Earthworm Jim
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Developed_By:
Eurocom
Published_By:
Playmates
Released On:
01 Sep 1995
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A crow is chasing a worm named Jim , while in outer space Psy-Crow is chasing a renegade ship. The ship's captain has stolen an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt has ordered Psy-Crow to get it, since it can make her more beautiful than Princess-What's-Her-Name. Psy-Crow blasts the captain and the suit falls to Planet Earth.
Back on Earth, Jim wonders if he is finally safe when an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit lands on him. Luckily Jim rests in the neck ring of the suit. The space particles then begin interacting with Jim, causing a light-speed evolution. Jim soon realizes he is in control of the suit.
Jim overhears the Queen's plans for the suit and decides to meet this Princess...
Earthworm Jim is a 2D side-scrolling platformer with action elements where the player takes control of Jim , a worm wearing a spacesuit. Jim can shoot enemies with his gun or use his body (the spacesuit's "head") in a variety of ways to overcome obstacles, such as whipping it at enemies, grappling hooks to swing from them, or making it spin very fast like a rotor to hover for a short time.
While most of the game is made of standard platforming levels with a boss waiting at the end, some of the levels introduce different conditions than just reaching the end to complete them, like escorting a computer-controlled character and making sure they don't get hurt. Platforming levels are interspersed with some variations in gameplay as well, such as several space racing sequences or a bungie-jumping competition.
eBay Product ID:
1300445957 (United States)
UPC-A:
796298067305 (USA)
Part #:
DMG-AEJE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a comedic action-platformer where players control Earthworm Jim, a worm who gains superpowers from a high-tech suit. Players navigate various levels, battling bizarre enemies and bosses to rescue Princess-What's-Her-Name from the evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug for a Butt.
Story
The Worm Has Turned Into a Super Hero
It's a day like any other. A crow is chasing a worm, a worm named Jim. Today the worm escapes to safety and the crow eats dirt.
Meanwhile, in outer space...
Psy-Crow is chasing a small renegade ship. The ship's pilot has stolen an ultra high tech indestructible super space cyber suit. Psy-Crow overtakes the renegade ship and they face off head to head.
Psy-Crow pulls his gun. The renegade pulls an even bigger gun. Wrought with gun envy, Psy-Crow pulls out a huge monster gun. The renegade, realizing he has been outmatched, pleads for mercy.
But Psy-Crow, under direct orders from the evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug for a Butt, blasts the renegade and his entire ship to smithereens. The suit falls gently to a strange planet below. The strange planet is our planet. PLANET EARTH.
Back on earth, our slimy hero is wondering if it's safe, and if he has eluded the crow. Jim looks left, then right. It seems he has given the crow the slip. Jim returns to his normal daily life, cruising about 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, and we witness the birth of Earthworm Jim. Jim checks out the suit and he notices a red thingie attached to his side, which just happens to be a plasma blaster. He pulls it out of the holster and starts playing with the buttons.
Meanwhile, off in the distance, the crow is still looking for his lunch. Jim finds the trigger and lets loose with a plasma blast. BLAMO! The crow is torched!
Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Jim leans up against a tree. Due to the suit's incredible power, Jim forces the tree over, right on top of the now barely conscious crow. His lifetime nemesis is never to be seen again.
Our hero thinks he's got it pretty easy now, but... he hears something in the distance. Psy-Crow, the intergalactic bounty hunter is standing over a burn in the grass which the suit had left behind. Peering over the toppled tree, Jim sees Psy-Crow talking to the Queen, informing her that the suit is very near.
The Queen knows that the suit will make her even more beautiful than her imprisoned twin sister, "Princess-What's-Her-Name." Jim decides he needs to meet this Princess and dashes off to find her before Psy-Crow can find him and the suit.
The Levels: Continued
Down the Tubes
Bob the Goldfish knows that EWJ's super suit could make him ruler of the world. Maybe even the universe!!!
Controlling the drone cat minions in his underwater lair, Bob uses his servants to find you wherever you hide, high or low. Don't let the size of Bob's kitten guards fool you - they're just as powerful as the cats! Hamsters galore!
Snot a Problem
Bungee jumping is scary enough without Major Mucus trying to bash you into the walls, but that's exactly his plan. As your bungee cord gets thinner and thinner, your life hangs on by a few measly threads!!!
But that's not all. Mucus Phlegm Brain is counting on you to get too close to the pool of snot or fall in - he's waiting for lunch!
For Pete's Sake
Walking the dog was never like this!!! If you let little Peter fall, watch out - his temper gets the best of him and he mutates into a ravenous hulking giant!
If the meteor showers don't rain on your parade, and the flying saucers don't blow you away, then maybe, just maybe, you'll make it through okay. Oh, did I forget to mention that the Unipus' (It's like an octopus but with one arm) tentacles can kill you...?
Buttville
It's dark, but there's lightning in the distance and you've got to keep your head in order to stay alive. You're now facing the Queen and her minions head to head, so use yours.
The Queen is using her control over all the insects in order to try to stop you. Everywhere you turn, one of her followers is going to be there. Try to control your every move here. Any mistakes you make will probably be your last.
How to Play
DIGGING IN
1. Set up your Game Boy.
2. Make sure the power switch is turned OFF. Place the Earthworm Jim game pak into the game pak slot and press it down firmly.
3. Turn the power switch to ON. You should see the Nintendo title screen, then the Earthworm Jim™ title screen. If not, open your eyes and try again.
Open your eyes and search around. There are many secrets to be found. Closely look at what you see, for many secrets are off the screen.
There are a ton of goodies on each level. If you can't find a way to get to something you see, the answer may lie just ahead, or below, or above you, or this-away, or that-away.
To keep Psy-Crow out of the action, you've got to beat him in the asteroid race. Otherwise he'll give you problems on every level. (Lose a turn for not laughing at the asteroid joke.)
Defeating the Queen involves stopping her from laying eggs. Now, how can you do that? Don't you wish you stayed awake during health education?
Most of the time, keeping Peter moving along is the best plan of action. But how can you stop him, or slow him down, when you need to? Click.
Making cookies with butter-flavored shortening rather than butter or margarine keeps them from flattening out too much during baking.
Controls
Button A
Jump. Rapidly pressing while in flight turns Jim's head into a helicopter-like blade that floats him gently to the ground. Acts as an accelerator for your rocket.
Button B
A long tap fires your Plasma Blaster, or any other weapon you get. A short tap will do the Head Whip, or fire your Plasma Blaster if you are hanging.
Start
Pauses the game.
Select
Turns on Mrs. Schultz's porch light in Germany.
Control Pad
Controls which way you move and which direction you look.
Items & Weapons
Plasma Power
Each time you pick up one of these you get an additional 250 rounds of plasma power! Plasma shots are limited, so get as many of these as you can find!
Mega Plasma
The Big Wally of plasma detonation! This item will generally wipe out anything you can point it at and fire! Every time you collect one of these babies you only get one mega shot, so use them wisely!
Suit Power
Atomic energy that the suit needs to function. Collecting these items increases your overall suit energy. More healthy than a big bowl of chicken soup.
Asteroid Shields
During the Rock Races, grab these to protect yourself from colliding with the asteroids.
Atomic Accelerator
Catch one of these power gems to throw yourself into overdrive. Useful for a quick burst of speed to avoid Psy-Crow.
Fuel Pods
While racing, grab these items for fun and profit.
Extra Life
Hidden throughout the vast levels are these items that will give you an extra life towards rescuing the Princess.
Enemies & Characters
Major Mucus
From the distant phlegm planet, Major Mucus will stop at nothing to get Jim's suit. Bouncing wildly on a tiny thread of goo, the Major is bound to be trouble.
Peter Puppy
Peter may first look like a cute, cuddly puppy, but when he transforms into his alter ego there's nowhere to hide. Jim's super suit helped him survive the trip through the black hole to Peter's world, but even its powers might not be enough to help him get back.
Evil the Cat
Born with no heart, the ruler of Heck lives to torture others. Filling Heck with corporate lawyers and dreaded elevator music, Evil has seen to it that Jim doesn't stand a snowball's chance.
Psy-Crow
Jim was hunted by crows all his life, but never one with a gun! Psy-Crow is determined to get that suit back for the Queen at any cost. If he gets his worm hook into you and pulls you out of the suit, Jim is as good as bass bait.
Bob & #4
Bob is a goldfish with plans to steal Jim's powerful suit so he can rule the universe. He can't harm Earthworm Jim directly, but that's what the drone cat #4 is for, and this brute packs a mean punch!
Chuck & Fifi
Fifi is a psychotic, four legged chainsaw with a rusty chain who wants to keep strangers away from his master's junkyard. Chuck will throw up anything he can to keep you from surviving.
Princess-What's-Her-Name
Twin sister of the queen, she got the good end of the genetic chain. When asked about her favorite activities, she sweetly replied "Save the space whales. I'm a Libra. Will you buy me a spaceship?"
The evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug for a Butt.....
She's big, she's bad, and she's in the mood for earthworm burgers! She has a face not even a mother could love (and a body to match), making her Jim's ultimate nightmare.
Earthworm Jim
The main part of Earthworm Jim's head is an inverted horn or cove shape. Keep the meaty part at the top.
Tips & Maps
Moving Target
Try not to stay in the same place too long, as a moving target, Jim is a lot tougher to hit.
Short Bursts of Plasma
Limit your firing to short bursts of plasma to save much needed rounds for later.
Use Your Head
Your whip-like head can destroy enemies and be used to swing from place to place.
Leap of Faith
Jim can gently glide down a chasm with his part-time propeller head, even if you can't see the landing.
Pull Yourself Up
Pull yourself up by your boot straps to get out of the way, as many enemies don't look up.
Be the Coolest Person
Surrounding yourself with Earthworm Jim action figures, watching the new television show, and buying anything with Earthworm Jim, the Playmates logo, or Shiny Entertainment's logo on it will automatically make you the coolest person in your neighborhood.
Gather Atoms
Gather as many atoms as you can before the end of each stage for energy to defeat bosses, and watch your plasma gun's energy level.
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