The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a platform game developed and published by Capcom for the NES in 1991. Based on Disney's animated film, players control Ariel as she swims through underwater stages, uses her tail to attack enemies, and searches for hidden treasures.
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About This Game
This NES adaptation simplifies the Genesis version's mechanics for 8-bit hardware, featuring linear left-to-right swimming levels with occasional vertical segments.
Ariel's primary attack is a tail whip that stuns enemies. The game includes boss battles against iconic villains like Ursula in her cave.
Notable for its vibrant color palette that pushed NES graphical capabilities, the game was part of Capcom's successful Disney licensing era alongside DuckTales and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.
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