Earthworm Jim 3D vs Worms 3D

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.

Worms 3D brings the classic turn‑based artillery series into a fully three‑dimensional battlefield, letting players launch weapons, dig, and outwit opponents from any angle. The game mixes strategic planning with slap‑stick humor, offering both solo campaigns and robust multiplayer modes. The title supports single‑player, co‑operative, and competitive multiplayer across PC, Mac, and PlayStation 2, delivering endless replayability with a wide arsenal of cartoonish weapons and customizable teams.

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

• Rich 3‑D battlefield adds tactical depth
• Huge variety of humorous weapons
• Strong multiplayer options including co‑op
• Customizable teams and maps

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

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Occasional AI imbalance in higher difficulties
• Limited online matchmaking infrastructure