Power Piggs of the Dark Ages

[@darinstaley1993]

Ohhh I get it. This the three little pigs the video game. It even has a wolf!

[@Magitek1112]

This really does reek of "90s attempt at a TMNT cash-in" vibes.

[@KairuHakubi]

*_LEVEL DOMINATED_* WEST BLOWHOLE FOREST

[@queencancerous5332]

@@KairuHakubi gives me more Earthworm Jim vibes honestly, the humor is incredibly similar.

[@KairuHakubi]

@@queencancerous5332 iunno man EWJ had very little 90s grunge aside from some gleeful EAT DIRT moments.. and the humor was, like, actually funny. shrug. I think the comparison others made to Boogerman is much closer.

[@KinkESizemore]

Power Piggs vs The Cheetahmen

[@CommanderCoyler]

The company who made this (Titus Interactive) also made Oscar... and Superman 64

[@astralons]

oh titus, your n64 games were absolutely hopeless and yet for some reason i kept renting them

[@endymallorn]

Literally came down to the comments to say this. But seriously, are there any good games from Titus?

[@Roboshi2007]

@@endymallorn I think they did the dreamcast version of Kao the kangaroo

[@DekuLord]

So it's their best game then?

[@therealmckoy6772]

Oh so they are known for great games then.

[@franciscomuro8427]

Still watching but the speed run tracker fooled me. The quality of these edits are S tier

[@renatocorvaro6924]

The brown donut is actually a homing donut.

[@Snowburn77]

The Dark ages were from 476-800ce and Doughnuts were not invented until 1847 so I think this game may not be historically accurate.

[@deezy7777777]

Anyone else bothered by how he pronounced "vague"?

[@alender6200]

this game seems like it both trys way too hard while not trying at all. i mean come on blowhole forest? seriously?

[@Gabu_]

And all 'o's are fleshy

[@Arkanemacht]

"How do i get out of this house?" You need Permit A 38

[@gysahlgemuse7208]

Americans don't read European comics

[@TheBadDesperado]

Not a reference I was expecting to stumble upon. That being said, I think A39 is the one you should look for.

[@Arkanemacht]

@@Chad_Eldridge It's a reference to the "The Place that sends you Mad" from the movie "The twelve tasks of Asterix"

[@Arkanemacht]

@@Chad_Eldridge correct ^^ there are also some Asterix & Obelix movies

[@Arkanemacht]

@@Chad_Eldridge because we keep all the good stuff for ourselves :P na jk, no clue of why. i can recommend most of the movies (Asterix and Obelix: God save Britannia is not that well made), all of the comics, and If you intend to play (or watch a let's play) of one games, i can highly recommend Asterix & Obelix XXL2: Mission: Las Vegum, since it has lots of references to other video games and movies (i personally like the original version more than the remake version of it,)

[@astralons]

this looks like a tie-in for the kind of 90s cartoon christian moms wrote letters to complain about

[@elhugox1]

Pigs are the forbidden food of Israel and them talking like men is an ultimate insult to all mighty god, we won't let this satanic propaganda go any further to stray our youth away from the lord. Delete this abomination or you'll company will burn in the depths of hell - Christian families against profanities

[@TiroDvD]

Perfect descriptions. Except there wasn't a cartoon nor a toyline.

[@KairuHakubi]

"They're so VIOLENT and they promote BAD NUTRITION!"

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Looks wacky in a good way. Like in the 90's.

[@zombiearmy237]

I really like these obscure types of games that Jared plays. At a time when every youtuber is playing the same game popular at the same time, you don't have variety. It's nice to see something that I've never seen even thou if it's good or bad. It surprising that these type of games were ever made by devs.

[@capness1228]

That one dude leaving during the GDQ bit just made it perfect

[@criticalf0ll0w16]

The camera made me immediately think of Oscar

[@novatarzone113]

Yeah your right, its moving so fast when switch directions. But i really dislike the Look of it. And its looks like a crapy game in so many Weise ways. Poor jared that He had to play this XD

[@cursedex80]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@riemaennchen]

"Official Donut Taster" Where do I have to sign to get this job?

[@franknova987]

According to japan, orcs are pig humanoids, tho i doubt thats the premise here

[@Eventhorizon66]

All things considered, it was better than I thought it would be.

[@dragicianryudo595]

Thank you for playing and showing something so obscure. It's fun to experience them.

[@krimsonklaww611]

I never thought I'd hear the words "sexy crossbow pig lady"

[@gurvmlk]

When you take damage in this game, the ow sound effect sounds kind of like Eddy from "Ed, Edd, and Eddy."

[@shelbyherring92]

I remember getting this from the Blockbuster my aunt worked at before it shut down.

[@shelbyherring92]

@@Chad_Eldridge Like... ten thousand, maybe?

[@Zevrenth]

"Oh its wolf pretending to be a princess who takes off its hat and uses it as a GUN....Yeah that makes sense."

[@Alienldr]

I was getting vibes from Aladdin here. The sword swinging like the aladdin genesis version, and throwing apples like the snes version. I bet there was at least some inspiration from there. Edit: Jared noticed too, after watching more. Lol

[@ankujo8924]

Vladlust's edits are so great, and this game is seriously 90s af lolol

[@badgermcwaffles4834]

I do miss these style of games. Growing up playing them has a real strong nostalgic feel about them

[@BBoy4040]

1:04 I still believe people only liked the Mighty Ducks cartoon because of the theme song

[@scottskittles6369]

I remember this game well. I made it relatively far in it. It's difficult pass level 7... wish I could find a way to play it again

[@koekoek19]

Wouldnt be surprised if it feels like alladin The animations are almost identical, how he throws the donuts, swings the sword, even the drop from great height animation

[@magustg1]

This is definitely one of those 90s post-TMNT Battletoads/Street Sharks/Biker Mice from Mars/Etc-era properties that was made in hopes of becoming the "next big thing" that clearly didn't succeed. The only info I could find about its development was a blurb on wikipedia saying that they originally planned to let you play as the three characters but the game was only released with the one. But admittedly, I really didn't try that hard.

[@Dannykm]

Oh god when you face another direction, the screen scrolling is making me dizzy lol

[@timothymckane6362]

[Vietnam Bubsey flashbacks?]

[@idontwant7139]

This game reminds me of Jazz Jackrabbit 2. Thank you!

[@ejdouglass]

I feel like the "navigating through an indoor environment that you as the player can only partially see but the character you're playing as could totally easily see so it doesn't make sense they'd jump around like blind coked-up squirrels trying to push against every wall to find their way to freedom" is one of the hallmarks of 90's 2D platformers. And, of course, being totally rad, which this obviously is.

[@DawnOfTheOzz]

"Little Pig, Little Pig, let me in. Not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin! Little Pig, little pig, let me in. Not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin! Well I'm huffing, I'm puffing, I'll blow your house in. Huffing, puffin, blow your house in. Huffing, puffin, blow your house in. Huffing and a puffin and I'll blow your house in!"

[@MrYuriTambor]

Had this been release at 93 I would love, as a kid.

[@ChiefCoralcola]

End of first level confirms it... Jared is a dominatrix. 👁

[@PaladinDusty]

I am now thinking of a retired Diath Woodrow opening Diath's Donuts and becoming the wealthiest man in the world.

[@PhyreI3ird]

I remember this game from my childhood. It was always too hard for me to get past the first level or so, since I sucked at games. But even then I remember thinking it was weird as hell. Even that expectation did not prepare me for the ridiculousness of those character descriptions and the plot. It's so stupid I think it might actually be great... Also if I remember right this game is a "no continues" kind of game where if you lose your lives you restart the whole thing. It's a shame it looks so repetitive cuz there's some stuff to like about it, but it doesn't seem like a whole game worth of good content is really there. Also, also: Editor is right. Sexy pig girls are where it's at. Idk what you're talking about Jared.

[@Jooolian]

A "rent the game for the weekend" kinda game. Played it when I was a kid. Another example of a similar platform game from my local rental included Claymates.

[@Yuxkta]

Camera moving back and forth when you turn around reminds me of the Oscar game you reviewed, my head hurts after the video lol

[@thomasmast2909]

Love ya Jared keep the amazing content up

[@npcDroneClass]

from what i've heard, it was released mid development. it's also from the same chap that did superman 64.

[@awwsyea6239]

Yea the pig even runs, jumps, and swings like Aladdin in the genesis version

[@jaqand7280]

Attacking out of air vents looks like the dust storm from Dust: An Elysian Tale

[@astalavista7251]

In this episode..A pigg flys.

[@Keshin4539]

I rented this a ton from Blockbuster back in the day.

[@Arkanemacht]

so basically, the bad wolf and the three little pigs, but as jump-run-and-slash 90s videogame set in fantasy dark age? Nice

[@jcollier2k5]

Titus published Oscar, another of your favorite games.

[@bluejetdude]

Wut... This is so clearly a game they wanted to turn into a franchise. For real though, I love when Jared plays games like this. Retro games I've never heard of and I'm being entertained! No other KZbinr I watch plays games like this.

[@CiaphasKirby]

So the devs of this game did not make Bubsy, but they HAVE made a game you may have heard of: Prototype, back in 2009.

[@Zyborg200]

Those dots you were collecting are supposed to be donut holes. At least, I vaguely remember the Nintendo Power guide calling them that. Also, the boss is supposed to be a wolf head and not a dragon head.

[@Pensive_Scarlet]

Yeesh. Think long enough about that sassy lady pigg, and the bacon joke writes itself. D;

[@Space2050]

I'm feeling a little motion sick watching you play it. :D

[@darkhyrulelord]

For the record, I'd totally be down to see an any % speedrun from you on this game!

[@baloonman5]

This game was made by radical entertainment, the same studio that made Crash of The Titans and went on to make the [PROTOTYPE] series. Course it seems that they also made the nes version of Mario is Missing so maybe it all checks out

[@KainYusanagi]

Power Piggs is Aladdin crossed with Bubsy. EDIT: And yes, the butt slam is specifically to break boxes, so you can't just rush ahead and get items without being very good.

[@omgtatercat]

I can see why I've never heard of this before

[@BakaKyle01]

I didn't know other people knew Boogerman, I'd definitely watch that!

[@fedupN]

This feels like someone tried to cache in on the anthro crew craze of the 90s (yer Mighty Ducks, Street Sharks, Biker Mice, Swat Kats, etc) with 90s edge/grunge/shock sensibilities (Earthworm Jim, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead) and mixed it together. The font, cartoony squish, even the fire and style of enemies reminds me of Boogerman, Beavis and Butthead type stuff.

[@gurvmlk]

Back then, everybody was trying to create the next big anthropomorphic cartoon character. A mission that ended in many more failures than successes.

[@KairuHakubi]

19:48 it's A MACHINE FOR PIIIGS

[@SaxcatGamingCorner]

I sadly remember this in Nintendo Power and thought...what is this and why?

[@queencancerous5332]

Budget Earthworm Jim

[@HandheldGamer1991]

I swear to god i once did see that pig in some old magazine i just dont know when

[@MrTylerWpg]

The music gives a little Battletoads in Battlemaniacs vibe to me from what i can hear

[@jpedro1800]

after jered mentioned it, I can totally see, it is indeed perfect for a cartoon, I can even see it being canceled after a failed second season

[@christophertheluckyone]

Is it a heat-seeking donut ? - ProJared

[@Inmate4251]

Did anyone else think the wolves in pink were shooting fireballs out of a fleshlight?

[@BigaloMax]

I thought it was coming from under there skirts for like a second

[@cryingcrane8173]

It's supposed to be a princess hat since they're princess wolves at the tops of towers and stuff lol. But the creators didn't bother to make the hat a different color.

[@Arkanemacht]

also, i belive the sparkly things with the winking pig are checkpoints

[@DinTheVex]

Its like... Gameplay of Sega Aladdin, but with the humor/styling of bubsy 2.

[@shelbyherring92]

The fact that you were riffing off of Zoast made me lol on this one.

[@KerzacTransformed]

This looks extremely familiar... I feel like I may have rented this as a kid...

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

Ok those sprites had faces like they seen some shit.

[@gagnose26]

The shit they seen is the awful color pallet for the environments. The camera movements made the colors even more nauseating

[@kyleward3914]

I believe I rented this once. I definitely remember it.

[@yuranashi]

This games give me strong asterix vibes and i like it, its not that bad.

[@jorfice]

This doesn't look that bad. I probably would have enjoyed it for a weekend as a kid had I rented it

[@tylermaurmann]

This game has the same vibe as Oscar. It must be the camera whipping about

[@Wladimir578]

This reminds of Captain Claw. But I remember Claw being actually a good game?

[@renatocorvaro6924]

I'm pretty sure this was a cartoon. Though I don't know which came first.

[@tymmezinni]

That was Piggsburg Pigs... I don't think they were related.

[@renatocorvaro6924]

@@tymmezinni Ah, right.

[@mathiasthewise]

Anyone else besides me here that is old enough to remember seeing this covered in an issue of Nintendo Power?

[@Gamesta100]

I'm old enough but I've never heard of this game until this video

[@Chucklez21]

i have played this before i think i own it somewhere

[@Spav]

holy shit Power Pigs, I remember playing this as a weeeee lad

[@Anthintendo]

This game was developed by Titus, a French game developer. Y’know what else they developed? Superman 64.

[@shinrailp1416]

Ok, after raeding that utter insanity of a Plot...I'M SOLD!

[@BBHood217]

Look at that, piggs spelled things with two letters long before trolls made it ccool.

[@DrPluton]

Jared, you should look for the old NES title Defenders of Dynatron City. It was pretty fun when I was a kid.

[@HappyBell92]

Oh god, i played this game as a kid at a friends house.

[@ArcaneLung]

It's possible you're thinking of Garfield and friends when thinking of a cartoon, it was on air when you were a child, and the main pig in the cartoon by coincidence had an alter-ego called 'power pig'.

[@marcovoltage]

I noticed it had that Bubsy feel. What could possibly go wrong?

[@przemog88]

Gameplay is oddly similar to Alladin on Sega Genesis... (Yeah, I wrote that before I watched fragment where Jared said that :D )

[@klop4228]

I'll give it this: the music, while generic, is pretty good. The boss tune especially.

[@SailorLoonie]

More Power Piggs!

[@quez2564]

Pretty sure Titus also published Superman 64, so.....yeah

[@FnrrfYgmSchnish]

Only a few minutes in, but this kinda reminds me of a weird hybrid of Boogerman and Aladdin.

[@bafon867]

Never underestimate the power of the pork!

[@briangoubeaux5360]

This makes me think of Samurai Pizza Cats a bit, but this one seems to follow the Pig/Wolf rivalry of the Three Little Pigs fable in a medieval setting. Was this a tie-in to a failed cartoon?

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

I get Battletoads vibes from this oinker.

[@jordanvachon6924]

right in the childhood xD i lend someone my copy of a link to the past and he lend me this xD was happy to get zelda back

[@Koden]

So I was bored and did some research, apparently there are signs that this game isn't complete and the other two characters mentioned were supposed to be playable, but like... they only get mentioned in the story, that's it. There is so little information about this game... makes you wonder...

[@ShamblesTCG]

So we get this instead of Lost in Blue?

[@Devieus]

I remember the Continue? boys doing this one, it's in my recommended right now. It was two years ago and if I remember correctly they all gamed it over. Edit: they sure did.

[@Avigorus]

_insert joke about how huge and real the underground Power Piggs speedrun community is here_

[@sporg919]

keep going. I want to see the lady pig gameplay

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

Not sure if you could play as the 2 other pigs.