Retro Games From 2012

A retro-style platformer based on the arcade game from Disney's Wreck-It Ralph. Play as Felix to repair buildings damaged by Ralph's wrecking while avoiding obstacles.

Pokemon Dark Rising is a notable fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon FireRed that presents a mature, challenging narrative with increased difficulty and darker themes. Set in the Core Region, the game follows a young trainer drawn into a conflict against ancient evils threatening the world, featuring original characters, custom Pokemon designs, and a storyline that diverges significantly from traditional Pokemon games.

Pokémon Ash Gray is a beloved fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed that allows players to relive the entire storyline of the original Pokémon anime series. Following Ash Ketchum's journey from Pallet Town through the Kanto region, players encounter all the iconic moments, characters, and Pokémon from the show, including Pikachu that refuses to stay in its Pokéball, catching a rebellious Charmander, and battling alongside Ash's unique team composition exactly as seen in the anime.

A direct sequel set two years after the original Black and White, featuring an expanded Unova region with new areas, an original storyline, and the return of many previous generation Pokémon alongside new forms and challenges.

Ben 10: Omniverse is a 2012 action-adventure game based on the animated series. Players control both teenage Ben and his younger self across time, switching between 15 alien forms including new additions like Bloxx and Gravattack to solve puzzles and battle enemies.

Based on Disney's animated film, this action-platformer lets players experience both sides of Ralph's journey - as the villain of Fix-It Felix Jr. and the hero of Sugar Rush. Features authentic arcade-style mini-games and character cameos.

The Amazing Spider-Man for Nintendo DS is a side-scrolling action game based on the 2012 film, featuring original story content that bridges the events between the movie and its sequel. The DS version offers touch-controlled web-swinging mechanics and comic book-style cutscenes tailored for handheld play.

Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix is an extensive fan-made modification of Sonic CD that completely transforms the game with new characters, levels, physics, and gameplay mechanics. Version 4.0b represents one of the most polished iterations of this ambitious project.