Ecco the Dolphin | SEGA CD

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About the Game

Travel through time along with Ecco the dolphin, in the only game that could call itself a "dolphin simulator". Indeed, you can do pretty much everything a typical dolphin does, including eating fish, surfacing in order to breathe, using your biological sonar and of course, jumping out of the water to amaze your friends. The storyline is actually deeper that one may think by looking at the box illustration.

Gameplay & Core Systems

The main part of the gameplay in Ecco the Dolphin relies on exploring various aquatic levels. The sonar ability has multiple functions: you can communicate with friendly animals, map out the nearby area (echolocation), activate glyphs, and eventually defeat enemies. Activating glyphs is necessary because they can unlock unexplored parts of the current level, including the exit that leads to the next area; some of them can even bestow the gift of invincibility on Ecco for a limited time. You must keep an eye on the life and breath meters. However, the cavern systems may hide the occasional pocket of air as well.

Standout Features

• It's possible to avoid most enemies, but Ecco can kill troublesome creatures using the death sonar or by charging them head-on.

Modes & Ways to Play

They are usually nonlinear, with submerged caverns and tunnels branching out from the main bodies of water.