Gex
Game by Crystal Dynamics
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
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Released: 1995
Works with: N/A
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Opening Snide Remarks: The biggest 3DO game hits the Playstation.  At the 
time of this game's release, I didn't own a 3DO.  So this was my only way to
play this game.  I later did buy a 3DO and with it received the 3DO version
of Gex.  I will review it soon.  On to the PS review... 

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Gameplay Descripion: Gex is a 2-D platform game.  It has some unique aspects.
They include being able to stick to the walls and even crawling in the 
backgrounds.  This does make this game rather unique.  Gex has to attack his
enemies with his tail.  He also can eat power-ups.  That's about it.  The 
game is presented nicely with some very cool one-liners from Dana Gould.  
They're actually somewhat funny, unlike his old NBC show "Working".    
Liked: Unique aspects.
Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: Gex has cool 2-D graphics that almost have a rendered 
look to them.  The backgrounds are very detailed.  Each set of levels have 
different themes.  There's a Kung-Fu world, a Super-Hero world, and even a 
Cartoon world.   
Liked: Good 2-D graphics.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: The music of Gex is pretty good.  It's not 
mindblowing or anything.  The music of the different levels fit the theme of
the worlds.  The sound fx are great.  There are quite a few different 
one-liners that are bantered around which sound great. 
Liked: Great sound fx and one-liners.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Gex controls nicely.  The controls respond well and
are not overly complicated.  The game design is good, but the difficulty of 
the game picks up pretty fast.
Liked: Good controls.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: Make the game a little easier.

RIYL: Gex 2, Gex 3, Sonic series. 

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Final Words: Gex is a great platform game, although it really doesn't add a 
whole lot new to the genre.  It's different enough to stand out and it's 
pretty fun to play.

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Score
Gameplay: ***
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: ***
Play Control/Game Design: ***
Personal Opinion: ***
Total: 15 out of 25
Final Score: 60 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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