Earthworm Jim
A wisecracking earthworm wearing a powerful supersuit and using a whip, firearms, and improvised tools.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
A | Jump |
|---|---|
B | Use the whip or selected weapon |
Left | Move left |
Right | Move right |
Up | Aim or interact in context |
Down | Crouch or descend in context |
L | Change weapon |
R | Change weapon |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
Some actions vary by vehicle or specialized stage.
How it plays
How does Earthworm Jim 2 play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. Jim runs, jumps, lashes enemies with his whip, fires selected weapons, and uses his worm body or environmental objects to solve hazards. Levels include conventional platforming as well as distinctive tasks such as flying, racing, and manipulating Snot.
Progression is linear: completing a stage unlocks the next part of the adventure. Players manage health, ammunition, enemy patterns, moving platforms, and hazards, with boss encounters and specialized objectives breaking up the standard run-and-gun action.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Earthworm Jim 2?
Learn each stage's special rule before rushing forward. Use the whip for close threats and conserve ammunition for enemies or targets that are difficult to reach safely.
Watch moving platforms and environmental hazards rather than relying only on reflexes. In vehicle and Snot-based sections, prioritize the route and timing objectives; taking unnecessary risks often costs more health than it saves.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Princess What's-Her-Name
The princess Jim is trying to rescue from Psy-Crow's unwanted wedding plans.
Psy-Crow
Jim's recurring crow-like rival and the main antagonist of the adventure.
Evil the Cat
A dangerous feline villain who appears among Jim's surreal opponents.
Snot
A sticky green creature who assists Jim in traversal and special level mechanics.
Professor Monkey-for-a-Head
A bizarre recurring character and enemy associated with the series' comic science-fiction world.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Explore side paths for health and ammunition when the route allows it.
- 2
Keep a weapon ready before entering areas with flying enemies or bosses.
- 3
Use the pause screen to identify the currently selected weapon if needed.
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