A new "Under the Microscope" feature looks at Ecco Jr., the 1995 Sega Genesis game aimed at younger players, to see whether it hides debug functionality behind cheat codes like the mainline Ecco the Dolphin titles. The article notes that cheat codes for the main Genesis Ecco games have been known for decades, while codes for the PC and Dreamcast entries were uncovered more recently. Ecco Jr. was a simplified spin-off of the Ecco the Dolphin series, designed to be more accessible for younger players than the original games.
Originally reported 2 November 2026. Read the full story with all the details on segabits.com

