worm, I'm shaking or right?
Tell me how you feel about worms? What are they for you? The little creatures, which elongated pink calf ply the vast expanses of fertile soil layers? Bait going to hook fisherman? Or, perhaps, funny computer eccentrics who have taken from us so long? Well, you're in their own right. But do not forget the most important and most famous representative of this type of terrestrial fauna. Has never, in any difficult situation, he did not leave us without his defense? Wearing biokostyum, Jim (the name of our hero) is transformed into a generous friend and a good principal enemy of the bad ones. And then the villains know – not be good for them. A good know that they are rescued. So glorify the same earthworms in general, and Jim, in particular. And yes … arrives But, wait a second. Do you know who this very earth worm Jim? What do not you know? Then sit back, take it into the hands of the pan with popcorn and relax … Try to have fun – now I'll show you how …
Earthworm Jim 3D screenshot 1.
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Dzhimografiya
First there was the blockbuster animated series with Jim in the lead role. Of course, after a while the audience loved megacherv-hero was in work-worn hand-igrofanov nintendovtsev. Earning well-deserved laurels among users of the console, four years ago, EarthWorm Jim ported to the PC. Without thinking, the developers soon released and EarthWorm Jim 2 . Both parts were absolute hits of 1996. The audience of admirers, "Worm Jim" on the scope and depth of superior army of fans for many popular games. And now, given the experience gained, it is safe to say that EWJ has earned the title of cult arcade of his time, has become the standard, a benchmark for future developers of such games. For a long time gamers have referred to our worm, comparing one with another toy … The years went by … Sooner or later it had to happen. Eagerly anticipated the continuation of such a popular game was the people. Naturally endowed with such familiar three-dimensional shape now.
At this time our proud and independent owner of a wonderful superkostyuma was in serious danger. Carelessly dropped it once in a mad frenzy dance, executing unbelievable caper and accompanying himself on accordion. Suddenly the heavens opened and gave the audience's favorite … fallen right on his head, a refrigerator, which then did not fail to break down the real tomb of a cow. Of course, any such stand, but not our best, most spineless wonder. Yes, and not under such blows of fate he found himself! And not one of these blockages under the chosen its powerful slippery little body! Unless a suit sometimes suffered … But now the years have taken their toll yet, and some balls, as they say in commercials … In general, rolled, wrapped, my dears. However, Jim is the only benefit. What can be crazy adventures that took place in the brain (which I write, what the hell, brain?) Injured a worm?
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"Brain" arcade
EWJ 3D – vsamdelishnaya arcade with a View "in the third person." In other words, it looks like, say, Lariskinu series or any rasposlednego Indiana Jones. The only difference is that the action takes place not in the dark catacombs, and not afraid of the word, brain lapsed into a profound prostration occurred after craniotomy Jim. Our inimitable hero to get your … haha, balls. Otherwise, the savior of the universe mind will be in great danger. Necessary for him (ie us) embark on a full hazard and adventure travel by department of the brain. Results of these interesting objects are four: memory, fear, happiness and fantasy (as in the superhero's simple, but …). Each of them represents a separate area with its own set of tribulations. After earning a certain amount of the udder (yes, it was those cows), you can go to the next area inhumanly extensive brain. Journey begins with memory, oddly enough – the rest. "And remember, Jim, your brain – a very dangerous place," – says farewell in alcoholized head of Mickey Mouse. Well, look at the color of Jim's brain …
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Jerzy, eggs and all-all-all
on our shoulders are serious responsibility: to solve the many puzzles to find and use a lot of different items, cut into pieces and all the enemies, of course, deal with the headache Invincible pain. Mission presented and served to fulfill a variety of characters, of which there are countless caves in the brain. A different problem with originality and importance of the indescribable, to carry out their extremely fun. Take, for example, the requirement to find and return stolen his general, I'm sorry, briefs, lack of which threatens the very existence (!) The nation's chickens, because, you know, with ash-!
And this is just the beginning. You can not even imagine what is expected at the end of a thriving game! As usual, hinder the achievement of the goals are the same – inveterate enemies. Around, grunting maliciously, rush furious hedgehogs with respective AI, and labeled in our good young man of his pistols. Dodging these attacks is easy – one has only to sit down and "fools" go to "milk". On the other killers, occurring at later stages, controlled by a little harder, but much more interesting. Even the most terrible look pretty comical vrazhin and original, why fight with them, in essence, turns into a popular amusement. The whole process in general to limit saturated with all kinds of jokes. For example, a duel with his arch-enemy Psycrow, leader of the dark forces, Jim spends on the water surface of the pond, on the pink pig serfinguya. So very nervous parents can safely allow her children to spend time with a unique worm, because no blood and violence in the game has not been noticed. If I may say so, even enemies die somehow quite cartoon, almost ridiculous. Dialogues between our hero and various characters also abound funny jokes. Forgotten basics of English is just something to remember and forth – to explore the territory, opening eyes, and, incidentally, a very original-looking and attractive.
Weapon here, like everything else, different identities. Take for example a rifle under the name of "egg": hen thus turn the place over to the enemy, press the "fire", and the fruit fly homing chicken love to meet the enemy, and even a fried egg at break become … Horror in general. And such a weapon (like a cold or not) we have an arsenal. Weapon upgrades, by the way, as in the past EarthWorm'ah, we get from soda machines, which require a good head on dolbanut biting this box.
Movement, which nature has bestowed on behalf of developer Jim is quite diverse. At the same time to get used to managing difficult, so that the taming of the worm does not take much time. Most of the specific action performed by pressing Control Raman and already familiar to fans of the game. Do you remember the "helicopter" Jump, corporate head-butting? ..
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Dozhka legtya
uncomplicated function "view" mode allows you to get to the arrow that is different from the normal that we see everything that happens in the first person, but to move at the same time we can not. It is certainly useful when you need to look around or you want to make an accurate aimed shot from a sniper weapon. But you can not even lift a finger right leg, as it turned out, a serious drawback. You know, stand like a statue, when the enemy is actively trying to deprive you of life, some silly. Perhaps it makes sense to first check the area for the presence of the troublemakers, then to not have been excruciatingly painful.
Well, once the impression of playing a little spoiled, dissolve another spoonful or two of tar in a barrel of our delicious fresh Medcom. Yes, there is one big disadvantage, put up with that well, so anyone can not succeed! And it is in absolute "headlessness" cameras dangling everywhere, but not in the right place. Not only do they give a narrow viewing angle. Turning to face the enemy, attacking from behind, suddenly you realize that the camera simply too lazy to track the line of sight of our hero and shows it is not the enemy, and the worm. Often have to act blindly, that adversely affects the viability of the hero. Of course, developers should consider in this case the function of manual camera control, setting aside a six (6) Keys (honestly, it's harder than full control of the motorcycle from the keyboard! – Note. Ed. )! But, even mastering the overly intricate control, timeliness of monitoring required angle, especially in combat conditions, it is necessary to forget. In addition, often the camera and the hero raises complex interpersonal upheavals: it does not see the different pieces of furniture, blocking our fighter. Of course, if nothing else, easy to manually adjust the viewing angle, but during the battle of the shortcomings openly interfere with normal activities and usually lead to fatal consequences. In addition, sometimes even manual configuration does not allow to establish naughty technology behind Jim. In general, the worst camera I have ever seen in games – a EWJim 3D .
And what about graphics? Yes, no way! It is neither good nor bad. It so happened that the game uses bright colors, creating a sense of the cartoon. But the level of detail is low. Everyone, including Jim, looks a bit angular, or even worse. Teksturki not inspire, you know. Resolution – so generally only up to 800×600. So all in these times is mediocre.
But the sound is not disappoint. Characters, action and explosions sounded just fine, that only serves to heighten a fun, relaxed atmosphere, highlighting the fascinating gameplay. If not for these damned cameras …
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Good-bye, Jim!
Well, my friend … Give to happiness … Bad luck to you and to the brain, and with the cameras. Yes, and Vidocq you, frankly, no great shakes. Well, never mind. You really do not despair, was selected from a mad brain. And then, you see, a year or two of you will come and the fourth part. Mature and okrepnesh, pohorosheesh … There and meet. In the meantime, do not remember me kindly, pass into the hands of grateful you fans that will take your strong-willed ego to clean water, and help him find himself.
System Requirements
Pentium 166
32 Mb
Direct3D 6
Recommended System Requirements
Pentium II 350
64 Mb
Direct3D 6
Developer: VIS Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Release date:
Distribution: retail
Multiplayer: None
Genres: Arcade, 3D, 3rd Person
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