#piglet game

[eurothug4000]

PIGLET'S BIG GAME - INTERVIEW WITH PASCAL CAMMISOTTO

Earlier this week I interviewed Pascal (game designer on Piglet's Big Game 2003) about the making of the title that has received a whirlwind of attention online recently. You can find more information in my video that's going up today on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eurothug4000/videos

How did the project come into existence?

At that time, Doki Denki studio was already working with Disney. 

We had released three PlayStation 1 games with them. Disney was working on the film Piglet's Big Movie and was looking for a studio to develop the video game alongside it. 

I don’t want to say anything inaccurate, but I believe it was, officially, our first PlayStation 2 game released on the market.

If the information I found online is correct, Piglet's Big Movie was released after Piglet's Big Game came out! Were you given any direction by Disney on what the game should be like and if it should be similar to the movie in any way? Or did you have complete freedom in designing the game (story, gameplay etc.) as you wish?

I’m not too sure anymore how everything came together, but I believe Disney didn’t give us access to the film's content. 

They were very secretive (and I think that was quite common at the time). They just wanted a ‘product’ to accompany the movie release. 

All we knew was that it revolved around Piglet. So the game’s story was developed by us (the game design team), as narrative designers didn’t exist back then. 

We had a lot of freedom, both in writing and game design, and I think that was partly thanks to Disney's producer, Risa Cohen. She really supported our decisions in the interest of quality.

What do you specifically remember working on for the game? (Certain levels, overall gameplay loop etc.?)

I remember several things: the horror gameplay, which was completely new for this target audience; the hour of real-time cinematics that I directed with the animation team; the cameras in each room that I placed as best as I could to follow the action; and finally, the overly difficult combat (which I wanted to tone down, but wasn’t allowed to. ^^). 

The atmosphere in the studio was fantastic, and I genuinely recall a sense of pride in what we were doing. 

Yes, it was a kids’ game, and yes, sometimes it was cheesy, but we still had so much fun making it, as if we were making it for ourselves. It was truly a great project.

Do you remember what the reception was to the game at the time of its release?

Yes, the game was very well received. It was considered by reviewers to be a very good children’s game. At that time, many licensed games (especially those for kids) were rushed and uninspired. 

That wasn’t our philosophy at the studio. We wanted to make a good game, even if the target audience was very young. 

I think that’s why the game surprised people with its strong approach and quality.

Have you seen some of the posts about Piglet's Big Game recently? What was your reaction to seeing them if so?

Absolutely not. I just found out, and of course, I’m thrilled that it’s being talked about again!

People online are talking about the "horror" aspects of the game, were these intentional? Was the aim to have a game that had elements of the horror genre?

When Disney spoke with the studio about this game, Marc Albinet (the head of game design, my boss) immediately wanted to make ‘a Resident Evil for kids.’ 

I believe he even went to Disney to pitch the idea, and he must have been convincing because they said yes. 

Since we didn’t have access to the movie’s script, we created a story centered around Piglet. It focused on his lack of self-confidence and the courage he would need to help his friends, who were asleep and trapped in a nightmare. 

The horror element was tied to these nightmares that the player would need to resolve.

Are there any links or anything that you'd like me to mention so people can find you online, or any projects you're working on?

You can find me on X (@KaMiZoTo), but I rarely tweet. Since my time at Doki Denki, I've gained quite a bit of experience, and now I have my own studio: 

http://drawmeapixel.com

We released in 2020 "There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension", which I recommend everyone try without watching any let’s plays to avoid spoilers! (The experience relies on surprise.)

We’re also working on a new secret project with the same meta spirit!

A big thank you to Pascal for taking the time to talk about the game!

[sketchygabz]

“In my restless dreams, I see that place…the hundred acre wood.”

[cryptiam]

"Eeyore Ending" | Piglet's Big Game

[tinstarbby]

Piglets Silent Hill

[thenamesellen]

Since people have been comparing Piglet’s Big Game to Silent Hill 2, I decided to cross them over, lol. I chose Piglet to be with Angela because they are both anxiety ridden characters.

[thequantumranger]

Piglet's Big Game (2003) | Platform: GameCube

[nickolashx]

Piglet's Big Game (2003)

Disney's Piglet's Big Game is a 2003 action-adventure game developed by French developer Doki Denki Studio.

The game centers around Piglet and how he tries to overcome his fears. The game is loosely based on Piglet's Big Movie.

Have you guys seen this? Wtf.

[the-uncanny-dag]

They're making the young witch in the Alps game real & it's inspired by Harry Potter

[fleshinstinct]

literally no one gaf anymore but I feel like i have to share that I never understood why people kept comparing piglets big game and silent hill when in my opinion, there were more visual similarities to haunting ground.

[captain-303]

Silent Hill 2 Remake (2024)

Piglet.. Did something happen to you? After we got separated in the 100 Acre Wood?

Are you confusing me with someone else? You were always so forgetful. Remember that time at Christopher Robin's?

Pooh?

You said you took everything. But you forgot that honey we made. I wonder if it's still there...

How do you know about that? Aren't you Pooh bear?

I'm not your Tigger.

[hellosweetart]

"WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP ON ATTACKING ME?!"

"I feel like I have been pointed at EVERY SINGLE TIME... When I did my fucking best but NO ONE DOES!"

"Then let me ask you a very fair question:

What do you do successfully?"

"QUICKLY..."

All eyes on you

The reason why I hate Jimmy is because he is such a realistic character. He is someone whom you can meet at work who thinks he is better than anyone else and then when he gets called out, he would victimise himself. The nerve on this character. I remember meeting a female version of Jimmy in reality from my previous job and she still stuck to me as a bad memory because of how much of a trash human being she is.

[funky-vg-beats]

foreboding 1 piglet's big game ost

[lagomort]

1hr doodle of poor baby Piglet of Piglet’s Big Game fame. Have to say, people’s current reactions are confirming I was truly ahead of the curve by being terrified of this game as a young child. Get those cookies Piglet 🥲

[cryptiam]

Peace & Serinity | Silent Hill 2 x Piglet's Big Game renders

[meanookami]

"P-pooh..?"

"I am, If you want me to be"

Piglet's big game silly fanart

[thetimbrown]

Piglet's Big Game 🖌