Okay, so The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery is way more entertaining than it has any right to be. You start off just navigating Barbie through high school drama—choosing outfits, chatting with friends, the usual—but then suddenly there’s this whole mystery to solve. Like, one minute you’re picking a cute backpack, the next you’re sneaking around the school at night looking for clues.

The gameplay’s a mix of point-and-click adventure and light puzzle-solving. You’ll talk to classmates (some are weirdly cagey, which is your first hint something’s up), search classrooms for hidden items, and even decode notes. The pixel art’s surprisingly charming for a GBA title, and the writing’s got that early 2000s Barbie cheesiness in the best way.

It’s not exactly hard, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about piecing together the mystery while juggling homework and social drama. If you’ve got a soft spot for old handheld games or just want a low-stakes detective romp, this one’s a fun little time capsule.