Earthworm Jim 3D vs ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth

Earthworm Jim 3D is the third entry in the classic Earthworm Jim series, bringing Jim’s slap‑slap‑bang humor into a three‑dimensional world. Developed by VIS Interactive and published by Interplay Entertainment and Rockstar Games, the game launched on October 31, 1999 for PC, delivering a single‑player platform experience with sci‑fi comedy flair. The story follows Jim after a flying cow knocks him into a coma, sending him into his own subconscious where he must battle his worst fears, collect Golden Udders, and restore his sanity. Despite its troubled development and mixed reception, the title offers quirky level design and the series’ signature humor.

ToeJam, Big Earl, and newcomer Latisha set out to recover the twelve Sacred Albums of Funk stolen by Earth’s inhabitants. Guided by humor and retro flair, they traverse diverse ecosystems to confront the dark side of funk, the Anti-Funk. The game blends platforming, RPG elements, and side‑questing with split‑screen co‑op, letting players double‑team clueless Earthlings while collecting power‑ups and unlocking quirky abilities.

• Faithful to the series’ humor
• Unique subconscious level design
• Variety of collectible challenges
• Single‑player focus for solo gamers

• Entertaining humor
• Varied environments
• Co‑op split‑screen
• Collectible power‑ups

• Mixed critical reception
• Controls feel dated compared to modern platformers
• Some promised features were cut during development

• Limited online multiplayer
• Repetitive level design
• Dated graphics