Barbie: Vacation Adventure is an unreleased[3] minigame compilation sports video game that takes Barbie on educational field trips throughout the United States.
| Barbie: Vacation Adventure | |
|---|---|
 Sega Genesis cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Software Creations[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Hi Tech Entertainment[2] |
| Designer(s) | Neil Raine[2] |
| Series | Barbie |
| Platform(s) | Sega Genesis[3], Super NES[3] |
| Release | Cancelled |
| Genre(s) | Sports,[2] minigame compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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The game is played using a side-scroller view similar to those found in most platformers.[4]
In Wyoming, Barbie spends her time going on a camping trip. In her California home, she spends her days lounging in her apartment building. In Iowa, she goes to the local county carnival to help find an escaped pig. In Florida, she goes to the beach and plays volleyball and scuba diving.[2] In Texas, Barbie plays with horseshoes.[4] Barbie also has the option while enjoying the sights of Wyoming to ride on three different kinds of horses; each horse provides up to 23 frames of animation.[5]
Development
editThis game was planned to be part of the Sega Club collection; it is designed for younger female gamers. On most of her trips, she travels with her best friend Midge Hadley, who the second player controls in two-player games.[2] Paul Tonge composed the music for the Super NES version.[6] According to Software Creations founder Richard Kay, the game cost the company a net loss of £10,000.[1]
Reception
editReviewing the Genesis version, GamePro commented that the graphics and sound effects are below average, but that the game is fun and educational for younger gamers.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Bevan, Mike (November 8, 2013). "Bubbles, Baseball and Buzz Saws - Software Creations". Retro Gamer. No. 122. Imagine Publishing. p. 79.
- ^ a b c d e "Additional information". MobyGames. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ^ a b c Extension, Time (December 29, 2023). "The Making Of: Barbie (1991), The Doll's Debut On Nintendo Consoles". Time Extension. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Basic summary". Neoseeker. Archived from the original on 7 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ "Barbie: Vacation Adventure sprites". NES-SNES-Sprites. Archived from the original on 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "Composer information for Barbie: Vacation Adventure (Super NES version)". SNES Music. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
- ^ Geoffrey (February 1995). "Barbie Vacation Adventure". Sega Pro. No. 63. p. 74. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ "ProReview: Barbie's Vacation Adventure". GamePro. No. 64. IDG. November 1994. p. 104.