Nintendo 64 · Platformer
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Gratuitous Games |
| Publisher | Crave Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Gex |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Gratuitous Games and published by Crave Entertainment, Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a platformer.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 34 N64 platformers in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gex series; on the N64 you can also try Gex 64: Enter the Gecko. The series also appears on other systems with Gex (PS1) and Gex (3DO). Gratuitous Games also made Cruis'n Exotica for the N64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko cheats & codes
96 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 | D00A6488 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 | D00A6489 0000 |
| Dual Activator | D10A6488 0000 |
| Activator 1 P1 #2 | D009EBF4 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 #2 | D009EBF5 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 #2 | D109EBF4 0000 |
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko walkthroughs & guides
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Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko FAQ
When did Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko come out on the N64?
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko?
It was developed by Gratuitous Games and published by Crave Entertainment.
Is Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko multiplayer?
No. Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko is a single-player game.
How long does Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko take to play?
As a platformer, Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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