| Barbie Super Model | |
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Sega Genesis box art |
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| Developer(s) | Tahoe Software Productions[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Hi Tech Expressions[1] |
| Composer(s) | Super NES: Danny Toft[2] |
| Series | Barbie |
| Platform(s) | Sega Mega Drive/Genesis[1] Super NES[1] DOS[1] Playstation Network Virtual Console |
| Release date(s) | Sega Genesis: Super NES: DOS: |
| Genre(s) | Educational action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | VRC: GA (General Audiences) |
| Media/distribution | Cartridge Floppy disk |
Barbie Super Model is a one or two player multiplayer educational action video game that allows the player to play as Barbie.
The main part of the game comprises very simple arcade-style sequences.[6] In each level, the player must navigate from one end of a horizontally scrolling area to the other, avoiding all of the obstacles and potential hazards coming towards the main character.[6] Players can either do the "normal" difficulty level with everything or the "easy" difficulty level that allows younger children to try the matching games without dealing with the side-view levels.[6]
The levels each have a different theme. The themes include driving Barbie's convertible in Hollywood,[7] roller skating in Hawaii,[7] walking in the snow during a vacation in Vail,[7] and riding her bike in New York City.[7] The arcade-style sequences are interspersed with sections that test the player's memory. At the half-way point of each level the player can practice Barbie's moves for a fashion show.[7] At the end of each level, the player must correctly perform these moves from memory.[7]
By collecting certain objects, the player can unlock bonus rounds.[6][7] The aim of these rounds is to dress Barbie and choose her makeup and earrings in order to match magazine covers.[6] The two player option is essentially the same as the one player option; the players take turns in completing the same levels, and do not interact with one another.[8]