Rock Hard is the first boss of Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko and is required to be defeated in order to access Slappy Valley. The fight itself parodies televised American wrestling competitions, especially the WWE (with the boss channel name being a parody ref in itself). During the fight, Gex dresses up as a wrestler.
Background[]
Not much is known about why Rock Hard was sent to attack Gex, but it can be assumed that, like the Tiki Bros., Rez simply gave him the Green Boss Key believing Rock Hard could protect it from Gex and Rez would be rid of a possible annoyance if the wrestler failed him.
Design and inspiration[]
As his name would suggest, he parodies the many wrestlers of the WWE, particularly Dwayne Johnson (who was known during his wrestling career as "The Rock") and Steve "Stone Cold" Austin (having a similar name). He does however also reference many wrestlers that are cast as "heel" wrestlers.
Involvement[]
Rock Hard as stated above is the game's first boss, with his boss channel "WWGex Wrestling" becoming accessible once 13 remotes are obtained. Upon his defeat, Slappy Valley will be unlocked.
Strategy[]
Just tailwhack his feet and he'll be defeated but just watch out for his attacks. Depending on how far away Gex is, Rock Hard will either use a spinning attack, use a dropkick or grapple him. Try to attack Rock Hard when he flexes his muscles, he'll expose himself to attack by doing so (the pre-battle hint says "Muscle flexing can be hazardous to one's health").
Gallery[]
| Characters in Gex (series) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes | Gex | Agent Xtra | Alfred | Cuz | Rex | ||
| Villains | Rez | Morphina | The Flatulator | Sun Snake | Toxic Turtle | The Tiki Brothers | Mooshoo Pork | Mecharez | Rock Hard | Brain of Oz | ||
| Helpers | Paunch | Humps | Tank | Snowboard | Al Nino | Scales | Turtle Taxis | ||
| Minor characters | Uncle Charlie | Gex's Mother | ||