Jim is controlled in much the same way as the original game, though with some new and changed abilities. As well as including standard platforming levels, there are also quiz questions, an isometric shoot 'em up level and various adaptions to the platforming formula, including marathon races and a stage where Jim must shoot his way through mounds of dirt. Though very similar to the original game, Earthworm Jim 2 has more varied gameplay than its predecessor. Jim, with help from Snott, has to follow their trail across the various summer homes of his enemies. However, Psy-Crow kidnaps the Princess and plans on marrying her at the Las Vegas system in order to take over the universe. The game loads the lake graphics much faster in the European release.Following on from the ending of the first game, Earthworm Jim had removed the cow (which he had unknowingly launched) from atop Princess Whats-Her-Name, reinflated the squashed lady, and won her heart. Getting near the villi distorts the entire level at different speeds depending on the proximity like in the Genesis version. While this is also possible in the US version, it is far less consistent and often damages Jim. Pressing Up + X to deploy the Manta Shield right before the timer hits zero and holding on while the rocks fall deals no damage to Jim.

The European release adds a wave effect on the logo's reflection. It is noted that the TV item is mentioned in the US manual but does not appear in any level. Grabbing another TV in the same level or traveling to a new area reverts the colors back to normal. Collecting this on ISO 9000 changes the dull environment to a more colorful one instead. THEY TEND TO SMELL IF YOU DON'TĪ rare item found in a few levels changes the palette of everything except for sprites to grayscale.

TWO PIGS + ONE PLATFORM = ONE RAISED PLUGĪLWAYS CHANGE YOUR SOCKS DAILY. NEVER EVER EVER GET A HAIR CUT LIKE NICK'S WHEN CARRYING AN OBJECT, TRY JUMPING AROUND THE LEVEL. LOOK OUT FOR THE HIDDEN ROOM IN LEVEL ATE.ĬOLLECTING THE COLOUR T.V'S WILL GIVE YOU REALLY STRANGE COLORED LEVELS The European release adds the Y, A, B, B, A, Y, A, B Nick Jones code from the previous game, presenting random tips of the day this time around.

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