The Ecco the Dolphin sequel, as atmospheric as the first. Underwater exploration is still mesmerizing but the difficulty can frustrate. Best for players who prioritize atmosphere over challenge.
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Category
Action Adventure2 players3+
Description
Adventure game featuring Ecco the dolphin exploring temporal oceans to save his family. Published by Sega, released in Brazil in 1995. Ecco in side-scrolling view swimming in underwater and temporal zones and alien bosses. Ecco sequel on Master System.
Ecco - The Tides of Time review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,21 MB📅01/01/1995
Published by Sega
Ecco - The Tides of Time (Master System) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Tides of Time, the sequel to Ecco, saw its Master System version published only in Brazil by Tec Toy, with no PAL, US or Japanese counterpart. That late exclusive places it among the hardest 8-bit ports to find complete outside South America. Its value benefits from lasting devotion to the Ecco series, whose underwater aesthetic retains a distinct aura among players who prize atmosphere over difficulty.
Is Ecco - The Tides of Time still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to the dolphin Ecco's adventures, The Tides of Time extends the original's contemplative, enigmatic underwater exploration, with new powers and time travel. The hypnotic mood, the beauty of the seabeds and the often harsh difficulty of the navigation puzzles forge an experience apart, demanding and poetic. The 8 bit version restores this unique atmosphere despite its limits. For a fan of atmospheric adventure, an Ecco fan or someone curious about an off the beaten path game, the title keeps a bewitching singularity and beauty.
