Buy Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

I purchased Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp in the hopes of finding a good game for the Wii that let me enjoy riding around on a horse. I had low expectations to start with, but found the game to be better than I imagined. It has enough direction to allow you to progress through the quests relatively easily, yet it also allows you to ride around with no set goal. This game is recommended mainly for the target audience of young girls. However, I think it has enough elements to warrant a play-through for those looking for an open-ended horse riding game. Just be aware that its playability is limited: Once you finish the game, there really is little else to do.

POSITIVES
- The amount of open space available to ride around in is very varied and vast.
- The controls require some getting used to, but are relatively straight forward after mastering them.
- There are many side quests throughout the game, adding to the content.
- The customization options are limited, but should appeal to many players.

NEGATIVES
- The graphics are not very good, even for the Wii.
- Many of the activities require a simple button click, rather than actual actions with the Wii remote.
- Some parts of the game can be tedious and too repetitive.
- The main storyline appears to be too simple at times, and makes the game seem too easy.
- The voice acting can get annoying and repetitive.

Overall, I would say that the game lives up to what it is advertised as, and does not offer too much more. Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp does not disappoint, but expect an average game designed to entertain younger players. Good luck!Get more detail about Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp.