User Guide

THE SONGS
As Ecco gains friends, he will be able to learn the ancient songs of the dolphins. These songs use the
Sonar (so use the “Sonar” X button to use these songs when you’ve learned them), and they permit Ecco
to perform tasks which might be impossible otherwise.
Song of the Ray
Using the Song of the Ray allows Ecco to prod the great Manta Ray in the direction Ecco wishes the
Manta Ray to move. Ecco can do this by aiming with his Sonar. Hidden stingrays will move when sung
this song, while those in plain sight will flee.
Song of the Fish
Small schools of fish will surround you and follow. This can be very useful to you as a particular type of
fish may provide you with illumination while another may provide you with “protection” when you swim
with them. Just know that all fish move slowly, so don’t move too fast if you want the school of fish to
follow you!
Song of the Shark
Sharks will be stunned with the sound
of your sonar. This allows you to
attack them head-on if you attack
while they are stunned.
Song of the Turtle
Turtles will follow you if you sing
them this song. Even turtles that are
hiding in their shells will poke their
heads out and move when sung this
song.
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THE GIFTS
Power of Air
This temporatily gives Ecco more air so he can stay underwater for a longer perioud of time. However,
inhaling more air during this time will not replenish his air meter.
Power of Sonar
With the Power of Sonar, Ecco can use his Sonar to attack enemies and can even use it to shatter some
rocks and other objects to reveal hidden secrets or passageways.
Power of Endurance
This temporarily gives Ecco more health and strengthens his resistance to harm. However, eating more
fish during this time will not replenish his health.
Power of Vigor
With the Power of Vigor, Ecco’s
strength is augmented, and Ecco’s
swimming and charging abilities
are increased. Ecco can push rocks,
reach higher heights, and conquer
swift currents. And Ecco’s
strenghthened charge is almost
unstoppable.
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