Play Gex 64 - Enter The Gecko Online

Gex 64: Enter the Gecko came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed by Crystal Dynamics. It was part of that wave of 3D platformers that followed the early success of the console, a time when every developer seemed to be putting a mascot into a three-dimensional space. This one starred a wisecracking gecko, and it felt very much of its moment.

You control Gex, running and jumping through themed worlds based on television channels. Your main goal is to hunt down remote controls to unlock new areas, which involves navigating levels screen by screen. Signature mechanics include using your tail as a whip to attack enemies and sticking to certain walls to climb across gaps. The pacing is generally brisk, though some camera angles can make precise platforming a challenge. It feels like a straightforward, cartoonish adventure where the primary joy comes from the constant movement and the sheer variety of the level themes.