Barbie: Super Model

Barbie: Super Model

Sega Genesis box art
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]
Release date(s) Sega Genesis: Super NES: DOS:
Genre(s) Educational action
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer
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.

Gameplay

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]

Bonus round

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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Game overview". MobyGames. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  2. "Super NES composer information". SNESMusic.org. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  3. "Release date for Sega Genesis version". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
  4. "Release date for Super NES version". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  5. "Release date for DOS version". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Advanced game information". allgame. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 "Basic summary". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
  8. "Advanced summary". Game Fabrique. Retrieved 2008-05-21.