Tag: earthworm jim

Old school gamers will instantly recognize the name Earthworm Jim whether they’ve physically played the game or not. Debuting on the Sega Genesis in 1994, and subsequently ported to a variety of consoles and handheld systems, the side-scrolling platformer was a difficult, yet enjoyable romp that …

Retro Round-Up is a regular feature posted weekly monthly whenever I feel like it that takes a look at retro games and the culture that’s sprung up around them. In this article, I’ll take a look at the sad legacy of forgotten and unloved mascot platformers.