From Children's Software Revue®
Our testers were initially enthusiastic about Barbie's first CD-ROM foray into sports, but in the end were left wanting more. More sports, that is. The program offers only two: in-line skating and snowboarding. Play begins as girls help Barbie buy an outfit for the chosen sport and then it's off to the slopes or the skating tracks. Each sport has five arcade-like competition levels featuring lots of different obstacle courses, races and tricks. Points are earned along the way and can be redeemed for better equipment and trick abilities. The kids liked steering Barbie and her friends through the courses, but thought the program lacked depth. Everyone wanted more sports choices. Note: Controlling the skaters is tricky, perhaps too difficult for some younger girls. The program is also available for PlayStation.
Teaches: sports, game play
Age Range: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue