Porky Pig

A Looney Tunes character who stars as the protagonist in Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday and appears as a playable athlete in Space Jam.

Sports

Action

Games

1995–1996

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About

In the 1995 platformer Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday, Porky Pig is the main playable character who must navigate through his own spooky nightmares. He also appears as a playable member of the Tune Squad in the 1996 sports video game Space Jam. Across these titles, his character design and abilities are directly adapted from his classic Warner Bros. animation appearances.

Developed by Phoenix Interactive and published by Acclaim Entertainment, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System title Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday (1995) expanded the character's interactive repertoire by placing him in diverse, surreal environments. Players guide him through levels ranging from a ghostly forest to an underwater Atlantis, utilizing a bubble-blowing attack to defeat enemies. The game's mechanics emphasize physics-based platforming, featuring seasonal weather changes that alter level layouts and traction.

In 1998, Majesco Sales re-released this platformer as Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday [Majesco Candy Cane], a budget-priced reissue distinguished by its unique packaging. This release extended the character's presence on 16-bit hardware late into the console's lifespan.

For the multi-platform release of Space Jam (1996), developed by Sculptured Software, Porky transitioned into a sports simulation environment. Within the game's 3-on-3 basketball matches, he possesses specific speed and shooting statistics tailored to casual play. He also features prominently in the game's mid-match mini-games, such as "Find the Shoes," which require players to control him in top-down search challenges to secure stat-boosting gear. These mid-1990s releases established Porky as a versatile lead and supporting figure in licensed gaming.