Ursula (The Little Mermaid) such. In Andersen's tale, the sea witch is not a villain as much as she is "a disreputable mermaid." JR Thorpe of "Bustle" agreed that, in Andersen's story, "The sea witch isn't the enemy". Instead, "human ... nature is." While the original sea witch is willing to help the little mermaid despite the fact that she openly disagrees with her motives, Ursula is only interested in helping Ariel in the hopes of ultimately overthrowing her father. Emma James of "Teen Ink" observed that in addition to giving the character the name "Ursula", the studio "changed her role as a catalyst
The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy film "The Little Mermaid" (1989) and its direct-to-video sequel "" (2000). The game supports up to four players through alternating tables. Disney Interactive Studios agreed to develop "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy" alongside Left Field Productions as part of its focus on children's entertainment software. The game received mixed reviews; commentators praised its visuals and appeal to girls, while others questioned the decision to base a title on "The Little Mermaid" property. "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy" received comparisons to "Pokémon Pinball" (1999) from critics, who disagreed over which game was better. "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy"