Sega Game Gear · Adventure
Ecco The Dolphin
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Novotrade |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Ecco the Dolphin |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Ecco The Dolphin is an adventure game released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya.
It is part of the Ecco the Dolphin series; on the Game Gear you can also try Ecco: The Tides of Time. The series also appears on other systems with Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) and Ecco: The Tides of Time (Genesis). Novotrade also made Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing and Garfield: Caught in the Act for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ecco The Dolphin is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Ecco The Dolphin cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Air Decreases Slower | 003-4B8-C46 |
|---|---|
| Less Air When You Jump Out Of The Water | 050-AC8-6E6 |
| Shells Replenish Less Energy & Less Air | 053-E4A-6E6 |
| No Extra Air When Jumping Out Of The Water | 217-AD8-6E2 |
| Infinite Energy | 21C-D49-6E2 |
| Infinite Air | 3E3-4B8-C46 |
If you like Ecco The Dolphin, the Matrix also picks…
Ecco: The Tides of Time Deep cut
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 Classic
Riven Classic
Another Code: Two Memories Classic
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Ecco The Dolphin FAQ
When did Ecco The Dolphin come out on the Game Gear?
Ecco The Dolphin was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Ecco The Dolphin?
It was developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.
Is Ecco The Dolphin multiplayer?
No. Ecco The Dolphin is a single-player game.
How long does Ecco The Dolphin take to play?
As an adventure game, Ecco The Dolphin typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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