This page is for the original release. For the emulated re-release, see Ecco the Dolphin (2010).
Key points
- Features improved graphics over other versions, redbook audio soundtrack from the Sega CD version, FMV sequences from Ecco the Dolphin: Tides of Time, new levels, selectable difficulty settings, and a save feature.
- Lacks parallax scrolling effects from the Sega CD version.[1]
- Runs badly on newer systems.
- A fan port for modern Windows operating systems exists. See Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition.
General information
- Caverns of Hope - An Ecco the Dolphin fansite for the series
- The Ecco the Dolphin - A wiki for the series
Availability
- This version is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
- Game path must not exceed 128 characters.[2]
- A fan-made port of the game that features:
- An easy-to-use launcher GUI to change settings for the game.
- Compatibility for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows from Vista though 10.
- Windowed and fullscreen modes.
- Music playback for the game from audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG, and more).
- Fully portability; removes CD check and all save and configuration files are stored under
<path-to-game>
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Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition[3]
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- Download the fan-made port here or here.
- Launch the game using either
Ecco PC Launcher.exe (opens settings) or Ecco PC Launcher (No GUI).exe (jumps straight into the game window).
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SEGA PC Reloaded
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Ecco the Dolphin can be installed and launch with SEGA PC Reloaded launcher.
- Download SEGA PC Reloaded.
- Install the software anywhere you want.
- Launch SEGA PC Reload and select install game. Click on Ecco icon.
- Select your disk drive where the cd/iso is located.
- Select where you want to install.
- Select configure to customize options.
- Select play to play the game.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Fixed and Enhanced Edition changes this location to
<path-to-game>
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Save game data location
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Fixed and Enhanced Edition only has a Music volume slider. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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The entire game is text-based. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Red Book CD audio |
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Use Sega PC Reloaded to play music from hard disk instead. |
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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European version-only |
German |
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European version-only |
Japanese |
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Japanese version-only |
Spanish |
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European version-only |
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DirectDraw |
1 |
Windows 95 version comes pre-packaged with DirectX 1.0 setup |
Executable | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. |
System requirements
Windows 3.x |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
3.1 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
SVGA, 256 colors |
Sound (audio device) |
Sound Blaster 16 |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
95 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
SVGA, 256 colors |
Sound (audio device) |
Sound Blaster 16 |
Notes
References