Retro Games From 2020

A full character swap ROM hack replacing Sonic & Tails with Kirby and a helper character in Sonic 2. Kirby retains his signature copy abilities while gaining Sonic's speed and spin dash. Experience Chemical Plant Zone and new mechanics like Kirby's floating jumps in this enhanced sequel hack!

The Galar region comes to GBA in this demake of the Nintendo Switch hit, featuring the same epic adventure with Dynamax battles and the Wild Area in classic 2D style.

Pokemon Fire Red Extended is an enhanced ROM hack of the original FireRed version, featuring all Pokemon up to Generation 8, expanded areas, and new gameplay mechanics while preserving the classic Kanto experience.

A heavily modified version of Pokémon Emerald that randomizes nearly every game element including Pokémon encounters, trainer teams, movesets, abilities, and even type matchups for unpredictable gameplay.

Pokémon GS Chronicles is a complete reimagining of Pokémon Gold/Silver for GBA, featuring Gen 4-8 mechanics in the Johto region. This ambitious ROM hack includes Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax, the Physical/Special split, and all Pokémon through Generation 8, while maintaining the classic Gen 2 storyline with enhanced narrative depth.

Mario Builder 64 is a groundbreaking Nintendo 64 ROM hack and level creation toolkit that transforms Super Mario 64 into a fully-featured game engine. It allows players to design, build, and share custom 3D Mario levels with an intuitive in-game editor, complete with new objects, enemies, textures, and mechanics inspired by later Mario titles.

Shotgun Mario 64 is a viral comedic ROM hack of Super Mario 64 that transforms the classic platformer into a chaotic first-person shooter parody. Mario is equipped with an overpowered shotgun, allowing him to blast through enemies, destructible environments, and even iconic bosses with exaggerated, physics-driven carnage. The hack is celebrated for its absurd humor and unexpected reimagining of the Mushroom Kingdom as a warzone.

Super Mario 64: Through The Ages is an ambitious ROM hack of the classic Nintendo 64 platformer, created by Kaze Emanuar and a team of collaborators. Released in 2020, it takes Mario on a journey across video game history, seamlessly blending the art styles, physics, and mechanics of Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3, Super Mario World, and Super Mario 64 into a single adventure. Explore reimagined worlds, each capturing the unique feel of a different Mario era, and collect stars to defeat Bowser once again.

The definitive Jaguar version of the 2002 fan-made shooter, rebuilt with enhanced graphics, new levels, and a rearranged soundtrack. A love letter to Atari's 64-bit system.