6. Earthworm Jim
Shiny EntertainmentAnother satire on contemporary gaming is 1994s Earthworm Jim for the Sega Genesis. The game follows a regular worm whose whole life changes when a suit falls from the sky and gives him human-like abilities. Throughout the course of the game, the player must fight the evil villains who try to take the suit from Jim, whilst simultaneously trying to rescue Princess Whats-Her-Name. Earthworm Jims gameplay isnt too far removed from that of its time, but its themes and aesthetic really set it a head above the rest. The game employs a hand-drawn style that wasnt seen very often in the 16-bit era. Eathworm Jim is also extremely unrefined in the best way, and never takes itself too seriously. For example, some of the villains you might come across are Queen Slug-For-A-Butt and Professor Monkey Head. Although it was originally made for the Sega Genesis, it was also ported to other systems in the nineties. Recently, the original became available on Nintendos Wii Shop, and the game was re-mastered with new features for Xbox and Playstation.