Gex Trilogy Available Now On PC And Consoles

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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