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Sega Master System · Platformer / Action
Ecco the Dolphin
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Novotrade |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Ecco the Dolphin |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega Master System, Ecco the Dolphin is a platformer developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.
Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ecco the Dolphin series. The series also appears on other systems with Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) and Ecco: The Tides of Time (Genesis). Novotrade also made Ecco: The Tides of Time for the Master System.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ecco the Dolphin is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Ecco the Dolphin cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Air | 00CA-BF21 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 00CA-C222 |
Ecco the Dolphin walkthroughs & guides
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Ecco the Dolphin FAQ
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 a platformer, Ecco the Dolphin 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 Dolphin 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.