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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.3
MobyScore
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Description

An ordinary average earthworm named Jim goes about his normal daily life, cruising around avoiding crows and doing other general worm-like things. Jim is suddenly struck by a very large ultra- high- tech- indestructible- super- space- cyber- suit. Through sheer luck, Jim rests safely in the neck ring of the suit.

Suddenly, the ultra-high-tech space particles of the suit begin interacting with Jim's soft wormy flesh. A radical light-speed evolution takes place.

Jim soon realizes he is in control of the suit.

Gameplay is similar to the first game, with Jim jumping and running through the levels. There are 5 weapons more than the original game to collect. Characters like Princess Whats-Her-Name and Psy-Crow appear.

Alternate Titles

  • "EWJ2" -- Common abbreviation
  • "EJ2" -- Common abbreviation

Part of the Following Group


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Earthworm Jim 2 Genesis    
GOG
Earthworm Jim 3D $5.99  
Earthworm Jim 1 + 2 $5.99  
ebay.com
Earthworm Jim 2    
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User Reviews

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The Press Says

GamePro Nov, 1995 5 out of 5 100
GameFan Magazine Nov, 1995 96 out of 100 96
Game Players Dec, 1995 92 out of 100 92
The Video Game Critic May 25, 2005 A- 91
Electric Playground 1996 9 out of 10 90
Video Games & Computer Entertainment Dec, 1995 9 out of 10 90
Sega-16.com Jun 27, 2004 9 out of 10 90
All Game Guide 1998 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) Nov, 1995 7.9 out of 10 79

Forums

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Confusing 1 stvedder Bronze Star Contributing Member (6509)
Feb 21, 2009

Trivia

There seems to be a reference to the band Depeche Mode in the gameshow level. One of the questions asks, "In what year did the Battle of Hamstrings take place?" The correct answer is "101 D.M." 101 was the name of the Depeche Mode tour that began in October '87 and ended June '88 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.


This entry was contributed by Picard (23250), Lee Waggoner (27), Tibes80 (1498), Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909) and Satoshi Kunsai (1852)
 

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