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Summary

Earthworm Jim on the Sega Genesis still feels fresh after all these years, thanks to its razor‑sharp hand‑drawn animation and off‑kilter humor. The 2D side‑scrolling run‑and‑gun action lets you switch between blasting foes with Jim’s gun and whipping enemies—or even grabbing hooks—to swing across absurdly designed stages. Beyond the core platforming, the game sprinkles in quirky set‑pieces like the behind‑Jim “Andy Asteroids” racer, a bungee‑jump showdown, and an underwater maze that keep the pacing lively. Sega’s request for an extra level gave us “Intestinal Distress,” a Genesis‑only bonus that showcases the console’s strengths, while the later Sega CD Special Edition added a new “Big Bruty” stage, a remixed Red Book soundtrack, and alternate endings. Critics praised the title for its fluid animation, inventive level design, and witty tone, earning it an 81.17 % aggregate score and a Best Genesis Game award from Electronic Gaming Monthly.

Storyline

Earthworm Jim on the Sega Genesis follows the misadventures of an ordinary earthworm who suddenly acquires a high‑tech "super suit" that falls from the sky. The suit becomes his arms, legs and torso while his worm body serves as a head, turning him into a bizarre, yet capable, hero. Jim’s primary goal is to dodge a host of antagonists who are desperate to reclaim the suit.

Along the way he must rescue the enigmatic Princess What’s‑Her‑Name, but despite his efforts she never returns his affection. In a twist of comic tragedy, the princess is crushed by a flying cow that Jim himself launched into space at the very start of the game. The story ends with Jim having saved the day, only to watch the chaos he caused claim the very person he was trying to protect.