Barbie: Race & Ride

PlayStation · Racing / Sports

Barbie: Race & Ride

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRacing, Sports
DeveloperRunecraft
PublisherMattel
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Barbie: Race & Ride is a racing game developed by Runecraft and published by Mattel. It blends racing and sports elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Runecraft also made Barbie Explorer, Arthur! Ready to Race and Men in Black: The Series – Crashdown for the PS1.

Barbie: Race & Ride supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Barbie: Race & Ride is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Barbie: Race & Ride walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Barbie: Race & Ride FAQ

When did Barbie: Race & Ride come out on the PS1?

Barbie: Race & Ride was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Barbie: Race & Ride?

It was developed by Runecraft and published by Mattel.

Is Barbie: Race & Ride multiplayer?

Yes. Barbie: Race & Ride supports up to 2 players.

How long does Barbie: Race & Ride take to play?

As a racing game, Barbie: Race & Ride typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Barbie: Race & Ride 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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