Difference between revisions of "Ecco the Dolphin"
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{{++}} 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. | ||
{{--}} Runs badly on newer systems. | {{--}} Runs badly on newer systems. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A fan port for modern Windows operating systems exists. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20180628194647/http://web8.orcaserver.de/ecco/ Caverns of Hope] - An Ecco the Dolphin fansite for the series | ||
{{mm}} [http://eccothedolphin.wikia.com/wiki/Ecco_The_Dolphin_Wiki The Ecco the Dolphin] - A wiki for the series | {{mm}} [http://eccothedolphin.wikia.com/wiki/Ecco_The_Dolphin_Wiki The Ecco the Dolphin] - A wiki for the series | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This version is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This version is not available digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition=== | ||
+ | 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 Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 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 <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install Fixed and Enhanced Edition|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download fan-made port [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202124335/http://web8.orcaserver.de:80/ecco/downloads/games/index.php 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). | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game path must not exceed 128 characters.<ref>Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition manual, page 8</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|windir}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|windir}}\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]] changes this location to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = hackable |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Launcher menu requires mouse. | |full controller notes = Launcher menu requires mouse. | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Requires [[#Ecco_the_Dolphin:_Fixed_and_Enhanced_Edition|Fixed and Enhanced Edition]]. |
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|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 = |
Revision as of 06:02, 14 August 2018
Developers | |
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Novotrade International | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
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 |
This page is for the original release. For the emulated re-release, see Ecco the Dolphin (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
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 Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 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[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
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 | ||||
Spanish | European version-only | |||
French | European version-only | |||
German | European version-only | |||
Japanese | Japanese version-only |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | 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
- ↑ Ecco the Dolphin: Fixed and Enhanced Edition manual, page 8