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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the emulated re-release|[[Ecco the Dolphin (2010)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Ecco The Dolphin cover.jpg | |cover = Ecco The Dolphin cover.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|December 13, 1996|ref={{cn|reason=May be incorrect.|date=2019-12-01}}}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 13, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 13, 1996}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ecco-the-dolphin|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ecco the Dolphin }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 3043 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Ecco the Dolphin | ||
+ | |mobygames = ecco-the-dolphin | ||
|wikipedia = Ecco the Dolphin | |wikipedia = Ecco the Dolphin | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | '''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. | {{++}} 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. | ||
+ | {{--}} Lacks parallax scrolling effects from the Sega CD version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://eccothedolphin.fandom.com/wiki/Ecco_the_Dolphin_(Windows)#Differences_from_the_original_version|title=Differences from the original version :: Fandom|date=2022-11-15}}</ref> | ||
{{--}} Runs badly on newer systems. | {{--}} Runs badly on newer systems. | ||
− | {{ii}} A fan port for modern Windows operating systems | + | {{ii}} A fan port for modern Windows operating systems exists. See [[#Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition|Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://web8.orcaserver.de/ecco/ Caverns of Hope] - An Ecco the Dolphin fansite for the series | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20180628194647/http://web8.orcaserver.de/ecco/ Caverns of Hope] - An Ecco the Dolphin fansite for the series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://eccothedolphin.fandom.com/wiki/Ecco_The_Dolphin_Wiki The Ecco the Dolphin] - A wiki for the series |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Use [[#Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition|Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition]] to run without the CD. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} This version is not available digitally. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition=== | + | ===[https://web.archive.org/web/20180202124335/http://web8.orcaserver.de:80/ecco/downloads/games/index.php 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| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-12-02|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download the fan-made port [https://mega.nz/#!PEMgWZoQ!ToY_BVlvuqv11DedfCza3Usd6VtVph8Q3tUm7zU9ruA here] or [https://archive.org/details/ecco-pc-v-1.2-flac here]. | |
− | # Download fan-made port [ | ||
# 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). | ||
− | + | }} | |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=SEGA PC Reloaded|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | Ecco the Dolphin can be installed and launch with SEGA PC Reloaded launcher. | ||
+ | #Download [https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-pc-reloaded.34181/ SEGA PC Reloaded]. | ||
+ | #Install the software anywhere you want. | ||
+ | #Launch SEGA PC Reload and select install game. Click on Ecco icon. | ||
+ | #Select your disk drive where the cd/iso is located. | ||
+ | #Select where you want to install. | ||
+ | #Select configure to customize options. | ||
+ | #Select play to play the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|windir}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Fixed and Enhanced Edition changes | + | {{ii}} [[#Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]] changes this location to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
− | ===Save data location=== | + | ===Save game data location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\dol32nt.stg}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | |vsync notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | |key remap notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = hackable | |controller support = hackable | ||
|controller support notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | |controller support notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = generic | ||
|button prompts notes = Controller buttons are referred as Button 1-4 in configuration menu. | |button prompts notes = Controller buttons are referred as Button 1-4 in configuration menu. | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = [[# | + | |separate volume notes = [[#Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]] only has a Music volume slider. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Use [[#Essential improvements|Sega PC Reloaded]] to play music from hard disk instead. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = European version-only | |notes = European version-only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = European version-only | |notes = European version-only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Japanese version-only |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version-only |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 1 |
− | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = Windows 95 version comes pre-packaged with DirectX 1.0 setup |
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x | ||
+ | |minOS = 3.1 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = SVGA, 256 colors | ||
+ | |minaudio = Sound Blaster 16 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = 10 MB | |minHD = 10 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = SVGA, 256 colors | + | |minGPU = SVGA, 256 colors |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
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|minother = | |minother = | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
− | |||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 05:49, 18 May 2023
This page is for the original release. For the emulated re-release, see Ecco the Dolphin (2010).
Developers | |
---|---|
Novotrade International | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | December 13, 1996[citation needed] |
Windows | December 13, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Ecco the Dolphin |
Ecco the Dolphin | |
---|---|
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.
- Lacks parallax scrolling effects from the Sega CD version.[1]
- Runs badly on newer systems.
- A fan port for modern Windows operating systems exists. See Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition.
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 | Use Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition to run without the CD. |
- This version is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition
- Game path must not exceed 128 characters.[2]
- 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[3] |
---|
SEGA PC Reloaded |
---|
Ecco the Dolphin can be installed and launch with SEGA PC Reloaded launcher.
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Fixed and Enhanced Edition changes this location to
<path-to-game>
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\dol32nt.stg[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x240 and 640x480 only. Nearest neighbor scaling is used in Fixed and Enhanced Edition for fullscreen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | ||
60 FPS | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | ||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | |
Full controller support | Launcher menu requires mouse. | |
Controller remapping | Requires Fixed and Enhanced Edition. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Controller buttons are referred as Button 1-4 in configuration menu. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Fixed and Enhanced Edition only has a Music volume slider. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The entire game is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Use Sega PC Reloaded to play music from hard disk instead. |
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
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 1 | Windows 95 version comes pre-packaged with DirectX 1.0 setup |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ Differences from the original version :: Fandom - last accessed on 2022-11-15
- ↑ 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