Ecco the Dolphin is a series of action-adventure video games developed by Appaloosa Interactive (previously known as Novotrade International) and published by Sega. They were originally developed for the Mega Drive/Genesis and Dreamcast video game consoles, and have been ported to numerous systems. The story follows the eponymous Ecco, a bottlenose dolphin, who fights extraterrestrial threats to the world. The games are known for their high difficulty level.[1][2] Ecco was created by Ed Annunziata,[3] who also produced Chakan: The Forever Man, which was also released in December 1992.
Ecco the Dolphin
Main article: Ecco the Dolphin (video game)
Released in 1992, the original game followed the exploits of a young dolphin named Ecco as he searches the seas, and eventually time itself, for his missing pod.
Ecco: The Tides of Time
Main article: Ecco: The Tides of Time
Released in 1994, the sequel follows Ecco’s exploits after the conclusion of the original game as he travels the oceans, the past, and the future in his quest to save the planet once more.
Ecco Jr.
Main article: Ecco Jr.
Released in 1995, this title was intended as edutainment and was less difficult than the previous two titles in series.
When Ecco and his friends find out Big Blue, a wise and famous whale, is nearby, they must do favors and break crystals in order to pass the stage and find him.
Opening Theme
The lagoon
Madusa Bay
Undercaves
The Vents
