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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Mattel
EAN: 0074299163784
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Mattel Media
Manufacturer: Mattel Media
Model: 16378
Platform: Windows Me, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Unix, Linux, Mac, Windows NT
Publisher: Mattel Media
Release Date: July 25, 1999
Studio: Mattel Media
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Product Description:
Barbie stars as the beautiful princess Rapunzel in an updated version of this classic fairy tale. Play games and solve puzzles to discover important clues as you help Rapunzel break the wicked witch's spell and save the handsome prince. Choose from Playtime or Storytime features for active participation or tell-me-a-story read-along. Use this software to promote decision-making, problem-solving, and computer-learning skills.
Average Rating: 
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Well, I was skeptical at first, but my daughter is in LOVE with anything that is Barbie so I bought the DVD and the vid game... She watches the movie about 4 times a week, but the game is played pretty much as long as the computer is on!
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So... Long story short, the game is rather 'old school' in game play and graphics, but very simple colourful for children... It's a fantastic game with puzzles and dialog that any Barbie fan will love.
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I have to say that this is an excellent product if you just want your kids to kick back and some fun after a mountain of homework, but if you're trying to inspire your children and teach them something with software, this is a major mistake. The basic concept is based on the Grimm's fairy tale Rapunzel and has some out of line parts thrown in. (Like Rapunzel traveling through the city in search of her prince, for example.) Of course, there are all sorts of games along the way, most of which are eye/hand or memory skill games. While some games encourage creativity, others, such as the dress maker's shop and the bakery prohibit it. You can only make dresses one color and only make cakes according to a pattern. That was a mistake on Mattel's part, if you ask me.
Rapunzel also turns into a sort of digital paper doll when led to the attic. There she tries on beautiful gowns, jewelry and other accessories all at the child's descretion. That is, by far, the best of the games.
I think this is a great product and will be very much enjoyed as long as the child is 8 or younger since they'll have the most fun with it. It's clean, wholesome entertainment for a few hours of the day without the gory violence of mind-numbing hours in front of a palystation. It might not be educational, but there are much worse things out there.
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