Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Barbie |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Mattel Electronics, Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Barbie series; on the GBC you can also try Barbie: Ocean Discovery, Kelly Club: Clubhouse Fun and Barbie: Fashion Pack Games. The series also appears on other systems with Barbie (NES) and Barbie: Super Model (SNES). Vicarious Vision also made SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula, Spider-Man and Monsters, Inc. for the GBC.
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure cheats & codes
2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Have All Crystals | 01FFA2C0 |
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Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure FAQ
When did Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure come out on the GBC?
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure multiplayer?
No. Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure 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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