Ecco the Dolphin is an action-adventure game released for the Sega Genesis in 1992. It blends exploration with puzzle-solving, set within the vast and perilous depths of the ocean. Players control Ecco, a sentient dolphin on a quest to save his pod, which has been mysteriously swept away by a whirlpool. This iconic game is known for its challenging gameplay, environmental storytelling, enchanting graphics, and atmospheric soundtrack. Ecco utilizes sonar to communicate, navigate, and uncover secrets throughout the aquatic landscape in his journey to confront extraterrestrial threats.