Is Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday Good?

Video games were like elementary school snacks when I was a kid: "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." You had to be happy with the games you had as a child because it was unlikely that you would obtain any more anytime soon.

I frequently made impulsive purchases because I thought Block Buster's prices were excessive. You may get more information on my favorite licensed games here and here.

Why This Game?

When we originally bought our Super Nintendo, we only had one game: Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday. When someone mentions the Super Nintendo, I never think of Mario, Zelda, Chrono Trigger, or Earthbound. This eerie platformer game and Porky Pig come to mind. It was time to see if this game, which I had so many happy memories of, was still relevant today.

To go back in time with this one, I used my Odin 2 and 8BitDo controller with a CRT filter when I went to my sister's house to pick up our actual game copy. The same controller is available below.

Playing Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday

As soon as I launched the game, I was struck with nostalgia. As he falls asleep, Porky Pig is flipping through brochures on where he can spend his vacation. He is abruptly awakened in a haunting holiday wonderland. It has an ominous and frightening vibe, much like Christmas. Leprechauns are everywhere, and the fog is reminiscent of Silent Hill.

The visuals are durable, and the backgrounds and sprite work are amazing. It's a nice feature that the controls feel tight and aren't slick or floaty. I immediately knew all of the first level's secrets and tricks because I had a lot of muscle memory for this game.

I discovered that the game was far simpler than I had remembered as I played more. Although I easily completed the first few levels, I couldn't help but notice how drawn out each one felt. Although I doubt I ever beat this as a kid, I had a hunch that I would be getting through this very rapidly.

The game does a fantastic job of offering life; even if you lose all of them, you can play indefinitely. Although there are just six levels, they are all well constructed, albeit too lengthy. On several occasions, I found myself wondering when they would end.

Is it worth a Try Today?

Does the game hold up, then? It's an excellent platformer. Should I play it once more and suggest it to others? Most likely not. If you have never played it before and are a fan of the Looney Toons, it could be worthwhile to try it.

Even though the levels were a little too lengthy, I liked the sprite graphics and level design. Seeing who the level's bosses will be was also quite thrilling. Tweety Bird, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, and other characters were among them. But they weren't your regular versions; they were monster versions of each.

Ultimately, playing Porky Pig's Nightmare was not a nightmare. The game is easy to beat in less than two hours and feels like a respectable 6/10. Despite the nostalgia glasses, it is still an excellent platformer. In the future, it will be on Game of the Week with us.