Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco the Dolphin stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Novotrade
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Ecco the Dolphin Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ecco the Dolphin on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Ecco the Dolphin Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ecco the Dolphin on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Ecco the Dolphin" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Ecco the Dolphin Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Ecco the Dolphin. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincibility (Stars)
FFAAC0:000AFFB7CC:000A -
Almost infinite breath
AKRT-JA64 -
Protection from most jellyfish and many other enemies
AL2A-JA7L -
Protection from spiked shells and some other enemies
ALZA-JA5Y -
Protection from octopus
AAVT-NAFC -
Octopus is fatal
HAVT-NAFC -
Charging a school of fish restores health completely instead of partially
HCBT-LAEW -
Most jellyfish and some other enemies restore breath instead of damaging health
SW2A-KGPJ+TC2A-JGFL+E42A-JAFN -
Swim through rocks.
RGJT-J61N -
Most Jellyfish And Some Other Enemies Restore Bealth Instead Of Taking It Away
SW2A-KGPJ+HC2A-JAFL -
Infinite Health
FFB634:0040
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Infinite Air
FFB636:0400 -
Health Meter Stays The Same (Official Codes)
FFB635:0038 -
Air Meter Stays The Same (Official Codes)
FFB636:0003 -
Ghost Ecco (Use The D-Pad And C To Move/Swim)
FFB63E:0011FFB63F:11 -
Level Select
FFA61C:0000FFA61C:XX -
Ecco accelerates faster when using just the directional pad.
G29A-JA7C -
Ecco has a much higher top speed when using just the directional pad.
931A-JAE2 -
Invincibility (infinite air, infinite energy).
RHZT-J6V6 -
Swim Through Walls
ACXT-JA60 -
Master code
GJBT-AA26
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ecco the Dolphin released?
Ecco the Dolphin was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Ecco the Dolphin?
Ecco the Dolphin was developed by Novotrade, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ecco the Dolphin support?
Ecco the Dolphin is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Ecco the Dolphin?
Ecco the Dolphin is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ecco the Dolphin for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ecco the Dolphin runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ecco the Dolphin in the browser?
No. Ecco the Dolphin streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ecco the Dolphin?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Ecco the Dolphin work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Ecco the Dolphin this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ecco the Dolphin. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
