Back in the days, when I first played Earthworm Jim, I was blown away. Unlimited ammo, smooth animation, great music, zany and funny moments, plus a great story? The game pushed all the right buttons, and to this date, the game still has a lot of great memories for me; I even bought the Sega Mega CD version. Unfortunately the name was butchered horribly when Earthworm Jim 3D came out.

Now Atari is looking to ressurect the wiggly warrior for a number of platforms. They plan to keep the game in 3D, so I’m a little apprehensive, but I’ll give them a benefit of the doubt to bring back the beloved series to the glory it once had. If we’re lucky, Doug TenNapel, the original creator, will be involved with the game.

Earthworm Jim remains true to its past while revels in all the delights that today’s technology and portable gaming advancements offer. The story unfolds through the gameplay situations Jim finds himself in, and through the characters he meets and environments he explores. Jim continues his fight against the Queen and her allies, while his love for Princess-What’s-Her-Name grows, and his ever-lasting friendship with Peter Puppy is still a key element in his life. Like its predecessors, the game will feature imaginative and outrageous characters, playground-like-open-level-designs that are ripe for exploration, and a slew of puzzles, power-ups and zany environments. All characters, environments and effects will be crafted in 3D and Jim will sport a new look that is sleek and fresh. An expanded arsenal of moves and attacks will be available and two-player competition modes provide extended gameplay and unique experiences.