Ecco the Dolphin II
Ecco the Dolphin II remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Novotrade
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (962)
- Last updated
Ecco the Dolphin II Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ecco the Dolphin II 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 II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ecco the Dolphin II 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 II" Mega Drive longplay 1994
Ecco the Dolphin II Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for Ecco the Dolphin II. 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)
FFAB6C:0258
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ecco the Dolphin II released?
Ecco the Dolphin II was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Ecco the Dolphin II?
Ecco the Dolphin II was developed by Novotrade, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ecco the Dolphin II support?
Ecco the Dolphin II is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Ecco the Dolphin II?
Ecco the Dolphin II is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ecco the Dolphin II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ecco the Dolphin II 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 II in the browser?
No. Ecco the Dolphin II 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 II?
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 II 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 II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ecco the Dolphin II. 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.
