Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future Dreamcast
User Score
8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. PhilS.
    Oct 5, 2001
    8
    The game could be more clear about what you are suposed to do to get to the next level.
  2. StephanieS.
    May 18, 2002
    10
    How the hell would a great game like this get rated so badly!!?? Well, the controls could be better my ass, your a dolphin. HELLO!!!! I mean, any game that you con be and control a dolphin has to be damn good. You can do flips out of the water!! Holy SH*T!!!
  3. AndreaF.
    May 7, 2002
    7
    This game has outstanding graphics and sound, along with imaginative puzzles and unique ideas. However, the camera angles trip you up and the control is somewhat off. Also it is not very difficult to finish.
  4. Jen
    Jun 26, 2001
    5
    Although the graphics are wonderful, the gameplay itself isn't really that impressive. The camera angles are bad and the handling could have been better.
  5. SamG.
    Feb 25, 2002
    10
    Shut the hell up you people who have anything to say offensive about this game. Pure brilliance is before you, and an extremely limitless ocean and unforgiving depths await you once you become that beautiful mammal, ecco.
  6. Joe
    Aug 21, 2001
    10
    Every bit as good as the old version.

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Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. CheckOut
    70
    A graphical dream stuck in a gameplay nightmare.
  2. 70
    A graphical dream stuck in a gameplay nightmare.
  3. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    A beautiful game that comes close to "classic" status, but doesn't quite deliver.
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