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Barbie Super Model © 1993 Hi Tech Expressions.
Barbie Super Model is an unconventional hybrid of a side-scrolling platformer and a rhythm-action game. The player guides Barbie through various "supermodel" challenges—such as riding a bicycle, walking the runway, and posing for photo shoots—to help her prepare for a major fashion show.
Description from the back cover:
Nobody said becoming a world famous Super Model would be easy. And that's what you and Barbie find out as you take off on a wonderful whirlwind fashion tour of the hottest cities in the USA!
The excitement starts on Hollywood Boulevard behind the wheel of your ultra cool pink sports car convertible. Can you get from the restaurant to the theater in time for your first big fashion show?
Then it's off to Hawaii, on to Aspen and, finally, arrival in New York for the ultimate runway competition that just might earn you Super Model status!
Each exotic location is filled with a variety of playful challenges and delightful surprises. Plus, all-important fantasy bonus sections provide you with plenty of time to practice dressing up for each fashion show, applying make up and styling hair - even walking the runway like a true Super Model!
The glamorous world of high fashion is waiting for you. Go for it!
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GAME ID: SNS-8L-USA
Released in December 1993 in the USA.
Genre-Bending Design:
The game is mechanically split between two distinct styles. The scrolling segments function as a standard obstacle-avoidance platformer, while the runway and "photo shoot" segments shift into timing-based mini-games. This mix was intended to appeal to a broader demographic interested in the fashion-simulation aspects of the license rather than pure action gameplay.
A "Hi Tech" Production:
Hi Tech Expressions was known for creating software primarily for younger audiences, often targeting the PC market before porting to consoles. Barbie Super Model reflects this, as it prioritizes visual character customization and objective-based tasks over combat or high-difficulty platforming.
The Fashion Aesthetic:
The game features a wide variety of outfits that Barbie can wear, which was the core draw for its target audience. The developers included specific color-cycling effects to differentiate the various outfits within the 16-bit constraints of the SNES.