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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Ariel the Little Mermaid
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Ariel the Little Mermaid is a platformer released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA.
It is part of the Disney series; on the Genesis you can also try Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and DuckTales (Game Boy). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
Ariel the Little Mermaid 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 Genesis 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 Ariel the Little Mermaid 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.
Ariel the Little Mermaid cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Energy | FFA611:0028 |
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Ariel the Little Mermaid walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ariel the Little Mermaid.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Ariel the Little Mermaid FAQ
Who made Ariel the Little Mermaid?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Ariel the Little Mermaid multiplayer?
No. Ariel the Little Mermaid is a single-player game.
How long does Ariel the Little Mermaid take to play?
As a platformer, Ariel the Little Mermaid 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 Ariel the Little Mermaid 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.