Shiny Entertainment

The Profile

Shiny Entertainment was an American video game developer best known for Earthworm Jim. Founded and led by David Perry, the studio produced acclaimed 2D platforming and action titles.

Founded by David Perry; best known for Earthworm Jim; also developed MDK; celebrated for inventive 2D platforming and distinctive humour. Review content notes the brand was later abandoned by the studio.

The reviews celebrate Earthworm Jim as a standout 2D platformer of the 16-bit era, praised for its originality, grotesque humour, art and music. The game is remembered as both technically polished and inventively bizarre. Reviewers note strong difficulty in later stages but fair design. The brand later faded and was abandoned by the studio according to the review.