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Earthworm Jim

Available nowAugust 2, 1994

Action platformer with shooter elements released in 1994

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About this game

Earthworm Jim follows Jim, an ordinary earthworm whose life changes when an Ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit falls to Earth and lands on him. The suit transforms him into an intelligent superhero, drawing him into a conflict involving Psy-Crow, Professor Monkey-for-a-Head, and the villainous Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug-for-a-Butt.

Released on August 2, 1994, the game combines action, platforming, and shooting. It was developed by Eurocom, Game Titan, Shiny, and Shiny Entertainment, and published by Majesco Games, Playmates, Playmates Interactive, Playmates Interactive Entertainment, and Sega.