Post by Nester the Lark on May 27, 2007 10:18:53 GMT -5
3PS #28
Ecco the Dolphin
Developer: Novotrade International (Apaloosa Interactive)
Publisher: Sega
System: Wii Virtual Console, Genesis/Mega Drive
As you can see, this week’s feature is about Ecco the Dolphin from Sega. Dolphins, of course, possess great intelligence, and thanks to cutting edge technology, it’s now possible to actually communicate with a dolphin. Namely, Ecco, himself, is here to tell you all about his classic adventure.
NinDB: Hello, Ecco. How are you today?
Ecco: Qui, qui, quy, quay!
Translation: I’m quite satisfactory, thank you! How are you?
NinDB: I’m good. Let’s talk about your game. For our readers who are unfamiliar with the series, could you explain it?
Ecco: Quay, qui, quay, quy, quy…
Translation: Indubitably! My first game was released in 1993 for the Genesis, and it was an immediate sensation. Various successors materialized over the years, including the sequel, Ecco: The Tides of Time. The most recent iteration, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future, was released for the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
NinDB: Fascinating. Now, going back to the original game, please tell us about some of its features and why our readers might enjoy it.
Ecco: Quy, quay, qui, qui…
Translation: Well, it’s an adventure game with an accentuation on logical puzzle solving. You’ll need to be as sagacious as a dolphin in order to prevail. The exquisite graphics and serene music constitute a very atmospheric experience, and the story is as epic and mysterious as the ocean itself. Keep in mind, however, that it can be an extremely difficult game, even insofar as to provoke frustration, so it’s advantageous if you appreciate a formidable challenge.
NinDB: Sounds great! The game is currently available for download on the Wii Virtual Console. Incidentally, what do you think of Nintendo?
Ecco: Qui, quy, quy, quay…
Translation: They concoct wonderful games! However, it’s my sentiment that the GameCube console should’ve retained the name “Dolphin.” Or perhaps it’s what Nintendo should have branded the Wii. The word “Wii” has a very unfortunate definition in dolphin language.
NinDB: That must be really embarrassing. Thank you for your time, Ecco!
Ecco: Quy, qui!
Translation: It’s been delectable!
Original release date: July 1993 (US, JP)
Bonus links:
An old TV commercial.
Caverns of Hope -- A fan site.
Dark Sea -- Another fan site.
Ecco the Dolphin
Developer: Novotrade International (Apaloosa Interactive)
Publisher: Sega
System: Wii Virtual Console, Genesis/Mega Drive
As you can see, this week’s feature is about Ecco the Dolphin from Sega. Dolphins, of course, possess great intelligence, and thanks to cutting edge technology, it’s now possible to actually communicate with a dolphin. Namely, Ecco, himself, is here to tell you all about his classic adventure.
NinDB: Hello, Ecco. How are you today?
Ecco: Qui, qui, quy, quay!
Translation: I’m quite satisfactory, thank you! How are you?
NinDB: I’m good. Let’s talk about your game. For our readers who are unfamiliar with the series, could you explain it?
Ecco: Quay, qui, quay, quy, quy…
Translation: Indubitably! My first game was released in 1993 for the Genesis, and it was an immediate sensation. Various successors materialized over the years, including the sequel, Ecco: The Tides of Time. The most recent iteration, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future, was released for the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 in 2000 and 2002, respectively.
NinDB: Fascinating. Now, going back to the original game, please tell us about some of its features and why our readers might enjoy it.
Ecco: Quy, quay, qui, qui…
Translation: Well, it’s an adventure game with an accentuation on logical puzzle solving. You’ll need to be as sagacious as a dolphin in order to prevail. The exquisite graphics and serene music constitute a very atmospheric experience, and the story is as epic and mysterious as the ocean itself. Keep in mind, however, that it can be an extremely difficult game, even insofar as to provoke frustration, so it’s advantageous if you appreciate a formidable challenge.
NinDB: Sounds great! The game is currently available for download on the Wii Virtual Console. Incidentally, what do you think of Nintendo?
Ecco: Qui, quy, quy, quay…
Translation: They concoct wonderful games! However, it’s my sentiment that the GameCube console should’ve retained the name “Dolphin.” Or perhaps it’s what Nintendo should have branded the Wii. The word “Wii” has a very unfortunate definition in dolphin language.
NinDB: That must be really embarrassing. Thank you for your time, Ecco!
Ecco: Quy, qui!
Translation: It’s been delectable!
Original release date: July 1993 (US, JP)
Bonus links:
An old TV commercial.
Caverns of Hope -- A fan site.
Dark Sea -- Another fan site.
