Ecco: The Tides of Time
Ecco: the DLC mapsGenre: adventure - platform
Publisher: Sega
Year: 1994
System: Genesis
Gameplay Score: 2
Gameplay Notes:
Exact same as the original. Literally no change to the core gameplay whatsoever. The floaty controls of swimming, the ram/dash attack and the limited air mechanic still add up to a frustrating experience. At least there's a lengthy first area which lets you mess around without needing to get air. Another weird thing they added is a from-behind sequence when you travel between levels. If you thought it was long and boring to travel between islands in Wind Waker, then you ain't seen nothing yet. These sequences are incredibly boring and actually remind me of the little racing segment between stages in Earthworm Jim.
Level Design Score: 3
Level Design Notes:
As with the original, I wish this game had a better map. Still a bunch of obtuse mazes to swim through without any useful clues about what to do next. I'll give it props for being a bit easier to survive so I was able to see more of the game in my playthrough.
Theme Score: 4
Theme Notes:
Bonkers storyline involving time travel, the Earth's ocean becoming sentient, and telekinetic, flying dolphins. The designer was clearly smoking something when they made this game.
Art Style Score: 4
Art Style Notes:
Beautiful animation! Sprites are drawn with a more realistic look than the original and with improved lighting/shading. It looks very nice. The backgrounds are fairly drab.
Audio Score: 4
Audio Notes:
The music is nice. Still quite melancholy. I've heard the Sega CD version has different music which is much better.
Overall Score: 55
Review ID: 892
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