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 Easy but somewhat fun is what springs to
mind. The Little Mermaid for
those of you who don't have children, are not children, or don't own a
T.V. is a Disney movie made around 1850 or so. The game is based on the
movie and I can't say how true to the film it is because well I've never
actually seen the movie. I'm going to bet that this game was geared to
the movie's audience, children. For a kid's game it is great. Decent
graphics, quick paced, solid controls and pretty fun. However the game is
very short and easy. Even the end guys are really easy. The only tough
part is the boss at the end of level 2 and I wouldn't exactly call him
tough. All in all I would recommend this for a quick game to beat.
Positives:
Decent graphics, solid controls
and for those of you with a mermaid fetish, it's got a mermaid in it!!
Glaring
Negatives:
It's short and sweet. It's
definitely made for the tykes.
Graphics
and Sound: Good
The graphics are pretty good and
the cut-scenes look pretty cool. Also the mermaid looks pretty hilarious
when she's flopping around on dry land.
 Gameplay and
Controls: Great
The controls are excellent, very
tight and solid. However there aren't many controls, just move around and
shoot. The only annoying thing is without a manual the barrels are
confusing. You can only break them after you've powered up.
Features:
A little
There are no features for
actually playing the game. However, there are power-ups. Power-ups for a
mermaid you might ask. Oh heck yeah. You can get a more powerful tail or
an enhancement that gives it more range. Didn't expect that did you?
Fun?:
Some
This is a cute game that goes by
quickly. It's fun to a degree. If you enjoy thinking about how awesome
you are as you punk a kid's game (as I do) then it is fun the first time.
 Challenge: Very
little
Actually if you are very young
the challenge is high. However, I haven't seen many 4 year olds going old
school with their NES. If you're a gamer it's as easy as eating French
silk pie before your brother can get a piece.
Replay:
Nearly none
If you love Disney and or
mermaids this game may hold infinite replay for you. If not I'd call it a
one time througher.
2
Player: None
No two player mode and certainly
not fun to watch. Although on the plus side as an observer the game will
be over quick.
Online
Manual?: Yes
Every manual is available at www.nesarchives.com
Bottom
Line: Sure why not
It is fun and easy to beat. Will
you drag it out every couple of weeks to relive the memories, umm no
probably not.
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