From Children's Software Revue® -- 'Subscribe Now!'Prince Stephan and his castle have been turned to stone and the gems from the prince's crown have been scattered throughout the castle. Kids must restore castle rooms and collect the lost gems to reunite Rapunzel (Barbie) with her prince. Each room of the large castle has items to restore and decorate. Sparkling hot spots lead to fun and easy-to-use decoration tools. With simple mouse movements and clicks, children choose items like colorful, animated wall candles, furniture and plants. Also in each room are items that lead to their own creativity screen. Kids design, tile by tile, the ceramic floor in the main hall for example, or pick the colors and patterns for the royal chairs. As each room is complete, kids use a magnifying glass to search for jewels. If you're okay with lots of pink and purple and Barbie's sugar-sweet voice, there are some very nice creativity and fantasy opportunities for kids ages 5-8. The 'girl saves boy' theme is a nice change, too.Amazon.com ReviewDon your tiara and pick up your wand, for only true, good princesses can enter the enchanted world of Barbie as Rapunzel.Rapunzel and Prince Stefan have organised a masked ball, but they didn't invite the local wicked witch, Gothel. When Gothel finds out, she is furious and promptly casts an evil spell over the castle and its inhabitants. The prince is turned to stone, the jewels from his crown are scattered around, and the enchanted castle is immersed in darkness. When Rapunzel and her trusty purple--and very cute--dragon friend enter the doomed castle, they are challenged by the witch to find the jewels in order to rescue the prince and restore the castle to its former glory.One of the most magical, creative packages on the market, this interactive adventure really is superlative. The graphics are fantastic and pixels do not stick between screens. The movement is fluid and controlled and the sound is excellent.This package also develops basic PC skills, creativity, and imagination, and encourages colour recognition, shape matching, hand-to-eye coordination, and cause-and-effect recognition skills. The accompanying music completes the magical experience.Barbie as Rapunzel is accompanied by a clear, comprehensive instruction booklet that should probably be read by a parent before commencing. That said, instructions are given throughout the quest in a clear, slow voice and objects flash onscreen to reinforce the message. The help section can also be accessed at any time. The manufacturer recommends this package for children ages 5 and older, and though help may be required to begin with, a computer-literate 5- or 6-year-old will soon get the hang of things and be able to play alone. All in all, a superb package that kids, Barbie fans or not, will just love. --Susan Naylor, Amazon.co.ukAmazon.com Product DescriptionUse your creativity and imagination to help Barbie and her purple dragon friend, Penelope, break Gothel's evil spell. Handsome Prince Stefan was turned into a stone statue by the spell, and his enchanted castle lies in ruins, with the royal jewels that will set him free hidden--only Barbie, as Rapunzel, can break the wicked spell. And once Gothel's spell is broken, the prince freed, and the castle restored, kids can celebrate with Stefan and Rapunzel at a brilliant masquerade ball and save their creations in a magic memory scrapbook that can also be printed.In Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure, kids journey through eight interactive activities, including Magical Mosaics, Design a Throne, Garden Maze, Princess Paintings, Magical Masquerade, and more. The Magic Paint Box guides kids creatively through each activity. It's filled with tools, like a magic wand, twinkle sprinkles, and living stickers, so kids can paint, add textures, and even animate objects, as they help Rapunzel rescue the prince, find the crown jewels, and restore the royal castle.