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Detective Barbie
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| Detective Barbie | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Mystery, Adventure |
| Developers | Gorilla Systems Corporation (Carnival Caper and Vacation Mystery) Runecraft (Mystery Cruise) |
| Publisher | Mattel Media/Mattel Interactive |
| Original release | 1998-2000 |
| First release | Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! 1998 |
| Latest release | Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise November 20, 2000 |
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.
History
In the late 1990s, Mattel often provided the first two games as an included bonus with their pink-and-silver Barbie PCs made by Patriot Computers.[1]
Plot
Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper!
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.[2] Tasks include gathering clues in specific locations of the park, solving puzzles, and playing mini-games.
Detective Barbie 2: The Vacation Mystery
Team Barbie Detective (Barbie, Ken, and Becky) solve a mystery regarding a series of antique jewels that have been stolen at Lighthouse Cove hotel.[3] Players can use the Barbie GamePad to play the game.[4] 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.[5]
Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise
Announced on November 20, 2000, this was a two-player game.[6][7] The premise involves Barbie investigating the disappearance of artworks from a cruise ship.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Michael White Associated Press (December 18, 1999). "KIDS' PCS SHIP LATE; POST-HOLIDAY DELIVERY LIKELY". Daily News. Archived from the original on 2017-03-15.
- ↑ English, Susan (November 1, 1998). "NEW COVERAGE WOULD BENEFIT MANY PARTNERS". The Spokesman-Review. Archived from the original on 2017-03-15.
- ↑ "PLAYERS CONQUER ISLANDS". The Cincinnati Post. February 29, 2000. Archived from the original on 2017-03-15.
- ↑ "Girls Just Want to Have Fun This Holiday Season And You Can Help With Barbie Electronic Gaming Accessories". PR Newswire (press release). November 23, 1999.
- ↑ "YouTube gameplay video showing the puzzle pieces". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ↑ "Mattel Media Reveals Detective BARBIE: The Mystery Cruise for PlayStation At Retail Stores Nationwide". Business Wire (press release). November 20, 2000.
- ↑ "Mattel Media Stuffs Stockings With Name Brand Hybrid Toys and Electronic Entertainment Products". PR Newswire (press release). November 14, 2000.
- ↑ Henning, Alex (September 21, 2020). "The Horrifying World of Doll-Based Video Games". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
