Play Barbie Super Model Online

Okay, so Barbie Super Model for the Sega Genesis is way more involved than you'd expect. You start by guiding Barbie through these side-scrolling levels—she's walking (or skating, or skiing) while dodging random obstacles like rogue beach balls or traffic cones. Mess up and you lose a life, but grabbing accessories gives you bonus points or extra chances.

Then things get weirdly specific: if you snag a camera icon, suddenly you're styling Barbie for a magazine shoot. You've got to match her outfit and tweak individual colors to nail the look. Later, there's a runway mini-game where you hit buttons in time with markers—kinda like a proto-rhythm game but with more sequins.

The real kicker? After reaching the end, you backtrack through the same level to grab a handbag, which unlocks a makeup challenge. Matching eyeshadow shades on a 16-bit console shouldn’t be this stressful, yet here we are. Four levels total, each with its own theme (the beach one’s my favorite). It’s janky, oddly detailed, and weirdly charming if you’re into retro oddities.