ECCO IBD

Keeping the momentum of the IBD Community - ECCO offers the ECCO Society App, which not only hosts the annual ECCO Congress App, but especially highlights the most relevant ECCO Initiatives. Through the ECCO Society App the user is constantly up to date regarding most recent developments and services offered by ECCO.

The ECCO Congress App substitutes the printed final programme at the annual ECCO Congress. In addition delegates will be provided with the ECCO Pocket Guide (print version) and will be invited to download the ECCO Congress App to gain full access to all relevant information on the Congress (educational and scientific programmes, satellite symposia programmes, voting tool, industry & poster exhibition and much more).

Genre: Action-Adventure

Release Date: 1993

Developer: Novotrade International

Publisher: Sega

Platforms: Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Sega 32X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Gameplay:

ECCO: The Tides of Time is an underwater action-adventure game where players control Ecco the dolphin. Ecco can swim, jump, and perform various sonar abilities to navigate the underwater world, solve puzzles, and battle enemies. The game features a unique "time travel" mechanic that allows Ecco to explore different eras of Earth's history, from the present day to the distant past.

Story:

The game begins with Ecco investigating a mysterious underwater disturbance. He soon discovers that the planet's oceans are being threatened by a powerful alien force known as the Vortex. Ecco embarks on a journey to defeat the Vortex and save the Earth. Along the way, he encounters various marine creatures, both friendly and hostile, and learns about the interconnectedness of all life.

Features:

* Unique underwater gameplay: ECCO offers a realistic and immersive underwater experience, with detailed graphics and fluid controls.

* Time travel mechanic: The ability to travel through different eras adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing players to explore diverse underwater environments.

* Environmental puzzles: The game features challenging puzzles that require players to use Ecco's sonar abilities and interact with the environment.

* Boss battles: Ecco must face formidable underwater creatures as bosses, each with unique abilities and weaknesses.

* Multiple endings: The game's ending varies depending on the player's actions throughout the game.

Legacy:

ECCO: The Tides of Time is considered a classic action-adventure game. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and thought-provoking story. The game has inspired numerous sequels and spin-offs, including ECCO: The Sequel (1994) and ECCO Jr. (1995).