Barbie Project Friendship Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · October 25, 2024

Barbie Project Friendship Review, Get ready for the ultimate Barbie gaming adventure as Barbie and Barbie work together to save a beloved Malibu landmark, the Malibu Waves Community Center! Join them and their friends on a fun adventure to transform six spaces into fabulous spots like the Pet Salon, Campsite, Tech Lab, and more. Dreaming of becoming a pet groomer, technical taskmaster, or working with an ocean view? In the World of Barbie, there are so many activities to try out.

Barbie Project Friendship Review Pros:

Nice bright graphics.
2.85GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
It’s an officially licensed game.
Accessibility options – Easy interactions, and auto win mini games.
Hand-drawn cartoon-looking cutscenes with voice work.
Adventure gameplay.
You are working with friends to rebuild the Malibu Waves community center.
Mini-games happen a lot and are usually tied to tasks.
Memorable locations to unlock and explore, Six in total.
Simple controls are helped by on-screen button prompts.
Mini-games can be played solo or in local co-op.
The gameplay loop is to basically fix up the various sites and do tasks for unique rewards.
A game solely intended for fans of Barbie and are young as it introduces you to the genre and breaks you in slowly.
Ideal for gamers who like to play dress up with their characters and make new virtual friends.

Barbie Project Friendship Review Cons:

You cannot remap controls.
There are no game settings.
Unskippable flyovers of locations.
The voices feel over the top and a tad cheesy.
Very slow-paced.
I think only fans will get anything from the game as many of the mechanics are dated now.
The opening few scenes are just following steps and getting told about the history of the place.

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