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Condition: Good: An item in used but good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or ... Good: An item in used but good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. VHS or DVD box is included. Video game instructions are included. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Brand: Unbranded

UPC: 0010086510331

Platform: Sega Dreamcast

Rating: E-Everyone

Video Game Series: Ecco the Dolphin Series

MPN: 010086510331

Publisher: SEGA

Genre: Action & Adventure

Game Name: Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future

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Humans and dolphins have been able to coexist peacefully for many years; through trust and understanding, the two species have learned to respect one another. However, an unknown force wishes to drive them apart. After receiving warning signs from the stars, humans investigated the intergalactic turmoil while dolphins were left on Earth and protected by a powerful Guardian. The forces of evil proved too much for the Guardian -- with the humans gone and dolphins tending to the planet, vile demons ripped through a fissure in time and space, decimating the protector. With the protector wounded, the Foe, a hostile and uncaring nemesis, was able to create a temporal vortex where he would rule supreme. Little did the monstrous army know, the vortex contained a dolphin who was destined to save Earth and the fate of mankind. Blessed with rare and uncanny powers, Ecco must now explore the far reaches of time while searching for vital dolphin qualities. When the lone dolphin came to, he found himself in the past; an alternate time when dolphins were proving their intellectual prowess to mankind. Because of his sadistic tendencies, Foe decided to steal the dolphins' traits and therefore cripple any efforts for human/dolphin equality. Incorporating third-person exploration and adventure elements in 3D underwater settings, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future was created from the science fiction writings of David Brin. Spanning alternate futures and realities, players will seek out the aquatic mammals' stolen abilities and save the dying, polluted world in which humans and dolphins once lived. With realistic underwater fauna, flora and underwater creatures inhabiting each world (rendered from actual National Geographic photographs), the settings involve the destruction of enemy forces and puzzle solving. Before getting wrapped up in saving the world, you must navigate intricate mazes and complex underwater structures (laboratories included). Players will generally find various items usable in certain locations; once used in the correct areas, certain events will unfold and new portions of the world will become navigational. Additionally, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future features AI programming for various animal behaviors, interaction with other critters, and communication purposes. The developers have also used dynamic lighting effects realistic to underwater settings and an ambient soundtrack reflecting the aquatic world. The game makes full use of the Virtual Memory Unit by saving options and game data. Will you destroy the vile nemesis' plans for destruction and close the rift between humans and dolphins? The future is riding on your shoulders...or is that fins?

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SEGA

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010086510331

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0010086510331

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E-Everyone

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Action & Adventure

Video Game Series

Ecco the Dolphin Series

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Sega Dreamcast

Game Name

Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future

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Release Year

2000

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USA

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Gamepad/Joystick

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Animated Blood

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by javh.film-4
Dec 10, 2019Top favorable review
something special
he game is to play on my 50th birthday, but he can't stand breaking the seal and smelling something new through time, now he's kept safe until that day
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: retrogamingrus
by rodock123
Aug 25, 2008
Not half bad for an eight year old game
First off, the graphics in this game, especially considering the hardware that it's being run off of, are quite nice. Advanced lighting effects, realistic sea-life animations, and decent draw-distance will immediately suprise any gamer who knows how old this game is. The game itself plays well, and being able to manuever Ecco through the ocean with tight controls is suprisingly fun. Jumping out of water to get air while flipping all over the place never seems to get old. The gameplay, and the progression of the game however, especially in this day, tend to hold the game back. It's fun exploring and collecting new powers, but the structure of the game is still level-based, meaning the player is forced to complete levels in a linear fashion. This combined with the extreme difficulty make a ... First off, the graphics in this game, especially considering the hardware that it's being run off of, are quite nice. Advanced lighting effects, realistic sea-life animations, and decent draw-distance will immediately suprise any gamer who knows how old this game is. The game itself plays well, and being able to manuever Ecco through the ocean with tight controls is suprisingly fun. Jumping out of water to get air while flipping all over the place never seems to get old. The gameplay, and the progression of the game however, especially in this day, tend to hold the game back. It's fun exploring and collecting new powers, but the structure of the game is still level-based, meaning the player is forced to complete levels in a linear fashion. This combined with the extreme difficulty make a game that can be frustrating and time-consuming to play, and oftentimes not worth the while. A good walkthrough can remedy the situation however. The music is top-notch, as are all the audio/visual elements. If the game allowed more true freedom in player decision making and direction, it would be a milestone. As is, it's a hint at the possibilities soon to be provided by open-ended games such as GTA III.
by terrihannah2
Aug 21, 2016
Daughter's game
My daughter just purchased a used Dreamcast and this is her favorite game. This one is in great condition.
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by djsnowfang
Oct 29, 2015
collector item
I got this as collector game and have fell in love with the series as a whole. Best to play the first to to really understand where the story is by this point.
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by comusr
Apr 13, 2010
Gotta love that Ecco.
For those new to Ecco series, don't expect an easy game. Ecco the Dolphin is known for being notoriously difficult. But with infinite tries it enables players to slowly push through the levels. For those that have played the Genesis games the story here is not canon, but the gameplay remains mostly unchanged except for that it is 3D and supplements the third dimension. One of the new changes is the Vitalit (I think of it more of vitality, same thing). It is small crystals that Ecco picks up to increase his overall health. It adds a new challenge as to getting all of them. The graphics and sound are top notch for the Sega Dreamcast. Swimming is mostly fluid and overall has the feel of being in the ocean. As for whether this is a game worth getting, well...It really depends. Most ... For those new to Ecco series, don't expect an easy game. Ecco the Dolphin is known for being notoriously difficult. But with infinite tries it enables players to slowly push through the levels. For those that have played the Genesis games the story here is not canon, but the gameplay remains mostly unchanged except for that it is 3D and supplements the third dimension. One of the new changes is the Vitalit (I think of it more of vitality, same thing). It is small crystals that Ecco picks up to increase his overall health. It adds a new challenge as to getting all of them. The graphics and sound are top notch for the Sega Dreamcast. Swimming is mostly fluid and overall has the feel of being in the ocean. As for whether this is a game worth getting, well...It really depends. Most of the game style is from the 1990s SEGA of level based action. I personally like Ecco because it is increasingly difficult why not forcing a player to restart and not too open in terms of exploration.

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