Ecco the Dolphin II (Japan)
Ecco the Dolphin II (Japan) Overview
Ecco the Dolphin II (Japan) is the Japanese release of the second entry in the classic SEGA Genesis dolphin simulation series. Originally called Ecco: The Tides of Time in the West, this version came out in 1994 exclusively for the Japanese market. It keeps the same core action-adventure gameplay but with Japanese text throughout menus and story sequences. Sega published it, and Novotrade International handled development, building on the unique underwater exploration that made the first game a cult hit.
How to Play Ecco the Dolphin II (Japan) Online
You control a dolphin swimming through vast, open ocean levels. The core loop involves exploring each stage to find hidden passages, collect power-ups like sonar bursts, and solve environmental puzzles to progress. You must also manage your air supply by surfacing periodically or finding air pockets underwater.
Since this is the Japanese version, all menus and item names are in Japanese. You can navigate by trial and error using the start button to pause and the select button for options if available. The game starts with a short story sequence that sets up the dolphin's journey. From there, you swim forward and downward to explore each level's exits.
Ecco the Dolphin II (Japan) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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