Barbie
by Imagineering Inc. Released 1 Dec 1991 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Imagineering Inc.
- Publisher
- Hi Tech Expressions
- Released
- 1 Dec 1991
- Platforms
- DOS
- Genres
- Platform
- Themes
- Action
- Game modes
- Single player
- Age rating
- ESRB: E
4.9/10
Our verdict
Barbie is a curiosity from the NES era.
Barbie is a 1991 platformer from Imagineering, published by Hi-Tech Expressions for the NES and DOS. It was made to attract more girls to video games.
Gameplay
Barbie dreams she’s collecting accessories before a ball where she’ll meet Ken:
- Three worlds: Mall, Underwater and Soda Shop.
- Charm bracelet: Use charms to call on animal helpers.
- Zs: Barbie wakes up if her Zs run out.
- Bosses: Beat bosses with the help of animals.
It was poorly received at the time, though some have praised its puzzles.
Verdict
Barbie is a weak platformer with a few clever ideas. Its animal helpers are fun, but it’s short and frustrating.
The Good
- Animal helpers
- Some clever puzzles
- Unusual theme for its time
The Bad
- Frustrating controls
- Short
- Poor reviews
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