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Ecco The Dolphin by
Chris Goldberg - updated: 06/05/00
So we're getting a flipper for the consoles. Have any of you
played the originals for the Sega Genesis? If so, then you realize
why I'm so excited. One of the first games on the SEGA Genesis, Ecco
the Dolphin is a game that has to be played to understand truly what
it achieves. Talking to other dolphins in the sea was done via sound
waves (once again, play to understand), you traverse the waters of
Atlanteans to find the stolen Dolphin-power and save the entire
future of the universe. Note: How a Dolphin saving powers has
anything to do with preserving the universe is beyond me, but it's
damn fun to play.
Still, with all the enhancements of today's consoles, one must
wonder...what improvements will there be? Well, of course phenomenal
graphics (I think besides ShenMue, this is the most visually
impressive title I've seen on the SEGA Dreamcast), and enhanced
gameplay. For instance, the impressive echolocation system that was
so impressive in the SEGA CD version is back, and one can expect
other such enhancements to be made in the final version of Ecco The
Dolphin. Also worth mentioning was the original game's soundtrack.
Upon playing it on a sound system, one can EASILY be put to sleep,
as it features somber music that perfectly fits the atmosphere of
the current level and is incredibly fateful. It actually makes you
feel sad, happy, depressed, and somber at the same time. In terms of
soundtracks, I can bet this will be an amazing one. Ecco splashes
into our world July 2000.
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