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Gex Trilogy
» System: Switch (version tested), PS5, Xbox Series S/X, PC » Buy it for: £24.99 » Buy it from: Online
» [Switch] Gex’s ability to stick to walls and crawl along them sets him apart from other characters.
No matter how much TV you watch, you probably haven’t watched as much as Gex – a gecko whose sense of humour relies heavily on pop culture references. The leaping lizard served as the 3DO’s most prominent platform game mascot, before having 3D adventures on other platforms. This collection from Limited Run Games brings together the PlayStation versions of his games, which are emulated using the company’s Carbon Engine.
Gex is a staple of lists of Nineties mascots with attitude, and it’s fair to say that his humour is an acquired taste. However, you might be surprised to find that while the games weren’t the best examples of the genre upon their original release, all three are pretty solid and remain fun today. Gex 3D: Enter The Gecko fares the least well thanks to a limited draw distance, but the 3D games benefit from widescreen support and all three have quick saves and rewind functions available.