Earthworm Jim 2 (SNES)

This page details pre-release information and/or media for Earthworm Jim 2 (SNES).

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Electronic Gaming Monthly#

Issue 071 (June 1995)#

Appears to be showcasing a later build than the April 24 prototype. The magazine states that the version being showcased is "Only 20 percent complete."

• Some of the weapons use early names, such as "Nuke" for the Barn Blaster and "Triple Shot" for the Three-Finger Gun.
• Listed alongside the rest of the weapons is one called "Slime Gun" which was cut from the final game.
• The graphics for the Barn Blaster are not yet finalized.
• Jim is using the same pose for the Three-Finger Gun as he does for the Plasma Blaster.
• The Homing Missile appears more like a missile instead of a small house.
• The "DIRT" level has a boss fight with Pedro Pupa implemented.
• The Skull on the cart in the "Carnival" level appears to be smaller.

Early Cover Art#

Watch on YouTubeOn November 15, 2020, Michael Koelsch (original cover artist of the first two games) produced a limited set of never-before-seen art posters commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Earthworm Jim 2.

Highlights:

• An extensive coverage of Mike's art and the history of "Boxing Jim".
• E3 1995 footage of the first playable build of Earthworm Jim 2 along with the "bunny ears" cover art.
• Mike's comprehensive layouts of the Earthworm Jim 2 cover art for Playmates Interactive.
• Doug TenNapel doing various voices of Jim with David Perry at E3 1995.