Overview and Gameplay
An ordinary earthworm becomes a cartoon action hero after landing inside a powerful super suit. Earthworm Jim mixes run-and-gun shooting, platforming, boss fights, and absurd level gimmicks, from plasma-blaster stages to rocket races, bungee battles, and underwater hazards.
Controls And Mechanics
- Jim uses a plasma blaster for ranged attacks and his worm head as a whip for attacks, swinging, and special interactions.
- Jumping can be extended by spinning Jim’s head like a helicopter to slow his fall.
- Stages change rules often, with vehicle sections, escort-style sequences, unusual bosses, ammo, health, lives, and continues.
- The game is single-player only.
Version Notes
This is the European PAL SNES release. Compared with the Genesis version, the SNES version has different presentation details and does not include the Intestinal Distress level.
Release And Credits
- European SNES release: 1994
- Developer: Shiny Entertainment
- Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
