Earnest Evans Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Platformer

Earnest Evans

Certified classic

SystemSega CD
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNamco Tales Studio
PublisherNamco Tales Studio
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Developed by Namco Tales Studio, Earnest Evans arrived on the Sega CD as a platformer.

Among the 13 Sega CD platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

Namco Tales Studio also made Sol-Feace and Anetto Futatabi for the Sega CD.

Earnest Evans 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)
  • you want to experience one of the Sega CD's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Earnest Evans 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.

Earnest Evans gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Earnest Evans walkthroughs & guides

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Earnest Evans FAQ

Who made Earnest Evans?

It was developed by Namco Tales Studio.

Is Earnest Evans multiplayer?

No. Earnest Evans is a single-player game.

How long does Earnest Evans take to play?

As a platformer, Earnest Evans 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 Earnest Evans 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.

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