Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
Ecco: The Tides of Time
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Platformer, Adventure |
| Developer | Novotrade |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Ecco the Dolphin |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA, Ecco: The Tides of Time arrived on the Sega Game Gear as an action game. It blends action, platformer and adventure elements.
Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ecco the Dolphin series; on the Game Gear you can also try Ecco The Dolphin. 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.
Ecco: The Tides of Time is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ecco: The Tides of Time is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Ecco: The Tides of Time cheats & codes
59 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Jumping Out Of The Water Sets Your Energy To Half | 109-CF6-6E6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 21D-3C7-6E2 |
| Most Fish Don't Give You Energy | 006-9FB-C4A |
| Infinite Air | 366-8C6-5DD
3E6-8E6-D56 |
| Start On Vents Of Medusa | 014-20B-C4A
884-22B-2A2
004-27B-3BA |
| Start On Maze Of Stone | 024-20B-C4A
884-22B-2A2
004-27B-3BA |
Ecco: The Tides of Time walkthroughs & guides
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Ecco: The Tides of Time FAQ
Who made Ecco: The Tides of Time?
It was developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.
Is Ecco: The Tides of Time multiplayer?
No. Ecco: The Tides of Time is a single-player game.
How long does Ecco: The Tides of Time take to play?
As an action game, Ecco: The Tides of Time typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ecco: The Tides of Time on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.