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Earthworm Jim HD

Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Earthworm Jim HD

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Gameloft · 2010

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

49 /100

Automated review

Earthworm Jim HD is an action platformer that develops problem solving and spatial awareness through humorous, fast-paced challenges.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 33 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

33

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Earthworm Jim HD offers a humorous and action-packed platforming experience that can help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Players will engage in problem-solving and memory recall to navigate levels and defeat enemies. The optional cooperative multiplayer mode can foster teamwork and communication.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mild cartoon violence and some crude humor. The difficulty can be challenging, potentially leading to frustration for some players. While cooperative play is available, the core experience is largely solo.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Earthworm Jim HD safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Earthworm Jim HD a rating of 49/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Earthworm Jim HD appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Earthworm Jim HD, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Earthworm Jim HD?

Our session recommendation for Earthworm Jim HD is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Earthworm Jim HD?

The game contains mild cartoon violence and some crude humor. The difficulty can be challenging, potentially leading to frustration for some players. While cooperative play is available, the core experience is largely solo.