User Guide

THE SAVE SYSTEM
When a VMU is connected, you will see it on the screen and the one that has been selected is animated.
You now have 3 choices:
• The VMU is available and has enough room for the back ups. You can therefore start saving Ecco the
Dolphin on this VMU.
• The VMU does not have enough room on it. In this case, the VMU will appear crossed out on screen and
you will be unable to save any part of the game onto it.
• The VMU already has valid save files of Ecco the Dolphin on it. You can load a game from the VMU, save a
new file or even save a file over a previous saved game or delete a file.
During a Game
When a level is completed, the game is saved automatically. NEVER turn off,
remove the VMU or disconnect the Controller when the game is loading a level.
You will know a level is loading when you see the level name being displayed; a
bar appears below the level name, showing the progress of the loading process.
(IMPORTANT!)
When Ecco loses a life, the Continue Screen will appear with a
9-second countdown. If you press the START Button during the
countdown, you will start out the level with objectives that you
have finished still completed, and you will be put in a location
that is relatively close to your current/next task. However, if
you let the counter tick down and select to continue the game
from the main menu, you will restart the level with none of
the level objectives completed (songs, gifts, and vitalits will be
saved however), and you will need to redo them. So be careful!
ENEMIES
The undersea world of Earth is filled with many natural dan-
gers. You will need steady nerves and an iron will to over-
come the denizens of the deep. Most enemies attack Ecco
only out of instinct, but they should be avoided or overcome
nonetheless. Following is a list of the most common enemies
Ecco will encounter.
Sharks
There are two types of common
sharks in the beginning of the
game that Ecco must beware of,
the gray shark and the hammer-
head shark. Both attack by charg-
ing at Ecco and biting. If you are
careful, it is possible to clear
sharks from any area by direct
attack. There are other methods
for dealing with sharks, of course;
attacking isn't the only option!
Jellyfish
Some jellyfish can hurt Ecco, and
even poison him. While Ecco can defeat a jellyfish by
charging into them, it’s usually better just to avoid them.
Moray Eels
Moray eels live in narrow openings in caves, and dart out
of ambush to attack whatever passes in front of their
"homes". They’re nearly impossible to thwart or defeat,
and should be given a wide berth when you pass by them.
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