GEX Trilogy Review Summary

Humorous with pop culture references: The game features meta-humor, TV satire, and pop culture references, delivered through the main character's voice lines and the game's level design. Some reviewers enjoyed the humor and references, even if they didn't fully understand them all.

Runs well on modern hardware: The game runs without technical issues and looks good on modern hardware, including the Steam Deck and TVs. The visuals are clean and the game plays and sounds fine.

Gex trilogy on modern hardware: The collection brings the Gex trilogy to modern hardware, with Gex 2 and 3 offering widescreen support. These games are considered enjoyable platformers, making this a worthwhile collection for fans of the genre.

Save states and rewind feature: The inclusion of save states and a rewind feature provides players with more control over their progress and helps mitigate difficulty. The ability to save at any point is also a welcome addition.

Well-designed menu and UI: The game features a well-designed and user-friendly menu system with appealing visuals. The wrapper around the games is also well-designed.

Minimal remaster, emulation quality: The collection is considered a bare-minimum remaster, with visuals only slightly improved by widescreen support and upscaling. Reviewers feel it's comparable to emulation and doesn't justify the price due to a lack of significant enhancements or polish, leading to disappointment.

Problematic, unrebindable controls: Players are experiencing control issues, including the inability to remap controls, broken keyboard configurations, and imprecise controls even with a controller. This makes the game difficult to play and customize to individual preferences.

Save system and menus simplified: Original save systems and features like load game screens and codes have been removed, replaced by save states. Additionally, in-game menus have been simplified, losing their original depth and personality, diminishing the authentic style.

Missing original voice acting: The collection is missing original voice acting from different regions (German, PAL), with only English audio available initially. This is a significant drawback for those who enjoyed the original localized versions, though some audio issues were later addressed in patches.

Numerous audio quality issues: Players are reporting various audio issues, including crackling, missing instruments, and generally poor audio quality, especially on AMD-based PCs. Some describe the audio as 'crunchy' or overdriven, detracting from the overall experience.

Faithful emulation of originals: The collection emulates the original PlayStation games, with widescreen support added for Gex 2 and 3. Reviewers noted that the gameplay remains faithful to the original, feeling like a polished retro experience.

Based on PlayStation version: The game uses the PlayStation version as its base, including content that was cut from the Nintendo 64 port. This ensures players experience the complete original vision for the game.

Humor is dated: Gex's humor relies heavily on 90s cultural references, which some reviewers found dated. This may affect the enjoyment for modern audiences unfamiliar with the source material.

Traditional platformer gameplay: The game is a platformer, similar to those on Sega Mega Drive. This is a basic description of the game's genre and doesn't provide much specific feedback.

Stable performance on PC/SteamDeck: The game generally runs well, maintaining a stable 60 FPS on PC and Steam Deck. Reviewers noted smooth performance and playability, indicating a well-optimized experience. Some users specifically pointed out the lack of latency due to the native PC port.

Native 16:9 widescreen support: The game natively supports a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is particularly appreciated for Gex 2 and 3. This ensures the game displays correctly on modern widescreen monitors without stretching or distortion, improving the visual experience.

Slick menus, fast loading: The game features slick menus and fast loading times. This contributes to a smoother and more responsive user experience, reducing frustration and keeping players engaged.

No performance improvements noted: One reviewer noted the absence of performance improvements. Without further context, it's difficult to assess the impact, but it suggests the game may not be optimized or updated for better performance on various systems.

Overpriced for remaster quality: Many reviewers feel the game is overpriced for the quality of the remaster, citing minimal effort in emulation, barebone features, and performance issues. They suggest waiting for a sale or finding alternative ways to play.

Playable, convenient PC collection: Some reviewers find the game playable and appreciate having the collection on PC. However, this sentiment is often qualified with reservations about the price or quality of the port.

Recommended for Gex/retro fans: The collection is recommended for fans of the original Gex games, retro platformers, and those who enjoy the series' humor. Some suggest newcomers skip the first game and play the sequels.

Emulation may be better option: Some reviewers suggest emulating the original games instead of buying this collection. This is due to concerns about the quality of the port and a desire for a more authentic experience.

Technical issues hinder gameplay: Some players are experiencing technical issues, such as problems with saving and control customization, making the game unplayable for them. This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed.

Port quality is questionable: The release feels more like a port than a remaster, with one reviewer suggesting that emulation is a better option. Another reviewer hopes this release is a test to see if a more serious remake is worthwhile.

Gex is a product of time: The reviewer acknowledges that Gex is a product of its time and may not appeal to a modern audience as much as a live service game. This point is more of an observation than a critique.

Unfixed broken URL: A hidden URL in the first level remains unchanged and leads to a 404 page. This shows a lack of updating or attention to detail in the re-release.

Original lines are uncensored: The game retains all of Gex's original lines without censorship. This preserves the original character and humor of the game.

Includes Dana Gould interview: The game includes extra content, such as a Dana Gould interview. This provides additional value for fans of the game and Dana Gould.