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Ecco the Dolphin

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46%Game Brain Score
graphics
music, stability
89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

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Ecco the Dolphin is a single player action adventure game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by SEGA and was released on June 1, 2010. It received negative reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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 s…

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Ecco the Dolphin is a unique adventure-action game that offers a realistic experience of controlling a dolphin through underwater mazes.
  • The inclusion of the original ROM and support for Steam Workshop allows for a nostalgic and customizable experience for fans of retro gaming.
  • The graphics and music are impressive for an 8 Megabit ROM, contributing to the game's artistic feel and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game is notoriously difficult, with many players finding it frustrating and challenging to progress, leading to a steep learning curve.
  • Technical issues such as sound problems and glitches in the emulator can detract from the gameplay experience.
  • The maze design can be confusing, and the gameplay may feel dull or unengaging for some players, especially those unfamiliar with the genre.
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the Sega CD's CD-quality tracks and the fitting Genesis music for the final levels, while others criticize sound issues and poor in-game music quality. Users note that the Sega CD version offers enhanced music options, but the Mega Drive version suffers from significant sound problems compared to the PC version. Overall, opinions on the music vary widely, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.

    • “The Sega CD also added CD music and more levels, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music is great and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “Most people pursue Sega CD music because they believe that Redbook audio is superior by default.”
    • “The buggy sound is not my fault; this game is full of issues and gives you the worst in-game music and sound ever!”
    • “Most people go after Sega CD music because they believe that Redbook is better by default.”
    • “I didn't listen to CD music much yet, but Genesis music fits too well to the last levels!”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, especially in the enhanced PC version, which features double the resolution and benefits from a recent fan patch that elevates it to the best available version.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and amazing.”
    • “The old PC version also doubles the resolution of graphics, and recently received a fan patch to become the best version.”
    • “And yep, graphics and music.”
    • “The old PC version also doubled the resolution of graphics, and recently received a fan patch to become the best version.”
    • “The graphics and music are lacking.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game experiences significant stability issues, including glitches and buggy sound, which detract from the overall experience. Many find the audio quality particularly disappointing, contributing to a negative perception of the game's stability.

    • “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
    • “The buggy sound is not my fault; this game is full of issues and has the worst in-game music and sound ever!”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Ecco primarily revolves around exploring intricate underwater mazes, offering players a unique and immersive experience in navigating the oceanic environment.

    • “The main gameplay of Ecco consists of exploration of underwater mazes.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story enhances the weight and significance of quests, adding depth and emotional resonance to the gameplay experience.

    • “The story adds a profound weight to each quest, making every decision feel significant.”
    • “The narrative intricately weaves together character arcs and plot twists, keeping me engaged throughout.”
    • “Each quest is enriched by the story, creating an immersive experience that resonates long after playing.”
    • “The story feels overly convoluted and difficult to follow.”
    • “Character motivations are weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real impact.”
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Ecco the Dolphin is a action adventure game with horror and science fiction themes.

Ecco the Dolphin is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Ecco the Dolphin was released on June 1, 2010.

Ecco the Dolphin was developed by SEGA.

Ecco the Dolphin has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Ecco the Dolphin is a single player game.

Similar games include Ecco: The Tides of Time, Gain Ground, Ristar, Gunstar Heroes, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron and others.