Power Piggs of the Dark Age is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Titus France for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1996. Set in a humorous fantasy medieval world, it follows Bruno, an anthropomorphic pig who defends his home from the evil Wizard of Wolff and his wolf minions.
Bruno wields a sword and throws explosive jam doughnuts to attack enemies. Players guide him through six challenging levels, each with unique environments and foes. The game also features "blowholes" — air currents that lift Bruno to higher platforms, adding fun and exploration.
While its cartoon style is similar to Earthworm Jim with smooth character animations, it has flaws in level design and graphics. For example, poor distinction between background and foreground elements can confuse navigation. Some players also criticize its imprecise hit detection and unforgiving jump difficulty.
Overall, Power Piggs of the Dark Age appeals to some players with its unique theme and humorous setting, but fails to stand out among SNES games due to gameplay and design flaws. Still, retro game fans may want to try it for its one-of-a-kind medieval pig warrior adventure.
