Jumping into GEX Trilogy took me straight back to the era of big hair, cheesy one-liners, and goofy 3D platformers. If you grew up with the original games, there is a real joy in seeing them together with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements. The trilogy bundles the first three classic GEX titles, and even today the core idea is simple and charming: play as a wisecracking gecko blasting through TV-themed levels, collecting gems, zapping enemies and soaking up cheesy humor at every turn.

The remaster does polish things compared to the original releases. The textures feel cleaner, the environments look sharper and the control is more responsive than many expected from these old classics. There is something undeniably fun about hearing GEX’s catchphrases while launching off spring pads, climbing through themed worlds, and discovering hidden areas. I found myself smiling more than once at a line that hit exactly the right nostalgic note.

That said, the trilogy still carries some of the rough edges that defined the originals. Camera movement can feel awkward at times and certain jumps require pixel-perfect timing that feels unfair by today’s standards. A few levels feel more repetitive than exciting, and the overall pace can be a bit slow if you are used to modern platformers with tighter design. Some of those older quirks have been smoothed out, but not all of them, and that means players new to GEX might find parts of the experience dated or clunky.

Despite these flaws, there is a lot here to enjoy if you go in with the right mindset. This is not trying to be a modern Mario Killer, it is a celebration of a specific time in gaming when platformers were quirky and loud and not always polished to perfection. If you grew up loving GEX, the trilogy captures that spirit and gives you a clean way to relive it. And if you enjoy retro platformers with character and humor, there is enough here to keep you entertained.


GEX Trilogy is exactly what it promises: a throwback collection of goofy, fun platformers that feel like a slice of gaming history. It has rough spots and old school quirks, but it also has personality in spades. Nostalgia runs deep here, and if that is what you are after, this trilogy delivers.


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