However, despite the levels containing an abundance of detail and imagery, it can be tough to know where you need to go or what parts of the scenery can harm you, unless you have a photographic memory from playing the original. The game was always pretty, even back in '94, but the developers have really gone to town making the colourful backdrops look even more appealing and the animations slicker than a head full of Brylcreem. The first thing fans will notice is the very smooth and colourful visuals that are present in this remake. What follows is a series of diverse platform levels and 3D race missions, which see the player jump, whip and shoot everything in sight. The evil enemies plan to take down the fair maiden Princess-What's-Her-Name, leaving Jim with the task of saving her and all of mankind (probably). This happens to land on Jim, transforming him into an all-powerful worm with big muscles and an even bigger gun. Jim, a regular braindead earthworm, is minding his own business when Psy-Crow steals a space suit intended for Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, but accidentally lets it fall to earth. The story is a pretty straightforward affair. The quirky style, slick animations and humorous plot and enemies, made the game something of a hit, leading to a sequel and even its own animated series. Unfortunately, despite a few new levels, a decent, albeit short-lived, multiplayer mode and some shiny new visuals, the antiquated control scheme and confusing level design mean that Earthworm Jim HD is hard to recommend for newcomers and best left to the fans.įor those unfamiliar with Earthworm Jim, the game was released back in 1994. Earthworm Jim falls somewhere in the middle of these, but has been remade nevertheless. There are some games that demand the remake treatment, while others are probably best left in the past. Also available on: PSN, WiiWare (Summer 2010)
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