Earthworm Jim 2 Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Earthworm Jim
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Shiny Entertainment |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Earthworm Jim |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance, Earthworm Jim is a platformer developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by THQ. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It is part of the Earthworm Jim series; on the GBA you can also try Earthworm Jim 2. The series also appears on other systems with Earthworm Jim (SNES) and Earthworm Jim (Genesis).
Earthworm Jim is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Earthworm Jim is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Earthworm Jim cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Ammo (Normal Gun) | 830018BC
270F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 83002B0C
0119 |
| Infinite Health | 83000010
0064 |
| Infinite Ammo (Blaster) | 830018F4
0064 |
| Infinite Oxygen | 83006630
0063 |
| Strong Snot Cord | 83003F10
0012 |
Earthworm Jim walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Earthworm Jim FAQ
Who made Earthworm Jim?
It was developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by THQ.
Is Earthworm Jim multiplayer?
No. Earthworm Jim is a single-player game.
How long does Earthworm Jim take to play?
As a platformer, Earthworm Jim typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Earthworm Jim on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.