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Genre(s) | Various |
Publisher(s) | G-Mode |
Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, Windows |
First release | April 16, 2020 |
G-Mode Archives is a series of re-releases of older mobile games for the Nintendo Switch console as well as Windows PCs on Steam. The term "G-Mode Archives" on its own refers to titles that are developed or published by G-Mode, whereas G-Mode Archives+ refers to third-party releases. [1] The series debuted on the Switch on April 16, 2020, [2] and first appeared on Windows on April 21, 2021. [3]
The games released as part of the G-Mode Archives series are Java-based games. [4] They were originally developed with J2ME, BREW, or in DoJa for Japanese feature phones. The games in the latter category were originally released for the service i-mode, which required a monthly fee to be paid in order to play. They cover a wide variety of genres such as JRPGs, puzzle games, simulation games, and sports titles. [5] [6]
The following is the list of G-Mode Archives titles. [3]
Currently, 53 games are available:
Title | Developer | Original release | G-Mode Archives Release date | G-Mode Archives Platforms | ||||
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# | JP | NA | PAL | NS | PC | |||
1 | Flyhight Cloudia | G-Mode | 2004 | April 16, 2020NS April 21, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
2 | Ai to Roudou no Hibi | G-Mode Mobile & Game Studio | 2005 | April 23, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
3 | Kururin Cafe | G-Mode | 2010 | April 30, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
4 | Beach Volleyball Shizuku | Mobile & Game Studio | 2007 | May 7, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
5 | Sukeboooman | G-Mode | 2006 | June 4, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
6 | Shijou Saikyou Miyamoto Julia | Magical Company | 2008 | June 25, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
7 | Love Love Knuckle | Mobile & Game Studio | 2006 | July 2, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
8 | Pucchin Puzzle | Mobile & Game Studio | 2010 | July 16, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
9 | Flyhight Cloudia II | G-Mode | 2004 | July 30, 2020NS May 24, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
10 | Omohide Series Omatsuri Dukushi | Seekz | 2009 | August 6, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
11 | Senbazuru | Seekz | 2006 | August 6, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
12 | Night Hike | Seekz | 2007 | August 20, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
13 | Rinji Shuuden | Seekz | 2011 | August 27, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
14 | Mystia | Game Studio | 2002 | September 3, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
15 | Churashima Kurashi | Seekz | 2009 | September 10, 2020NS August 9, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
16 | Beach Volleyball Shizuku 2: Hishou Hen | Mobile & Game Studio | 2008 | September 17, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
17 | Flyhight Cloudia III | G-Mode | 2007 | September 24, 2020NS June 28, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
18 | Hero Must Die | Pyramid | 2007 | October 1, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
19 | Magical Drop DX | Matrix Software | 2004 | October 8, 2020NS August 23, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
20 | Magical Fantasia | Matrix Software | 2004 | October 15, 2020NS August 3, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
21 | Ueno Paradise | Matrix Software | 2003 | October 22, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
22 | Hercules no Eikou III: Kamigami no Chinmoku | Data East | 2008 | October 29, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
23 | Keitai Shoujo | Seekz | 2005 | November 19, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
24 | Sangokushi Nendaiki DX | Mobile & Game Studio | 2005 | December 3, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
25 | Topolon | G-Mode | 2002 | December 10, 2020NS | January 14, 2021NS | January 14, 2021NS | ![]() | ![]() |
26 | Ore no Sentai Oranger | Matrix Software | 2005 | December 24, 2020NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
27 | Ninja Gakko | G-Mode | 2007 | January 14, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
28 | Sepas Channel | Seekz | 2008 | January 21, 2021NS July 26, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
29 | Zanac | Compile | 2005 | January 28, 2021NS | January 28, 2021NS | January 28, 2021NS | ![]() | ![]() |
30 | Sorcerian | Mobile & Game Studio | 2007 | February 18, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
31 | Irekae IQ Crossword DX | G-Mode | 2009 | February 25, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
32 | Maou Company | G-Mode | 2006 | March 4, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
33 | Tetris Diamond | G-Mode | 2007 | April 1, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
34 | Majoukko Princess | G-Mode | 2007 | April 15, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
35 | Magical Fantasista II | Matrix Software | 2005 | July 1, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
36 | Beach Volley Girl Shizuku 3: Sekai Taikai-hen | Mobile & Game Studio | 2009 | July 21, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
37 | Moe Slot ☆ Beach no Shizuku | Mobile & Game Studio | 2009 | July 21, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
38 | Mystia 2 | Mobile & Game Studio | 2005 | September 16, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
39 | Flyhight Cloudia IV: Eien no Kizuna | G-Mode | 2009 | September 23, 2021PC September 23, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
40 | Kamura: Kamigami to Chigiri Shisha | G-Mode | 2009 | January 13, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
41 | Izumi Jiken File Vol. 1: Shiosai-hen | G-Mode | 2002 | February 3, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
42 | Izumi Jiken File Vol. 2: Tasogare-hen | G-Mode | 2003 | May 26, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
43 | Izumi Jiken File Vol. 3: Yuyado | G-Mode | 2004 | October 13, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
44 | Dragon x Dragon: Complete Version | Seekz | 2003 | March 8, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
45 | Churaumi Monogatari | G-Mode | 2011 | March 16, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
46 | Kētai Shōjo: Koi + Hime - Koi ni Ochita Shinderera Hime | Seekz | 2008 | March 23, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
47 | 12GEMs | Seekz | 2005 | April 6, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
48 | Dragon x Dragon 2 | Seekz | 2003 | July 13, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
49 | Gregory Horror Show | Seekz | 2004 | October 26, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
50 | Midnight Horror School | Seekz | 2005 | October 26, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
51 | Trio the Punch | G-Mode | 2006 | November 22, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
52 | BurgerTime | G-Mode | 2006 | November 29, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
53 | Daienkai Bucho | G-Mode | 2010 | December 7, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
The following is the list of G-Mode Archives+ titles.
Currently, 46 games are available:
Title | Developer | Original release | G-Mode Archives+ Release date | G-Mode Archives+ Platforms | |||
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JP | NA | PAL | NS | PC | |||
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 1: Kamen Gensou Satsujin Jiken | Genki | 2002 | March 18, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 2: Kairoukan Satsujin Jiken | Genki | 2003 | April 8, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
City Connection Rocket | Studio Runba | 2004 | April 28, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 3: Shisha no Rakuen | Genki | 2003 | May 6, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
DoDonPachi DaiOuJou DX | Cave | 2005 | May 20, 2021NS November 15, 2021PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Maou ga Ochiruhi | Jaleco | 2005 | May 27, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Burari Sekai Untei | ONEUPGAMES | 2008 | June 3, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Ninja Jajamaru-kun: Ranbu | Jaleco | 2003 | June 17, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 4: Shirasagi ni Aka no Hane | Genki | 2004 | June 24, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Danmaku Kentei Shiken DaiOuJou-hen | Cave | 2005 | July 8, 2021NS January 19, 2022PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 5: Kurai Hako no Ue | Genki | 2004 | July 29, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku-tachi DX | Cave | 2004 | August 5, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 6: Tsuikou Saku Jiken | Genki | 2004 | August 11, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tondemo Nishibuuki 2: Paris Butal Rally | ONEUPGAMES | 2004 | August 19, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Danmaku Kentei Shiken Ketsui-hen | Cave | 2006 | September 30, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 7: Otonari Keiji no Sousa Memo | Genki | 2004 | October 7, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Momoko 1200% | Jaleco | 2006 | October 21, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 8: Kamen Gen-ei Satsujin Jiken | Genki | 2005 | November 4, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai: Milky no Yabou | Jaleco | 2006 | December 23, 2021NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 9: Samidare wa Nibiiro no Shirabe | Genki | 2005 | December 24, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Mikuni Field Combat | Jaleco | 2007 | March 17, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 10: Eigou-kai Jiken | Genki | 2006 | April 28, 2021NS March 9, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible | BBMF | 2008 | December 12, 2022PC December 13, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible II: Hajimari no Fukuin | BBMF | 2009 | December 12, 2022PC December 13, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible III: Mugen no Eiyuu | Menue | 2010 | December 12, 2022PC December 13, 2022NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jiken-tan Vol. 11: Ane no Kabe | Genki | 2007 | April 16, 2023NS March 9, 2023PC> | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 1: Three - Mitsu no Kioku | Genki | 2005 | May 11, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tōdō Ryūnosuke Tantei Nikki Vol. 1: Kohakuiro no Yuigon | Althi | 2003 | May 18, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryōsuke Jikentan Vol. 12: Nakanai Irainin | Genki | 2007 | June 1, 2023NS March 9, 2023PC> | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise! | Genki | 2007 | June 15, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 2: Angel Cry | Genki | 2005 | June 22, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai | Jaleco | 2004 | July 6, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 3: Sin - Tsumi | Genki | 2005 | July 27, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Moero!! Pro Yakyū | Jaleco | 2005 | August 3, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tōdō Ryūnosuke Tantei Nikki Vol. 2: Ōgon no Rashinban | Althi | 2005 | August 18, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Momoko no Kasei Bowling: La Mars Cup | Jaleco | 2006 | September 7, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikū no Tō-hen | Brizo Interactive | 2006 | September 14, 2023NSSeptember 29, 2023PC | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 4: Innocent Noise | Genki | 2005 | September 28, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tōdō Ryūnosuke Tantei Nikki Vol. 3: Ruri-iro no Suiren: Gosairyū Densetsu Renzoku Satsujin Jiken | Althi | 2005 | October 5, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 5: Cold Rain | Genki | 2005 | November 2, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Majin Tensei: Blind Thinker | BBMF | 2007 | November 16, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryōsuke Jikentan Vol. 13: Tasogare wa Ruri no Tsuioku | Genki | 2009 | December 21, 2023NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tōdō Ryūnosuke Tantei Nikki Vol. 4: Aen no Kōfune - Sōma-tei Renzoku Satsujin Jiken | Althi | 2005 | January 18, 2024NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 6: Bloody Tears | Genki | 2006 | February 8, 2024NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Tantei Kibukawa Ryōsuke Jikentan Vol. 14: Rasen no Hitsugi Satsujin Kiken | Genki | 2010 | March 7, 2024NS | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
Aegis: The First Mission | Atlus & BBMF | 2007 | TBA | Unreleased | Unreleased | ![]() | ![]() |
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