Power Piggs of the Dark Age hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1996 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Titus France is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It was released in 1996 for the Super NES in North America, and in the PAL regions the following year. A Sega Mega Drive version was planned but never released.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Power Piggs of the Dark Age
Power Piggs of the Dark Age is a 2D hack and slash platform game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Titus France. It was released in 1996 for the Super NES in North America, and in the PAL regions the following year. A Sega Mega Drive version was planned but never released.
How Power Piggs of the Dark Age Plays
Each of the Power Piggs was planned to use their own medieval weapon and uses it to defeat minor enemies that lie in his path. One of the main characters is a knight named Bruno; his secondary weapon happens to be pastries that explode on contact with the enemy. The video game takes place during the Dark Ages.
The first stage is a typical medieval town but it only gets more surreal from there. A Sega Mega Drive version was planned but never released. Several in-game passwords help to reveal a mini-game in addition to hidden messages within the coding of the game itself.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Power Piggs of the Dark Age received average reviews. Nintendo Power found the game fun and quite challenging, but saw the poor hit detection and some near-impossible jumps to be negative points. GamePros Doctor Devon praised the character's moveset, cartoon-style graphics, humorous sound effects, and fast-paced music, though he acknowledged that the game lacked the sophistication of some of the more recent platform titles.
Power Piggs of the Dark Age is a 2D hack and slash platform game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Titus France. It was released in 1996 for the Super NES in North America, and in the PAL regions the following year. A Sega Mega Drive version was planned but never released.
Power Piggs of the Dark Age — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Power Piggs of the Dark Age?
Development was handled by Radical Entertainment, with Titus France publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Power Piggs of the Dark Age?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Power Piggs of the Dark Age released on?
Titus France shipped Power Piggs of the Dark Age for the Super Nintendo back in 1996, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Power Piggs of the Dark Age?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.