Detective Barbie is a series of three mystery themed point and click adventure games starring the character Barbie. The series consists of Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! (1998) Detective Barbie 2: The Vacation Mystery (1999), and Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise (2000). The first two games were developed by Gorilla Systems Corporation and published on the PC by Mattel Media/Mattel Interactive. The third game was developed for the PlayStation by Runecraft.
Barbie Carnival Mystery Computer Game
Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! was the 9th top-selling computer game at 13 software retail chains representing 53 percent of the U.S. market for the week that ended December 5, 1998.[2]
Ken went to a local carnival and volunteered for a disappearing magic trick and now he can't be found. It is up the player to locate him.[3] Tasks include gathering clues in specific locations of the park, solving puzzles, and playing mini-games.
Team Barbie Detective (Barbie, Ken, and a wheelchair-using computer whiz named Becky) solve a mystery regarding a series of antique jewels that have been stolen at Lighthouse Cove hotel.[4] Players can use the Barbie GamePad to play the game.[5] Clues are on different locations each new game. Clues bring Barbie closer to solving the mystery and make her find puzzle pieces that contains a mysterious message on the back once fully assembled.[6]
In the case of the computer games, the entire game has a standard point-and-click style controlled via a mouse. Players move Barbie to a new location by moving the mouse to the edge of the screen, where the cursor will turn into a big pink arrow. Players click on hotspots to interact with them, while interacting with characters to uncover clues.[10]
Team Barbie Detective (Barbie, Ken, and wheelchair-bound computer whiz named Becky) solve a mystery regarding a series of antique jewels that have been stolen at Lighthouse Cove hotel. Players can use the Barbie GamePad to play the game. Clues are on different locations each new game. Clues bring Barbie closer to solving the mystery and make her find puzzle pieces that contains a mysterious message on the back once fully assembled.
In the case of the computer games, the entire game is controlled via a mouse. Players move Barbie to a new location by moving the mouse to the edge of the screen, where the cursor will turn into a big pink arrow. Players click on hotspots to interact with them, while interacting with characters to uncover clues.
Blue Ribbon Race, which was the first game in the series and released on GBA, had players control Barbie as she rides her horse, collects items, and completes minigames. The Barbie game had a simultaneously creepy and soothing soundtrack that many people still talk about to this day. Mystery Ride, the first 3D title in this series, had Barbie solve the mystery of a missing horse by completing puzzles. Finally, Riding Camp takes place on a large island where players can ride wherever they want in an open-world.
Based on the 2006 animated film The Barbie Diaries, The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery is an adventure game where Barbie must solve a mystery at her high school. Depending on the version of the game, the premise and gameplay are different.
Out of all the Barbie games, these are the best because they require a lot more problem solving and reasoning skills compared to other entries. While they may not be as good as other point-and-click mystery games, they can still be a fun and engaging experience.
Detective Barbie is a series of three mystery themed point and click adventure games starring the character Barbie. The series consists of Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! (1998) Detective Barbie 2: The Vacation Mystery (1999), and Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise (2000). The first two games were developed by Gorilla Systems Corporation and published on the PC by Mattel Media/Mattel Interactive. The third game was developed for the Playstation by Runecraft. 2ff7e9595c
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