barbie (1984 video game)
{{Short description|1984 video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
|title = Barbie
|image = BarbieBoxShotC64.jpg
|caption = North American cover art
|developer = A. Eddy Goldfarb & Associates{{cite web| url = http://www.gamefaqs.com/c64/565306-barbie/data| title = Release information| publisher = GameFAQs| date = | accessdate = 2011-03-19| archive-date = 2012-11-02| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121102073122/http://www.gamefaqs.com/c64/565306-barbie/data| url-status = live}}
|series = Barbie
|composer = Bob Vieira{{cite web | url = http://gb64.com/game.php?id=621 | title = Composer information | publisher = GB64.com | date = | accessdate = 2011-03-22 | archive-date = 2011-07-21 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110721200148/http://gb64.com/game.php?id=621 | url-status = live }}
|publisher = Epyx
|released = {{vgrelease|NA|1984|EU|1984}}
|genre = Simulation
|modes = Single-player{{cite web|url=http://www.retrogames-db.com/info.asp?Id=321 |title=# of players information |publisher=Retro Games Database |accessdate=2011-03-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007030759/http://www.retrogames-db.com/info.asp?Id=321 |archivedate=2011-10-07 }}
|platforms = Commodore 64{{cite web|first=Kathryn|last=Canavan|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90912248/the-news-journal/|title=High-Tech Barbie doll to debut for Christmas|newspaper=The News Journal|page=30|date=November 12, 1984|accessdate=December 21, 2021|via=Newspapers.com|archive-date=December 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221043625/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90912248/the-news-journal/|url-status=live}}
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Barbie is a video game for the Commodore 64 published by Epyx in 1984. It allows players to participate in the life of the famous fashion doll of the same name.
Gameplay
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Players must talk to their boyfriend Ken (using a real voice audio soundtrack) in addition to driving a yellow convertible around town, trying out swimming outfits (both one-piece and two-piece swimsuits can be used) in addition to dresses and shoes.{{cite web| url = http://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/barbie_| title = Basic game overview| publisher = MobyGames| date = | accessdate = 2011-03-19| archive-date = 2010-06-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100605102111/http://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/barbie_| url-status = live}} Options for dates include either a dinner out on the town or a relaxing day at the beach. An incorrect combination of clothing will force Barbie to skip the date sequence and work her way towards the next objective while a correct combination will allow players to see Barbie and her date in a photograph of the event.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| rev1 = Run
Reviewing the game for Run Magazine, Marilyn Annucci gave it a score of C (the middle of 5 possible scores, which the magazine describes as "Good"), complimenting its detailed graphics and "unusually realistic sound", she was highly critical of the programs "many sexist elements" including how much of the game was built around playing to the whims of Ken. She also thought that children would quickly tire of the "unimpressive" gameplay.
See also
References
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Category:Video games featuring female protagonists
Category:Commodore 64-only games
Category:Single-player video games