The video features a review of the 1992 game "Barbie" by Joueur du Grenier, a French gaming personality. He discusses how the game was designed for girls, but is still a challenging platformer with difficult levels and bosses. However, the game's design is also criticized for its sexism and stereotyping, with Barbie's main goal being to find a pair of stilettos. The reviewer also compares the game to other "Barbie" titles, such as "Barbie Super Model", which is panned for its lack of challenge and poor design. The video ends with the reviewer reflecting on how games like these may have contributed to the lack of female gamers in the past, but notes that more recent games, such as those on the Nintendo DS, have made an effort to appeal to a female audience.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video discusses the game "Barbie" released in 1992 in Europe.
2. The game was developed by Imagineering Inc.
3. The game is a classic platform game where Barbie must navigate through levels and avoid obstacles.
4. The game has a unique mechanic where Barbie can throw "tampon boxes" (later revealed to be food for animals) to defeat enemies.
5. The game has a variety of levels, including a store and a submarine level.
6. The game has bosses, including a clearance sales clothes ghost and a demonic ice cream ball.
7. The game's ending sequence shows Barbie finding a pair of stilettos.
8. The game "Barbie Super Model" has memory mini-games and scenes where Barbie is modeling.
9. The game "Barbie" on NES has a difficulty level adapted to girls, while the game on Genesis has a difficulty level that is very easy.
10. The Nintendo DS had games designed for girls, such as "Imagine: Wedding Designer" and "My Secret World by Imagine".
11. The video's host, Fred, made a promise to not make more than 9 sexist jokes during the video.
12. The video ends with the theme song of the "Beverly Hills Teens" series.