PS1 Cult Basic Hogs of Struggle Is Bringing House the Bacon with a Crowd-Funded Remaster

Arms up: who remembers Hogs of Struggle? Revealed by Infogrames late within the PS1’s life, this was a 3D, military-themed, turn-based technique sport, solely as an alternative of human troopers, it was pigs at battle with one another. Taking part in just a little bit like a 3D Worms (earlier than Worms 3D existed), it secured cult hit standing because of its foolish British humour and enjoyable multiplayer battles. For those who’re amongst those that fondly keep in mind this oddball title, you are in luck — it is coming again.

Hogs of Struggle Lardcore is the identify of the venture, and it is an official remaster of the sport, focusing on a launch on PS5 and PS4. With a staff led by the unique developer’s CEO, Ian Stewart, Lardcore is bringing the porky technique title to trendy machines with up to date visuals and, if all goes properly, on-line multiplayer and a multi-platform launch. In the meantime, it will retain the unique sport’s voice performing and soundtrack.

Whereas it seems the venture has made some good progress, the staff at Urbanscan is taking it to Kickstarter with a purpose to elevate funds for the rest of the remaster’s improvement. The marketing campaign begins in a single week, beginning on seventeenth October 2023 and working by means of to sixteenth November. In that point, the staff is seeking to elevate £150,000, with stretch targets that’ll enable the implementation of on-line networking, new gameplay choices, and a port to PC.

What do you consider this venture? Will you be pledging some cash to make Hogs of Struggle Lardcore a actuality? Go ham with these pig puns within the feedback part under.