Earthworm Jim 2
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(Sega Saturn - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Screaming Pink
Published by:
Playmates
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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An ordinary average earthworm named Jim goes about his normal daily life, cruising around avoiding crows and doing other general worm-like things. Until one day, 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 that he is now in control of the suit.
Earthworm Jim 2 's gameplay is similar to the first game, with Jim running and jumping through the levels. There are five weapons more than in the original game to collect. Characters like Princess What's-Her-Name and Psy-Crow also appear.
EAN-13:
4904880134182 (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-10304G (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This satirical narrative follows Jim, a worm who wins the heart of Princess What's-Her-Name through eccentric courtship rituals, only to launch a cross-galactic rescue mission when she is kidnapped by the villainous Psy-Crow. The player assists Jim and his companion Snott in traversing various planets to retrieve the princess before the villain can exploit her royal lineage for power. Combining absurd humor with adventure, the story centers on Jim's quest to prove his worthiness and save his new wife from a forced marriage.
Story
The Princess and the Worm
Once upon a time, a worm defeated the evil Queen Pulsating, Bloating, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug-for-a-Butt. Her twin sister, Princess What's-Her-Name, was crushed by an errant flying cow launched by an unknowing Jim.
She fell into a slime pool while innocently standing below. Jim removed the cow and quickly re-inflated the squashed lady.
Jim's Courtship
Jim bared his enamored worm-hearts to the princess. However, she refused his love because he did not resemble the prince her mother had described in her stories.
Who would ever hear of a princess falling in love with a worm? Frog, maybe, but not a worm.
Jim quickly composed love songs to win her affection. He showed off his physical prowess by lifting heavy stuff that made him grunt.
He also drove his pocket rocket as fast as possible with the stereo turned way up. Jim did everything he could to woo her.
She Says Yes
The princess was thoroughly impressed by several factors. She admired his really way cool 'Annelid w/Attitude' bumper sticker.
She was also taken by his personal grooming habits. Additionally, she appreciated his Tiny Elvis collection and his hefty bank account.
Consequently, she decided she should be in love with him after all.
The Kidnapping
Suddenly, Psy-Crow swooped down from behind a big rock. He kidnapped the lovely aristocrat with his jet pack.
The princess is the only heir to the throne. Her husband would become Monarch of the Galaxy, Ruler of the Universe, and Master of All.
He would also be the King of Burgers. This status makes him eligible for deep discounts at “Czarware - Clothing for Monarchs” fashion emporiums.
Psy-Crow wants that crown for his own diminutive head. He plans to take her to the Lost Vegas system for a quick, non-consenting wedding 24 hours a day.
The Rescue Mission
Jim has to stop them before they reach the Lost Vegas system. He blasts off on their trail, following them from planet to planet.
Many of these worlds are summer homes for his worst enemies. For example, Evil the Cat stays there because Heck gets too darn hot in August, even for Evil.
Jim is not going alone this time. He has enlisted his pal Snott to help him chase down Psy-Crow.
Together, they aim to nab the woman of his dreams.
Tips & Maps
Starting the Game
Insert the Earthworm Jim 2™ CD, ensure control pad #1 is plugged in, and turn the power switch to ON to reach the title screen.
Super Secret Bonus Tip
Pressing the 'Start' button will automatically warp you to the first level of the game!
Jumping Mechanics
The longer you hold the jump button down, the higher Jim jumps.
Picking Up Objects
Jim can lift almost anything that isn't nailed down, including farm animals, furniture, and dinner checks.
Chasing Psy-Crow
When catching up to Psy-Crow, jump and whip at doors to avoid slowing down.
Snott Mechanics
Snott can stick to slime-covered pipes and rocks, allowing for traversal across various areas.
Snott Parachute
The Snott parachute works like the old Helicopter head, allowing you to glide for hours without causing dizziness or back pain.
Item Location Memory
If you cannot reach an item, remember its relative position to return to it later when you can access it or a secret passageway.
Multiple Choice Strategy
The answer is never B.
Oral Hygiene
Although Jim has no teeth, he believes in proper oral hygiene and always flosses between meals.
Rapid Firing
Simply hold the button down to rapidly fire a weapon without needing to press it rapidly.
Action Figures
Buy local action figures to learn more about Earthworm Jim and his super-secret weapons and defenses.
Classic Literature
Read classic literature regularly; Jim enjoys e.e. cummings and Hemingway.
Changing Tires
Loosen the lug nuts slightly before elevating the car with the jack to change a tire.
Hint Accuracy
Some of the hints provided in the manual may be totally bogus.
Controls
BUTTON A
Fires current weapon and activates the Snott Parachute.
BUTTON B
Makes Jim jump and activates Snott when airborne.
BUTTON C
Makes Jim whip his head.
BUTTON X
Cycles through all of Jim's currently held weapons.
CONTROL PAD
Immediately withdraws all moneys from your bank account and transfers it to Shiny Entertainment Inc. Oh, it also controls the direction Jim moves and fires.
START
Whadda you think?
Items & Weapons
Mega Plasma
Even Acme doesn't make anything that's this powerful! Good for two rounds of plasma energy.
3 Finger gun
Lets Jim hit the broad side of a barn without even looking. If you can't hit anything with this, only one other gun may be able to help you...
Barn Blaster
This one-shot-wonder will clear just about everything off the screen, but watch out, it packs a pretty mean recoil! It's like a Mega Plasma on steroids as seen through a magnifying glass reflected off a funhouse mirror.
Homing Missile
Don't worry, it doesn't go to your home and destroy it, but rather, it finds the closest enemy and then says "Hello!" in its own special way.
Bubble gun
Confuse your enemies and delight the kids with the amazing bubble gun. Not very effective in most situations, but a pretty sight nonetheless.
Ammo booster
Grab these shells to increase the power of whatever weapon Jim is holding.
Continue Icon
Tag these to activate the continue point should something unfortunate happen to Jim.
Earth Flag
One of the three items Jim needs to find on each level. Find all three icons and receive the level password. Of course, you're such a fine player that you probably won't need that, but just in case...
Jim Flag
Icon san banme for the password. (For our Japanese pals)
Worm Flag
Icon dos for the password. (For our Spanish friends)
Turbo
Gives Jim extra turbo power. Makes him go faster than a squirrel on asphalt in July. (Available only in "See Jim Run")
Express Lane
Use this to bolt back to the beginning for more bomb laden balloons in Flyin King.
Big Block Engine
Makes the pocket rocket twice as maneuverable and speedy. Cheaper than a trip to your local auto parts supplier for new valves.
Can o' Worms
We fooled you in the first one - there was no hidden can of worms. Well, we thought it was funny. Anyway, now these things are hidden throughout the game!!! Find 'em for all and figure out what they are for!
How to Play
Anything but Tangerines
Bob's summer home, A.B.T., is also the home to blunderbuss wielding octopi, #4's bowling alley, and umbrella-wielding geriatrics who get a great senior citizen vacation discount. Even though the happy pigs aren't as good looking as Wilbur, as smart as Arnold Z., or as militant as Napoleon, you can still hold one up and use it to your advantage. This works as long as you don't mind getting a little dirty.
Use the E-Z stair climber to get to the real action, but watch out for the jealous grannies who want their turn on the lift. Hmm, haven't we seen those grannies on TV somewhere?
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ProTip: Certain areas look totally out of reach. Look around for possible pathways to the power-ups. There is a way to reach everything on the level.
Lorenzo's Soil
Within the earthy soil of planet Burbank, Lorenzo larvae and twin evil ruler Pedro pupa have staked an archeological claim to what they think is the lost temple of The Psy-Crow. Jim has followed Psy-Crow here and has been buried alive in the depths of the excavation site. Now the ants and maggots of the underworld are throwing everything they can at him: babies, chairs, cups of really hot coffee, you name it.
Jim must dig, dodge, and drill his way past these malevolent ants and maggots to reach the surface soil…or eat dirt forever. You'd better hurry though, another earthquake is due to strike the planet at any time!
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ProTip: Always keep an eye on the timer in the corner. To keep the pesky ants from bothering you, it's best to keep them from even letting them out of their holes.
Puppy Love
Psy-Crow has taken the Princess to Peter Puppy's world and now is holding Peter's puppies hostage, all 600 of them! Cornering Psy-Crow in an abandoned spaceport control tower on the edge of Nowhere City, Jim has to stop Psy-Crow from throwing the helpless puppies out the window and thus getting rid of any evidence! Use the giant marshmallow o' love to get the puppies back to Peter.
Drop a few and Peter might get angry. And you know that getting Peter angry is like having a 900 pound weasel stuffed down your shorts! Yikes!
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ProTip: Always go for the first puppy thrown. Follow the sequence and you'll get them there safely. Watch carefully where the puppies land-knowing where to position yourself is half the battle.
*Special Level Controls:*
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A - Turns Jim around
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B - Makes Jim dive for puppies
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D-Pad - Makes Jim move in that direction
The Villi People
In order to pursue Psy-Crow and the princess through the living intestinal planet - Doc D's old summer home - Jim will have to don one of his numerous disguises...Sally, the blind cave salamander. Still holding on to his plasma blaster, Jim must pass the pinball bumpers, collect power-ups in a quick memory game, and then compete in an impromptu game show!
Watch out for the villi that are always on the lookout for a snack! (Don't know what a villi is? We told you to stay awake in Biology class last time didn't we? And did you? We didn't think so.) Tender morsels can be found throughout the cavern to win extra chances for bonuses. Earthworm Jim...come on down, you're the next contestant!!!!
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ProTip: The more mealworms that you collect, the more bonus power-ups you'll have the chance to win in the gameshow round. Always choose the most correct answer, except in situations where all the answers are wrong, in which case choose the least likely answer, but not ruling out answers that are just plain funny that we really liked....
*Special Level Controls:*
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A - Fires Plasma Blaster
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B - Swim/move
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D-Pad - Makes Jim move in that direction
Circus of the Scars
Wander through a wrong door and you may find yourself stuck in a part of Evil the Cat's 'Circus of the Scars'. In Heck's off season, Evil changes jobs with his cousin Flagitious and runs the traveling show. Wait in the turnstile line of despair, evade the pea-shooting cat carnies, eat way too much fried food before going on the Tilt-a-Whirl, and hopefully catch Psy-Crow before he gets away again!
Show off your strength at the hammer and bell competition. Laugh at the horribly deformed Elephant man……wait a second! Don't do that! Recognize him as a man, and not an animal! See his inner beauty…hey! Hurry up! Psy-Crow's getting away!
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ProTip: Evil the Cat doesn't have his pilot's license yet and isn't too maneuverable in the air, so try avoiding whatever spot he goes off the screen, cause that's where he comes back down.
*Special Level Controls:*
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A - Deflates Jim's Head
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B - Inflates Jim's head
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D-Pad - Makes Jim move in that direction
The Flyin' King & Peter Pain
Jim, on his trusty pocket rocket, flies over the lochs and castles in search of his Princess. Psy-Crow has warned the mayor, Major Mucus, of Jim's arrival. Jim has to get through the planet's defenses and dethrone the Major so that he can continue after his beloved princess.
From homing missiles, cannon balls, and flying sumo/Roman cent
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