Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko is a 1999 platform game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive for the PlayStation. It is part of the Gex video game series, and was released in 1999, followed by ports for the Nintendo 64. Its protagonist, Gex, is a wisecracking, pop culture enthusiast voiced by Danny John-Jules in the UK and European releases and comedian Dana Gould, reprising his role from former Gex games, for the American release. The gameplay is set in Gex's secret hideout, Mission Control a overworld, which is overseen by Gex's butler, Alfred the Turtle. Playboy model Marliece Andrada plays Gex's kidnapped companion, Agent Xtra, the only live-action character, who is featured in brief full-motion video sequences on the PlayStation version. The plot follows Gex's return to the Media Dimension to rescue Agent Xtra from Rez, Gex's arch-nemesis from the previous games.
From Wikipedia's article Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
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Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
2.5 Could be better
GameRankings 65%
Review scorecard
- Graphics 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Sound 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Control 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Fun Factor 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
Overall fallback: GameRankings 65%. Overall source The same 65/100 overall rating fills missing categories using the face scale; these are not separate category scores.
What the reviews talk about
Key wordsdeepfunsolidimpressive
What the critics said
Next Generation said of the PlayStation version, "In the end, Gex 3 is a passable game – barely. Everything about the title is cookie cutter from beginning to end."
— Next Generation, 1999 · about another version
Dan Elektro of GamePro said of the PlayStation version, "Don't doubt that Gex 3 is fun to play. Fans of the platform hero will enjoy the multiple hours of action. But the focus in this sequel is on addition, not innovation—which is fine, but Gex 4 will need more."
— GamePro (Dan Elektro) · about another version
From the Reception section of Wikipedia's Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko article.
Scores
- 78 Game Informer1999 7.75/10; 8/10
- 75 GameRevolution2000 B−
- 75 Nintendo Power1999 7.5/10
- 70 AllGame 3.5/5; 4/5
- 67 GameFan1999 (T.R.) 68% ; 70%, 68%, 60%; 78%, 80%, 75%
- 60 CNET Gamecenter1999 6/10; 9/10
- 60 Electronic Gaming Monthly1999 6/10; 7.5/10, 7.5/10, 7.5/10, 8/10
- 58 IGN1999 5.8/10; 8.1/10
- 53 GameSpot1999 5.3/10; 6.7/10
- 40 EP Daily2000 4/10
- 22 N64 Magazine1999 true; 22%
- 70 Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine1999 3.5/5 · other versions
- 40 Next Generation1999 2/5 · other versions
From the review table in Wikipedia's Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko article.
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