GEX Trilogy Reboots the Forgotten PS1 Mascot with New Features and Limited Editions

This author will always link GEX with the unsuccessful 3DO console in their mind, because the Gex character was initially intended to serve as its mascot. However, it eventually found a more suitable place on the PlayStation 1.

In their early careers, several key members at Naughty Dog, such as Evan Wells and Bruce Straley, contributed significantly to the development of the series.

So, the upcoming Gex Trilogy will carry real historical value when it releases on the PS5 digitally from 16th June, then. As a reminder, here’s what it includes, courtesy of the press release:

GEX

  • HBO comedian Dana Gould fuels GEX with over 300 hilarious one-liners and sound effects.
  • GEX’s mouth gets him in trouble, but it’s his thrashing tail and suction cup paws that get him out.
  • GEX has been sucked into the Media Dimension, the place where cheesy 70’s movies go to retire. To escape he’s gotta kill TV’s in each world.
  • Over 450 frames of smooth 3D animation and hand-rendered backgrounds!
  • GEX jumps and sticks to everything while thrashin’ secret levels in search of elusive remote controls.

GEX: Enter the Gecko

  • Huge Media Dimension Levels, all designed as sarcastic parodies of popular TV and movies.
  • Innovative Camera Control! Explore and look anywhere in beautifully textured 3D worlds.
  • Talkin’ Trash! HBO comedian Dana Gould delivers over 500 sarcastic lip-synched impressions and one-liners!
  • Over 125 Slick Gecko Moves! Whip-cracking tail attacks, flying karate kicks, tongue grabbing, and climbing up walls!
  • Master of Disguise! GEX sports a secret agent suit, kung fu uniform, spacesuit, and other costumes.

GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko

  • All-new character mechanics! Scuba diving, gliding, machine gunning, fire-ball hurling and more!
  • Baywatch’s Marlice Andrada stars as the beautiful Agent Xtra spoofing buxom spy babes of the past.
  • All-new intuitive 3D camera system.
  • Over 25 all-new disguises! Private GEX, GEX Capone, Count DracuGEX, and more!
  • Over 1,000 wise-cracks and celebrity impressions from comedian Dana Gould.
  • All-new secret playable characters.

As this game is published by Limited Run Games, it will offer three physical versions for purchase. Pre-orders for these editions will start today and run until July 6th. Here’s a look at the available options:

1. Standard Edition
2. Collector’s Edition
3. Limited Run Exclusive (if applicable)

Standard Edition ($39.99)

  • A copy of the game on disc / cartridge
  • Game case
  • Cover
  • Booklet

Classic Edition ($74.99)

  • Standard Edition contents
  • SteelBook
  • 12 inches by 16 inches double-sided poster
  • Soundtrack selection CD
  • Retro-style box

Tail Time Edition ($199.99)

  • Classic Edition contents (excluding Soundtrack Selection CD)
  • 36-inch inflatable Gex Doll
  • 7-inch Gex statue
  • Gex trading cards
  • Remote pin
  • Full soundtrack CD
  • Collector’s box with artwork by Yoshitaka Amano

Indeed, that piece of art definitely appears to be an authentic creation by Yoshitaka Amano from Final Fantasy. Frankly, we’re astonished at how Limited Run Games obtained it, but let me tell you, it’s a stunning addition to our collection.

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2025-05-09 13:56