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Barbie: Explorer is a Microsoft Windows and PlayStation game featuring Barbie. It was developed by Runecraft, published by Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing and was released in 2001.

The Story Behind Barbie - Explorer

Each of these locations has three levels, concluding with a boss. The game ends when the four artifacts are found and Barbie goes back to the museum. She decides to find these pieces by setting off on an adventure around the world to find these 4 treasures.

While working as a reporter, Barbie discovers an ancient mirror in a local museum which is missing 4 pieces, and which when completed will have its power unlocked. These locations include Tibet, Egypt, Africa (all accessible from the start) and the final unlockable area, Babylon. It was developed by Runecraft, published by Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing and was released in 2001.

How Barbie - Explorer Plays

She decides to find these pieces by setting off on an adventure around the world to find these 4 treasures. She places each artifact in its respective spot on the mirror and it is repaired. The main hazards in the game are animals (such as camels, elephants, and goats), which do not actively try to attack the player and instead roam around the environment.

Each of these locations has three levels, concluding with a boss. The protagonist has no attack, with the player instead solving puzzles and platforming to get to the level's end. These locations include Tibet, Egypt, Africa (all accessible from the start) and the final unlockable area, Babylon.

Why Players Still Load It Up

Vargas called the game a "G-rated Tomb Raider clone" without any challenge and an "unbearable" set of controls. They were critical of graphics, especially the animation which they called "atrocious, canned, repetitive and mannequin-like in its awkwardness". It was developed by Runecraft, published by Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing and was released in 2001.

She decides to find these pieces by setting off on an adventure around the world to find these 4 treasures. These locations include Tibet, Egypt, Africa (all accessible from the start) and the final unlockable area, Babylon. While working as a reporter, Barbie discovers an ancient mirror in a local museum which is missing 4 pieces, and which when completed will have its power unlocked.

Barbie - Explorer — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a controller to play Barbie - Explorer?

No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.

Who developed Barbie - Explorer?

Development was handled by its developer, with its publisher publishing the release.

Where can I buy the original Barbie - Explorer?

See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.

What console was Barbie - Explorer released on?

its publisher shipped Barbie - Explorer for the Sony PlayStation back in , and this page runs that release.

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