Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future Review
Ecco holds up the standards of creative execution that Sega has set for its flagship titles and simultaneously makes clearer the potential for artistry in video games.
Ecco holds up the standards of creative execution that Sega has set for its flagship titles and simultaneously makes clearer the potential for artistry in video games.
The few gameplay quirks it has--specifically, its odd level design and occasionally spazzy camera--are more than made up for by its positive aspects.
Ecco the Dolphin is a game series unlike most you've ever played or even thought of before. The idea of a playing a game as a dolphin and traveling the vast oceans is a unique one, and makes for a really interesting game... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpfulGreat game! I love marine life and aquatic animals. This game is just fantastic and a must-have for PS2 owners. I wish they made more games like that in the future. I loved fighting sharks, evil dolphins, a crocodile, as... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpfulEcco the Dolphin Defender of the Future is an action/adventure game that takes place in 3D ocean environments.You'll play as a dolphin and you can swim around and you will need to explore the often beautiful/mysterious o... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis review of Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (PS2) covers the main aspects of gaming, plus some extra. ~Gameplay / Controls~ - 9/10 Gameplay is fantastic; though it's hard to get the hang of at first, it... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulEcco the Dolphin let's you play as a young dolphin trying to save the dolphin and human world from "the foe." Play through wonderfully detailed and beautiful levels as you communicate with other dolphins and animals, use... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulEcco the Dolphin for the Dreamcast is the best version of the game, and this game is on ps2 to but the Dreamcast is the best version. LEVEL DESIG Just amazing, the level desing is awesome is this game, is just unic, ... Read Full Review
2 of 3 users found the following review helpfulPros: -Outstanding soundtrack -Great graphics -Good story -Interesting level designs -Great new gameplay features -There's a lot to do Cons: -Camera is a problem at times -Puzzles are once again WAY too ch... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulIm an ecco fan and have ben since the genesis so keep that in mind while reading my review. The graphics music, and gameplay creat a captivating underwater atmopshere. You'll journey far and wide under the ocean and sti... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulYou are Ecco the dolphin the defender of earths future.... Cheesy no? well dolpins and humans lived in harmony until the FOE!!... duh duh duh!!!! invaded trying to destroy the Earth Ecco has to defend the earths future..... Read Full Review
2 of 3 users found the following review helpfulthe story may be a little young for some but the grahics are amazing as you play as a dolphin its diffrent and a must try game. as you swim and also jump out of the water to find hidden treasre and just for fun to watch ... Read Full Review
1 of 2 users found the following review helpfulIn the early 1990's Sega was in a war between Nintendo, and had only a few franchies to keep at the frontlines. One of those franchies was Ecco the Dolphin. Many years later came this: Defender of the Future. The sto... Read Full Review
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