Thursday, 12 December 2024

The Little Mermaid (NES review)

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Released: 1991

The Little Mermaid is an action title that was also released on the Nintendo Game Boy in 1991.

+ Decent level design, and figuring out how to open chests to gain power-ups adds a welcome puzzle element.

+ Ability to dash is handy, and your power / bubble range can be incrementally boosted to strengthen your offense.

+ Boss battles house some entertaining ideas that cleverly rely on you using projectiles rather than direct attacks.

+ Cut-scenes are charming and the excellent music is on par with Castle of Illusion (1991, Sega Master System).

- With only six brief stages and a very low difficulty, the credits will unfortunately roll around the 20 minute mark.

- While the animation is good, it takes a while for Ariel to turn around which puts you in danger of incoming enemies.

- Combat is an inconsequential part of the gameplay, as you can easily avoid foes and just head straight to the boss.


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