Onionman is working on an Ecco the Dolphin fan game with a story that's planned to take place after Ecco 2. Currently he is looking for people to help out with story ideas, game play, level design and 3D modeling.
There is a downloadable demo of the Ecco fan game along with a level editor. Anyone who would like to help with level design can do so using the level editor. The level editor does not require knowledge of 3D design and those who make use of it are encouraged to submit their work. Any work contributed to the project would be appreciated, even if the contribution is small.
Onionman said he's focused on game-play, his promising demo uses 3D elements in a 2D environment. It's far from the game play experience of an actual Ecco game but those who try it, will notice some familiar features. In the demonstration, the dolphin can leap out of the water and flop around on dry land. A new feature not found in any existing Ecco games is a split screen view designed for a second player.
Currently the Ecco fan game is just a demonstration of very skeletal features, however in time Onionman hopes to do more. Progress on the project is expected to be slow since Onionman has other commitments, but in time if he sticks to the project hopefully we'll see a full fledged game.
Download: Ecco Release
