As an 8-bit Port of the 1994 adventure, Ecco: The Tides of Time places you in control of an intelligent dolphin navigating perilous, atmospheric underwater environments across the Sega Game Gear and Master System/Mark III. The core loop involves exploration and puzzle-solving, utilizing the dolphin's unique abilities to uncover hidden paths through ancient ruins. This version offers a dedicated, hardware-specific adaptation of the original experience for these platforms.