakes up at the morgue one day without remembering what happened or how he found himself at the morgue.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2 - Dark Motives
Adventure 24 March 2004
The second part of the adventure game based on the popular in the United States crime series CSI: Crime Scene, about the work of federal agents who are members of the CSI branch in Las Vegas.
Syberia II
Adventure 29 March 2004
A sequel to the excellent adventure game created by Benoit Sokal and studio Microids. Syberia II continues the plot of the first installment - it presents the further adventures of Kate Walker, an American lawyer. Her intention of finalizing a contract led her to the adventure of her life. The game starts in the same place where the first Syberia ended – in the Russian city Romansburg.
Hannibal
Adventure 29 March 2004
Hannibal is an action adventure game based on Thomas Harris' novel and a film directed by Ridley Scott. The player directs the actions of FBI agent Clarice Starling and follows the path of psychopathic doctor Hannibal Lecter. Developers from Arxel Tribe studio took care of the dark climate of production, which is addressed to adult customers.
The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses
Adventure 30 March 2004
An adventure game set in the times of the greatness of the Egyptian state. We play the role of a young princess, Maja, who must save Ramesses II's life.
Resident Evil: Outbreak
Adventure 31 March 2004
Spin-off of the popular series of action games, realized in the survival horror convention. Developed by Capcom, the production introduces a breath of fresh air to the series in the form of numerous changes and improvements to the gameplay. Players find themselves in a city overrun by zombies, which they travel in the skin of one of eight different characters.
Alias
Adventure 05 April 2004
A dynamic action game with currently popular "stealth" elements, in which we become a special agent of the CIA government agency - Sydney Bristow.
Forever Worlds
Adventure 05 April 2004
A three-dimensional adventure game by the little-known company Hexagon (creators of Jewels of the Oracle and its sequela Jewels II), similar at first glance to such productions as Myst or Amerzone.
Conan: The Dark Axe
Adventure 08 April 2004
Conan: The Dark Axe is a third person perspective adventure game (TPP), whose plot is set in a fantastic universe invented by Robert E. Howard. The player directs the actions of the title barbarian, who has to face a dangerous cult after returning to his native Cymeria. Developers at Cauldron studio have taken care of a large enough arsenal of weapons that Conan can wreak havoc on enemies.
Malice
Adventure 08 April 2004
A dynamic action game in which the title character is observed from the perspective of a third person. We travel through many strange worlds and fight against hostile creatures.
Wilk i Zajac 2: Nu Pogodi
Adventure 08 April 2004
The second part of the game is for children only. It tells about the adventures of the title animals: wolf and hare. The original version of the game (as well as the characters presented in it) was created in Russia.
Uru: Complete Chronicles
Adventure 21 April 2004
Special version of the adventure game Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, enriched with two extensions - To D'Ni (which was a free downloadable file on the Internet) and Uru: The Path of the Shell (addon appeared in a boxed, paid version).
Clannad
Adventure 28 April 2004
Clannad is a visual novel adventure game available for PlayStation 4. It allows you to trace two periods in the life of a young Japanese - the last months of school and a few years of early adulthood. Both stages are filled with numerous dramas and fantastic elements. The gameplay boils down mainly to following the plot and making decisions.
The Fifth Disciple
Adventure 10 June 2004
A combination of point-and-click and RPG adventures in a fantasy world. We play the role of Engeor, a student at the University of Magic and the son of a rich nobleman who has to stand up to the tyranny of the warrior Wahargem.
The Arrangement
Adventure 15 June 2004
Extensive adventure game with first person view. The player moves through prerendered locations (there are several dozen of them in the whole game) exclusively with the use of a mouse.
The Mysterious Island
Adventure 20 June 2004
Mysterious Island is the debut title of the Polish development studio Calaris, which includes people to whom we owe the creation of, among others, the famous Mortyr. The game shows the adventures of five friends whose ship crashes on the shores of a mysterious island. The player takes on the role of one of the selected characters.
Yume Nikki
Adventure 26 June 2004
A free adventure game developed for PCs. Yume Nikki features no dialogues or typical puzzles, instead focusing on exploring disturbing nightmares of a Japanese woman in search of magical items.
Uru: The Path of the Shell
Adventure 07 July 2004
Second and last addition to the game "URU: Ages Beyond Myst", which is its extension and is designed to uncover the secrets associated with the future of D'ni civilisation.
Gooka: The Mystery of Janatris
Adventure 09 July 2004
Gooka: The Mystery of Janatris is a najedz-i-kliknij adventure game, which has been extended with some elements of action, strategy (turn-based fight against opponents) and cRPG genre (development of the main character).
Reksio i Wehikul Czasu
Adventure 12 July 2004
The fourth part of the series of adventure games with the friendly dog Rex and his brave companion, commander Kretes in the lead roles, dedicated to the youngest computer users (children over 7 years old).
Nancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Adventure 20 July 2004
Eleventh game from Her Interactive's series of detective adventures. The title Nancy Drew, a young lady detective, this time has to solve the mystery of a ranch she encountered during her holiday expedition.
Echo Night: Beyond
Adventure 24 July 2004
Echo Night: Beyond takes us on a paranormal expedition to the Moon, where we are accompanied by fear and a sense of participation in some mysterious adventure. It's 2044, we armed with nothing more than a flashlight, we have to overcome all our phobias and fears.
Atomic Enforcer
Adventure 04 August 2004
Three-dimensional action/adventure game. The action takes us to a distant future, where we play the role of a prize hunter who was accused of committing a crime and now has to clear his blurred name.
Alida
Adventure 17 August 2004
An adventure story referring to such classics of the genre as "Myst", "Riven", "Return To Zork" or "Schism". The first version of "Alida" appeared on Macintosh. The game was an incredible success, so it was decided to release a version running on Windows.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
Adventure 27 August 2004
An adventure about the fate of the title detective Sherlock Holmes. The protagonist goes to a party in Sherringford Hall, where a mysterious murder takes place. Holmes starts an investigation with the inseparable Dr. Watson. Production is a classic representative of the genre. While playing, we talk to witnesses, look for evidence and solve puzzles.
Dark Fall: Lights Out
Adventure 27 August 2004
A classic adventure game created using pre-rendered graphics with a first-person perspective and an extremely simple "point and click" control system.
Obscure: Learn about Fear
Adventure 02 September 2004
An action adventure game realized in the survival horror convention, reminiscent to some extent of such productions as Silent Hill. The action takes place on the premises of a private school and the main characters are five teenage pupils. The game consists of two elements: fighting monsters and solving puzzles.
Silent Hill 4: The Room
Adventure 07 September 2004
The next installment of the extremely popular horror action adventure game, coming from the Konami concern. Traditionally, this title is intended only for people with strong nerves.
Lifestream
Adventure 20 September 2004
Lifestream is a debut project founded in 2002 and largely amateur development studio called Unimatrix Productions. The main character of the game is an individual named John. He is currently trying to find his father Randolph Holton, who was a priest in the past.
Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force
Adventure 21 September 2004
The game is based on the star trilogy of Lucas, i.e. "New Hope", "The Empire Counterattacks" and "The Return of Jedi". The three chapters, containing a total of 19 levels, are mainly two-dimensional levele platformers with a side view. There are also several "flying" missions, in which the player pilots X-Wings or rides a reconnaissance scooter.
C.I.D. - Criminal Investigation Department
Adventure 21 September 2004
Quite a complicated adventure and detective game, the production of which is the responsibility of the Scandinavian company PAN Vision. The player plays the role of a person employed in the title department and has to solve the mystery of a murder committed earlier.
Booby Trap
Adventure 22 September 2004
"Booby Trap" is a rather amateur game (four independent programmers with a small budget) and with the use of technology similar to the popular Flash, a rather unusual adventure-logical game.
Jackie Chan Adventures
Adventure 24 September 2004
A relatively simple action adventure game. We play the title character of Jackie Chana, who together with his nephew sets off on a quest for magical talismans.
Myst IV: Revelation
Adventure 28 September 2004
The fourth installment of the extremely popular series "Myst". (the first part was published in the early 1990s). We are dealing here with an adventure played in a static environment. The fourth part of the series is a kind of return to the roots (taking into account what we saw in Uru: Ages Beyond Myst), which means that the player moves on the photorealisticly accurate boards, and all commands are given with the mouse.
Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
Adventure 01 October 2004
Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor is a studio-produced Her Interactive adventure game with the famous detective in the lead role. The player has to help the title character solve the curse hanging over an old English property. The creators envisaged two levels of difficulty for puzzles and a "second chance" option to correct minor mistakes.
Shade: Wrath of Angels
Adventure 01 October 2004
Shade: Wrath of Angels is a horror-style action game with a third person view by Black Element Software studio. Players are sent to a small town in Europe, where supernatural phenomena begin to take place. Their task is to solve an ancient mystery, which hides the town and its vicinity.
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude
Adventure 05 October 2004
The eighth part of a series of adventure games telling the love adventures of a guest named Larry. This time we have to help Larry Laffer's nephew to win a TV dating show and, of course, find and win his heart.
Cold Case Files
Adventure 05 October 2004
Cold Case Files is a game created on the basis of a TV crime series with the same title, as well as well-known adventure programs from the Law & Order or CSI series.
Law & Order III: Justice is Served
Adventure 05 October 2004
Another adventure from Legacy Interactive's product series, which directly refers to the popular police series "Law & Order". (Law and Order).
Torrente
Adventure 12 October 2004
Torrente: I want to go back to the police is an action game with elements of first person shooter (FPS) produced by Virtual Toys development studio. The title character, a private detective with a shady reputation, intends to return to work in the police. Before that, however, he has to prove his usefulness for service, as well as organize the cases connecting him with the criminal underworld.
Atlantis Evolution
Adventure 16 October 2004
Another part of a successful but underestimated series of adventures under the name "Atlantis". Atlantis Evolution thematically does not differ much from what we saw in the predecessors, because here again we are given the opportunity to visit the areas of forgotten Atlantis.
Return to Mysterious Island
Adventure 28 October 2004
Return to Mysterious Island: Return to Mysterious Island is a classic genre adventure, created by the Kheops development team. The plot of the game is a continuation of the themes of Juliusz Verne's famous novel. The main character is a young girl named Mina, who accidentally finds herself on the title island full of riddles. Captain Nemo's spirit helps her to find a way back home.
The Incredibles: When Danger Calls
Adventure 28 October 2004
Iniemamocni: The family for which there are no strong ones is one of two computer games (next to Iniemamocni), prepared on the basis of an animated film under the same title, by Disney and Pixar.
The Incredibles
Adventure 29 October 2004
Iniemamocni is a computer equivalent of the cinema picture by Disney and Pixar, which is hidden under the same title. The player plays the role of Mr. Iniemamocny, also known as Bob Parr.
The Moment of Silence
Adventure 05 November 2004
"Moment of Silence" is a typical example of an adventure game created in a classic style, but with the use of modern technologies. Her production is the responsibility of House of Tales studio, which in the past released another adventure - "Mystery of the Druids".
The Urbz: Sims in the City
Adventure 07 November 2004
The Urbz: Sims in the City is a so-called "urban" variety of popular Sims. Instead of cosy single-family houses and a peaceful existence on the outskirts, players direct their charges here, who lead a virtual life in a huge city.
Legacy: Dark Shadows
Adventure 12 November 2004
Legacy: Dark Shadows is a classic point & click adventure game. In the two-dimensional world we use the mouse cursor to give commands to the main characters, visiting more than 230 places in 12 locations.
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Adventure 15 November 2004
The main character of "Metroid Prime 2: Echoes" is again Samus Aran, an intergalactic award hunter. Hired by the government of the Galaxy Federation, she travels to the planet Aether to find the lost troop of the federation's soldiers and help him return home.
CSI: Miami
Adventure 16 November 2004
CSI: Miami is an adventure-detective production that is directly based on a television series of the same title. This is the third edition of the CSI series - the previous two are CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2 - Dark Motives.
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Adventure 22 November 2004
Sid Meier’s pirates! is a new version of the classic from the 80s. Similarly to the original version, it is a mix of features of action games, adventure games and cRPGs. The game takes place during the age of the pirates in the Caribbean.
Remedy
Adventure 23 November 2004
Remedy is a classic adventure game, shown from the first person's perspective and equipped with a point and click interface. We play the role of English Carol, a twenty-something girl who bought herself a longer holiday in Sweden. The story told in the game begins when our main character receives information about the death of her detective friend.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Adventure 30 November 2004
Sequel to the 2003’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, rebooting the story of the hero from the classic 2D platformer from Broderbund Software studio. This time the prince has to deal with consequences of his reckless actions. He managed to turn back time and prevent releasing The Sands of Time, but he did not change his destiny, resulting in Guardian of Time chasing him to seal his fate.
Kuon
Adventure 07 December 2004
Kuon is a combination of an action game (third person view) with a typical adventure filled with lots of puzzles. The story takes place in the 12th century during the reign of the Heian Dynasty in Japan. The whole thing belongs to the sub-species of survival horror, which offers us limited defensive and offensive means.
Sprung: A Game Where Everyone Scores
Adventure 08 December 2004
Sprung: The Dating Game is a game that can be described as a romantic adventure, mainly based on flirting. The player takes on the role of a good-looking, young person, looking for love during a vacation in a ski resort.
Bloodline
Adventure 10 December 2004
Dark FPS with adventure elements maintained in the horror convention. As a young lawyer, Jim Card, we must deal with the macabre events at a nearby sanatorium. On our way there will be 40 kinds of various creatures waiting for our lives. Fortunately, we will have an equally good arsenal (from knife to circular saw).
Bad Mojo: The Roach Game Redux
Adventure 10 December 2004
Bad Mojo: The Roach Game Redux is an improved version of the original game from 1996 and adapted to the capabilities of today's computers. The program has been adapted to cooperate with the current operating systems, thanks to which the troublesome situation with its launch disappears.
Pilot Brothers 3D: A Kitchen Garden Wrecker Case
Adventure 12 December 2004
The Brothers 3D remote control is an adventure of the Russian company K-D LAB (among others Perimeter). The backbone of the game is an original QD engine, which was designed especially for this type of production.
Sentinel: Descendants in Time
Adventure 15 December 2004
Sentinel: The Guardian of the Tombstone is an adventure game created by the Polish development studio Detalion. The player takes on the role of a young man named Beni, who decides to plunge into the mysterious caves left behind by the long-extinct Tastan race. The title offers more than 20 different kinds of puzzles to solve and a built-in help system.