After a spacesuit falls on Jim, it mutates him into an earthworm hero thus Earthworm Jim is born. He must now defeat the evil Queen Slug-for-a-butt and rescue her sister, Princess What's Her... Read allAfter a spacesuit falls on Jim, it mutates him into an earthworm hero thus Earthworm Jim is born. He must now defeat the evil Queen Slug-for-a-butt and rescue her sister, Princess What's Her Name.After a spacesuit falls on Jim, it mutates him into an earthworm hero thus Earthworm Jim is born. He must now defeat the evil Queen Slug-for-a-butt and rescue her sister, Princess What's Her Name.
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Doug TenNapel
- Earthworm Jim
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- (as Douglas TenNapel)
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- TriviaThe in-between 'bonus' levels, "Andy Asteroids" are named after a member of the game's development team, Andy Astor.
- Quotes
Earthworm Jim: [outside his suit] I'm nude
- Alternate versionsA special edition was later released for the Sega CD console called Earthworm Jim: Special Edition. It included things like a new level called 'Big Bruty', new sections to existing levels, new weapons, improved character animation, an improved CD quality soundtrack, and two new endings.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Gamesmaster: Episode #4.1 (1994)
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Earth Crawling Hero
This is another of my favorite video games of all time and one of my favorite action platform games. I was a kid from the 90's and of course this game came out in the mid 90's when the action platform genre was in full swing, from the popularity of the Sonic franchise there were tons of games that were trying to get in on the action and become their own thing. This game was one of them and at the time it was somewhat of a phenomenon, from a sequel afterward (which will be a story for another time). There was also an animated series which was a hit and is one of my favorite video game animated shows (also a story for another time). Though it is true as time went on it's became a bit forgotten which is common with most games as time goes on. However, for any of us that have lived in the 90's as well as vintage video gamers it never escaped our memories.
The plotline isn't special as it's sort of your damsel in distress and save the universe plotline, it's not what's important as by its nature it's a clothesline, where all really in it for the platforming action and adventure which this game is rich with.
Really love the graphical presentation as it's a mix of both two dimension but also a little bit of three dimension. It's true the backgrounds along with worlds in the game are surreal and strange sci-fi fantasy setting but that's what makes the all the cooler and more beautiful and gives the game it's humorous atmosphere. And part of what drew me into this game as each level looks like a crazy mix of a Salvador Dali painting and an episode of the TV show "Ren and Stimpy".
I really like the surreal fun and funny atmosphere of the game; this is a game that doesn't take itself seriously and nor should we. Just like with watching the animated show "Ren and Stimpy" I almost couldn't keep a straight face while playing it, and I like that as that's a feeling I don't get often, where in most games' half the time your practically dead serious while playing.
Even like the animation of the enemies and supporting characters that look like they're from a 90's cartoon, which is ironic consider this game had an animated show., from bosses like this psycho warlock dog, your buddy Peter who is a cute dog but get him mad and Hulks out and a lot of other weird characters you must see to believe. But I also like the expression on their faces which makes the characters lively and this whole game lively like watching a 90's cartoon. Even like some bits of voice for "Earthworm Jim" which I thought was cool as it wasn't something you seen or heard of in most video games at the time, but most importantly it gives you a feel for the personality of Jim whom is this overly energetic funny noble hero.
The gameplay is solid as it's sort of the typical platform action but there is a little run and gun thrown into the mix. Really like that gun you use and the sound it makes, which has power and can take out enemies in midrange distance. But also, you have a melee weapon and tool which is using your own worm body as a whip. Not just to whip enemies but to hook on to places to swing from point A to B.
The game is a challenge to as it's not too hard but not too easy, there are a few parts of the game that are trick even a little tough, that will require some practice. I also like there is just a bit of variety in the game which keeps the game fresh, like after you clear a stage, there is this black hole race challenge which is the bonus game. Sometimes in other levels there are other things to do also like manning this underwater sub which I'll admit is kind of my least part of the game. It's kind of a rally race by its nature as you have very little oxygen which leaves you very little time to clear the trench lanes.
I really like the music which are memorable, and a few are on my personal fav list. Some of the tracks are funny, but others have the tough action adventure feel to it that just gets you pumped up for action.
This vintage classic you'll dig.
Rating: 4 stars.
The plotline isn't special as it's sort of your damsel in distress and save the universe plotline, it's not what's important as by its nature it's a clothesline, where all really in it for the platforming action and adventure which this game is rich with.
Really love the graphical presentation as it's a mix of both two dimension but also a little bit of three dimension. It's true the backgrounds along with worlds in the game are surreal and strange sci-fi fantasy setting but that's what makes the all the cooler and more beautiful and gives the game it's humorous atmosphere. And part of what drew me into this game as each level looks like a crazy mix of a Salvador Dali painting and an episode of the TV show "Ren and Stimpy".
I really like the surreal fun and funny atmosphere of the game; this is a game that doesn't take itself seriously and nor should we. Just like with watching the animated show "Ren and Stimpy" I almost couldn't keep a straight face while playing it, and I like that as that's a feeling I don't get often, where in most games' half the time your practically dead serious while playing.
Even like the animation of the enemies and supporting characters that look like they're from a 90's cartoon, which is ironic consider this game had an animated show., from bosses like this psycho warlock dog, your buddy Peter who is a cute dog but get him mad and Hulks out and a lot of other weird characters you must see to believe. But I also like the expression on their faces which makes the characters lively and this whole game lively like watching a 90's cartoon. Even like some bits of voice for "Earthworm Jim" which I thought was cool as it wasn't something you seen or heard of in most video games at the time, but most importantly it gives you a feel for the personality of Jim whom is this overly energetic funny noble hero.
The gameplay is solid as it's sort of the typical platform action but there is a little run and gun thrown into the mix. Really like that gun you use and the sound it makes, which has power and can take out enemies in midrange distance. But also, you have a melee weapon and tool which is using your own worm body as a whip. Not just to whip enemies but to hook on to places to swing from point A to B.
The game is a challenge to as it's not too hard but not too easy, there are a few parts of the game that are trick even a little tough, that will require some practice. I also like there is just a bit of variety in the game which keeps the game fresh, like after you clear a stage, there is this black hole race challenge which is the bonus game. Sometimes in other levels there are other things to do also like manning this underwater sub which I'll admit is kind of my least part of the game. It's kind of a rally race by its nature as you have very little oxygen which leaves you very little time to clear the trench lanes.
I really like the music which are memorable, and a few are on my personal fav list. Some of the tracks are funny, but others have the tough action adventure feel to it that just gets you pumped up for action.
This vintage classic you'll dig.
Rating: 4 stars.
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