| Ecco: Defender of the Future | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Appaloosa Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Year released | 2000 |
| System(s) | Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 |
| Series | Ecco the Dolphin |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
|---|---|
| Modes | Single player |
| Rating(s) |  |
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future is an Action-adventure game developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Sega for the Sega Dreamcast. It’s the fifth and final game in the Ecco the Dolphin series, bringing a fresh new take on the classic underwater adventure embracing 3D exploration in comparison to earlier titles that were 2D side-scrollers, giving players and even more immersive experience as they guide Ecco through the vast ocean environments. A PlayStation 2 version was later released in 2002, bringing the game to a new audience.
Story[edit | edit source]
Instead of continuing the old narrative, it reimagines Ecco’s world with new lore, characters, and an entirely different take on his journey. Because of this, it’s seen as a full reboot of the series rather than a direct sequel by the following prologue from the game.
"At the dawn of the 30th century, after five hundred years of unity and fellowship, dolphin and man set out from the Earth to explore the great unknowns of space.
But where man and dolphin founded a civilization of peace, others based theirs on strength, conquest, and domination. And, even as man and dolphin went out from the Earth, a sinister Foe cast envious eyes upon it. For the Earth was a prize beyond measure, a pristine world to be cherished or exploited.
But the Earth was not defenseless. The mighty Guardian -- the greatest creation of dolphin kind -- shielded it with its power. Undeterred, the Foe persisted, probing for a moment of weakness they were certain must come.
It was in this time that a dolphin named Ecco arrived to the Isle of the Guardian, seeking to learn from the scholars of peace, but destined to be the only hope and champion of the Earth."
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
Similar to its predecessors Defender of the Future, carries on the tradition of being difficult, like the earlier games. Players can expect plenty of tricky puzzles, intense enemy encounters, and moments that will really test their patience and skills. If you thought the older Ecco games were challenging, this one doesn’t hold back either!