Earthworm Jim HD (XBLive/PSN/WiiWare)

[Schwaltzvald]

So as I was downloading Makoto Nanaya for BB:CS I noticed a release for Earthworm Jim HD. First thought I was imagining it but soon as I saw the demo got along with the dlc. Here's a

comparing the variety of Earthworm Jim versions. Never knew how horrid the gba version was.

Can't ever see myself play the easier modes though. Overall in the demo, controlling Jim felt as fluid as I remember. Not sure how much it costs on the other consoles, but on the PSN it's about $10, which I may consider. Not sure about the multiplayer aspect of the game but hey I can't possibly go wrong with the original game; except for that fucking submarine level...

WAIT ANOTHER COMPARISON, Stage 2

on the genesis versus What the Heck? on the snes. Blew my mind how different they are quality wise.

[Tex]

Also, level 1 has a lens flare on the SNES version. WOW!

The SNES game runs in a lower resolution, so it is stretched horizontally and everything looks fat as a result. The sounds are muffled as well... it sounds like it was recorded underwater. Compare it with the sound effects on the Genesis.

The SNES might have better color palettes, but it had less number of frames. Mike Dietz said he prefered working on the Genesis better because he had more frames of animation to work with and it was capable of a superior number of sprites on screen at any one time.

[SoloGamer]

Not sure about the multiplayer aspect of the game but hey I can't possibly go wrong with the original game; except for that fucking submarine level...

Yeah, that underwater level was hell. Never could beat it as a kid. Not really a problem for me now though.

Here's to hoping for EWJ2 HD sometime down the line.

The 360 version is superior btw, since you get Jim's supersuit as an avatar reward.

[Brandon Strader]

That refridgerator in the comparison video... looks the best for the earlier version of the game. The Xbox version has like 3 frames of animation and no depth to the object whatsoever. Having said that, I did buy this and played it for a day or two. x_x

[Skrypnyk]

I downloaded the demo and played the first level. Oh the memories it brought back. I think the controls and gameplay felt a lot smoother then the original SNES version (played on easy mode).

That said, I refuse to pay 10 bucks for a game that I probably already have.

[Tensei]

I always liked the PC/PS/Saturn versions best because the music was actual CD-quality. Seriously, the guitar solo in anything but tangerines is sexy as hell.

[Schwaltzvald]

I always liked the PC/PS/Saturn versions best because the music was actual CD-quality. Seriously, the guitar solo in anything but tangerines is sexy as hell.

Ah you're right! D:

Couldn't stand that stupid balloon escort stage though. Hell I'd take escorting Pete, past the first house and into the better one as well as the damn submarine part over that balloon stage.

[Deathtank]

Tommy Tallarico composed EWJ 1 music or was someone from shiny?

[Brushfire]

WHOA NELLY!!

Man the GBA port was garbage sacks.