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Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko - Platformer Classic

Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko is a Game Boy Color platformer that brings the wisecracking gecko to handhelds. Released as part of the Gex series, this version adapts the console-style action for portable play. The game's title hints at its smaller scale, but it still packs in levels and the trademark sarcastic one-liners. As Gex, players run, jump, and tail-whip through themed stages based on TV channels and media parodies. The core objective is collecting remote controls scattered across each level, which unlock new areas and progress. The Game Boy Color version simplifies the 3D gameplay of its console counterparts into a 2D side-scrolling format, focusing on precise platforming and enemy avoidance. For fans of the series, this portable entry offers a condensed but faithful experience. It fits well into the GBC library as a solid platformer from an era when handheld ports were common. While not as complex as the console originals, it captures Gex's personality and provides a decent challenge for a quick play session.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Boy Color
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1
Region: USA

How to play Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko online

Getting Started: When you start the game, you'll see a title screen and a brief intro. Press Start to begin. The first level introduces basic movement and attacking. Use the D-Pad to move left/right, press X to jump over gaps and onto platforms, and press S to perform a tail whip attack against enemies like robots and bats. Collect remotes to unlock the exit door at the end of each stage. The core loop is straightforward: navigate each level, collect remotes, avoid hazards like spikes and pits, and reach the door. Some levels have multiple paths and secret areas with extra remotes. Pay attention to Gex's health bar - getting hit by enemies or falling reduces it. If you lose all health, you lose a life. The game gives you a set number of lives but no continues, so manage your damage carefully. There is no save feature; progress is tracked via level codes displayed after completing certain stages. Write these down if you want to return later.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button (jump / confirm)
S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
Enter: Start / Pause
V: Select

Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko FAQ

Who developed Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko?

Developer Digital Eclipse handled the Game Boy Color version, with Crave Entertainment acting as publisher. This team was known for their portable adaptations of console titles during the late 1990s.

Is Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko exclusive to Game Boy Color or did it appear on other systems?

This version is exclusive to the Game Boy Color. The Gex series also saw releases on Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and other platforms, but Deep Pocket Gecko was designed specifically for Nintendo's handheld.

Can players save progress in Gex 3 - Deep Pocket Gecko?

The game uses a password system rather than battery-backed saving. After completing certain levels, a code is displayed that can be entered to resume progress from that point. Write these down to continue later.