Barbie as the Island Princess DS box art

Nintendo DS · Platformer

Barbie as the Island Princess

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SystemNintendo DS
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperRainbow Studios
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Barbie as the Island Princess is a platformer released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Activision.

Rainbow Studios also made MX vs. ATV Reflex for the DS.

Barbie as the Island Princess supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Barbie as the Island Princess is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Barbie as the Island Princess gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Barbie as the Island Princess walkthroughs & guides

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Barbie as the Island Princess FAQ

Who made Barbie as the Island Princess?

It was developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Activision.

Is Barbie as the Island Princess multiplayer?

Yes. Barbie as the Island Princess supports up to 2 players.

How long does Barbie as the Island Princess take to play?

As a platformer, Barbie as the Island Princess typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Barbie as the Island Princess on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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