The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer / Action

The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperGorilla Systems
PublisherBuena Vista Games
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms is a platformer developed by Gorilla Systems and published by Buena Vista Games. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.

Gorilla Systems also made The Cheetah Girls, The Proud Family and Strawberry Shortcake - Summertime Adventure for the GBA.

The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms walkthroughs & guides

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The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms FAQ

When did The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms come out on the GBA?

The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms?

It was developed by Gorilla Systems and published by Buena Vista Games.

Is The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms multiplayer?

No. The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms is a single-player game.

How long does The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms take to play?

As a platformer, The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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