GEX 3D - RETURN OF THE GECKO
Official Title  Gex 3D - Return of the Gecko
Common Title  Gex 3D - Return of the Gecko
Serial Number(s)  SLES-00596
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Platformer 

Developer  Crystal Dynamics, Inc.
Publisher  BMG Interactive.
Date Released  30 March 1998
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLES-00596
Serial Number In Disc SLES-00596
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  768964282022  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

"Is it just me, or am I engulfed in flames?" is one of the many one-liners uttered by Gex, a wise cracking gecko who should check himself into television rehab; he's addicted to it. After saving the Television Realm from the evil Rez in his first adventure, the gecko was ready to kick back, relax, and watch a little television. Little did he know his adventure was just beginning.

One day, two secret agent goons showed up at Gex's doorstep. They inform him that Rez is back and looking for vengeance; the evil monster is planning to destroy the Television Realm once more...and possibly the world. When Gex tells them that he's retired and doesn't care, one of the goons hits the gecko on the head and takes him to a secluded place.

When Gex comes to, the mystery men plead with the gecko to take the cash and help destroy Rez for good...or at least make him disappear. With that incentive (the cash), the wise cracking lizard slips into his special agent suit and plunges headfirst into the Television Realm. Watch out, Rez -- Gex is back!

Where the original featured side-scrolling platform action, the sequel Gex: Enter the Gecko features a brand new 3D engine complete with adjustable camera views, mission objectives, and all new adventures. Like Nintendo's Super Mario 64, players will choose each level via hub system and seek out certain remote control power-ups to unlock later levels.

Each level in the Television Realm is a sarcastic parody of actual television programs/movies of new and old. One level has a Star Wars theme while others are rooted with Kung Fu inspiration; the variety is all over the map. Depending on what the level theme is, Gex will choose appropriate attire. For example, on the prehistoric channel, the gecko puts a bone through his nose and dons a leopard-skin outfit. During the Kung Fu levels, he talks like a karate master and wears a red butt-kicking uniform.

Like the original Gex, HBO comedian Dana Gould is back as the voice of Gex with an all new arsenal of one-liners. With 500 in all, he takes stabs at Austin Powers, Scooby Doo and his hippie sidekick Shaggy, and even George Burns. Additionally, each level has its own unique sayings -- expect many horror-filled cliches during the Scream TV levels!

In addition to new analog controls, Gex: Enter the Gecko gives players over 125 different maneuvers. Gex can destroy his foes with a barrage of tail attacks, karate kicks, and tongue whippings. He can also climb on walls/ceilings, boost himself up on ledges via tail, and eat bugs. A Memory Card can be used to save mission data and remote controls that have been collected.

Features:
# 24 levels
# Themes are parodies of television and movies
# Collect remote controls
# Voice work by comedian Dana Gould
# A variety of wisecracks

  Manufacturer's description:

THE ULTIMATE FREE-ROAMING 3D EXPERIENCE!

Huge Media Dimension levels, all designed as sarcastic parodies of popular TV and movies.
Innovative Camera Control! Explore and look anywhere in beautifully textured 3D worlds.
Talkin' Trash! HBO comedian Dana Could delivers over 500 sarcastic lip-synched impressions and one-liners!
Over 125 Slick Gecko Moves! Whip-cracking tail attacks, flying karate kicks, tongue grabbing and climbing up walls!
Master of Disguise! GEX sports a secret agent suit, kung fu uniform, spacesuit and other costumes.

"Early candidate for Game of the Year"
-PSExtreme magazine

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy & Humour themes.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller ( Analog Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Jump / Double-tap and hold for Tailbounce:  X Button
  Tailwhip / Hold for Wall o' Flame or Ice Cube Maker after eating corresponding fly:  Square Button
  Eat bug:  Circle Button
  Camera zoom / Hold and use Directional Buttons to look around:  Triangle Button
  Rotate camera left or right:  L1 or R1 Button
  Duck:  L2 or R2 Button
  Karate kick/long jump:  Run + hold L2 or R2 Buttons + X Button
  Pause game:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Bonus ending -   At the media selection screen press R1, R2, X, L2, Square, X, Square, R2, R2, R2, X, L2, Square, X, R2, Square, L2, R2, X, L2, Square, X, R2, Square, L2, R2, X, Square 
  Debug mode -   Pause the game and highlight Exit, then hold L2 and press Left, Circle, Up, Down, Right, Right, Left, Triangle, Up, Down 
  Infinite Lives -   Pause the game and highlight Exit, then hold L2 and press Up, Up, Down, Right, Triangle, Down 
  Invencibility -   Pause the game and highlight Exit, then hold L2 and press Left, Right, Triangle, Down, Right, Left 
  Unlock more remotes -   While paused press Square, Circle, R1, Triangle, L1, R1, L1, R1, Circle, Circle, R1, Triangle, L1, R1, Circle, L1, Triangle, Circle, triangle, L1, R1, Circle, L1, Triangle, Circle, R1, L1 


GAMEBUSTER CODES:
  Invincible Gex -  
800A3B1C 001D 
  Have All Collectables -  
80098A98 0063
80098A9C 0062
80098AA0 0062 
  Infinite Lives -  
80098A90 0009 
  Infinite Health -  
80098A94 0005 
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 NTSC-J:
  • Spin Tail [SLPS-01461]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Gex - Enter the Gecko [SLUS-00598]   
     

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