Earthworm Jim 2 Classic
Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Earthworm Jim
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Shiny Entertainment |
| Publisher | Virgin 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 Virgin Interactive, Earthworm Jim arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1995 as a platformer.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Earthworm Jim series. 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
60 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1/4 Energy | 194-D86-7FB |
|---|---|
| Start With 1/2 Energy | 324-D86-7FB |
| Start With 3/4 Energy | 4B4-D86-7FB |
| Infinite Lives | 3A4-0EC-2A2 |
| Infinite Energy | 3A3-B4C-2A2 |
| Infinite Gun | 3A5-53A-2A2 |
Earthworm Jim walkthroughs & guides
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Earthworm Jim FAQ
When did Earthworm Jim come out on the Game Gear?
Earthworm Jim was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.
Who made Earthworm Jim?
It was developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Virgin 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.