PlayStation

Gex

The controls have been tweaked so Gex moves at a better pace and with more freedom than he had on the 3DO. Gex entertains with a variety of action that should keep you from platform hopping anywhere else. In a world where side-scrollers are scarce for 32-bit systems, Gex really "sticks" out.

Gex is great a game about a lizard that gets caught up into his television set by Rez, the lord of Media Dimension, to become the new network mascot. His only escape will be to gather up all the remote controls that are hidden throughout the Media Dimension.

The game has a lot of gloss, controls well and lasts a while - and well, that's it. If you're looking for a side-scroller in the Playstation world of polygons, this is your only choice - as it happens, you're in good shape.

If I were Crystal Dynamics I'd take one of my biggest and best titles from the 3DO, make it all shiny on the PS hardware and uh, hey, speak of the devil and the devil...turns into a gecko that talks! Yes, CD, the busiest company in all of gaming besides Acclaim has a little medicine for all you new PS owners thirsting for some action/platform power. The PS Gex has blissful FMV, looks a whole lot better overall and plays fast and fun. A sequel that taxes the PS hardware must follow!

Admittedly, there is nothing new to be found inside the levels of the PS version over the 3DO release. The game scores a high rating just for cleaned-up audio of everyone's favorite witty gecko. Control has also been spiced up a bit, shortening the time between controller and reaction. Gamers, who never had the privilege of playing Gex on the 3DO shouldn't miss the PS release. It is bound to be the best one yet for any home system. Anyone ready for Gex 2 yet?

Each of the game's five areas are based around a specific movie theme (horror, science fiction, etc.) and are pretty unique. Plus there's loads of bonus levels to find. Sure, it's starting to look a little dated but a good side-scroller never hurt anyone.