VC Monday Madness: Earthworm Jim

by David Hinkle { Oct 27th 2008 at 5:13PM }

Earthworm Jim (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!

Who doesn't love Earthworm Jim, this week's Virtual Console release? People without souls and taste, that's who! It's a great mix of platforming and action segments, wonderful minigames, and tense boss fights that come together and form one amazing product. an earthworm in a robotic suit? Can't beat that!

Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision possible regarding purchasing retro titles from the Wii Shop Channel. If you're looking for more retro goodness, check out Virtually Overlooked, which talks about games that should be on the Virtual Console.

Tags: earthworm-jim, sega, sega-genesis, shiny

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kogen @ Oct 27th 2008 5:23PM

I have this game. There is nothing wrong with the sound... Stop taking the site's name literally.

This game has an extra level, too. That is why they used this version instead of the SNES one. Really though, they should have the SEGA CD version up, it has CD music and a bunch of new stuff.

David Hinkle @ Oct 27th 2008 6:18PM

You're going to sit there and hear him say "groovy" and tell me the sound is not total bunk? Come on ...

Kogen @ Oct 27th 2008 8:24PM

It is probably slightly less clear in quality, but for the sake of an entire new level, it is worth it.

Complain about voices too much and you might turn into a modern Sonic fan; so be careful!

scissors125 @ Oct 27th 2008 5:35PM

....SAKOJKJSDAAHS:OKLUJOFLNEWMRLKEJOMFG

*runs outside for the first time in years to buy a NINTENDO points card*

I'm even more shocked by this than with Super Mario RPG

Mathew Robinson @ Oct 27th 2008 5:52PM

Damn you submarine level, I really hated that level. I will be buying this very soon. Now if we can just get Tin Star on VC with some IR shooting that would be heaven.

Maattp @ Oct 27th 2008 6:00PM

I own the original version for snes. I looks pretty fun but I haven't really gave it much of a chance. Maybe I'll play it a bit later.

Garu @ Oct 27th 2008 6:40PM

Awesome David! Another great VC Monday Madness video!

David Hinkle is one of my two favorite Wii related reviewers. The other being the Wiiviewr on Youtube who also does excellent and funny reviews!

http://www.youtube.com/user/wiiviewr

milan @ Oct 27th 2008 6:41PM

Hinkle is totally right, man. The Genesis has poorer sound quality and sampling, it's like a known thing.
Anyways, great Monday Dave its good to hear your voice again! lol

Kogen @ Oct 27th 2008 8:26PM

Just like the... Wii?

milan @ Oct 28th 2008 10:43AM

lmao you won't hear me arguing that the wii is technically superior to the PS3, but at least it doesn't sound like the Genesis!!

milan @ Oct 28th 2008 10:45AM

whoa, uh oh, i was coming off like a fanboy there, i should add that i was a big genesis user in the day

WhatIsThatThing @ Oct 27th 2008 8:25PM

Shame on you, David. You didn't include any clips from the amazingly funny Saturday morning TV show of Earthworm Jim that aired...a long time ago (hence why it was good and also on Saturday morning). I mean this VC Monday Madness was a little on the short side...and clips are all over Youtube...