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Grab your pinkest controller and get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us as we explore the most iconic and beloved computer games featuring everyone's favorite fashion icon. From thrilling adventures to creative design challenges, these titles captured the hearts of a generation. Get ready to rediscover the digital world of Barbie and relive some truly magical gaming moments!
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00:00Did you see which way our suspect went?
00:02Try to pick up his trail with a magnifying glass.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the greatest Barbie PC games.
00:11We're taking this trip down memory lane in honor of Barbie fashion designer turning 30.
00:16So brace yourselves for the ultimate nostalgia.
00:19You, you design what you want, it's a dream come true!
00:22That's a road fit!
00:25Number 10, Barbie.
00:27Hello?
00:27Hi Barbie, it's Ken. Would you like to go to dinner?
00:30Sounds like fun.
00:31Great, see you in an hour.
00:33Sometimes, all a baddie wants is to look pretty and go on fancy dates.
00:37When she's not running the world, of course.
00:39Luckily, that is the entire goal of this game.
00:42Ken asks Barbie out on dates, and she must curate the perfect outfit for each outing.
00:51She goes shopping in her chic convertible, gets glammed up, and must get back home in time for the date.
00:57Such a game would probably not fly today, especially considering these sexist undertones.
01:02However, the dress-up aspect is undeniably fun, and the speech feature was quite impressive for the 80s.
01:09Hi Barbie.
01:09Plans have changed.
01:10Would you like to play tennis?
01:11Sounds like fun.
01:13Great.
01:13See you in an hour.
01:14Number 9, Barbie as Rapunzel, a creative adventure.
01:18For the masquerade ball will be the grandest of all, with music and dancing with friends.
01:28Our heroine has a lot on her plate in this game.
01:31She's throwing a masquerade ball with Prince Stefan, and Gothel is understandably not on the guest list.
01:38Angered, the witch wrecks Rapunzel's home and turns her man to stone.
01:41The gems will free Prince Stefan from stone. Find them, or forever be alone.
01:51Now, she not only has to fix her place, collect gemstones, and save her prince, but she also has to
01:57get ready for the big party.
01:58But we work together to break the spell.
02:05Our castle is beautiful once again. Prince Stefan! We have to get ready for the masquerade ball.
02:12The game has something for everyone. Catchy music, colorful visuals, a dragon BFF, home decoration, and fashion.
02:20Help me dress up for the masquerade ball. You can choose a dress and a crown.
02:26Click on me with the magic wand to see all of my dresses.
02:30Even if you haven't watched the film it's tied to, that is, Barbie as Rapunzel, you are bound to enjoy
02:35the play nonetheless.
02:39This gorgeous game is the definition of whimsy.
02:43The enchanted forest has been drained of its magic, and Odette, the protagonist of the film Barbie of Swan Lake,
02:49must save it.
02:50It's been foretold that the one who frees the magic crystal will overcome Rothbart and save the forest.
02:57The player gets to enjoy cozy minigames, which include making potions and painting murals, to bring magic back to the
03:04forest.
03:04The fort's all enchanted again. It wasn't so tough.
03:08Excuse me?
03:09I mean, um, it's time for the picnic. Let's head back to the crystal door.
03:14There are multiple locations to explore, each one more mesmerizing than the next, and a picnic to look forward to.
03:20Odette has her work cut out for her, but the atmosphere is so comforting that players would hardly mind spending
03:26their day on all the different tasks.
03:28Great job finding all the right flowers. Now let's listen to them play together.
03:33You can add your own musical sounds by clicking on the different flowers above.
03:41Number 7. Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
03:45From a measure of courage, a ring of love, and a gem of ice, lit by Hope's eternal flame.
03:52These three things are supposedly found in the deepest parts of the Forbidden Forest.
03:56I think we can do it. Let's get going.
03:59This game offers a lovely adventure, much like the eponymous film it's based on.
04:04Princess Annika's kingdom has been petrified by the evil Wenlock.
04:07To save her people, she'll need to find a wand of light.
04:11So, Annika sets out on the mission, joined by her little pet polar bear, Shiver, and her sister turned Pegasus,
04:17Brietta.
04:18Brietta, I think you should return to the Cloud Kingdom.
04:21There might be a chance that Wenlock could place a spell on both of us.
04:24We can't risk that happening. And this is something I need to do myself.
04:29Okay. Good luck, Annika.
04:32Players can experience some of the most beautiful parts of the movie in the game,
04:36such as ice skating and riding a majestic Pegasus through the sky.
04:40With levels set across five breathtaking locations, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus never gets boring.
04:45Mother, father, you're free. We've broken Wenlock's spell.
04:50We're so happy to have you both back with us.
04:54We love you both so much.
04:57And we love you.
04:59Number 6. Barbie and the Three Musketeers
05:01The ladies of this game sure know how to wield swords in style.
05:05In Barbie and the Three Musketeers, players become the main characters from the film of the same name.
05:10Corinne, Aramina, Renee, and Vivica.
05:20They can even play as the adorable Kitty Miette.
05:23The girls work together to protect a prince from danger and make their musketeering dreams come true.
05:38The French scenery showcasing rustic charm and Parisian elegance is a true delight.
05:43But don't mistake the beauty for ease.
05:46The levels offer ample challenge, which makes the gameplay even more satisfying.
05:51I wonder how we're to hit that switch over there.
05:54Oh, Renee should be able to hit it by shooting a bow for her violin.
05:58Number 5. Barbie Fashion Designer
06:10It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this title revolutionary.
06:14After all, it is said to have kickstarted the girls' games movement.
06:19Barbie Fashion Designer is an elite dress-up game
06:21where you can design Barbie's outfits and watch her rock a runway wearing your looks.
06:26What's even better is that you could print your designs and put them on your actual Barbie dolls.
06:30According to Polygon, the genius idea came from a young lady named E.J. Rifkin, whose father, Andy Rifkin, brought
06:36it to Mattel.
06:37Today, it has a place in the World Video Game Hall of Fame, which is very well deserved, to say
06:43the least.
06:44Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us, and Wii Sports.
06:49The Hall of Fame says that these four games had a huge impact on the industry, and they emerged on
06:54top.
06:54Number 4. Secret Agent Barbie
07:03Our leading lady is a globetrotting spy in this title.
07:06When Teresa's fashion show is thrown into chaos after her fabric is stolen, she enlists Barbie's help.
07:12What's going on?
07:13Well, there's been a theft at the show. Most of my fashions have been stolen.
07:17Oh, Teresa, I'm sorry. You worked so hard on those designs. Why would somebody want to steal fashions? It makes
07:25no sense.
07:26It turns out, the culprit plans on constructing an invisibility suit.
07:29To thwart their plans, Barb and her squad of covert operatives travel across the world, from New York to Paris,
07:36Egypt, Tokyo, and Rio de Janeiro.
07:38Naturally, a Barbie game is not complete without fashion. So, you get to pick Barbie's clothes at different turns, too.
07:45We need to put on my action outfit.
07:55With music that offers complete immersion, exciting elements like stealth and gadgets, as well as plenty of action, Secret Agent
08:03Barbie is a riveting experience.
08:05Okay, Barbie. You win. You and your team outsmarted me.
08:10You won't be flying away this time, Camille.
08:12Number 3. Barbie Horse Adventures – Riding Camp
08:16This open world title turns the multi-talented doll into an equestrian.
08:20Barbie arrives on an island, where she must take care of the horses in her family's stable.
08:24The camp's in a bit of rough shape now, but the show must go on, as they say.
08:29Oh no, Mrs. Roberts. It'll be wonderful, I'm sure. We can help out, and we'll get the stables back up
08:35and running in no time.
08:36There are five wonderful horses in the game, and they all interact differently with her.
08:41She learns to ride and train them, and even participates in competitions.
08:45Great work on getting that cross-country ribbon, Barbie. You are the first of our students to ever complete all
08:52five ribbons in one try.
08:53At the same time, she goes on side quests, helps locals with various tasks, and is free to wander the
09:00island at her leisure.
09:01As always, players are in charge of Barbie's clothes, and as a bonus, they also have the option of giving
09:07her horses matching tacks.
09:09What's not to love?
09:10This looks nice. Now that's the island.
09:19Oh, nice.
09:21Number 2. Detective Barbie
09:22When the peppiest private eye around needs your help solving tricky cases, you report for duty.
09:28We're glad you're here. You can help us find Ken. We've got a few tools that will help us do
09:35some super sleuthing.
09:36The Detective Barbie series includes two PC games, each one offering a new mystery to solve.
09:42In Detective Barbie in the Mystery of the Carnival Caper, Ken goes missing, and the vacation mystery revolves around a
09:48jewelry theft.
09:49We're here to help Molly and the professor recover the jewelry hidden here at the hotel.
09:54And we're also looking for the thief who's trying to feed us to it.
09:58Cool. That would make a great movie.
10:00Players must hunt for clues across different locations, take on puzzles, and complete mini-games to help Barbie clear her
10:06mission.
10:06The glamorous gumshoe even calls you by your chosen name if you pick one from the game's database.
10:12The cases are challenging and thoroughly entertaining, albeit time consuming.
10:15We doubt anyone's complaining though.
10:18Stop where you are! You're finished!
10:20Zack? The guy at the boathouse? You're kidding!
10:24The third game of the series, The Mystery Cruise, was released for PlayStation.
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10:41reimagining Persian melodies as modern rock, metal, and pop songs.
10:45Check out the full track and album below.
10:47Where are you my love so near? Say the word and I'll appear.
10:51I wrote this song just for you, to tell you what I always knew.
11:04The blonde boss babe takes a page out of Lara Croft's book of adventures for this game.
11:08As of today, I'm reporting as Barbie, world class explorer.
11:13In Barbie Explorer, she's a reporter who sets out to restore a precious mirror by finding the four pieces it's
11:20missing.
11:20The search takes her to gorgeous international locations like Tibet, Africa, Egypt, and Babylon.
11:26But the game isn't just about prancing around.
11:28The levels, which mainly involve navigating tricky platforms, traps, and puzzles, are considerably tough.
11:35This pit is too long to jump, but there are some monkey bars overhead.
11:39To add to the difficulty, our girl must steer clear of animals in her way.
11:44Thankfully, her capabilities get boosts throughout the game.
11:48Barbie Explorer may have been kid-friendly, but it was no child's play.
11:52Amazing! You've done an outstanding job, Barbie.
11:58Why thank you, Professor.
12:01It wasn't easy, but it sure was fun.
12:04Which of these was your favorite Barbie game?
12:07Tell us in the comments.
12:08jot a chance.
12:08Sorry.
12:13Tell us what story is.
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