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I love me some Earthworm Jim, but the prospect of yet another re-release of the original game, even in sparkly high-definition, left me wanting. I want new Jim, not old Jim that I've played a thousand times before.

Then I watched the above trailer and the footage of four-player Earthworm Jim action and, well, I'm a sucker. The games were manic enough on their own, but to add the interference assistance of other players will probably turn the whole thing on its head.

I will require a team of intrepid souls to assist me in defeating the Evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-filled, Malformed, Slug-for-a-Butt. Who's with me?








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Strandli's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 06:36
Strandli
Was that... keyboard cat?
I love the tunes in this game, but the game itself is punishingly hard. The bungee rope battle is nightmare.
The Cast's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 06:47
The Cast
4 Playe....omg.............EARTHWORM NATION, UNITE!
stomm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 06:53
stomm
This is amazing, I've been hoping they're going to re-release this game as HD and they have - my life is complete!!!!!
Cynical Gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 06:54
Cynical Gamer
Keyboard cat! We need more hard games. Games these days are too easy.
eskimo bob's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 06:56
eskimo bob
I haven't actually played more than the first level of this game, and that was on an emulator. I'm kinda interested in this.
likeadeadwolf's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 07:14
likeadeadwolf
Instant purchase if that was in fact, Keyboard Cat.
Chiurka's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 07:15
Chiurka
the only thing that i think is wrong about this is the soundtrack remix. i always prefer the original soundtrack over modern remixes but thats just my own preference :D
Nefilim's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 07:33
Nefilim
Who the fuck makes a submarine made of glass? I used to loathe that shitty machine when I played EWJ back in the day.
Hammersmith's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 08:22
Hammersmith
Man, I could do that submarine level with my eyes closed.
somanycats's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 08:24
somanycats
This is going to be amazing. I agree with Chiurka though, remixed soundtracks are kind of lame. The only one I've ever liked was the OC Remixes in SSF2THDR. Still, 4 player co-op + still amazing Earthworm Jim = gaming greatness.
StriderS's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 08:25
StriderS
What is the song in the trailer?
segadc's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 08:45
segadc
Been waiting forever for this game! I know it will release this month but still not sure the exact date.
Jos Joel's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 09:16
Jos Joel
I have the chance to kill keyboard cat ?

Day one buy
Stonedfox's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 09:20
Stonedfox
If Keyboard Cat doesn't play you off after killing you I will go apeshit.
EdiBomb's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 10:01
EdiBomb
OMFG KEYBOARD CAT BOSS STAGEEEEE!!!!!! I SOOOO GETTING THIS GAME!!
turingnpc's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 10:06
turingnpc
Earthworm Jim was a major part of my youth. Day one purchase right here. Now i just need three more players
Endstiem's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 10:15
Endstiem
HOLY SHIT.

How did I now know about this game?

The 4-player co-op looks tacked on, but I could care less, since it's the original game in HD!!!
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 11:40
Gameboi
Love me some Earthworm Jim.
Xeogred's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 11:56
Xeogred
Goddamn that new voice... haha, looks awesome nonetheless. I still wouldn't mind the sprites but this looks better than I suspected.
cookpot's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 12:10
cookpot
Man earthworm jim, that brings back some awesome memories of elementary school. I feel like no games will ever feel as special to me as that generation of games.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 12:51
Darren Nakamura
I'll be a part of your team, Conrad.
Genius's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/01/2010 13:04
Genius
I remember loving this game until just now seeing that show of the submarine level, I HATED that level so much! I cant even say how many times I died on that stupid level.
Audra Bodenhagen's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2011 20:55
Audra Bodenhagen
This is the greatest game ever. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Shandra - Cheap Medical Insurance Agent
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