Shiny Entertainment

Earthworm Jim 2

Earthworm Jim 2 is a 1995 run and gun "Run and gun (video game)")platform game. It is the sequel to Earthworm Jim "Earthworm Jim (video game)"), and the second and final game in the Earthworm Jim series developed by original creators Doug TenNapel, David Perry "David Perry (game developer)"), and Shiny Entertainment. It was released in late 1995 and early 1996 depending on the region and video game console, initially for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System, before being ported to other platforms. The purpose of the game is largely the same as it was in the original Earthworm Jim; traverse through the levels in order to save Princess What's-Her-Name from Psy-Crow. However, gameplay is much more diverse than the original. While the majority of levels are still based on run and gun and platformer elements, separate levels incorporate different gameplay mechanics as well.