We mentioned a while back that the classic '90s platformer series of Gex games would be arriving on Xbox for the first time in the form of the Gex Trilogy, and that day has finally arrived!
Yes, Gex Trilogy is now available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at a budget price of £24.99 / $29.99, allowing you to experience these games with "high-definition native 16:9 widescreen visuals and fully analog controls".
The reviews have also gone live today, so here's what they're saying about the Gex Trilogy so far:
VICE ("Highly Recommended")
"For first-time fans, there’s plenty to love about the Gex Trilogy. But LRG knows what true Gex fans want. It’s a treasure trove of information, with original ads, videos, and interviews that show how the game even came to be in the first place. It’s a great piece of history, and it’s something I’m incredibly glad exists."
Noisy Pixel (7.5/10)
"The Gex Trilogy will certainly not appeal to your everyday platforming fans, since not only is the protagonist not exactly conventional in his humorous appeal, but the games themselves haven't aged like fine wines, either. Still, those who can take the shortcomings in stride will discover that these titles have an endearing sense of honesty encompassing their level designs that you can't help but appreciate in retrospect."
Nintendo Life (7/10)
"Gex Trilogy’s value is bumped up by its invention and still very playable design aspects, but whether or not you can pit yourself through them really comes down to how much your nostalgic mileage varies, dude."
Destructoid (6.5/10)
"The Gex Trilogy masterfully maintains the charm, 90s humor, and fun gameplay from the original games. This remaster feels polished with minimal to no bugs, and the added features only benefit the original gameplay. However, some of the original trilogy’s problems make this a niche title that will likely only appeal to retro gamers or those who’ve fallen into a pit of nostalgia."
You'll find more reviews of the Gex Trilogy if you look around, but they're all mostly of the same ilk - praiseworthy of the port itself, but critical of certain gameplay elements and just how these titles have aged over the years in general.
If those negatives don't bother you (or you don't see them as negatives!), the Gex Trilogy is ready to go on the Xbox Store right now. Let us know how you get on with it - we're intrigued to hear what you think.