Gex Trilogy

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.

The most important thing to keep in mind about Gex Trilogy isn't about how good the games are in 2025, but rather seeing their place in history.

Yes, the games show their age greatly and Gex 3 is a mixed bag of feelings, but I still had fun playing them. While it’s a shame we’ll probably never see a new Gex game anytime soon, I’m just happy that LRG went out of their way to bring us this collection and fill it with tons of goodies and allow us to play these games on modern hardware.

Gex Trilogy is a nostalgic bundle that pays loving tribute to a quirky franchise. It brings together three games, bonus content, and era-specific charm into one accessible package. While performance and modern convenience fall short, the overall experience is tailored for fans and retro enthusiasts who value preservation over polish. If you’re drawn to vintage platformers and don’t mind a few technical quirks, this collection is well worth exploring.

The Gex Trilogy is a good window into the history of gaming and the 3D games are still fun collectathon platformers, albeit with all the camera and control issues of the originals, and the awful 2D original I never want to play again. I would have liked to see a more Gexpansive remaster, and the result may not be entirely Gexceptional, but offers enough Gexperience to give you the kind of Gexual healing that only true nostalgia can provide.

Gex Trilogy brings back a cult platforming mascot with three TV-themed adventures and just enough modern tweaks to make them playable. From the 2D original to its two 3D sequels, each game keeps Gex’s sarcastic style intact, even when the humour doesn’t always hold up. The rewind feature, widescreen support, and bonus content add value without changing the core experience. Some camera issues and dated design show their age, but fans of the series will find a lot to appreciate.

Gex Trilogy is undoubtedly a fascinating time travel back to the 90's, and I can recommend the trip to nostalgics, those who have missed the character's prime time, and simply for people who are curious about the 90's. BUT: it must be emphasized that it is very much a product of its time in both look and sound (yes, not all the jokes have necessarily aged gracefully), so it’s not something I’d recommend to newcomers right off the bat.

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

Gex Trilogy reintroduces the three original chapters of the famous 90s platformer, with accurate emulation and some modern features such as quick saves, rewind, trophies, widescreen support and CRT filter. The first episode, in 2D, is notable for its wall and ceiling walking mechanics, while the two sequels in 3D chase the Super Mario 64 model, losing some of the originality. The constant, dated humor may be repetitive, but the collection remains a solid product for nostalgists and completists, enhanced by extra content such as concept art or interviews with the developers.

GEX Trilogy is a very faithful restoration of each of the classic games through the Carbon Engine. Each one shows the development and evolution of the franchise through iteration and the references, themes and humour are a massive product of their times. That often makes this one difficult to love as the genre has moved on enormously since but the presentation of this package, the options, and the nostalgia of it all mean this is the absolute best way to experience these games. And in terms of preservation, it cannot be overstated that games this good should never be lost to time, even if their essence is so deeply rooted in it.