7.3 out of 10

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Around the same time that God created Earth, work began on a Nintendo 64 title called Earthworm Jim 3D. The Vis Interactive developed 3D platformer, based on Shiny's popular 16-bit worm mascot, has undergone thousands of redesigns during the course of man's evolution. Now, on the brink of the 21st century, with electricity popularized and the magic of "television" in millions of homes, the Scottish developer has finally wrapped up production on the game and publisher Rockstar Games has readied it for your enjoyment.

The good news for Nintendo 64 platform fans is that, unlike so many oft-delayed games that teeter on the edge of becoming vaporware, Jim has arrived in relatively good form with only a few drawbacks for the nitpickers -- us -- to complain about.

The Facts


•3D platformer
•Single-player
•Several huge worlds to explore inside Jim's mind
•Off-the-wall cast of characters
•More than 15 hilarious weapons and item pick-ups
•Humorous 3D environments and level themes
•First N64 to offer smell options

[INFO PROVIDED BY IGN64.COM]

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I'm very surprised by what developer Vis Interactive has ultimately accomplished with this 3D update to the Earthworm Jim franchise. It wasn't so long ago that I pegged the game for vaporware and this is one time that I'm very happy to be wrong.
What do we really have here? A solid 3D platformer that plays good, looks good and dishes out a good selection of levels, characters and weapons to keep gamers happy and interested. With that said, though, EWJ 3D isn't a groundbreaking platformer; it doesn't offer us anything we haven't seen before. It doesn't play any better than, say, Banjo-Kazooie, nor is it any prettier.

More damaging than the fact that the game isn't going to be remembered as one of N64's most innovative, though, is its flawed camera system. It's very frustrating to come to grips with this sucker and only the most dedicated platform enthusiasts will stick with it for any extended period of time.

Still, if you're okay with the fact that EW Jim 3D isn't a pioneering effort by Vis Interactive and you don't mind wrestling with the camera system now and again, this game definitely comes recommended. Bearing all drawbacks in mind, this is still a solid update to the popular franchise that is, if nothing else, definitely worth renting.
~IGN64.COM

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