Detective Barbie

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Summary: Barbie walks into walls, benchs ...etc
Review: My 6 year old daughter was initially very engaged and excited about playing. However, Barbie is very hard to manipulate, and a large part of the game is simply trying to get barbie to walk without bumping into things. My daughter was very tenacious and played for about 2 hours then was frustrated to tears when the game wouldn't let her in the room whe wanted to go to get the tools she didn't know she had to pick up. We finally just shut down the computer. I have three girls and would love some good software. Please make the games easier to use (not so very!! precise about where to move the mouse) and Barbie a little more intelligent.

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Summary: MsDollie
Review: My four nieces (ages 8 to 12) really enjoy this game. There are times when the clues are well hidden and take some careful examination to find, but that is part of the fun. There are several games to play within the mystery setting. Our only real complaint is that Barbie moves slowly through the carnival setting. We always want her to run - especially when following a hot clue!

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Summary: Not a traditional mystery, but good fun.
Review: This game is a lot of fun, with many fun activities. If you are looking for a whodunnit that requires keen powers of logic and deduction, however, this might not be what you are looking for. In many ways it functions more like a treasure hunt. Any clues you find simply lead either to the next place to find more clues or the whereabouts of the suspect (dressed mysteriously in a black trenchcoat and hat). No clues actually pertain to the identity of the perpetrator or their motives. To find out who did actually did it, you must catch them red-handed after an action chase scene. The way it's structured makes it very easy to create new scenarios each game, but leaves any sense of a cohesive storyline lacking. Despite this it has a wonderful quality much like the best of junk food: it has a thrill all its own, and once you start devouring it you'll have a very difficult time tearing yourself away. For kids this mixture of treasure hunt and carnival rides is just right.

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Summary: Pretty Cool
Review: This game is fun and suspenseful...but Barbie walks way too slow. It takes me hours to play because the locations are spread out and Barbie needs a walker to get from location 2 location! It's sooooo slow. But a fun game, at that!

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Summary: Coolest Game
Review: This game is so cool. The clues and the suspects are almost always different.(there's only four suspects)I'm 11, and it still takes me a while to beat it. It's good for any age.Also, it's fun to walk around and go in the bumper cars, the love tunnel, and the slide.Also, there are secret passages that are really cool and you can see cool things when you go in especially this one cool hiding place.

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Summary: Fun to Play
Review: This game was fun and exiting to play. You find neat clues, follow footprints and look for handprints, and even chase suspects on cool rides. The clues and the theif/kidnapper change each time, and it is always fun to see where the clues lead you too. The only problem with it is that Barbie walks way too slow! If only she would ever run, maybe the game would be more exiting and less frustrating when you try to get her to move.

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Summary: Detective Barbie Slueth Success!
Review: This game will blow your mind into another galaxy! This is a game where you have fun, and you have to do some thinking. Ken gets kidnapped and you have to figure out who did it. The magician, clown, circus owner or a mystery figure that pops out everywhere. Find clues and hand and footprints with your magnifying glass. Ride rides to see things or peole running about. Chase the shadowy figure on some rides. I believe you have to chase him on three different rides before you actually catch him. The first time, he gets away. The second time, he leaves you with a mysterious video. The third time, you actually catch him. Have fun with this extrordinary game. It's perfect for a gift or just for you.

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Summary: Barbie Disaster
Review: We didn't enjoy this game at all. Barbie is too hard to move around. My daughter, who is very dilligent, gave up after several failed attempts. We've given it away twice and it's always returned with a "no thanks".

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Summary: Warning-this software can create Computer Junkies!
Review: We purchased Detective Barbie as a Christmas gift for my first-grade daughter. It is clearly the most popular gift for both my first grader and her 4-1/2 year old sister (who is great at following the clues)! They can't wait to play it after dinner (in fact, we now have to limit their computer time). This is a great title for kids (like mine) who are tired of traditional educational software; we will purchase Detective Barbie 2 for a birthday gift! Younger children (Preschool-early elementary) may require some assistance from Mom/Dad/older sibling at times. Focuses logic/memory skills but offers fast-based chases too.

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Summary: My Daughter loves it!
Review: We purchased this title for my daughter at her 10th birthday. She absolutely loves the game. It is easy to use, and highly recommended.