Product Overview
- Product Name: Earthworm Jim
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Cartridge is clean and looks great with only light cosmetic wear. Label is fully intact with no tears or writing - Clean contacts, tested and working great.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Suit up, space cadet! Earthworm Jim for the Super Nintendo takes everything you thought you knew about platformers and turns it on its squiggly head. You play as Jim, a mild-mannered earthworm who suddenly finds himself in control of a super-powered robotic suit—transforming him into an unlikely hero armed with a blaster, a whip-like worm body, and a twisted sense of humor. From battling giant crow bounty hunters to dodging falling cows, every level bursts with cartoon absurdity and pure 16-bit brilliance.
Developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Playmates in 1994, Earthworm Jim is a wild ride of creativity that pushed the SNES to its limits. Its fluid animation, hand-drawn art style, and cheeky attitude set it apart from the crowd of serious platformers of its time. Whether you’re blasting through New Junk City or escaping from Psy-Crow, every stage showcases a mix of clever gameplay design and slapstick humor that has helped this cult classic stay fresh decades later.
Considered one of the defining action-platformers of the 16-bit era, Earthworm Jim stands proudly alongside the likes of Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid as a true showpiece of SNES artistry. Its offbeat tone, unique character designs, and lightning-fast gameplay make it a must-own for collectors who appreciate both technical mastery and comedy in equal measure.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Jim, the worm-turned-hero armed with his trusty blaster and whip-like body
- Traverse bizarre, animated worlds like New Junk City and What The Heck?!
- Use inventive platforming mechanics with rope swings, bungee jumps, and rocket rides
- Battle iconic villains including Psy-Crow, Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, and Evil the Cat
- Gorgeous hand-drawn animation and expressive sprite work push SNES visuals to the max
- A hilarious and unpredictable soundtrack that matches Jim’s offbeat heroics
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Earthworm Jim was created during a time when mascot platformers dominated the gaming landscape—but its sharp humor and offbeat style made it stand out. Designed by industry veteran Doug TenNapel and the team at Shiny Entertainment, the game’s animation quality rivaled cartoons of the era and was hand-drawn frame by frame for a smooth, cinematic look.
Its success spawned an entire multimedia franchise, including a Saturday morning cartoon series, action figures, and sequels that cemented Jim’s legacy as one of gaming’s weirdest yet most beloved heroes. To this day, Earthworm Jim remains a prized piece of SNES history—a perfect blend of humor, challenge, and unforgettable 16-bit charm.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1994
- Publisher: Playmates
- Developer: Shiny Entertainment
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 796298022502
- SKU: 6911
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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