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Ecco the Dolphin © 1992 Sega Enterprises, Limited.
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Game ID: 1042-50
Cartridge ID: 670-2200-50
Package ID: 670-2201-50
Ecco the Dolphin for Mega Drive was released on July 31, 1992 in Europe.
After deciding to create a game based around dolphins, developer Ed Annunziata carried out research on the subject and was particularly inspired by the book Sounding by Hank Searls which explained how the creatures use echolocation.
Annunziata worked with the music team on the soundtrack, playing them songs by Pink Floyd to illustrate the feeling he was aiming for.
Annunziata said, "I was paranoid about game rentals and kids beating the game over the weekend. So.. I.. uh... made it hard." His favourite level was Welcome to the Machine, which was "way over the top challenging".
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