[Review] Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko

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Game Informations : 
Developer: Doug Trueman 
Platforms:  Playstation - Computer
Initial release date: April 28, 2000 at 8:49PM PDT

 

Deep Pocket Gecko takes one of Eidos' more po[CENSORED]r characters and shrinks him down to the Game Boy. Gex, noted for his tongue-in-cheek approach to life, loses nothing in his diminutive size. Deep Pocket Gecko is a vast world of side-scrolling mayhem, with Gex using his tail to swat enemies, his tongue to snap life-restoring flies out of the air, and his reptilian acrobatics to jump around. There are 11 monster levels ranging from the snowy arctic to Egyptian tombs. Despite the colorful backdrops, the goals are generally the same. Having been sucked into a large television station, Gex must perform a certain number of tasks (like smashing three water towers, killing an evil Santa, and so on) to earn a remote control that he can use to enter further worlds. Once all of the tasks in all of the worlds have been completed, Gex will have enough juice to enter the domain of the evil boss Rez and end his reign.

 

 

Deep Pocket Gecko features an astonishing 4500 frames of animation, which explain why every creature moves as smoothly as a lizard's tongue in slow motion. There are also new moves for our favorite Gecko: Gex can swim, bust a move on a snowboard, and even ride a kangaroo. Control is excellent, though his tail-bounce technique might take some getting used to.

 

 

While this title doesn't possess the charm of some of the other Game Boy platformers, it does stand proudly on its own. Fans of the genre or those who want to pick up a decent game that will keep them coming back for more won't be disappointed.

 

Four new characters appear in this sequel. Agent Xtra, a live-action female government spy and whom Gex must help rescue from Rez's clutches. Gex is also joined by her faithful butler, Alfred the Tortoise, who is a small character who refers to Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred basically helps and keeps Gex's secret lair, which is known as "Mission Control". Alfred can be found in parts of most levels and tailwhipping gives him helpful advice. The last two are Rex, a red dinosaur that Gex uncoiled from an ice block on the "Holiday Broadcasting" channel, and Cuz, Gex's cousin, whom Gex rescued from gangsters on the "Gangster TV" channel.

 

System requirements:

PC compatible
Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP