So, here’s the thing — maybe there’s a new game lurking on the horizon, who knows? But for now, we’re just daydreaming about side-scrolling our way through the ocean as Ecco the dolphin. Weirdly hard, though. Like, you start off thinking it’s all chill vibes and then — bam! — you’re stuck on some insane challenge. Ecco: Defender of the Future, I’m looking at you. It’s like the game wants you to succeed but also kind of enjoys watching you fail. I mean, come on, who wouldn’t want to be a dolphin? Aside from the whole fishy smell.
And, get this — Annunziata, the genius behind it, also had this dreamy vision. He imagined, like, living life flippin’ around as a dolphin. He thought dolphins were the closest thing to humans, but with more underwater flips and less… not to mention the echo location. Mind blown.
He’s one of those “brainiac” types too, you know? Thinks gamers have some super high IQ. Maybe he’s right. Also had this whole thing about love conquering all. Especially love for the ocean. He’s all about getting us to care about the big blue. As a Pacific Islander, the ocean’s basically his backyard.
Picture a world where folks are in sync with the ocean’s vibes. Sounds almost utopian, doesn’t it? People wouldn’t just take from the sea, they’d be like BFFs with it. He wants us to go all in on this ocean love affair. Kind of inspiring, actually.
Oh, and good news — the classics are getting the band back together! Annunziata and the OG team are on the remasters of Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: Tides of Time. No launch dates yet. But hey, some things are worth the wait, right?
