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Fix-It Felix Jr.
Fix-It Felix Jr. arcade cabinet marquee
Fix-It Felix Jr. arcade cabinet
DeveloperDisney Interactive Studios[2]
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
PlatformsArcade, Web browser, iOS, Android (promotional), Genesis (homebrew)
Release2012 (arcade / web / mobile)[1]
GenresAction, Platform
ModeSingle-player

Fix-It Felix Jr. is an arcade style video game developed and published by Disney Interactive Studios[3], first released in 2012. It was originally fictional, as it appeared in the animated film Wreck-It Ralph(2012), but was later produced by Disney in real form with arcade cabinets, a browser version, and mobile editions. The game received attention for its homage to classic 1980s arcades and was showcased at Disney theme parks, movie theaters, and video game conventions. It was later made playable on web browsers and mobile devices [1][4][5]

Origin

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Fix-It Felix Jr. originated as a fictional arcade game in Wreck-It Ralph, in which Felix repairs windows damaged by Ralph, reminiscent of classic 1980s platformers. The in-universe lore states that it was made by a company called “Tobikomi” in 1982. [2]

Development

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Disney made a number of real arcade cabinets, designed to mimic an authentic 1980s machine, including CRT-style displays, microswitch controls, and even artificial “wear and tear” to make it look like a decades-old coin-op. [6] Additionally, Disney produced playable digital versions for web browsers (Flash) and mobile devices (iOS, Android). [7]

Microswitch controls on the control panel of the cabinet

Release

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In July 2012, real arcade cabinets began appearing as part of Wreck-It Ralph promotional efforts. [1] The browser version was made available to play online[8] around the film release. [7] A mobile version was also released, with an IOS edition being available.[9][10]

There is also a home mini-arcade version of the game.[4]

Homebrew developers also made a version for the Sega Genesis console. [11] [12][13]

Gameplay

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Players control Felix, who must climb a building and repair broken windows while avoiding falling bricks thrown by Ralph. As more windows are fixed, the levels progress upward. [2][14][15]

There are bonus items (like pies) that grant temporary abilities such as invulnerability or more powerful repairs. [2][14][15]

In the arcade version, after a certain number of screens are cleared, Ralph is thrown off the roof by Niceland’s residents; the game then restarts from the bottom. [2][14][15]

One of the cabinets during gameplay

Reception

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While Fix-It Felix Jr. was primarily a promotional tie-in, it received attention for the creativity of turning a fictional movie arcade game into a real playable experience. This phenomenon has been discussed in media and retrospectives about game preservation. [7]

The game’s retro design and authentic arcade feel have been praised in academic and design circles for how they bridge fiction and real world gaming history. [16]

Legacy

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The creation of Fix-It Felix Jr. has been cited as an example of “reverse preservation”: a fictional artifact brought into real world existence, blurring lines between narrative and material culture. [7]

Some of the promotional arcade cabinets (or replicas) are now collector’s items [7] and the game has inspired fan made versions, ports, and homebrew adaptations. [17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Fix-It Felix Jr. (video game) – WE Computers Museum". WE Computers Museum.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Fix-It Felix Jr. (2012) – MobyGames". MobyGames.
  3. ^ "Fix-it Felix Jr". GameSpot. 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  4. ^ a b "Fix-It Felix Jr". IGN. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  5. ^ Fix-It Felix Jr. (Videogame 2012) ⭐ 7.3 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-28 – via m.imdb.com.
  6. ^ Nolan, Kieran. "The art, aesthetics and materiality of the arcade" (PDF).
  7. ^ a b c d e "Reverse preservation: a movie prop game comes to life". EFGAMP.
  8. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr". VideoGameGeek. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  9. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr. – VideoGameGeek". VideoGameGeek.
  10. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr". Kotaku. 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  11. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr. (2013) – MobyGames". MobyGames.
  12. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr. – AtGames". AtGames.
  13. ^ Airwalk Studios (2014), Fix-It-Felix Jr. (Genesis), retrieved 2025-11-26
  14. ^ a b c "Fix It Felix Jr. | Software". TechTudo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  15. ^ a b c "Fix-It Felix Jr. [Videos]". IGN. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  16. ^ Nolan, Kieran. "The art, aesthetics and materiality of the arcade" (PDF).
  17. ^ "Fix-It Felix Jr. – RVG". RetroVideoGamer.
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