Ariel the Little Mermaid Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

Ariel the Little Mermaid

SystemSega Master System
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperBlueSky Software
PublisherTec Toy
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Ariel the Little Mermaid is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Master System, developed by BlueSky Software and published by Tec Toy.

It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Winter Olympics. Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

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)

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 gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Ariel the Little Mermaid cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Invulnerability00C9-AD02
Invulnerability004-E1D-7F4
Infinite Lives00C2-4A04
Infinite Lives3A6-119-2A2

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Ariel the Little Mermaid walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Ariel the Little Mermaid FAQ

When did Ariel the Little Mermaid come out on the Master System?

Ariel the Little Mermaid was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.

Who made Ariel the Little Mermaid?

It was developed by BlueSky Software and published by Tec Toy.

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.

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