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Earthworm Jim 2
By Shiny Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1995
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- platformer
What it is
Earthworm Jim 2 is a side-scrolling run-and-gun platformer developed by Shiny Entertainment and released in 1995. It sends Jim on a chase across the galaxy, with stops including Evil the Cat’s Circus of the Scars and the planet of Meat. His tasks include saving cows, thwarting lawyers, and outsmarting Psy-Crow. The game brings back characters such as Princess What’s-Her-Name, Psy-Crow, Peter Puppy, and Bob the Goldfish, alongside new villains. Its listed features include more than five new weapons and unusual level designs. Jim can whip, run, jump, fly, and swing with Snott; one disguise turns him into a blind cave salamander. The Steam version supports single-player and Family Sharing. Steam platforms are Windows, macOS, and Linux, while the broader platform list also includes Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Interplay Inc. is the publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than five new weapons
- Includes returning characters and new villains
- Jim can whip, run, jump, fly, and swing
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- No multiplayer feature is listed
- Steam platforms listed do not include Genesis or Super Nintendo
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a side-scrolling platformer with run-and-gun action and unusual level concepts. Its single-player format and listed Windows, macOS, and Linux support may suit solo players on those systems.
Earthworm Jim 2 pairs side-scrolling action with varied level concepts, weapons, and a returning cast. Its listed Steam features are single-player and Family Sharing.
