Earthworm Jim 2 (アースワーム・ジム2) is the direct sequel to Earthworm Jim, and was released (among other consoles) for the Sega Mega Drive in 1995. An enhanced version was released on the Sega Saturn.
Though very similar to the original game, Earthworm Jim 2 has more varied gameplay than its predecessor. 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. It retains the surreal humour from the first game and was followed by Earthworm Jim 3D in 1999.
The Mega Drive version of the game has since been re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console service.
Physical Scans
Mega Drive Version
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89
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Sega Retro Average
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| Based on 11 reviews
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| Publication
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Score
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Source
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| CD Consoles †
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76
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№11, p108/109/110/111
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| Consoles +
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93
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| Computer & Video Games
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93
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№169
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| EGM †
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79
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| GameFan
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96
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| Game Players
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92
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| MAN!AC
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76
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| Player One
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95
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| Sega Pro
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93
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№53, p42/43
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| Sega Saturn Magazine
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94
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№2, p89
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| VG&CE
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90
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| Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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 Cart
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| Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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|
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| Mega Drive, BR
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Cover
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Saturn Version
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82
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Sega Retro Average
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| Based on 7 reviews
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| Saturn, EU
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Cover
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 Disc
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