Okay, let’s dive into this chaotic mess. So, picture this: a gecko slinging quips who has been off the radar for 30 years. Yeah, that’s Gex. Before the whole insurance gecko gig, he was the real deal. And guess what? He’s back! I can almost hear the collective gasp… or maybe that’s just in my head.
Starting off with the original Gex from the ancient days of 3DO — anyone remember that? Yeah, me neither. It was his only 2D adventure. The story? Paper thin. Imagine getting sucked into a TV — bam! That’s what happened to Gex, thanks to this villain Rez trying to turn him into some mascot. You wander through different TV channels like Cemetery or Kung Fuville. I don’t know why those names amuse me so much.
Gameplay is kinda like trying to run in your dreams — feels weird. Jumps overshot, sometimes you just, I don’t know, miss what you’re aiming for. And hit boxes? A joke, honestly. You’re supposed to climb on stuff, but guess what? Sometimes, you can’t tell if you can actually climb or not. Gex doesn’t shut up, either. It’s like listening to someone who’s told the same joke way too many times. You laugh at first, but then… please stop.
Jumping into 3D with Gex: Enter the Gecko — here, Gex gets a paycheck to go after Rez. I guess everyone needs motivation, right? His moves? Better but not great. Floaty. Quips are more varied, thankfully, but “It’s Tail Time” will forever haunt you. The camera angle? Haunted too, or drunk, I swear. Switch to manual mode quick, or you’ll end up dizzy. There’s this hub world with giant TV screens as portals — kinda cool but can get confusing. Costumes are fun though: random stuff like a rabbit or disco suit? They nailed creativity there.
The peak of confusion comes with Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. This time, he’s on a mission to save a Baywatch star. Why? Who knows? Kinda feels more like doing a favor for a friend. Everything’s bigger: hub world, levels — but not always in a good way. Bonus areas with this ticking clock sound? Nightmare fuel.
But credit where it’s due: this game gave us different paths and random snowboard segments. The bosses are finally fun to fight, unlike before where they felt like swatting at mosquitoes.
So, is the Gex Trilogy worth your time? Eh, maybe. Limited Run did neat things with the Carbon Engine, adding neat extras and all that. But if you’re hoping for something as nostalgic as Mario 64, you might be barking up the wrong tree. Or climbing the wrong wall… if you’re Gex. The 90s definitely shine through, for better or worse. All these quirks make it an odd but intriguing trip down memory lane.
