Gex ROM Description
Revisit the Hilarious 90s Gecko with Gex for PS1
Before wisecracking reptiles like Spyro took over, Gex ruled the roost. This cult classic PS1 platformer stars a television-obsessed gecko who must journey through pop culture-themed levels to defeat the villain Rez. With its self-referential humor and creative level design, Gex marked a standout title in the mascot platformer craze of the mid 90s.
Developed by Crystal Dynamics and released in 1995, Gex offers classic 2D sidescrolling action with a fresh twist. Players take control of the titular Gex, voiced by comedian Dana Gould, who finds himself sucked into the “Media Dimension” and forced to fight his way back home. To escape, Gex must use his sticky gecko abilities and sharp tail whip to traverse 24 unique levels spanning genres like horror, sci-fi, and more.
With its meta jokes and pop culture references, Gex was hailed as a hilarious take on the stale platformer formula back in the day. The gecko’s one-liners and TV-inspired worlds filled with secrets to find and remotes to collect made it a hit on the PlayStation and 3DO.
While the visuals are dated, the tight controls, humorous writing and diverse settings still hold up. It’s an irreverent blast from the past worth revisiting. Play it on original hardware or use an emulator like RetroArch on your PC to rediscover this cheeky gem.
Gex offers a lizard’s twist on the golden age of mascot platformers. Its self-aware comedy and pop culture homages make it a retro delight. Take a break from serious, story-heavy modern games and enjoy this amusing trip back to the 90s heyday of animal heroes like Gex. Grab your PS1 controller or set up an ePSXe emulator and return to the Media Dimension – you won’t regret it!
| Filename | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gex (Europe) | 112.63 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Gex (Japan) | 78.78 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Gex (USA) (Rev 1) | 239.06 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Gex (USA) | 112.63 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Gex (Europe).chd | 114.37 M | CHD Format |
| Gex (Japan).chd | 83.66 M | CHD Format |
| Gex (USA) (Rev 1).chd | 215.04 M | CHD Format |
| Gex (USA).chd | 114.43 M | CHD Format |
| Gex - Deep Cover Gecko (Europe) (EnEsIt).chd | 264.32 M | CHD Format |
| Gex - Deep Cover Gecko (Europe) (FrDe).chd | 363.33 M | CHD Format |
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