The things you didn't know about Ecco the Dolphin (And others)

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  • lordswinglordswing Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    That was fabulous

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  • ImprovoloneImprovolone Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Does all of this information make playing Genesis games that much more enjoyable?
    Can you find differences in VC or XBL Genesis games?

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  • FrostofLifesBaneFrostofLifesBane Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Ask and the man fucking delivers.

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  • inthegrayinthegray Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    jesus christ. this thread is FANTASTIC.

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  • GooeyGooey (\/)┌¶─¶┐(\/) pinch pinchRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    TSR came back. Just like Jesus.

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  • TeriferinTeriferin Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    We're all such nerds.


    On a side note, I officially declare that this thread is composed of pure win.

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  • SaddlerSaddler Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Really interesting stuff!

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  • fragglefartfragglefart Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Thanks TSR, great stuff, as always. :^:

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  • SoulGateSoulGate Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Wow, I remember playing Ecco 2 when I was like... 10ish? I know I got to the sky tubes part, but after that, I kinda just floated about and jumped in the air. Is it bad, when you have more fun messing on a level, than actually playing a game?

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  • BiggNifeBiggNife Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Jeez, this is so fascinating. And I havent even played that much of Ecco.

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  • BahamutZEROBahamutZERO Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited June 2007
    Echoing the "this is fantastic" sentiment. I played Ecco 2 once, long ago, but I couldn't figure out how to get past the second level. Had not even a clue about the sci-fi story.

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  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I should play Ecco. :^:

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  • Phoenix-DPhoenix-D Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    SoulGate wrote: »
    Wow, I remember playing Ecco 2 when I was like... 10ish? I know I got to the sky tubes part, but after that, I kinda just floated about and jumped in the air. Is it bad, when you have more fun messing on a level, than actually playing a game?

    Nope. I never got very far into the Dreamcast version for the game reason. :P

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  • RohaqRohaq UKRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    So I'm going to sound like a tard here:

    I had Tides of Time, I could never figure out how to 'give' that other dolphin a fish. Can someone please help me out?

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  • agoajagoaj Top Tier One FearRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I got so frustrated with the key glyphs really early in the game, I couldn't get them dislodged for hours.

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  • DavoidDavoid Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I remember getting pissed at Tides of Time and quitting on the "City of Forever" level, with the giant monsters you had to follow around, but killed you one hit if they spotted you.

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  • SoulGateSoulGate Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Please don't die. :(

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    SoulGate wrote: »
    Please don't die. :(

    I've been entertaining a guest from louisiana, hence why I haven't been able to update. He leaves today, but I have work in an hour or so.

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  • Niceguyeddie616Niceguyeddie616 All you feed me is PUFFINS! I need NOURISHMENT!Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    This is kind of off topic, but since this thread is Sega related I think I'll post these here rather than start a new thread.

    I found some videos of what Sega Channel looked like! These bring back so many memories

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMRLZcBiN-k
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bvC6RwA88Y&mode=related&search=

    I'm curious TSR, did you ever sign up for Sega Channel? and has anyone found stuff in the old Sega Channel cartridges?

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  • UltimaGeckoUltimaGecko Registered User regular
    edited November 2007
    I know there's a lot of other TSR stuff going on (with the incomplete Sonic breakdown and the Sonic LP), but I'd just like to give some more premotion to Ecco.

    ...I'd love to hear about other missing levels and such.



    Unfortunately my experience with Ecco is somewhat...mediocre...because I was like 10 and didn't know pretty much anything that was going on...plus I wasn't all that good with the puzzle solving (or the crazy jumps, especially when there was no water around).

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Worth noting, a playable demo for the unannounced, unknown, Ecco the Dolphin sequel for the dreamcast was unearthed not too long ago. ECCO II - Sentinels of the Universe. About 5 levels are done.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Wait, as in a sequel to Defender of the Future? So it just got canned? I'd think they'd have at least considered porting it to the PS2 or something.

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Wait, as in a sequel to Defender of the Future? So it just got canned? I'd think they'd have at least considered porting it to the PS2 or something.

    It was scrapped, then eventually restarted and ultimately ended up as Jaws unleashed.

    But what exists of Ecco 2 is vastly, vastly different from Jaws Unleashed. It's Ecco 2, dammit.

    EDIT:

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    Oh hey whats up Ecco?

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    edit: deleted link since developers are pursuing legal action over it

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Er, you might want to remove that link, since Appaloosa has been threatening legal action against people who show the videos.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Really?

    Crap...Jailage means I can't edit my post.

    The system doesn't work dammit
    I'll PM a mod.

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  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Yeah, Youtube got them taken down, and they contacted a few of the sonic hacking sites asking for them to be taken down. I doubt they'd find it on a penny-arcade message board, but who knows.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Cheers Monoxide

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  • GimGim a tall glass of water Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    eccoii02dk9.jpg

    What can you tell me about that nifty-looking machine right there? I'm guessing it's some sort of developer kit.

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  • VulpineVulpine Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    That would be the Sega Dreamcast development kit, indeed. If I remember rightly, it has four controller ports (obviously), dip switches to set regions on the front, an optional internal GD drive, and SCSI ports on the back to attach to GD burners. And I want one.

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  • FugaFuga Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    LewieP wrote: »
    edit: deleted link since developers are pursuing legal action over it
    What was the video about? :o

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  • Gorilla SaladGorilla Salad Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Man, I need to get Ecco.

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  • setrajonassetrajonas Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Boo, I thought you were talking about the rumored sequel to Tides of Time.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited January 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Wait, as in a sequel to Defender of the Future? So it just got canned? I'd think they'd have at least considered porting it to the PS2 or something.

    It was scrapped, then eventually restarted and ultimately ended up as Jaws unleashed.

    That really saddens me somehow, though it explains why that game was supposedly good on some level.

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  • ReynoldsReynolds Gone Fishin'Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Vulpine wrote: »
    And I want one.

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  • EpicenterEpicenter Registered User new member
    edited May 2008
    A bump from the grave-- I found this thread interesting and think you guys might enjoy this: mod-edit: no roms

    It's a newly-found prototype version of Ecco II for Genesis/MegaDrive. Approximately 50-60% through development, with few never-before-seen or dramatically different stages, new music, and lots of easter eggs. The ROM was obtained by Drx of [some website] and I and a few other very helpful contributors are currently busy working on documentation (and subsequent release) of 35 other Ecco II, Ecco Jr. and Ecco II (Game Gear) prototypes. :D

    There's a lot of other Ecco 'secrets' on Dark Sea if you feel like poking around.

    EDIT: A note for mods; the ROM provided is not a retail product and is an unfinished prototype version of the game. I've spoken with Ecco's producers who voiced no opposition to the hosting of this material.. regardless if it is a problem I will edit my post. Thanks.

    Mod Edit: A note for users; don't provide ROMs period. It's in the rules.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Wait, as in a sequel to Defender of the Future? So it just got canned? I'd think they'd have at least considered porting it to the PS2 or something.

    It was scrapped, then eventually restarted and ultimately ended up as Jaws unleashed.

    That really saddens me somehow, though it explains why that game was supposedly good on some level.

    It was good on a so bad, it's good level. You had to use a keycard to open a door.

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  • Kai_SanKai_San Commonly known as Klineshrike! Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Man I want closure, even though its a year later :O

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I dunno I think Ecco works the best with out closure. The games always had that sort of off the wall strange nature about them.

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  • ben0207ben0207 Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Gim wrote: »
    eccoii02dk9.jpg

    What can you tell me about that nifty-looking machine right there? I'm guessing it's some sort of developer kit.
    It's a DC, as designed by Microsoft :)


    (it's a dev kit)

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