Gecko Gods

Gecko Gods by Inresin might not be perfect because of some camera and control issues, but it is a great showcase of great world and level design, taking some well-thought-out lessons from other games in the genre. Choosing a Gecko as the main character might be ambitious because of the wall and ceiling climbing that comes with it, but when it clicks, Gecko Gods lets the neurons in your lizard brain fire at full speed. With some great puzzles sprinkled in to keep the inner ape awake.

To put it all in a joking manner, Gecko Gods feels like what would happen if Gex took a bit of a chill pill and went on a vacation, then reverted to some of his basic instincts instead of spy skills. The artstyle, music, and difficulty appear to fit the overall feel and tone that the developer was going for. At times, the controls can get in the way of navigation and puzzle solving, but it wasn’t a problem that came up often. While the game has a few issues, it feels like an indie game that devs should strive to follow suit of. It has an identity and keeps it, utilizing interesting mechanics that fit that identity. Gecko Gods, keep being yourself. It suits you.

The most remarkable aspect of this adventure is the constant sense of discovery. Although the puzzles and physics engine don't always quite measure up, the game's overall approach is ideal for unwinding after a hard day, or simply for when we feel like stepping into the skin of one of these little lizards for a while. After all, that is what defines video games: the opportunity to experience adventures that, in any other context, would be unthinkable.