Play Little Mermaid Online

I first played The Little Mermaid on my Game Boy in the early 90s, a time when licensed Disney games were a regular sight. This one was developed by Capcom and released in 1992, fitting right in with other side scrolling adventures on the handheld. It was a simple cartridge, but it offered a solid underwater escape.

You control Ariel, swimming through stages to rescue Prince Eric and the sea kingdom from Ursula's grasp. The main goal is straightforward: navigate each screen based level, defeat the creatures Ursula sends, and recover King Triton's stolen trident. Your primary action is firing bubbles from Ariel's mouth to trap enemies, which you can then toss at other foes or against obstacles. You also search for hidden treasures and power ups that increase your attack range. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty feels fair, with boss fights that require a bit of pattern recognition. It feels like a light, breezy adventure that captures the freedom of swimming.