Barbie Explorer

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Help Barbie recover four ancient treasures as you run, swing, jump, and climb across mysterous obstacles
• Explore Tibet, Egypt and the African jungles in four challengers
• Collect power-ups and gain special powers to help Barbie overcome dangers and pitfalls
• Race against your friends to unlock the secrets of the Mystic Mirror
• Action & adventure with Barbie for girls age 6 or older

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FMYK
• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 5.3 x 7.6 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: October 17, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,753 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC

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We first reviewed this game on the PlayStation platform last year, and now it's out on Windows. It's still a very good game; Mattel made the transition to PC nicely. Babs is on a mission to find four ancient, jeweled treasures and uncover the secret of the Mystic Mirror. As Barbie, kids have to run, swing, jump, and climb their way through each environment, collecting jewels and solving logic puzzles. Four progressively challenging puzzles are found in each location, and there's a multiplayer option so two children can play at the same time. Power-ups keep Barbie cruising, and extra "Chances" are a handy safety net for gamers in this younger age group. The graphics are great, Barbie' s action is smooth, and there's enough variation to keep the game play interesting. Higher levels can pretty challenging, so kids may need help as they progress. This was a hit with girl (and boy!) testers.

Product Description

Help Barbie recover four ancient treasures as you run, swing, jump, and climb across mysterious obstacles. Explore Tibet, Egypt and the African jungles in four challengers. Collect power-ups and gain special powers to help Barbie overcome dangers and pitfalls. Race against your friends to unlock the secrets of the Mystic Mirror.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Challenging, November 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Barbie Explorer (CD-ROM)

My 6-yr-old daughter loves this game but definitely needs help with a lot of it, even on the easiest level. She was at first disappointed that she couldn't use the mouse but once she got the hang of the necessary keys she was off and running. Rolling, jumping, swinging, climbing, different lands and terrain, things to push and pull, things to avoid or collect... all of it is great fun! A much faster pace than the Secret Agent game, and thankfully none of those silly costume changes between "action" and "stealth" modes. This is a game we'll be able to play for years to come.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW THIS IS GREAT!, January 2, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Barbie Explorer (CD-ROM)

This is VERY FACINATING! Hey, I'm 11, but I LOVE IT! You can go through GREAT places, you can see AWESOME sites, this game is EXCELLENT! Whoever wrote IMPOSSIBLE is soooooooooooo wrong! THIS IS ONE OF THE MUST PLAYS!

Other Must Plays:

Secret Agent Barbie

Barbie Pet Rescue

The Sims

Harry Potter 1

Harry Potter 2

Harry Potter 3

Harry Potter 4

Petz 5

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fun, September 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Barbie Explorer (CD-ROM)

i got this game 1 month ago and its fun but not that much! you can go in rivers and in ancient romes and even in snow storms! my favorite game is when you have to avoid the bolders coming at you and you have to hide in little rooms! ITS HARD. this is a worth it game and has many actions to it as in jumping and pulling pushing walking and running or even swinging!its get boring after but you get used it because it hooks you intrest untill you finish it! please dont buy it if you have a child over 11 because they will lose intrest in 3 days and its too hard for kids under 4 because of all the action so think before you buy

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