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Earthworm Jim

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Earthworm Jim
Description
Adventure does not end here!Check the entire Earthworm Jim Collection! Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life... But then something unexpected happened. The evil Psy-Crow was transporting a super suit, built by the genius...
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Product details
1996, Shiny Entertainment, ESRB Rating: Everyone...
System requirements
Windows (10, 11), 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 9.0c, 1...
Time to beat
3 hMain
4 h Main + Sides
4.5 h Completionist
3.5 h All Styles
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Description


Adventure does not end here!
Check the entire Earthworm Jim Collection!



Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...

But then something unexpected happened. The evil Psy-Crow was transporting a super suit, built by the genius Professor Monkey-For-A-Head, to Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-Filled, Malformed, Slug-For-A-Butt, but along the way it was stolen by a rebel. Although Psy-Crow killed the rebel, the suit fell down to Earth, landing on an Earth Worm. That cosmic twist of fate placed Jim in control of an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit.

Anyway, Earthworm Jim found out that Princess What's-Her-Name had been captured and set out to save her. Meanwhile, there's a bounty on Jimmy and plenty of people are in line to take Queen Slug-For-A-Butt up on her offer.

Now Jim must make it to the princess and stay clear of Psy-Crow, the intergalactic bounty hunter, until the final battle with Queen Slug-For-A-Butt. To accomplish this, you'll have to use every weapon and ability at your disposal to wriggle your way through dozens of original and just plain weird levels.

  • Diverse levels and gameplay modes that provide an unmatched platforming experience
  • Great music and amusing sound effects
  • Loads of good humor and fun, often bordering on the disturbing

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avatars HD wallpaper guide help file animated gifs EWJ1 in-game soundtrack (MP3) EWJ2 in-game soundtrack (MP3) manual (19 pages) artworks EWJ1 in-game soundtrack (FLAC) EWJ2 in-game soundtrack (FLAC)
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction . Stellar support and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
3 hMain
4 h Main + Sides
4.5 h Completionist
3.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Release date:
{{'1996-04-30T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone (Animated Violence)

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audio
text
What improvements we made to this game:
Update (13 November 2024)
  • Adjusted DOSBox configuration to improve performance on modern hardware
  • Lowered CD music volume for better audio balance
  • Moved the bonus movie to the DOSBox launcher for easier access
  • Validated stability
  • Verified compatibility with Windows 10 and 11
  • Verified Cloud Saves support
FAQ

What operating systems is Earthworm Jim compatible with?

Earthworm Jim is officially supported on Windows, Linux, macOS.

Does Earthworm Jim have DRM?

No! GOG games have no DRM and can be played without an internet connection, totally offline. Some bonus content might require an internet connection to download, but we do our best to limit that need. Read more about DRM.

Do you need GOG Galaxy to play Earthworm Jim?

No! You do not need GOG Galaxy to play Earthworm Jim. GOG gives you the option to download a fully offline installer and install Earthworm Jim that way, without using GOG Galaxy. GOG Galaxy is used for synchronization of achievements and cloud saves, but its usage is totally optional. Read more about GOG Galaxy.

What are the system requirements for Earthworm Jim?

Minimum: System: Windows (10, 11), Processor: 1.8 GHz, Memory: 2 GB RAM, Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, DirectX: DirectX 9.0c, Storage: 1 GB available space.

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Overall most helpful review

Posted on: March 5, 2025

Rolagarthor

Verified owner

Games: 159 Reviews: 70

Earthworm Jim is not for everyone.

I consider it one of those games that is completely misunderstood by newer generations, as well as underappreciated by some of us, the Gen X kids and some millennials. The humor is absurd or "wacky." It's the centerpiece of the video game, as it uses parody as a resource. In an era, the awful '90s, where everything was electro dance, rock was dead, and television was bread and circuses for many, as well as a promised land, almost forbidden still for us, the "forgotten kids." The absurd humor is reflected in the gameplay itself, which, undoubtedly, you had to be part of that era to understand its context. On that, I do agree: it’s a game of its time, with many allusions to other cartoons, etc., etc. For me, it’s an epic piece. Regardless of the version, this kind of action-platformer is something that, nowadays, is only recreated with tried-and-true formulas. There are no more risks of more space worms because, well... the audience is tough. The gameplay, the difficulty, and the atmosphere are fantastic. A pure and hard game, not suitable for those who don’t understand crazy patterns or bizarre bosses. The controls were of their time, as was the character design itself. Groovy, twisted, hard as hell, and very surrealist. A must-have for any GOG collector. For those with dry bones :)


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Posted on: January 4, 2026

charliethegent

Games: 52 Reviews: 6

$19.99 for this game is pure greed.

get an emulator. this is evil. spend your money on something else. It's a fine game but it's simply not worth this price. This is pure greed.


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Posted on: April 11, 2024

freakservo

Games: 18 Reviews: 2

Early 90's Platforming At Its Strangest

Note I said 'strangest' -- 'Grossest' would go to Boogerman...Though this game does deal with a snot-boss, too. Earthwom Jim isn't afraid to be weird - One moment you're jumping around in a junk-yard fighting a trash-can monster, next you're dodging flames and attacks from an overzealous cat, and after that you're protecting a bipolar puppy! Profoundly-silly! Controls hold up. They're still responsive and solid, the arc of Jim's jump flows well, and the level-design never feels overwelming, even as they get expansive (Well, the final level's helicopter-descent does rely on trial-and-error memorization. Be aware of that.) Music is appropriate in many cases too, like how the 'What The Heck' level transitions from 'Night on Bald Mounain' to elevator muzak, replete with the screams of the tortured. Do note, however, that this is NOT the 'Special Edition' - It does not have the redbook Tallarico soundtrack, expanded/extra levels, or updated ending sequences. If you're looking for a relatively straightforward action/platformer -- And Ren & Stimpy's your thing -- You really can't go wrong with an annelid in a super-suit!


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Posted on: June 23, 2023

maximum_26

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 7

un clasico de los 90

un clasico de los 90


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Posted on: March 6, 2026

BigRed1082

Verified owner

Games: 44 Reviews: 4

Controller Options

This rank will increase if we get options for a controller. I cannot play witha keyboard. I use a PS5 controller and for whatever reason I cannot. Guys please impliment controller options for these games. (PS5, X-Box). I NEED CONTROLER OPTIONS! Please. XD


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