If you're looking for the perfect gift for doll lovers this holiday season and have a gamer on your hands, you're in luck. Rainbow High: Runway Rush takes everything you know and love about the Rainbow High brand and wraps it up into a unique puzzle game featuring some of your favorite Rainbow High moments.

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You'll explore familiar locations, connect with some of your favorite dolls, and find clues while ensuring you're perfectly dressed for the occasion. With Ruby, Poppy, Sunny, Jade, Skyler, and Violet, you can explore the school you know and love while helping your friends and letting your true colors shine.

As the first game in the franchise, there's a lot to live up to with the brand; luckily Rainbow High: Runway Rush looks to do just that. I've had an opportunity to speak to Game Designer Carla Bolaños and David Bueno from Xaloc Studios about what makes Rainbow High: Runway Rush so special, and the team has been hard at work creating a title for fans of the dolls, the Netflix show, and other associated media.

Rainbow High Runway Rush

Play as the Rainbow High girls and use their unique talents and work together to present your best work to date. As you search for inspiration, collect rainbow diamonds, find clues, and unlock the coolest outfits while you help your classmates.

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If you like cozy puzzle games, then Rainbow High: Runway Rush is the perfect title for you. Luckily, the team was understandably aware that the game might have multiple audiences, and have created a game for not just fans of the Netflix show but fans of dolls in general. For fans of the Netflix show, you'll be happy to know that the team has included tons of references straight from the Netflix series.

You'll be able to recognize landmarks such as specific rooms and locations and reminisce on their corresponding episodes while playing through the game. The story, inspiration, and mini-games are perfect for fans of the series. Bolaños and the team watched the Netflix series to ensure they'd get things right, adding tons of references for the astute gamer. They even tell me of "great hidden secrets that the players can discover in the environment..." so be sure to grab this one if you're a fan of the series. They're excited to have you go through the Rainbow High they've created and recognize iconic scenes and locations.

If you're a fan of the dolls in general, then you're also in luck. Bolaños describes that they knew they'd need to cater to two different audiences, and they've done just that. For Rainbow High fans, you'll recognize the outfits immediately. All the outfits you can put on your character are real outfits you can buy for your dolls in real life. The Cheer Collection and the Winter Collection are available to buy for your dolls, but also outfits you can wear in the game.

When development began, the Netflix show was in its early stages, with only one season. In case you're wondering where your favorite outfit is or looking for a specific location from a later season, the development team only had the first season to work with at the time. However, they've poured a ton of time and effort into creating a product that's worthy of the brand name.

If you're an older game who loves puzzle game narratives and you're a doll fan, give Rainbow High: Runway Rush a try. If you're a younger player or have a younger player in mind, there are some great incentives to grab this title for them. If you've got young kids who enjoy narratives and puzzles, Bolańos hopes the title will help get them into the genre. Younger players will get the chance to solve problems in creative and unique ways while learning skills and spreading positive values to all players.

Speaking of all players, Rainbow High is known for its diverse cast, and Runway Rush doesn't shy away from this. You'll recognize how each character and color is distinct and probably see yourself in one of them. Altogether, they make a rainbow, and Runway Rush proves that together, they can overcome any obstacle. Express your individuality while working together in Runway Rush.

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