Ecco the Dolphin/Welcome to the Machine



This is the final level of the game. In this level, Ecco's previously unseen enemies the Vortex Drones will appear for the first time. If they strike Ecco from behind, he may die instantly. Like the previous level, Welcome to the Machine is an auto-scroller where Ecco has regenerating health, but has a much greater focus on Ecco's Death Sonar attack. To kill Vortex Drones, Ecco must hit them twice with his Death Sonar: Hitting them once will detach their head from their bodies, but their heads will continue to float towards Ecco. The Drones cannot be harmed by Dash attacks, and Dashing into a Drone may result in Ecco's death.

Survival tips:


 * Take it slow. This level goes at its own pace.
 * Unless indicated to do so, don't Dash. Doing so will in most circumstances cause you to die.
 * Spam your Death Sonar attack. Not only will this kill enemies, it also functions as a makeshift shield, as the Death Sonar also causes damage to enemies at your back and sides.
 * Don't turn on the spot to attack Drones. Doing so leaves you open to being hit from behind.