Jim
An ordinary earthworm wearing a powerful cybernetic suit and fighting to become a hero.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Jim |
|---|---|
A | Fire the blaster |
B | Use the whip |
C | Jump |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Earthworm Jim: Special Edition play?
Players guide Jim through side-scrolling stages filled with platforms, enemies, pits, switches, and environmental gags. The whip can attack foes, grab hooks, and interact with selected objects, while Jim's blaster handles ranged combat. Some sections change the pace with underwater movement, vehicle riding, or unusual set pieces.
The objective is to reach each stage's end and defeat its boss. Health and ammunition management matter, and memorizing enemy placements helps with later attempts. The Special Edition adds the “Intestinal Distress” stage and preserves the original game's sequence of distinct, self-contained levels.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Earthworm Jim: Special Edition?
Learn the reach and timing of the whip before relying on the blaster. Use the whip to attack from a safe distance and to grab Snott or hooks when the stage requires it.
Explore carefully, but do not rush unfamiliar screens. Preserve health for boss encounters, watch enemy patterns, and use the stage's unusual mechanics rather than treating every section as a standard run-and-gun sequence.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Princess What's-Her-Name
The imperiled princess Jim attempts to rescue.
Psy-Crow
Jim's persistent crow-like rival and a recurring threat.
Evil the Cat
A sinister feline villain who serves as one of Jim's major adversaries.
Professor Monkey-for-a-Head
A bizarre scientist and one of the game's boss characters.
Queen Slug-for-a-Butt
A grotesque villain and boss encountered during Jim's journey.
Bob the Goldfish
A pompous goldfish whose schemes help set the adventure in motion.
Snott
Jim's green, elastic companion, useful for swinging and interacting with the environment.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
The whip is useful both as a weapon and as a traversal tool.
- 2
Memorize hazards before attempting fast runs through a stage.
- 3
Use ranged attacks on enemies that are dangerous to approach.
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