Sega Ecco the Dolphin User Manual

Thank you for purchasing Ecco the Dolphin! Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast
console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing Ecco the Dolphin.
Ecco the Dolphin is a memory card compatible game [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately]. In order to
save game files, the VMU to be used must have at least 8 memory blocks of free space available.
Saving and loading to and from your memory card occurs automatically. Make sure to insert the memory card into
Expansion Slot 1 of the Dreamcast Controller that is connected to Control Port A. Do not remove the memory
card or controller during loading and saving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
P ro l o g u e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Starting Up.................................3
The Game Screen.......................4
C o n t ro l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
M a n e u v e r i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Sonar.............................9
The Camera.......................10
Pausing the Game..............11
O p t i o n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Save System.......................12
E n e m i e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
The Songs..................................14
The Gifts...................................15
Vitalit Crystals..........................16
Gift Crystals.............................16
Information Shards..................16
Walkthrough o f
Aquamarine Bay.......................17
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
The Authors..............................21
N o t e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3
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Sega Ecco the Dolphin Specifications

General

Genre	Action-adventure
Mode	Single-player
Developer	Novotrade International
Publisher	Sega
Platform	Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Release Date	1992

Summary

Starting Up

Save Files

Explains the necessity and process of saving game progress using the VMU.

Main Menu

Details the options available on the main menu screen for starting or loading games.

The Game Screen

Health

Details how Ecco's health is displayed and replenished through gameplay.

Air

Describes Ecco's air supply meter and methods for replenishing it during gameplay.

Controls

Dreamcast Controller

Maps controller buttons and D-pad/analog stick inputs to specific in-game actions.

BASIC SWIMMING CONTROL

Outlines basic movement controls using the analog stick and buttons.

SPECIAL MANEUVERS

Details advanced maneuvers like rolls and turns.

Maneuvering

Accelerating and Swimming

Explains how to accelerate and maintain speed.

Slowing down and Swimming in Reverse

Details how to slow down and move backward.

180 Degree turn

Super Roll

Charging

Describes the charge ability and its uses as movement or attack.

The Sonar

Sonar as a Tractor Beam

Sonar Map

The Camera

Switching between Cameras

Pausing the game

OPTIONS

The Save System

During a Game

Details automatic saving upon level completion and the continue screen.

Enemies

Sharks

Details the types and attack patterns of sharks.

The Songs

The Gifts

Power of Air

Power of Sonar

Power of Endurance

Power of Vigor

Vitalit Crystals

Gift Crystals

Walkthrough of Aquamarine Bay

The Instructor

The Vitalit Crystals

The Whale and Her Baby

The Coach