Ecco The Dolphin: Defender of the Future

by Acclaim

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000631VQ
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 26, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,801 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Product Description

Ecco the Dolphin, originally an innovative Dreamcast title, has made it to PlayStation2, with newly optimized graphics and design features that correct the main shortcomings of the Dreamcast version--primarily the inadequate player guidance. Ecco is a dolphin in a hyperrealistic 3-D underwater world. Players will control Ecco as he is sent back to the past and tries to reinstate the paradise of his future. How? Evil forces have conspired to destroy the planet, and if Ecco can recover the stolen and scattered dolphin power, he can restore the harmony between dolphins and humans.

But first, you're going to have to learn to swim, eat, and think like a dolphin. Use different songs to communicate with other sea creatures and be prepared to defend yourself against predatory sharks. Later, go on to solve puzzles and work with others to accomplish your goals. The game features beautifully detailed seascapes, with creatures and plants that look and move realistically.

Product Description

This is the game Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future for the Playstation 2. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ecco the Dolphin, July 11, 2002

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Shannon (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecco The Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Video Game)

Way better than the Dreamcast version!
The things they changed,
1: Some of the glitches (swim through walls) are fixed.
2: The graphics have been sharpend.
3: The 'Sonar' map has been changed completly. (A 2D above or side view)
4: The speed of the game has been kicked up a little. (at first you think your air meter is passing too fast, it's just keeping up with the speed)
5: A gallery mode lets you view art work of a level after you completed it (vitalits and all) sound, credits, etc.
6: More hints and clues have been put into focus.
7: The dolphins have been touched up a bit, some have more blue than grey etc. (to tell them apart easier)
8: To get to the secret 2D bonus levels in "Up & Down" you have to beat the game, afterwards "Up & Down" will be shimmering.
9: The "Scoccer" mini-game, after you play it, it appears below the credits option in the stage select.
Ok if I keep going about this I won't have room for the rest of my review.

The up's :)
1: Wonderful graphics!
2: Great story-line!
3: You get to play as the worlds smartest dolphin!
4: Sharks and other things keep you on your toes. (unless your as familiar to the game as I am, you know where they hang out)
5: A nice heapload of levels!
6: Plenty of challenge for the pro's and fun for the not-so-pro's

The down's :(
1: When you collect vitalits it should grow your air-meter as well as your health.
2: Too many dark underground depressing levels.
3: After completing a level what is there to do?
4: Needs a multi-player mode, and characters to choose from. (such as clan member, black dolphin, crimson member, etc.)

Over all it's a great game! I really hope a 2nd one follows this time with a 2-player adventure!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you dont like it, you haven't played it!!!, December 28, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Ecco The Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Video Game)

I can't believe some people think Ecco the Dolphin is bad because:
A: You play as a cute little dolphin in a REALISTIC ENVIRONMENT
B: There's Hardly any violence
C: The only way to kill enemies is by charging them or using your sonar
Ecco is awesome!!! The creatures and their actions are very realistic and the first part (on the island of Tranquility) is a beautiful realistic place.
Start out in Aquamarine Bay and help numerous animals such as the whale who's baby is trapped, the little dolphin who's baby turtle is being attacked by sharks, and the mother dolphin who's three children have swum off again. The music in this game is also wonderful. In the Coral Reefs and the Aquamarine bay, it's calm and serene. In places like the cave of secrets and the octopus's lair, the music is more dramatic.
Throughout the game, learn songs of sharks turtles fish and rays and collect Vitalits which increase the amount of health you have.
Ecco the dolphin is for people who don't like violence. People who can solve riddles and puzzles easily and who like adventure and beauty more than action. Also, it would be for people who have enough brains to enjoy the beauty of the realistic coral reefs.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ECCO RULES!!, May 27, 2002

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Felix the Cat (planet earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecco The Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Video Game)

Ok, basically I had this for Dreamcast. As we all know, DC went into a downward spiral and bombed. I sold my DC and all the games. I wish that I still had Ecco though. Who knew that a game about a dolphin could be so much fun? I stayed up til 4 or 5 in the morning playing this game during the summer. The graphics are perfect. I heard that PS2 tuned up the resolution too. To escape the onslaught of horrible Army Men games, and those [bad] sports games they come out with every month, I played Ecco. Seriously folks, this is the type of game that future games should be based off of. I loved this game. It is going down in my all time favorites. Buy this game and you'll be happy you did!!

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