Ariel the Little Mermaid (USA, Europe)
Ariel the Little Mermaid (USA, Europe) - Platformer Classic
Ariel the Little Mermaid on Sega Genesis is a licensed platformer that follows the events of the 1989 Disney film. Released in 1992 in both North America and Europe, this game was developed by Blue Turtle and published by Sega. It's one of several Disney titles that appeared on the Genesis, targeting a younger audience with its simple controls and colorful underwater levels. The cartridge uses the standard Genesis format and is a fairly straightforward port of the NES version that came out the same year, though the Genesis version has its own distinct graphics and sound.
How to Play Ariel the Little Mermaid (USA, Europe) Online
Getting started is as simple as pressing Start to begin a new game. You control Ariel as she swims through side-scrolling underwater stages, collecting musical notes and other items to progress. The core loop involves avoiding or defeating sea creatures (by touching them with Ariel's tail or using a special attack) while gathering keys to open doors that lead to the next area. Each level ends with a boss fight against a character from the film, like Ursula or one of her minions. New players should know that Ariel can swim in all directions, and using the B button performs a tail swipe to stun enemies. The game is fairly short and forgiving, designed for younger players, but still offers a decent challenge for completionists who want to find every hidden item.
Ariel the Little Mermaid (USA, Europe) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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