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Podcast: Retro Spectives
Episode: Episode 40: Earthworm Jim
Description: Earthworm Jim hit the Sega Genesis with an almighty impact when it smashed into release in 1994. Inspired by the success of Sonic The Hedgehog, Shiny Entertainment wanted to bring their own anthropomorphic mascot into the forefront - a humble earthworm. Struck by a falling alien super suit, Jim somehow grows and occupies it rather than being crushed to dust. Now he has to go on an adventure to beat the bad guys, kill the evil queen with the big but, and rescue Princess Whats-Her-Name.The game dazzles with naturalistic illustrations that you platform off. It revels in its...