Gex Trilogy Available Now On PC And Consoles

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To anyone out there who was trying to stop the return of Gex: your efforts were futile and it is now too late. The gecko is out there once again, swinging his fail, sticking to walls and making wisecracks about late 1990s pop culture. The Gex Trilogy, now available digitally, contains the original 3D0 Gex 2D platformer and its 3D follow-ups Enter The Gecko and Deep Cover Gecko. Originally intended as a mascot for the 3DO, Gex instead became a star of the Playstation, Nintendo 64 and Saturn era. Gex Trilogy is being published by Limited Run Games using their Carbon Engine to emulate the best version of each game. The visuals and controls have been given an upgrade (the camera really needs it). You also get trophy and achievement support, rewind and save state options, a new interview with Gex voice Dana Gould, a music player, and for the first time ever, Gex 2 and 3 in widescreen. If it’s the physical version you want, it’s still available for preorder. There are three different Gexperiences on the LRG website. The Standard Edition, for people who just want the game, contains: Game Disc/Cartridge Game Case Cover Booklet Steam Key* (PC Only) […]
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To anyone out there who was trying to stop the return of Gex: your efforts were futile and it is now too late. The gecko is out there once again, swinging...

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[Dawglas]

I already preordered the Tail Time Edition. Yeah, it’s expensive, but I’ve been collecting retro game memorabilia for years, and this is one of the most unusual packages I’ve seen. Amano artwork for Gex? That alone made it worth it for me. I played Gex 2 on the PlayStation when I was a kid and thought it was hilarious. I’m glad they added save states and widescreen. Those camera controls from the old days were a nightmare. I don’t think Gex was ever a perfect game, but it had personality, and I think people are starting to appreciate that more now. This trilogy might finally give Gex the recognition it missed out on in the '90s.

 

[TripleX]

I never played Gex before, but the screenshots look cool. I’m into older games, especially ones with weird humor, so I’m going to try it on Switch. The rewind option is a big help because I usually get stuck in old platformers. I’m not sure what most of his jokes mean, but that’s part of the charm. He sounds annoying in a funny way. I’ll start with the digital version first and maybe get the physical one later.

 

[Berlin]

I showed this to my daughter and she said, “Why is the lizard talking like that?” I laughed. It reminded me that Gex was always trying too hard to be cool. But that’s what made him special. He was one of the few characters that didn’t feel like a Sonic clone. I’m getting the Classic Edition. The steelbook and soundtrack are great throwbacks, and it’s something I can share with my kid now. Gex is strange, funny, and kind of clumsy — just like games used to be.

 

[Luca]

I was obsessed with Gex 3 when I was little. My cousin and I used to take turns playing it and laughing at the voice lines. Seeing this trilogy come back actually made me emotional. I thought Gex was forgotten forever. Limited Run did a good job here. I might go all out for the Tail Time Edition. The inflatable doll sounds silly, but that’s Gex in a nutshell. I’m just happy I get to replay it on a modern console with better controls.

 

[PerkJunkieGirl]

Wait, they got Yoshitaka Amano to draw Gex? That’s the most unexpected part of this whole announcement. I love his work in Final Fantasy, and now I’m curious what his version of Gex looks like. I’m not even a fan of the games, but that collector’s box is tempting. $199 is a lot, but it’s basically a limited art piece at that point. I might get it just for that.

 

[Trevor]

I played the original Gex when it first came out on 3DO. That 2D game is actually pretty solid — tight controls, good animation, and smart level design. The 3D ones, though? I’ll be honest, they didn’t age well. But I’m interested to see if the new camera updates help. I’m not here for the jokes. I’m here to see if the platforming holds up. I got the Standard Edition already. That’s enough for me.

 

[TheMidnightMadness]

I only know Gex from memes and YouTube poop edits. I didn’t even realize he had real games until last year. But now that this trilogy is out, I’m gonna try it. I hope they didn’t remove the weird voice clips. That’s the only reason I’m interested. If Gex says some strange stuff, it’ll be worth the money. I’ll wait for a sale, though.

 

[DodgyAussie]

Re-releasing games like Gex is important. Whether you liked the gecko or not, it’s part of gaming history. Too many titles from the 32-bit era are lost or forgotten. I’m glad Limited Run is treating it with care — giving us physical editions, interviews, even music preservation. This kind of work helps younger players understand what gaming used to be like. I ordered the Classic Edition because I want to support this kind of effort.