Okay, so The Barbie Diaries - High School Mystery is one of those GBA games that totally nails the early 2000s Barbie vibe. You play as Barbie navigating high school drama—except there’s an actual mystery to solve, like someone’s sabotaging the school play or stealing stuff from lockers. It’s way more involved than you’d expect from a licensed game.

The gameplay’s a mix of light adventure and mini-games—you’ll be sneaking around classrooms, collecting clues, and even doing quick rhythm sections for cheerleading practice. The art style’s super pink and bubbly, obviously, but the writing’s actually kinda fun if you lean into the cheesiness. Pro tip: save often, because some of those stealth sections are weirdly punishing for a Barbie title.

Honestly, it’s a solid pick if you’re into nostalgic GBA oddities or just want something breezy with a side of teen detective drama.