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Earthworm Jim 1 & 2: The Whole Can 'O Worms

1996
ShooterPlatformAdventure

Comedy · Sci-Fi

Earthworm Jim's anarchic energy and surreal humor were a breath of fresh air for the platformer genre. Its core gameplay loop, a blend of run-and-gun shooting with precise platforming, was elevated by the hero's absurd arsenal and the game's willingness to break the fourth wall. The outrageous level design, featuring memorable set pieces like the race against Psy-Crow and the descent into Hell, cemented its place as a cult classic.

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The bundle contains the two 2D-Shoot-and-runs featuring Earthworm Jim in his space suit. It has been release for Windows and Linux. A 25th anniversary Edition, limited to 2000 copies, has been released for SNES. Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life... But then something unexpected happened. The evil Psy-Crow was transporting a super suit, built by the genius Professor Monkey-For-A-Head, to Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-Filled, Malformed, Slug-For-A-Butt, but along the way it was stolen by a rebel. Although Psy-Crow killed the rebel, the suit fell down to Earth, landing on an Earth Worm. That cosmic twist of fate placed Jim in control of an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit. Anyway, Earthworm Jim found out that Princess What's-Her-Name had been captured and set out to save her. Meanwhile, there's a bounty on Jimmy and plenty of people are in line to take Queen Slug-For-A-Butt up on her offer. Now Jim must make it to the princess and stay clear of Psy-Crow, the intergalactic bounty hunter, until the final battle with Queen Slug-For-A-Butt. To accomplish this, you'll have to use every weapon and ability at your disposal to wriggle your way through dozens of original and just plain weird levels. Diverse levels and gameplay modes that provide an unmatched platforming experience Great music and amusing sound effects Loads of good humor and fun, often bordering on the disturbing

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Like Jim, you'll run, jump, and shoot through a vibrant alien world, but with a focus on environmental puzzles and a haunting atmosphere.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced platforming action and shooting, similar to Earthworm Jim's core gameplay
  • Criteria — Adventure elements are central, with a focus on exploration and uncovering secrets on an alien planet
  • The game's challenging platforming and puzzle elements provide a similar level of difficulty and satisfaction.
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Astro Bot's joyful platforming and inventive level design capture the same sense of playful adventure, but with a modern, 3D twist.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced platforming action and shooting, similar to Earthworm Jim's core gameplay
  • Criteria — Adventure elements are central, with a focus on exploration and uncovering secrets on an alien planet
  • The game's challenging platforming and puzzle elements provide a similar level of difficulty and satisfaction.
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While the setting is darker, the tight platforming, challenging combat, and sense of discovery echo the best of Earthworm Jim's action.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced platforming action and shooting, similar to Earthworm Jim's core gameplay
  • Criteria — Adventure elements are central, with a focus on exploration and uncovering secrets on an alien planet
  • The game's challenging platforming and puzzle elements provide a similar level of difficulty and satisfaction.

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