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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit OS required) Processeur : Intel(R) Core 2 Duo E7500 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit OS required) Processeur : AMD Phenon(TM) II X6 1035T @3100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

GEX Trilogy

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Released June 16, 2025
sample: 339 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
71/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 71 % · 339 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
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Gameplay drives the conversation, with 69 positive mentions out of 96. Overall the title sits at a 71% positive rating on Steam, earning a “Mostly Positive” label. Longer playtimes correlate with higher satisfaction, reaching 90% positive for players who logged over 25 hours.

In-game

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« This is basically a PS1 emulator for the OG trilogy. I'm only recommending this because I want an ACTUAL HD remaster of the game instead of an LRG no-bake attempt. This game deserved an HD remake so bad and it got completely screwed over. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Everyone keeps complaining that it is a terrible remake and compare it to Spyro or Crash. It's not a remake.. it is a simple rerelease. It is clunky like a 90's game Few additions that make it more fun 10/10 It's tail time »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« F the haters. IT'S TAIL TIME, BABY. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« "You know what I like about Gex? Consistency." »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It's Gex. Exactly as I remember it, limited understanding of references and all. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Don't care that these are simply PS1 emulations, just happy you can play them on PC. Encountered no issues in the Gex 2 and 3 playthorugh. Not done 1. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Gex est un bon jeu mais ce portage est naze, 30e et absolument aucun effort de fourni »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« ELLE EST OÙ LA VF DE GEX 3 ??????? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Gex is amazing, this emulation is absolutely aweful though, starting to notice a bad trend with LRG being absolute trash at launching anything properly. Just emulate yourself, save the money. game stutters, audio is horrendous. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Another L from Limited Run. The emulation for this release is subpar. Don't waste your money, you can genuinely get a better experience just playing the originals on free PS1 emulators. Will be refunding ASAP. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Limited Run Games is a terrible, lazy, and dumb company (to the surprise of no-one) but I had to buy it because it's Gex and he is a gecko. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Note to self: Don't eat the shortbread at Gabe Newell's house. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

In players' words

« This is basically a PS1 emulator for the OG trilogy. I'm only recommending this because I want an ACTUAL HD remaster of the game instead of an LRG no-bake attempt. This game deserved an HD remake so bad and it got completely screwed over. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Gex est un bon jeu mais ce portage est naze, 30e et absolument aucun effort de fourni »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Everyone keeps complaining that it is a terrible remake and compare it to Spyro or Crash. It's not a remake.. it is a simple rerelease. It is clunky like a 90's game Few additions that make it more fun 10/10 It's tail time »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« ELLE EST OÙ LA VF DE GEX 3 ??????? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« F the haters. IT'S TAIL TIME, BABY. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Gex is amazing, this emulation is absolutely aweful though, starting to notice a bad trend with LRG being absolute trash at launching anything properly. Just emulate yourself, save the money. game stutters, audio is horrendous. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« "You know what I like about Gex? Consistency." »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Another L from Limited Run. The emulation for this release is subpar. Don't waste your money, you can genuinely get a better experience just playing the originals on free PS1 emulators. Will be refunding ASAP. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It's Gex. Exactly as I remember it, limited understanding of references and all. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Limited Run Games is a terrible, lazy, and dumb company (to the surprise of no-one) but I had to buy it because it's Gex and he is a gecko. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Don't care that these are simply PS1 emulations, just happy you can play them on PC. Encountered no issues in the Gex 2 and 3 playthorugh. Not done 1. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Note to self: Don't eat the shortbread at Gabe Newell's house. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
72 % pos · n=96
Performance
29 % pos · n=34
Graphics / art
26 % pos · n=34
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=19
Value for money
0 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
7 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9669918
Performance3410222
Graphics / art349322
Audio / music3311121
Content / longevity191513
Value for money180315
Stability / bugs180018
Interface / UX141013
Story / writing3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 51 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
40 % (n=82)
2-10h
81 % (n=118)
10-25h
78 % (n=100)
>25h
90 % (n=39)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2025 : 69% positive69JunJul 2025 : 68% positive68JulNov 2025 : 85% positive85NovMar 2026 : 67% positive67MarJul 2026 : 75% positive75Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 19 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay receives strong praise: 69 positive mentions out of 96 total.
  • Extended sessions are rewarded: 81% positive feedback in the 2‑10 h bucket and 90% positive for those exceeding 25 h.
  • Content variety is appreciated: 15 positive mentions out of 19.
  • Story is universally liked: 3 positive mentions out of 3.
  • Nostalgia appears 43 times among frequent keywords, underscoring its appeal.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a frequent complaint: 22 negative mentions out of 34.
  • Graphics attract similar criticism: 22 negative mentions out of 34.
  • Audio draws discontent: 21 negative mentions out of 33.
  • Price and bugs are uniformly condemned: 15 negative mentions out of 18 for price and 18 negative mentions out of 18 for bugs.

Who is it for?

Players who cherish classic platforming and the Gex legacy will find plenty to love, especially if they value nostalgic design over technical polish. Those sensitive to performance hiccups or high price tags should temper expectations.

Is GEX Trilogy worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 71% of 339 Steam reviews are positive (player score 71/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay receives strong praise. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

The Gex Trilogy shines where it matters most—gameplay and nostalgic charm—earning a solid majority of positive feedback. However, technical shortcomings and pricing concerns keep the experience from reaching its full potential. Fans willing to overlook these flaws will likely enjoy the retro adventure.

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Most frequent keywords

nostalgie (43)déception (28)portage (12)gex (10)amusement (8)enfance (7)émulation (7)prix (6)trilogie (5)amour (5)plateforme (5)rétro (5)

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