Barbie & Her Sisters: Puppy Rescue is a video game that was developed by Torus Games and published by Little Orbit. It is a single-player game and it was released in the US on December 17, 2015.[11] It is available on Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, PlayStation3, and Steam. The ESRB rating is E.[12] In the EU, it was released on November 20, 2015 and the PEGI rating is 3+.[13]
Press Release[]
"SANTA ANA, CA -- (June 9, 2015) — Worldwide video game publisher Little Orbit together with Mattel announced today it will launch Barbie® and her Sisters Puppy Rescue later this year on Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™ and Wii U™, and for the first time, on PlayStation 3® and Xbox 360®. Players will join Barbie and her sisters as they work together to rescue and train lost puppies in beautiful 3D.
Set in Barbie's hometown Willows, and inspired by the upcoming DVD Barbie and her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure, players will join Barbie and her sisters –Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea – as they solve clues to find and rescue lost puppies in need. Each sister will bring her own unique set of skills and activities to the game. Players can groom puppies at Chelsea's Pup Care, or teach them new games at the Pup Camp with Stacie, resulting in a game filled with opportunities where girls can rescue, nurture, groom and ultimately have fun with the playful puppies!
"This exciting new title brings Barbie and her sisters together to show that you can have fun and make a difference when you work as a team," said Matt Scott, Little Orbit CEO. "Barbie and her Sisters Pet Rescue combines nurturing and customization play in a fun adventure that we know Barbie fans will love."
Everyone feels like their puppy is the cutest puppy in the world and here's a chance to prove it! Fans can enter their very own puppy for a chance to be featured in the game and preserve their puppy in Barbie history! Players can have their parent 18 or older submit a photo for a chance at one lucky pup making a star appearance in the game! For more details visit http://www.littleorbit.com/barbie-contest/contest.html
Barbie and her Sisters Puppy Rescue will be on display at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) this June in Little Orbit's meeting room.
For more information visit, www.littleorbit.com and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LittleOrbitGames
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About Little Orbit
Little Orbit is a worldwide video game publisher formed in January 2010 with a focus on licensed-based entertainment products. The company's emphasis is on working with popular creators to extend their vision into games through transmedia storytelling and engaging content for all gaming platforms. Little Orbit has a unique history assisting major entertainment companies to leverage their brands through emerging game channels to help grow and engage consumers. Founded by industry veterans and key development, sales and marketing personnel, Little Orbit is focused on three primary channels of distribution including traditional game retail, non-traditional retail channels, and digital download over the various platform networks.
www.littleorbit.com
© 2015 Little Orbit.
About Mattel:
Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie ®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels ®, Monster High ®, American Girl ®, Thomas & Friends ® and Fisher-Price ® brands, including Little People ® and Power Wheels ®, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the sixth year in a row and as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine. Mattel also is ranked No. 2 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us at www.mattel.com , www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel .
©2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved."
Source: MCV UK[14]
Story[]
- "Set in Barbie’s hometown Willows, and inspired by the upcoming DVD BarbieTM and her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure, players will join Barbie and her sisters –Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea – as they solve clues to find and rescue lost puppies. Each sister will bring her own unique set of skills and activities to the game. Give puppies a check-up with Skipper at the Roberts Sisters Puppy Rescue, groom the pups at Chelsea’s Puppy Day Care or teach them new tricks at the Pup Camp with Stacie! Cuddle and play with the puppies until they can go to their fur-ever homes!"
- — Little Orbit[15]
Features[]
- Find lost puppies around town and solve clues to rescue pups in need.
- Customize kennels with toys, blankets, beds and more!
- Groom and care for puppies and teach them fun new tricks.
Source: Little Orbit[16]
Controls[]
Xbox 360[17][]
| Controls | Commands |
|---|---|
| Left Stick | Walk/Run • Steer Bike |
| Right Stick | Rotate Camera |
| A Button | Interact • Mount/Dismount Bike |
| B Button | Cancel/Back |
| Y Button | Answer Phone |
| RT | Bicycle: Accelerate |
| LT | Bicycle: Brake/Reverse |
| START | Pause Menu |
| BACK | Show Map |
PlayStation 3[18][]
| Controls | Commands |
|---|---|
| Left Stick | Walk/Run • Steer Bike |
| Right Stick | Rotate Camera |
| X Button | Interact • Mount/Dismount Bike |
| O Button | Cancel/Back |
| △ Button | Answer Phone |
| R2 | Bicycle: Accelerate |
| L2 | Bicycle: Brake/Reverse |
| START | Pause Menu |
| SELECT | Show Map |
Nintendo 3DS[19][]
| Controls | In-Game Function |
|---|---|
| Up on the + Control Pad | Show Map |
| Down on the + Control Pad | Answer Phone |
| Circle Pad | Walk/Run • Steer Bike |
| A Button | Interact • Bicycle: Mount/Dismount |
| B Button | Cancel/Back |
| Y Button | Rotate Camera Left |
| X Button | Rotate Camera Right |
| L Button | Bicycle: Accelerate |
| R Button | Bicycle: Brake/Reverse |
| START | Pause Menu |
Wii U[20][]
| Controls | Commands |
|---|---|
| Left Stick | Walk/Run • Steer Bike |
| Right Stick | Rotate Camera |
| A Button | Interact • Mount/Dismount Bike |
| B Button | Cancel/Back |
| X Button | Answer Phone |
| ZR Button | Bicycle: Accelerate |
| ZL Button | Bicycle: Brake/Reverse |
| + Button | Pause Menu |
| - Button | Show Map |
Wii[21][]
| Controls | Commands |
|---|---|
| Control Stick | Walk/Run • Steer Bike |
| Left/Right on the +Control Pad | Rotate Camera |
| A Button | Interact • Mount/Dismount Bike |
| B Button | Cancel/Back • Bicycle: Accelerate |
| Z Button | Bicycle: Brake/Reverse |
| C Button | Answer Phone |
| + Button | Pause Menu |
| - Button | Show Map |
PC System Requirements[]
MINIMUM:
- OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon x1950 or better, with 256 VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Source: Steam[22]
Achievements and Trophies[23][]
| Trophy | Description | Trophy Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lost and Found | Complete a rescue mission | Bronze |
| I Dub Thee Puppy | Name a stray puppy | Bronze |
| Perfect Match | Find a perfect home for a puppy | Bronze |
| Puppy Play | Play with a puppy in the kennels | Bronze |
| Fancy Footwork | Find a puppy by following its paw prints | Silver |
| Puppy Whisperer | Earn the trust of a puppy in hiding | Silver |
| A-Maze Me | Find a puppy in the hedge maze | Silver |
| Out in a Flash | Guide a puppy out of the storm drains | Silver |
| Doggy Dentistry | Give dental care to a puppy | Silver |
| Patient Puppy | Teach a puppy to "stay" | Silver |
| Clever Clipping | Clip a puppy's nails without making a mistake | Silver |
| Puppy Pampering | Bathe, blow dry, & brush puppy | Silver |
| Ton of Fun | Rescue 25 puppies | Gold |
| Take Me Home | Adopt your own puppy | Gold |
| Power Player | Play with 25 different puppies | Gold |
| Puppy Protector | Vaccinate 10 puppies | Gold |
| Tricky Training | Finish trick training 10 times | Gold |
| Flea Flurry | Remove fleas from 15 puppies | Gold |
| Ace Instructor | Help 20 puppies clear the obstacle course | Gold |
| Winning Smile | Brush the teeth of 20 puppies | Gold |
| Do ALL the Things! | Earn all of the trophies in the game | Platinum |
Contest[]
Description[]
"Everyone feels like their puppy is the cutest puppy in the world and here’s a chance to prove it! Fans can enter their very own puppy for a chance to be featured in the game and preserve their puppy in Barbie history! Players can have their parent 18 or older submit a photo for a chance at one lucky pup making a star appearance in the game! For more details visit http://www.littleorbit.com/barbie-contest/contest.html"[24]
The entrants for the contest had to be US residents.[25]
Guidelines[]
"Submit a photo of your puppy for a chance to appear in the upcoming Barbie and Her Sisters Puppy Rescue video game. One lucky pup will be chosen to be rescued by Barbie in the game and will be featured on the Barbie and Her Sisters Puppy Rescue website. The runner up photo entries will also appear in the game and in the gallery on the website. This contest open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Pictures must be of the puppy only, no people please."[26]
Form[]
- First Name *
- Last Name *
- Email Address *
- City *
- St *
- Zip *
- Phone *
- Puppy's Name *
- Puppy's Breed If Known[27]
Winners[28][]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Little Orbit displayed the game in Meeting Room 307 in the South Hall at E3 2015.[29]
- In Italia, the game is called 'Barbie e le sue sorelle: Salvataggio Cuccioli.[30]
- In German, the game is called Barbie und ihre Schwestern: Die Rettung der Welpen.[31]
External Links[]
- "BARBIE™ AND HER SISTERS PUPPY RESCUE video game officially arrives today" news article by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe.
References[]
- ↑ Developer - Steam
- ↑ Publisher - Steam
- ↑ Platforms - Little Orbit
- ↑ PC - Steam
- ↑ EU release date - Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
- ↑ US release date - Steam
- ↑ Genre - Steam
- ↑ ESRB rating - Nintendo
- ↑ PEGI rating - Steam
- ↑ Single player - Steam
- ↑ Developer, publisher, players and release date - Steam
- ↑ Platforms and rating - Little Orbit
- ↑ EU release date and rating - Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
- ↑ Press release - MCV UK
- ↑ Story - Little Orbit
- ↑ Features- Little Orbit
- ↑ Xbox 360 controls - Manual
- ↑ PlayStation 3 controls - Manual
- ↑ Nintendo 3DS controls - Manual
- ↑ Wii U controls - Manual
- ↑ Wii controls - Manual
- ↑ System requirements - Steam
- ↑ Trophies - PSN Profiles
- ↑ Contest description - MCV UK
- ↑ Contest entrant age - Little Orbit
- ↑ Contest guidelines - Little Orbit
- ↑ Contest form - Little Orbit
- ↑ Winners slideshow - Little Orbit
- ↑ E3 - MCV UK
- ↑ Italian title - Amazon
- ↑ German title - Amazon