PlayStation · Platformer
Gex: Enter the Gecko
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Crystal Dynamics, Inc |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Gex |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Midway, Gex: Enter the Gecko arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a platformer.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
It is part of the Gex series; on the PS1 you can also try Gex and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. The series also appears on other systems with Gex (3DO) and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (N64). Crystal Dynamics, Inc also made Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Akuji the Heartless and Pandemonium! for the PS1.
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: Enter the 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: Enter the Gecko cheats & codes
10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Have 99 Collectables On Pick-Up | 80095318
0063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 80095314
0004 |
| Infinite Lives | 80095310
0009 |
| Invincible | 800A039C
001D |
| Moon Jump | D00906B8
0080
800897A8
0050 |
| Infinite Time Aztec 2 Step | D0140C88
1500
80140C88
1520 |
Gex: Enter the Gecko walkthroughs & guides
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Gex: Enter the Gecko FAQ
When did Gex: Enter the Gecko come out on the PS1?
Gex: Enter the Gecko was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Gex: Enter the Gecko?
It was developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Midway.
Is Gex: Enter the Gecko multiplayer?
No. Gex: Enter the Gecko is a single-player game.
How long does Gex: Enter the Gecko take to play?
As a platformer, Gex: Enter the Gecko typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gex: Enter the Gecko on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.