The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy is a 2000 pinball video game developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color. First released in North America on September 24, 2000, it was later made available in PAL regions on March 16, 2001. In "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy", the player interacts with two pinball tables based on the Disney Princess Ariel and her daughter Melody. Borrowing gameplay elements from previously released pinball titles, it features 16 minigames. The tables and the minigames include references from the animated feature
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"