Software:Earnest Evans
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| Developer(s) | Wolf Team |
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| Director(s) | Yukihiko Tani |
| Producer(s) | Masaaki Uno |
| Programmer(s) | Yukihiko Tani |
| Composer(s) | Motoi Sakuraba |
| Platform(s) | Mega-CD, Genesis |
| Release | Mega-CDGenesis |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is a 1991 platform game by Wolf Team. It was self-published in Japan for the Sega Mega-CD and the Sega Genesis in North America by Renovation Products three months later. As with Sol-Feace, the Mega-CD release has a Mixed Mode CD soundtrack along with animated cutscenes created by Madhouse.[3]
Earnest Evans is the second game (but first chronologically) of a trilogy which also includes El Viento (1991) and Anett Futatabi (1993).[4] All three games was re-released in Japan in December 2025 as part of the Earnest Evans Collection.[5][6]
Gameplay
As a 2D side-scrolling game in which the hero uses a whip, the gameplay and design are often compared to the Castlevania series. In addition to the whip, there are three other weapons to be found; however, they are only used once in certain areas. The three additional weapons are exploding rocks, a morning star, and a hammerlike weapon. The adventure takes Earnest to destinations which include raiding tombs in Mexico, Peru, moving trains, a forest, and the Grand Canyons, while attempting to save the world. Unlike most platform games on the Genesis/Mega Drive, the character Earnest Evans is made up of several sprites to give him a fluid ragdoll-like movement.
Plot
Mega-CD version
Genesis version
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In the 1930s, a man known as Earnest Evans learned of three ancient idols which hold enough power to destroy the Earth. Evans decided to search the world to find the scattered idols, but was injured before he could find all three. Now, many years later, his grandson, Earnest Evans III, continues his grandfather's quest to save humanity from total annihilation. However, a rival treasure hunter named Brady Tresidder also seeks the idols to bring the world's destruction. Evans must find the treasures before Tresidder does. During his journey, Evans stumbles upon a green-haired girl named Annet Myer in some ruins in Peru who decides to accompany him for the rest of his adventures. The two encounter a mysterious figure by the name of Sigfried, who has unknown motives, but seems to know a lot about Hastur and his cult.[15]
References
- ↑ "Software List (Released by Soft Licensees)" (in ja). Sega. https://sega.jp/history/hard/mega-cd/software_l.html.
- ↑ "Mega Reviews!! The Sega Genesis/Master System Resource". Mega Play (9): 60–63. March–April 1992. https://archive.org/details/mega-play-march-april-1992/page/60/mode/2up. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Earnest Evans Review for Genesis: A bad start to the series.". GameFAQs. http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/genesis/review/R61651.html.
- ↑ Kalata, Kurt. "Hardcore Gaming 101: Earnest Evans Series". Hardcore Gaming 101. http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/earnestevans/earnestevans.htm.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (2025-09-17). "Earnest Evans Collection launches December 25 in Japan" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/earnest-evans-collection-launches-december-25-in-japan.
- ↑ Extension, Time (2025-09-17). "Edia's 'Earnest Evans Collection' To Launch In Japan This Year For Nintendo Switch, PS4, & PS5" (in en-GB). https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/edias-earnest-evans-collection-to-launch-in-japan-this-year-for-nintendo-switch-ps4-and-ps5.
- ↑ Normal, Abby (April 1992). "Earnest Evans". GamePro (33). https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_033_April_1992/page/n55/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "earnest evans". GameZone (5). March 1992. https://archive.org/details/game-zone-05/page/50/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ Buchanan, Levi (May 14, 2008). "Earnest Evans Review". IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/14/earnest-evans-review.
- ↑ Destroy, J'm (February 1992). "Earnest Evans" (in fr). Joystick (24). https://archive.org/details/joystick024/page/n161/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Earnest Evans" (in pt). Ação Games (14). https://archive.org/details/acao_games_50/acao_games_14/page/n31/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ Dave; Mike; G.O.G; Bart (March–April 1992). "Earnest Evans". Mega Play. https://archive.org/details/mega-play-march-april-1992/page/60/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Earnest Evans". Mega Power (13). July 1994. https://archive.org/details/mega-power-uk-13/page/9/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ Paul (February 1992). "Earnest Evans". MegaTech (3). https://archive.org/details/mega-tech-uk-03/page/n49/mode/2up. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Earnest Evans - Genesis". IGN. 2008-02-17. http://www.ign.com/games/earnest-evans/gen-6441#reviews.
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