Welcome to Dagameboyz - Online Gaming Paradise Welcome to Dagameboyz - Online Gaming Paradise
Welcome to Dagameboyz - Online Gaming Paradise
Main Menu
 
Sega
   - Comparison Mall
Advertise With Us
 
Cool Stuff
 
 
 
Sega Genres
  Survival Horror
 
Sega Hardware
  VR Gear
 
Page 2 >>
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future Review - Sega    
Author: Raven
E-Mail: http://www.sega.com

Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega


1 player
Standard controller
VMU compatible
VGA cord
JumpPack compatible

ESRB rating – E for everyone


Da Introduction:

Defender of the Future is the third in the Ecco series, with the first two titles appearing on the Sega Genesis, and the Sega Game Gear, a number of years ago. I was extremely fond of Ecco the Dolphin and I thought it was a very clever idea for a game at the time. With the wealth of mediocre titles out there it comes as a lovely surprise when a company actually builds a great title that really is heads above the competition. It is an even better time for gamers when they redo a game for a high end game system and actually do it justice the third time around. After being totally hooked on this latest incarnation of Ecco the Dolphin for the last few days, I can now tell you what I think of it.

Now, with the new game, you are again playing Ecco. It is the dawn of the 30th century, after five hundred years of unity and fellowship, now dolphin and man are setting out from Earth to explore space together. However, an alien civilization simply named The Foe has its eyes on the Earth for itself. They find a weakness in the defences of Earth, called the Guardian, and Ecco is the only dolphin that can save the Earth. He discovers that the Guardian has been shattered and spread all over the Earth's oceans and in different times. You as Ecco must go out and try to save the Earth from The Foe and you will need to find the various pieces of the Guardian in order to learn what to do next.

It sounds fairly straightforward, but the one thing that will be said about Ecco over and over again is that it is really unbelievably difficult in some spots. In fact, a lot of the game is hard. But the reward contains some of the most beautiful graphics ever seen, a great story, and let's face it, a very personable dolphin that you will grow to love. It was amazing to me how much I got wrapped up in the story as Ecco experienced it. So aside from the difficulty of solving the game, you will be so wrapped up in the story, the graphics and the great characters that you will struggle through the hard bits, just to see more.


Da Graphics:

What do you say about a game of this calibre? It is truly one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen on any platform, anywhere. You absolutely believe you are underwater with gorgeous lighting that ripples and changes. The plants float and sway in the water, the animals and fish move so well I was delighted just to watch them. The locations are so incredible that it is really handy that there is no time limit because you will want to soak it all up.

Of course then there is Ecco himself. He moves in a very realistic way, with his body twisting and tail fin moving. You will spend many minutes just having him jump out of the water, so you can see him do stunts. He has some great moves, jumps, twists and other acrobatic moves that are a joy to behold. In any game there are always a few small glitches, and this one has them. Ecco can occasionally get stuck in a background texture and this is annoying, but I am willing to overlook it, due to the flawless nature of the rest of the visuals.


Da Sound:

Once again, in this area the developers have excelled. The sounds are very appropriate, with dolphin's squeaks and chirps for communicating and plenty of other sounds for the other creatures. There are lots of water sounds of course and the music is a beautiful soundtrack that seems to accompany the gameplay just nicely.




Player's Choice Award!

Ranking Out of 10

Graphics:
Sound:
Gameplay:
Tilt:

Overall:

9.8
9.5
8.5
10.0

9.4

Description:
Control Ecco through the waters to help save the Earth from an evil enemy. Awesome graphics, sound and gameplay earn this title the Player's Choice.

Platform:
DC







 
Page 2 >>

 

Sales / Support Toll Free: 1.877.454.2344
Copyright © 2000 by the GameBoyz. All rights reserved.
Legal Notices and Terms of use relating to this site