Earthworm Jim 2 Classic
Game Boy · Platformer
Earthworm Jim
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Shiny Entertainment |
| Publisher | Playmates Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Earthworm Jim |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Playmates Interactive, Earthworm Jim arrived on the Game Boy in 1995 as a platformer.
It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.
It is part of the Earthworm Jim series. The series also appears on other systems with Earthworm Jim (SNES) and Earthworm Jim (Genesis).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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
17 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FAD-2DA-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Lives | 0A0-2BB-F7A |
| Infinite Energy | FAC-D6A-4C1 |
Earthworm Jim walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Earthworm Jim.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Earthworm Jim FAQ
When did Earthworm Jim come out on the Game Boy?
Earthworm Jim was released for the Game Boy in 1995.
Who made Earthworm Jim?
It was developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Playmates Interactive.
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.