Earnest Evans

Earnest Evans (アーネスト・エバンス Ānesuto Ebansu) is a 1991 action platform game which was released in Japan for the Sega Mega-CD, and in North America for the Sega Genesis. The game was developed and published by Wolf Team in Japan, and was published in North America by Renovation. As with Sol-Feace, the Mega-CD release has a Mixed Mode CD soundtrack along with animated cutscenes created by Madhouse.[1] It is the second story in a trilogy of games which include El Viento and Anett Futatabi.[2]

For other uses, see Ernest Evans.
Earnest Evans
Developer(s)Wolf Team
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Yukihiko Tani
Producer(s)Masaaki Uno
Programmer(s)Yukihiko Tani
Composer(s)Motoi Sakuraba
Platform(s)Sega Mega-CD, Sega Genesis
ReleaseMega-CD
  • JP: December 20, 1991
Sega Genesis
  • NA: December 31, 1992
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay
Earnest attacking a stonehead with his signature whip

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
Earnest and Annet after meeting in the Peruvian ruins

In the 1930s, a man known as Earnest Evans had learned of three ancient idols which hold enough power to destroy the Earth. Evans had 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 the beautiful young green-haired girl Annet Myer lying 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.[3]

References
  1. "Earnest Evans Review for Genesis: A bad start to the series". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  2. Kalata, Kurt. "Hardcore Gaming 101: Earnest Evans Series". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  3. "Earnest Evans - Genesis". IGN. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2015-05-20.


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