The Legendary PS1 Game That's Resurrecting Its Glory After 23 Years!

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Hogs of War, a cult classic turn-based tactics game, is getting a remaster after 23 years, bringing the underrated and hilarious game to modern gaming platforms.

The Hogs of War remaster Kickstarter campaign plans to raise £150,000 to fully develop the game, offering stretch goals such as a PC version, online multiplayer, additional game features, and more. Until the remastered version is released, players can play the original Hogs of War on Steam and PS3, although the Steam version has received mixed reviews.

Cult classic PS1 turn-based tactics game, Hogs of War, is set to make a long-awaited comeback after 23 years since its initial release. Although a remaster of Hogs of War was announced four years ago, fans of the original PS1 version can now rejoice, as they have received a significant update.

For those unfamiliar with Hogs of War, the game initially received mixed reviews upon its release on the PS1. However, over time, it amassed a dedicated following of fans who consider it to be one of the most underrated and hilarious PS1 games. While the game was later released on PC, there has been a lack of new installments in the series over the past few decades. This is about to change with the upcoming release of the Hogs of War remaster, which will kick off a Kickstarter campaign later this month.

The Kickstarter campaign for the remastered version of Hogs of War, called Lardcore, will commence on October 17 at 4pm UK time and conclude on November 16 at 9pm UK time. The goal of the campaign is to raise £150,000 to fund the game's development, with additional stretch goals offered. Some of the stretch goals for the Hogs of War remaster include a PC version, online connectivity, new gameplay options, cheat codes, single-player campaign adjustments, an achievement system, and an Ultra Hard Mode campaign. Online multiplayer is the highest stretch goal, but the specific funding required for this is currently unknown. Hogs of War enthusiasts can select from 13 different pledge tiers, which offer a combination of physical and digital rewards. Further information on these tiers will be revealed when the campaign is launched.

For those eager to play the original Hogs of War while waiting for the remastered version, it is available at a reasonably affordable price. The Steam version can be purchased for $5.29, while the PS1 Classics version is available on PS3 for $5.99. However, it is worth noting that the Steam release of Hogs of War has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing difficulty running it on modern hardware. Additionally, the PS1 Classics version is not compatible with PS4 or PS5 consoles.

There are plans for a remastered version of Hogs of War to be released on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The developers are also considering a PC port as one of their goals. It is hoped that the Kickstarter campaign will be successful so that the game can return to modern gaming platforms.