Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation Portable, Sega Saturn
- Developers: Beam Software
- Publishers: BMG Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (SCEI), Square Enix
Gex (1994): A Gecko’s Guide to Television
Released in 1994, Gex is a side-scrolling platformer game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by BMG Interactive. The player controls Gex, a wise-cracking gecko, on a mission to collect remotes and defeat the evil Rez, who has trapped him inside a television.
Gex is armed with a variety of abilities, including the ability to jump, fire projectiles, and use his suction cups to climb walls. He can also use his tongue to grab items and power-ups.
The game is set across a variety of television-themed levels, each with its own unique challenges. Gex must navigate through these levels, collecting remotes and power-ups, and defeating enemies.
Gex was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, charming characters, and hilarious humor.
Gameplay
Gex is a side-scrolling platformer game. The player controls Gex as he jumps, shoots, and climbs his way through a variety of television-themed levels.
The goal of the game is to collect remotes and defeat the evil Rez. Remotes are hidden throughout the levels, and they can be used to open up new areas. Rez is the final boss of the game, and he must be defeated in order to complete the game.
Gex has a variety of abilities that he can use to help him on his quest. He can jump, shoot projectiles, and use his suction cups to climb walls. He can also use his tongue to grab items and power-ups.
The game features a variety of power-ups that can help Gex on his quest. These power-ups include invincibility, super speed, and the ability to shoot fireballs.
Levels
The game is set across a variety of television-themed levels. Each level is unique, and it features its own challenges.
Some of the levels in the game include:
- The Living Room: This is the first level in the game. It is a simple level that introduces the player to the basic gameplay mechanics.
- The Kitchen: This level is set in a kitchen. Gex must navigate through the kitchen, avoiding hazards and collecting remotes.
- The Backyard: This level is set in a backyard. Gex must navigate through the backyard, avoiding hazards and collecting remotes.
- The Attic: This level is set in an attic. Gex must navigate through the attic, avoiding hazards and collecting remotes.
- The Basement: This level is set in a basement. Gex must navigate through the basement, avoiding hazards and collecting remotes.
- The Final Level: This level is the final level in the game. Gex must navigate through the final level, avoiding hazards and defeating Rez.
Characters
- Gex: Gex is the protagonist of the game. He is a wise-cracking gecko who is on a mission to collect remotes and defeat Rez.
- Rez: Rez is the antagonist of the game. He is an evil wizard who has trapped Gex inside a television.
- Pogo: Pogo is Gex’s sidekick. He is a fly who helps Gex on his quest.
Reception
Gex was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, charming characters, and hilarious humor.
Gex was nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year. The game was also included in several “best of” lists, including IGN’s “Top 100 SNES Games.”
Legacy
Gex has been cited as an influence on several other video games, including Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie. The game has also been featured in several retrospectives and compilations.
In 2015, Gex was released on the Wii U Virtual Console. The game was also included in the 2019 compilation Sonic Mania Plus.
Conclusion
Gex is a classic platformer game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s innovative gameplay, charming characters, and hilarious humor make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
