Gex Trilogy Reviews

A fun, nostalgia-fuelled romp through three classic platformers. Whilst they are dated, the extra features alleviate some issues found in the original versions.

The '90s were a fascinating time in gaming, with an incredible number of cultural forces dragging it every which way. The Sega CD, and to a lesser extent, TurboDuo had brought multimedia gaming to the living room (at least for the niche audiences who bought them), but it was clear which way the future was going even if it wasn't within reach yet. CD-quality sound, including and especially voice, were making characters much more lively, and while 3D was obviously on the way, it was still a work in progress. This was the market the 3DO was released into, ridiculously overpriced but incredibly ambitious, even if it was released a few years before the technology that would have made it work was available. The 3DO company spun off Crystal Dynamics, and Crystal Dynamics gave birth to a smart-talking media junkie gecko named Gex.

I remember having a ton of fun with this series back in the day and Gex Trilogy is here to remind us just how silly these games are.

Gex is back. In the year 2025, you are now able to play the entirety of the Gex console catalogue (some Game Boy Color titles did not make the cut) in a modern system, all thanks to the efforts of Limited Run Games. Even if their Carbon Engine is nowhere near as good of a remastering tool as Nightdive’s and Digital Eclipse’s techs, I appreciate how they always manage to come up with a collection of titles that are absolutely worth checking out, even if just out of sheer curiosity. Now, Ge...

The GEX Trilogy revives a very particular slice of 90s gaming nostalgia. The wisecracking gecko with a remote in one hand and a never-ending stream of one-liners in the other has a special spot in my heart and many others. Gex was cheeky and colourful with all the adult jokes flying over my head. Perfect for my early gaming experiences.

100 gecs? More like 3

The games found in Gex Trilogy are better than I thought they would be. I was especially surprised by how much I enjoyed the original Gex. These are dated, but solid mascot platformers. As a package, Gex Trilogy has a lot of the modern quality of life features players would expect, as well as a slew of extras. But there could have been more. The Game Boy Color, N64, and international versions of the games are absent. I would recommend Gex Trilogy to fans of retro platformers, who’ve played all the classics. These games aren’t must-play, but are a great option for someone wanting more platforming titles in their library.

Regardless of your age, this could be right up your alley if you love retro games, specifically platformers. Buyer beware, though: The ‘90s jank is still very much present in Gex Trilogy. If you can look past the original gameplay flaws and potentially dated humor, you’re in for a good time—tail time, some would say.

Gex Trilogy is a happy throwback. The first game is a little clunky and occasionally laborious, but its sequels do better in their 3D expansion of its themes and idea. The main point of appeal is its connection to the period in which they were made. It’s full of comic quirks, zinging dialogue, and visual gags that scream MTV Generation. Across all three entries, the media hook and its tropes — from horror to Christmas to 1930s prohibition gangsters — work well to keep things fresh, fun and engaging. That said, while there's a simplicity to the games themselves, the yesteryear technology and the sensibilities of many gamers may have moved on, making their baked-in fetch quests trying at times. Gex Trilogy’s value is bumped up by its invention and still very playable design aspects, but whether or not you can pit yourself through them really comes down to how much your nostalgic mileage varies, dude.

Though your fondness for the subject matter may vary, the Gex Trilogy is an easy recommendation for those pining to hear an outdated quip or two from a forgotten mainstay of the mascot era on modern consoles.

Gex Trilogy ensures the three Gex games are as true to their original release as possible, but if you have no nostalgia for them you'll struggle a bit.

Gex Trilogy is a must-play for longtime fans of the series, and a brilliant introduction for newcomers, being a perfect way to definitely experience everything Gex has to offer. The three games in this collection are strikingly varied, frenetically engaging and are oozing with personality. Games from decades past they may well be, but Limited Run Games have done a spectacular job of balancing the preservation of their original essence with the addition of modern gameplay features.

The Gex Trilogy is a mostly great re-release of the 90s cult classic. The series has been lovingly preserved for modern audiences, maintaining the gameplay, humor, dialogue, and style of Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex: Deep Cover Gecko. However, while the new bonus features are a great touch, the lack of vital quality-of-life additions and certain features from the PAL version for instance, make it a hard game to justify purchasing for $40.