Ecco the Dolphin

Ecco the Dolphin (1992)

by Novotrade, Sega, Tec Toy
Genres:Adventure
Themes:Action, Horror, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed. A freak whirlpool of air and water tore the life from Ecco’s home leaving Ecco all alone. Now he must fight to stay alive, while traversing the vast ocean in search of clues that will help him save his family and return them to the bay.Show more
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user avatar@dnovraDuser avatar@dnovraD
February 04, 2025
Ecco is a strange game. Already, the idea of a sapient cetacean with powers and unique markings on their forehead is a tough concept to swallow. But the art, the music, the visual beauty of the entire thing brings one to a strange state. And Ecco is more than happy to play with that. Starting in a calm coral cove, going off to the icy north, and with your health and air to keep mind of the entire time. You'll end up in places beyond belief, and all while under some of the most captivating pixel art I've beheld.
play a lot back in the day even though is not official way to play it but I spent hours on it to explore even though idk English. on compilation handheld gaming device
Whenever I find myself reminiscing about the good old days of the past, there's one name that echoes back in song from far off into time: "Ecco," the favorite of the ocean. And their plight to fight a darkness that lies beyond the stars is a song well worth singing on here.
user avatar@sygnus2user avatar@sygnus2
April 30, 2025
It’s a bit of a mess but it’s also an important part of gaming history. SEGA released a PC port of the SEGA CD version with a windows-heavy interface (typical of the era) and optional double-res graphics. A fan update was made to support modern PCs, search the Internet Archive for “ Ecco PC: Fixed and Enhanced Edition” for more info; this would be the perfect base for a GOG port.
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