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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition=== | ===Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition=== | ||
− | A fan-made port of the game that features: | + | {{ii}} Game path must not exceed 128 characters.<ref name="fixed edition game path">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-12-02|comment=Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition manual, page 8}}</ref> |
+ | {{++}} A fan-made port of the game that features: | ||
* An easy-to-use launcher GUI to change settings for the game. | * An easy-to-use launcher GUI to change settings for the game. | ||
− | * Compatibility for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista | + | * Compatibility for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows from Vista though 10. |
* Windowed and fullscreen modes. | * Windowed and fullscreen modes. | ||
* Music playback for the game from audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG, and more). | * 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 <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | * Fully portability; removes CD check and all save and configuration files are stored under <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-12-02|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download fan-made port [https://mega.nz/#!PEMgWZoQ!ToY_BVlvuqv11DedfCza3Usd6VtVph8Q3tUm7zU9ruA here]. | + | # Download the fan-made port [https://mega.nz/#!PEMgWZoQ!ToY_BVlvuqv11DedfCza3Usd6VtVph8Q3tUm7zU9ruA here]. |
# Launch the game using either <code>Ecco PC Launcher.exe</code> (opens settings) or <code>Ecco PC Launcher (No GUI).exe</code> (jumps straight into the game window). | # Launch the game using either <code>Ecco PC Launcher.exe</code> (opens settings) or <code>Ecco PC Launcher (No GUI).exe</code> (jumps straight into the game window). | ||
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Revision as of 00:59, 2 December 2019
This page is for the original release. For the emulated re-release, see Ecco the Dolphin (2010).
Developers | |
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Novotrade International | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | December 13, 1996[citation needed] |
Windows | December 13, 1996 |
Ecco the Dolphin | |
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Ecco the Dolphin | 1996 |
Ecco the Dolphin (2010) | 2010 |
Ecco: The Tides of Time | 2010 |
Ecco Jr. | 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.
- Runs badly on newer systems.
- A fan port for modern Windows operating systems exists.
General information
- Caverns of Hope - An Ecco the Dolphin fansite for the series
- The Ecco the Dolphin - A wiki for the series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This version is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition
- Game path must not exceed 128 characters.[1]
- 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>
.
Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Fixed and Enhanced Edition changes this location to
<path-to-game>
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\dol32nt.stg[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | European version-only | |||
German | European version-only | |||
Japanese | Japanese version-only | |||
Spanish | European version-only |
Other information
API
Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 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 | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-12-02
- Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition manual, page 8
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-12-02