Game Boy Advance · Adventure
The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Gorilla |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Barbie |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery is an adventure game developed by Gorilla and published by Activision.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
It is part of the Barbie series; on the GBA you can also try Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race, Barbie as the Island Princess and Secret Agent Barbie. The series also appears on other systems with Barbie (NES) and Barbie: Super Model (SNES). Gorilla also made Strawberry Shortcake: Ice Cream Island: Riding Camp and Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Dreams for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery FAQ
When did The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery come out on the GBA?
The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery?
It was developed by Gorilla and published by Activision.
Is The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery multiplayer?
No. The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery is a single-player game.
How long does The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery take to play?
As an adventure game, The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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