A somewhat rushed sequel that ups the ante in a lot of ways. Many would consider the original Earthworm Jim to be an off-beat and non-traditional platformer, which helped it stand out along with its artistry. Earthworm Jim 2 sees this, and pushes that direction so damn far, that the better terms describing this game would be obtuse or obscene. This game has such a bizarre structure that you'll be applauding the designers for their creative output one minute, then booing them the next.
Despite its gaping flaws, I definitely have a really soft spot for Earthworm Jim 2. I actually have more fondness for this game than the original, perhaps because it's so obscenely odd without really needing an obnoxious "gross" factor (Boogerman sucks).
The 1-2 punch of the Earthworm Jim series is a testament of the mid-90s where some funny folks wanted to push the envelope and express their unique ideas in a really strange way, and it's something I don't think can be replicated ever again. And, like the original game, I prefer the SNES version as I think it has smoother gameplay and better visuals.
Despite its gaping flaws, I definitely have a really soft spot for Earthworm Jim 2. I actually have more fondness for this game than the original, perhaps because it's so obscenely odd without really needing an obnoxious "gross" factor (Boogerman sucks).
The 1-2 punch of the Earthworm Jim series is a testament of the mid-90s where some funny folks wanted to push the envelope and express their unique ideas in a really strange way, and it's something I don't think can be replicated ever again. And, like the original game, I prefer the SNES version as I think it has smoother gameplay and better visuals.