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Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
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Game Description

An evil force has struck Earth, and the harmony created by kindred spirits -- dolphins and humans -- is in mortal danger. The force ripped a hole in the space/time continuum, and one dolphin, Ecco, fell through into the past. Our fine finned hero is back in full 3D as the award-winning series continues with Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future on Sega Dreamcast. His mission: to restore the former dolphin/human paradise, save the planet from self-destruction, and win back his future. To do this, you must help Ecco recover the stolen dolphin-power that has been scattered throughout time and space.

GRAPHICS :
5.0
The graphics are stunning, the best yet seen for the Dreamcast. Every single detail is absolutely amazing.
SOUND :
4.0
There's not much sound save for the narration at the beginning and the ceaseless sonar from Ecco. Would adding some voice to those dialogues between Ecco and friends been so hard?
CONTROL :
4.5
The only thing that will throw you off is the nauseating camera angles, which leave you disoriented and lost.
HOTSCORE :
5.0
Fun, good-looking, and clever, Ecco lives up to its distant cousin on the Genesis.
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game details
PUBLISHER :
Sega
DEVELOPER :
Appaloosa Interactive
GENRE :
Adventure
AUDIENCE :
Everyone
NUMBER OF PLAYERS :
1 Player
MULTIPLAYER
SUPPORT :
Not Available
SUPPORTED
PERIPHERALS :
Jump Pack, VMU Memory Card
OTHER PLATFORMS :
None
DATE RELEASED :
August 2000


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Editor Review

Sounds confusing, but it isn't -- it's simply a lot of fun. Ecco the Dolphin will amaze you with it's graphics, but whetehr or not you find his finned antics fun will depend on what kind of game you like.

One Fin Day
The graphics are unquestionably the best the Dreamcast has dished out so far. The beautiful and exotic seascapes, from the shark-infested lagoon to the whales, dolphins, and sea turtles in the open ocean all leave you gasping for air. And Ecco himself is a wonder to behold -- sleek and streamlined, graceful and well-detailed.

The sound is a little weak, but only when compared to the graphics. There are some nice eerie effects with Ecco in the open sea (like hearing the baby whale, but not being able to find it), but the game could have used some nice voice overs during the endless amount of dialogue Ecco has with his friends.

Coming Up For Air
Ecco's grace and fluidity are unmarred by the controls, which are easy to handle. Not so easy to handle are the disorienting camera angles, which leave you wondering which way is up, and often have you swimming aimlessy while you gather your bearings.

But all in all, Ecco is a great game, with clever puzzles to solve, lots of action, and some seriously tense moments. But you will detest the day you spotted this blowhole if intelligent, thoughtful (and yes, slow) games are not your can of tuna. Ecco is a game with a porpoise, and that porpoise is to entertain the witty and insightful gamer. This is not a fishy fighting game. -- Lawrence Neves





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