Earthworm Jim
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(Super Famicom - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Shiny Entertainment Inc.
Published_By:
Playmates Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Earthworm Jim follows the story of an ordinary earthworm named Jim who leads a mundane life, until he is struck by a powerful suit that transforms him into a space-faring hero. As Jim navigates this new world, he discovers he has control over the suit's advanced technology.
The gameplay in Earthworm Jim sees Jim run and jump through levels, collecting weapons to aid him on his quest. The game builds upon the original, with additional characters like Princess What's-Her-Name and Psy-Crow appearing in a new adventure.
Earthworm Jim 2
The gameplay is similar to the first game, with Jim running and jumping through levels. There are five new weapons to collect compared to the original game, adding more depth to the action-adventure experience.
The addition of characters like Princess What's-Her-Name and Psy-Crow expands the game's universe, offering a fresh take on the original.
eBay Product ID:
214643691 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4904880133246 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
SHVC-AEJJ-JPN (Japan)
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Extracted from the original game manual
*Earthworm Jim* is a quirky side-scrolling action-platformer where an ordinary earthworm is transformed into a superhero after accidentally falling into a high-tech alien space suit. Playing as Jim, players must navigate bizarre, obstacle-filled worlds—ranging from a deadly junkyard to Planet Heck—using a plasma blaster and Jim's own body as a whip. The ultimate goal is to outrun the intergalactic bounty hunter Psy-Crow and rescue the lovely Princess What's-Her-Name from the evil Queen.
Story
The Origin of Earthworm Jim
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, but 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.
Under direct orders from the evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug for a Butt, Psy-Crow blasts the renegade and his entire ship to smithereens. The suit falls gently to a strange planet below: Planet Earth.
The Transformation
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.
Testing the Suit
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.
The Mission
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
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New Junk City: Menacing crows, giant mutant garbage cans, the junkyard's owner Chuck and his dog Fifi want to welcome you to the junkyard in their own special way - by trying to kill you. Bounce from tire to tire or slide across zip lines to grab extra power-ups. Watch out, compared to Fifi's bark, those bites are even worse!
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What the Heck?: Welcome to Planet Heck. As Evil the Cat dances, you wander through a devilishly tricky maze. Step quickly...it can get a little too hot for Jim even in his indestructible suit. For an uplifting experience, take a jog on a gem, but don't let Jim get a hot foot! There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight for sure!!
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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!
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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!
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Level 5: The Professor would love to have Earthworm Jim on the dissection table, but that darn super suit keeps him safe. The Professor wants that suit back - after all, he designed it for the Queen. Of course, he could make another one... if only that darn monkey hadn't eaten the blueprints. That's another can of worms entirely. You'd better keep an eye out for the Professor's creepy science experiments - they're everywhere. Careful when the lights go out! Remember when you were afraid of the dark? Relive the horror (if you can find it) and find your way out!
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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
How to Play
Getting Started
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Set up your Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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Be sure that control pad 1 is plugged in properly.
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Make sure the power switch is turned OFF. Place the Earthworm Jim game pak into the cartridge slot and press it down firmly.
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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.
Andy Asteroids
Ready for a wild ride through space? Well hold on to your seat because between each level Psy-Crow is right on your tail!
Dodge the asteroids and try knocking Psy-Crow off his rocket backpack to help you get to the finish line alive. Grab the Atomic Accelerators along the way to leave Psy-Crow in the wake of your heavy ions.
Of course, if you're traveling that fast, you'll want to stock up on shields... unless you're an expert pilot.
Controls
Button Y
Fire your Plasma Blaster, or any other weapon you get. Also acts as an accelerator for your rocket.
Button A
Does the Head Whip and the Bungee Shove. Activates shield on rocket flights.
Button B
Jump. Rapidly pressing while in flight turns Jim's head into a helicopter-like blade that will float him gently to the ground. Acts as an accelerator for your rocket.
Button X
Turns on Mrs. Schultz's porch light in Germany. So quit pressing it!
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
Earthworm Jim
Just an ordinary earthworm caught in a super powered suit he doesn't understand. He must use weapons, whips, and plasma blasters to keep the suit out of the clutches of his enemies.
Major Mucus
An enemy from the distant phlegm planet who bounces wildly on a tiny thread of goo. He will stop at nothing to get Jim's suit.
Peter Puppy
A cute, cuddly puppy who transforms into a dangerous alter ego. Jim's super suit helped him survive the trip through the black hole to Peter's world.
Evil the Cat
The heartless ruler of Heck who lives to torture others and has filled his realm with corporate lawyers, elevator music, and twisted snowmen.
Psy-Crow
A persistent and twisted crow with a gun who is determined to get Jim's suit back for the Queen. If he pulls Jim out of the suit, Jim is as good as bass bait.
Bob & #4
Bob is a goldfish with plans to steal Jim's suit to rule the universe, using his brute drone cat #4 to do his physical dirty work.
Chuck & Fifi
Fifi is a psychotic, four-legged chainsaw of a dog guarding his master's junkyard, while Chuck throws up anything he can to stop you.
Professor Monkey-for-a-Head
A totally bananas scientist who shares his head with a monkey and is willing to destroy Jim.
Princess-What's-Her-Name
The twin sister of the queen who is a truly bodacious babe of the highest magnitude.
The evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug for a Butt.......
An utterly putrid, big, and bad queen who is Jim's ultimate nightmare and is in the mood for earthworm burgers.
Tips & Maps
Try not to stay in the same place too long
As a moving target, Jim is a lot tougher to hit.
Limit your firing to short bursts of plasma
This will help you save much needed rounds for later.
Use your head - literally!
Your whip-like head can do more than destroy your enemies. You can use it to swing from place to place.
Don't be afraid to make a leap of faith
With a part-time propeller for a head, Jim can gently glide down a chasm that he's leapt into - even though you couldn't see where he was going to land.
Sometimes hanging around isn't such a hot idea
You'll need to get out of somebody's way. Just pull yourself up by your bootstraps (you'd be amazed at how many enemies don't look up...).
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 as many atoms as you can before the end of each stage
You'll need as much energy as you can get to defeat the bosses. And watch your plasma gun's energy level - recharging only seems to take longer when you're in a jam!
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 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 have to beat him in the Asteroid...race. Otherwise he'll give you problems on every level.
Defeating the Queen
Defeating the Queen involves stopping her from laying eggs. Now, how can you do that?
Keeping Peter moving along
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?
Making cookies
Making cookies with butter-flavored shortening rather than butter or margarine keeps them from flattening out too much when baking.
Finding the can of worms
Finding the can of worms is one way to get a continue, the other...well that's fuel for thought.
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