Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise is an adventure game for Sony PlayStation 1, where players help Barbie solve a vacation mystery. As a detective, Barbie explores a cruise ship and tropical island, searching for clues to uncover thief identities and recover stolen artworks. The gameplay combines puzzle-solving and mini-games, emphasizing observation and critical thinking skills, tailored for a younger audience. It falls within the children's adventure and mystery genres, providing a family-friendly, interactive detective experience with the iconic fashion doll as the main character.