Overview and Gameplay
Bruno, a pig hero from the Kingdom of Pigg, battles the Wizzard of Wolff and his wolf soldiers in a late-era SNES side-scrolling platformer. Stages mix sword combat, jumping, crate-smashing, air geysers, checkpoints, and collectible donut holes that reward extra lives.
Controls And Mechanics
- Sword and donut attacks: Bruno can swipe with his sword and throw special donut power-ups when collected.
- Movement tools: Jumping, crouching, looking around, butt-slamming boxes, and using blow-holes help Bruno move through large stages.
- Power-ups: Different donuts include straight shots, homing attacks, stronger crullers, and frosted donuts that damage enemies they touch.
- Two-player mode: Two players take turns; it is not simultaneous co-op or versus play.
Version Notes
This is the European PAL SNES release, using the official title Power Piggs of the Dark Age. Its manual was issued for several European languages. The verified filename tag is not a public gameplay feature.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1997 in Europe.
- Developer: Radical Entertainment.
- Publisher: Titus Software.
- Original platform: SNES.
