Earthworm Jim 1 & 2 to Arrive on Virtual Console, Boogerman and Clayfighter Too

April 22, 2008 7:51 AM

Following the recent revelation that publisher Interplay would be reviving its classic properties, the long-dormant company has announced that four of its older titles will be released on the Wii's Virtual Console service.

The eccentric platformers Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim 2, Boogerman, and the clay-based fighting game Clayfighter are all expected to arrive as Wii Shop Channel downloads later this year.

In its announcement, Interplay confirmed that the Virtual Console releases will be the Sega Genesis versions. No price point was named, though most Sega Genesis games sell at 800 Wii Points ($8).

Chris Faylor

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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kodt

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April 22, 2008 7:53 AM

Were there any differences between the SNES and Genesis versions of Earthworm Jim?
- guido anchovy
  
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  April 22, 2008 7:59 AM
  
  The music was better and the graphics were less grainy on the SNES version. Can't remember much else, though.
  - AroundTheFur1380
    
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    April 22, 2008 8:01 AM
    
    I believe that the genesis version actually had 1 more level than the snes version.
    - AroundTheFur1380
      
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      April 22, 2008 8:05 AM
      
      Intestistinal Distress!! was not in the snes version. For that reason, the Genesis version was always considered the superior version.
      - Chris Faylor
        
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        April 22, 2008 8:10 AM
        
        But the Sega CD version was totally the best.
        
        guido anchovy
        
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        April 22, 2008 8:32 AM
        
        I agree! I have a copy on my shelf at home. The voice track when you beat the game on difficult is the funniest thing ever.
      - pillzer
        
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        April 22, 2008 8:16 AM
        
        According to Wikipedia: "This level is not present in the SNES version of the game. The setting here is made up of large intestines, with Doc Duodenum waiting at the end of the level. A different version of this level is present in the GBA port. "
- ConfusedUs
  
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  April 22, 2008 5:34 PM
  
  You couldn't switch weapons on the Genesis version of EWJ 2.
  
  So getting the bubble gun FUCKiNG SUCKED.