Eco Creatures: Save the Forest
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Eco Creatures: Save the Forest, which is called Ecoris in Japan (Japanese: エコリス Ekorisu, previously known as Ecolis) and Ecolis: Save the Forest in Europe
is a Real-time strategy
video game for the Nintendo DS
video game console developed by LightWeight Co., Ltd. and published by Interchannel
, released in Japan
on August 23, 2007, and it was released in North America on March 4, and was published by Majesco. Eco Creatures is sponsored by the WWF
.http://www.destructoid.com/ecoris-ds-hits-japan-august-23rd-i-must-import-now--33702.phtml
called Ecolis, a Flying squirrel
called Ecomon, and a Beaver
called Ecoby. All of their characteristics depend on their color, which is very similar to Nintendo
's own Pikmin
series. Eco Creatures supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
. There is also a level creation mode, which has support for online connectivity. It has been stated that Dorian is able to either summon a spirit, or transform into one.http://www.dsfanboy.com/2007/07/04/new-details-on-ecoris/
Each of these forms has a different ability depending on the stat that was upped. These abilities usually affect the special ability of the Eco-creature.
-Ecoby and Ecoby forms can build bridges and piers on clean water.
-Ecomon and Ecomon forms can lift objects and other characters and move them.
-Ecolis and its forms can plant trees that provide mana (the "money" of the game) and raise the forested land percentage.100.00% max. Pictures are available at ecoris.com
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
is a Real-time strategy
Real-time strategy
Real-time strategy is a sub-genre of strategy video game which does not progress incrementally in turns. Brett Sperry is credited with coining the term to market Dune II....
video game for the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
video game console developed by LightWeight Co., Ltd. and published by Interchannel
Interchannel
Interchannel is a Japanese game developer and publisher. Previously known as NEC Interchannel and before that NEC Avenue, it was originally a subsidiary of NEC before 70 percent of the company was sold to Index Corporation for approximately 3 billion yen in 2004...
, released in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
on August 23, 2007, and it was released in North America on March 4, and was published by Majesco. Eco Creatures is sponsored by the WWF
World Wide Fund for Nature
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States...
.http://www.destructoid.com/ecoris-ds-hits-japan-august-23rd-i-must-import-now--33702.phtml
Synopsis
The residents of the Mana Woods had lived in peace and harmony for many years when the nearby Kingdom starts destroying the woods to expand the Kingdom. Dorian, the hero of the game, with the help of his mentor and the forest spirits, the Ecomon, Ecolis, and Ecoby, sets out to stop the pollution and save the forest.Gameplay
Eco Creatures uses the stylus to control three types of small rodents; a SquirrelSquirrel
Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots , flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa and have been introduced to Australia...
called Ecolis, a Flying squirrel
Flying squirrel
Flying squirrels, scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini, are a tribe of 44 species of squirrels .- Description :...
called Ecomon, and a Beaver
Beaver
The beaver is a primarily nocturnal, large, semi-aquatic rodent. Castor includes two extant species, North American Beaver and Eurasian Beaver . Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges . They are the second-largest rodent in the world...
called Ecoby. All of their characteristics depend on their color, which is very similar to Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
's own Pikmin
Pikmin
is a strategy video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo GameCube video game console in 2001. Pikmin is the first game in the Pikmin series of video games, and the third game for the Gamecube overall. It was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto. Pikmin was released on October 26, 2001...
series. Eco Creatures supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
The is an online multiplayer gaming service run by Nintendo to provide free online play in compatible Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Wii games. The service includes the company's Wii Shop Channel, DSi Shop, and Nintendo eShop game download services...
. There is also a level creation mode, which has support for online connectivity. It has been stated that Dorian is able to either summon a spirit, or transform into one.http://www.dsfanboy.com/2007/07/04/new-details-on-ecoris/
Forms of the Creatures
| Ecolis | Ecomon | Ecoby | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Defence | Dancelis | Recyclemon | Dai-By |
| Max Power | Mixlis | Strongmon | Shiel-By |
| Max Speed | Runlis | Fastmon | Wi-By |
Each of these forms has a different ability depending on the stat that was upped. These abilities usually affect the special ability of the Eco-creature.
-Ecoby and Ecoby forms can build bridges and piers on clean water.
-Ecomon and Ecomon forms can lift objects and other characters and move them.
-Ecolis and its forms can plant trees that provide mana (the "money" of the game) and raise the forested land percentage.100.00% max. Pictures are available at ecoris.com
Dorian
The protagonist of the story. He is a humanoid, yellow-orange furry creature resembling a durian fruit, able to use several forms of magic. He sets out to save the forest once the pollution starts.Master
Master is Dorian's mentor. He teaches Dorian all the magic he knows throughout the game. Touching him in the Square opens up the Tutorial menu. He is temporarily captured and brainwashed by the Minister and becomes the fifth boss. He is similar to Dorian, except his lavender color and his beard, mustache, and thick eyebrows.Daydalabotch
The Mountain God of Mana Mountain. He becomes enraged at the forest's pollution and destruction and attacks the Kingdom as the sixth and final boss. He is a fiery Cyclops creature that is always surrounded in lava.Gepyo
Gepyo is a large, green and brown striped frog creature that befriends Dorian after Dorian saves him the pollution overtaking the Taisai River. Throwing Mana Drops into his pond at Woods Square will change them into different drops. His polluted form is the third boss.Mechas
Mechas are the primary enemies of the game. They come in many forms, some of which mimic the powers of the Ecomon(flying), Ecolis(basic), and Ecoby(swimming). There are also machines that resemble gumball machines that occasionally spit out the variety of Mecha they resemble (for example, a dispenser with a floating tube on it would dispense swimming Mechas). All resemble mechanical balls with red or blue striped hats.The King and Queen
Rulers of the Kingdom. They are young children manipulated by the Minister. The Minister made them believe Dorian was a monster and caused them to tear down the Mappa Woods to make "yummy candy". The Queen usually speaks in short phrases, many of which are repeats of the king's dialogue.The Minister
The Minister is the greedy, scheming advisor to the King and Queen. He manipulates them in order to gain massive wealth. He has an army known as the Mecha-Mecha Army filled with green Mechas.Big Soya
This is the game's fourth boss. Appearing as a giant plant, this opponent is quite challenging. The only way to defeat is to destroy the gray vine and then attack its head.Dalos
The game's first boss, Dalos ambushes Dorian and Master near the beginning of the game. He is actually a robot on long, spindly legs and attacks by stomping and flattening the ground around him.O'Sludge/Odoro
The game's second boss. O'Sludge is a byproduct of toxic waste poured into the river, and appears as a giant ball of tar.External links
- Official Ecoris Website
- Official LightWeight Co., Ltd. Website
- Official Interchannel Website
- Eco Creatures (US) profile at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...