Okay, so here’s the deal with the Gex Trilogy—like, who thought we’d see this happening again? They’re actually bringing back Gex, the game all about that sassy gecko who had an attitude way back when. Nostalgia overload or what? Limited Run Games is reviving this old-school magic for Nintendo Switch, and yeah, they dropped a bomb with that release date.
Alright, here’s what’s on the menu: we’re talking the retro 2D platformer Gex, and not one but two follow-ups—Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko. They’ve given these games a bit of a facelift. Like, you’re gonna get Rewind and Save Anywhere which, let’s be real, is perfect for those “Oops, didn’t mean to fall into that pit” moments.
And get this, the sequels? Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3 are getting that widescreen 16:9 glow-up. Imagine all the gecko glory spread across your screen like butter on toast. Plus, they’ve tossed in 360-degree analogue control, so Gex is smoother than ever.
Now, are you into physical editions? There’s three—and they’re pretty extra. I mean, you’d think one would be enough, but hey, who am I to judge?
First off, there’s the Standard Edition at $39.99. Just the basics: game disc, case, cover, and a little booklet—nice and simple.
Then, if you’re feeling a bit fancy, there’s the Classic Edition for $74.99. Think of it as the Standard’s cooler older sibling with a shiny steelbook, a double-sided poster you’ll probably never hang up, some tunes on a CD, and a retro box. Cool, right?
But wait for it—there’s also the Tail Time Edition, ringing in at $199.99. Now, I don’t know about you, but this bad boy is a collector’s dream or possibly a nightmare, depending on how much you love Gex. Besides the Classic stuff, you’ll snag a 36” inflatable Gex doll (who wouldn’t want that?), a 7” statue, trading cards, a remote pin, and the soundtrack in full glory. Plus, who could forget, a collector’s box with art from Yoshitaka Amano. How’s that for extravagant?
Mark your calendars, folks! The digital drop on the Nintendo eShop is set for June 16, 2025. Physical copies, though? We’ll be twiddling our thumbs for a bit longer until “later in 2025”. Yeah, I know. But, hey, pre-orders are open till July 6, 2025, on Limited Run Games’ site. Get to it or don’t; nobody’s forcing you.
Anyway, looks like someone (me) forgot to copy/paste the trailer link. Oops. But who needs it when you have all this chaos to ponder?
