#ecco jr

[hardcore-gaming-101]

Ecco Jr.

Sega had a bit of a problem with Ecco the Dolphin – dolphins are popular across all ages and demographics, but they’d made a game that was far too difficult for most of them to enjoy. To rectify this, they created Ecco Jr., a game aimed explicitly at young children (and their parents to play along with them). The first Ecco Jr. game was released for the Sega Pico in 1994, with this Genesis follow-up coming out the following year as part of their “Sega Club” kids label.

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[gstdaisuki]

ever notice how some of the tunes in Ecco Jr were super lush? how about the depths of funk in Genesis sports titles?

turns out there was a billboard-topping composer behind that. today we're exploring the works of Andy Armer.

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[oldgamemags]

EGM #68, March 95 - An early look at ‘Ecco Jr’ on the Genesis.

[fuckyeahecco]

Timeless Ocean - an Ecco the Dolphin Tribute Album by Pixel Mixers

Finally had some time to sit down and listen to this collaborative Ecco the Dolphin album! It’s two hours of pure Ecco joy; please give it a listen!

[thesegasource]

The front and back of the UK box for Ecco Jr and The Great Ocean Treasure Hunt on the SEGA Pico.

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[collectingstarscreams]

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[blacktrenchcoat]

Love the music on the third level of Ecco Jr.