Belle's Beauty Boutique Goes For Girls
January 14, 2007 6:41 AM | Simon Carless
Over at casual site Gamezebo, they have a review of Belle's Beauty Boutique, a game where the eponymous hero "...gets to run her very own beauty parlor and do her best to satisfy the demands of the assorted customers who walk through the door."
As the reviewer notes: "Like other Diner Dash-inspired games, Belle's Beauty Boutique challenges players to keep customers happy by making sure they receive the services they ask for. This involves seating customers in the appropriate chairs depending on whether they ask for a wash, cut, blow dry, manicure or dye job, and then cleaning the station afterwards if they've left a mess behind."
I found the game interesting both because it shows how super-influential Diner Dash has been, and also because of comments made at Wonderland Blog on it by Alice: "Ultimately though, I can't help but lament the existence of these types of games. I was always the stalwart supporter of just better marketing, as there are (IMO) enough games out there that girls would love, if they just knew about them or understood that they weren't just for army-loving chaps. If girls do get games specifically targeted to them (as they will), if there's a broad and neverending supply of Games For Girls, I worry that their diet of gaming may end up being sugar and spice all the way."
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58 Comments
I find it somewhat painful that the reason Diner Dash was so successful-- that it was a refreshing new style of casual gameplay not done before-- is also the reason that there are about fifty generic clones of it.
Still, at least casual games seem to be slowly creeping up the gameplay scale, starting off with simple sliding/matching puzzle games, then moving on to breakout clones, then space invaders, and so on... until now, where games such as life sims, adventure games, and simple RTS games are being made for and appreciated by the casual market.
Hopefully it'll keep increasing this way, I totally love the casual game philosopy of everything being playable from the start. Whilst most gamers love games like Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, they're far too frustrating for me to play and enjoy without using cheat devices.
I think one of the most promising casual game concepts I've seen, is a game called 'Cute Knight' that looks remarkably similar to games like Princess Maker 2, which I totally adored so many years ago. Sadly, much like the original Tomb Raider game and Dead or Alive fighting games, most males on the land of the internets can't see the awesome game for the fact it had breasts in, and these days when I google 'princess maker 2' I end up finding hentai sites.
On a final note, girls appreciate games which aren't -too- girly. Diner Dash is fine, it's running restaurants. Cake Mania is fine, it's making cakes. But when I see games like 'Carrie the Caregiver' and 'Pony Luv', I just end up feeling slightly nauseous. I'm sure they're nice games and all, but the 'let's make it appeal to females'ness of it just seems so forced!
CherryMay | January 14, 2007 1:38 PM
this game is the best but i cant find it anywhere
Jamie | January 15, 2007 6:27 PM
i love this game
anagha | February 16, 2007 8:07 AM
I really like this game...they are so addicting where else can I download it from.
Lady | February 20, 2007 7:20 AM
U CAN FIND IT AT GRAB GAMES
N.E.BODY | February 22, 2007 4:41 PM
To answer your question, you can now also download Belle's Beauty Boutique from Diamond Games which uses Big Fish Games as a download provider.
http://www.thediamondgames.com/games/belles-beauty-boutique/
Mark Wegner | February 23, 2007 12:51 PM
I REALLY ENJOYED PLAYING THIS GAME I WISH THAT I COULD PLAY THE FULL GAME OR HAVE DIFFERENT WENSITE GAMES AND I ALSO WANT TO THANK THE OERSON WHO MADE THIS GAME I WANT TO BUY THIS GAME WHERE CAN I GET IT I AM FROM CANADA
tracey | February 26, 2007 10:29 AM
genial
ana | February 27, 2007 3:53 AM
where can you get this game it is so awsome to play i really enjoyed play it.
Shaelyn | March 2, 2007 1:19 PM
MAJOR problem with scoring the continual play game. The score only goes to 20,000 and then says NAN. It is so boring once you figure out the secret. Just keep the nice old ladies throughout the game and go for the bonus points and you'll win.
Carol | March 4, 2007 4:27 PM
from where i can download this game but not from big fish games because i liked this game too mutch so can you tell me
mariam | March 17, 2007 12:09 AM
cause big fish games download the game only one time and one time is 60 minute and we can not finish it .
then they donot download it agian cause we played it so can you tell me another place to download the game i love it soo mutch
maryoom | March 17, 2007 12:16 AM
another place not big fish games
maryoom | March 17, 2007 12:18 AM
were can i get cheats for this game
helena | March 17, 2007 4:40 AM
hi, i'm stuck on level 39 thats the one before the halloween, i guess. i just cant rech the mark. i tried getting quick service points but that too just takes me to 7000 points. can any one pls tell how to complete this stage. is there any kind of cheat code thats available for this?
belle | March 19, 2007 10:21 AM
i am stuck in the same place the one right b4 halloween ive tried NUMBEROUS times and just can NOT get by it
stephanie | March 23, 2007 12:04 AM
I'm stuck on level 39, please help!!
naala | March 28, 2007 8:32 AM
i am stuck in the same place! is there anybody that knows how to move on? any cheat?
mely | March 29, 2007 12:01 PM
I'm also stuck on Level 39, what gives??
Kerri | March 31, 2007 6:27 PM
hey i love dis game can anybody give me some cheats i am stuck on level 44 it is really hard people im a warning you!
CATION
savannah | April 2, 2007 9:27 AM
Omg i am stuck on level 39 also how can i beat this level does anyone have a cheat code
Shanta | April 9, 2007 11:49 AM
I am stuck on level 39 too!!! I really want to get to Halloween, so I keep on trying but can't get past it. I had a hard time with level 38 but just made it. Does the person who is stuck on level 44 have any advice for all of us stuck on 39??? I'm going crazy here!
Sally | April 17, 2007 5:43 AM
I just passed level 39. I didn't really find out a trick to it. You just have to be really careful where you seat people. The chubby ladies go in the middle, along with the grandmas and guys. They earn the most flirt and gossip points. Also, keep your guys around for awhile. Don't move them right away to the next station because you can keep putting females by them to earn the extra money. Just give him a spa treatment to cheer him back up when he gets mad. And give the bonus to one of the average girls because they generally pay the least to begin with. That's how I passed it. After Halloween it goes back to the beginning and you play it all over again in Expert mode!
Trisha | April 27, 2007 9:28 AM
Awww, Man! It starts over! Nooooooooooooo! By the way I am stuck right before halloween as well.
ANGIE | May 6, 2007 6:56 AM
Oh and for the people that want the game for free, just sign up for a trial Gamepass membership at REALARCADE.com. You get the full version and even if you cancel your gamepass at the end of the trial, you still get to keep the game.
Angie | May 6, 2007 6:59 AM
OH MY GOSH! i am so stuck on level 38!!
7500 i need help!
i wna carry on but i always get caught out! im always landin on about 6999 or 7000, its so hard!! ANY CHEATS OR VERY HELPFULL INFO TO MAKE ME PAST THIS MARK? because i rele wana get onto halloween! i tryed wat Sally said but it didnt seem to work =[ Please help sum1!!!!!!!!
Thank You!
Abbie | May 6, 2007 8:33 AM
I did it! I finally made it to the halloween level. The halloween level seems to be a little easier than the coveted level 39. It only took 3-4 tries to beat. The best way to get through level 39 is to turn the sound off! The patrons are very distracting with all the talk about hot dates and gossip. It is easier to concentrate just looking at who is getting mad.
Angie | May 6, 2007 7:23 PM
thiis game is the best..i love it...u just can't stop playin' it:D
ursa | May 11, 2007 9:44 AM
Angie to get passed level 38 you need someone to sit next to you and tell you when the popstars there or when the radio goes out and if your assistent is on the phone then just keeping racking up the points
Rachel | May 11, 2007 1:09 PM
Can someone help i am stuck on level 33 and just cant seem to get past it....does and have any ideas?
Thanks
Sally | May 19, 2007 10:55 PM
How do u get past level 39.... i am finding it very hard.....someone please help
sally | May 20, 2007 11:58 PM
This game is great but I wish it was free and we don't have to pay for it. That's how I got Cake Mania for free with no strings attached!
marie | June 3, 2007 7:20 PM
i'm stuck on 39 like everyone else. i seated people next to gossipers and flirters, i put them in the right spot, i left them there for a bit, i've done it 4 times, AND I CAN'T GET PASSED IT! please help
Jay | June 5, 2007 7:20 AM
I've been stick at
39 for days too. Help!!
Missy | June 14, 2007 6:39 PM
im at level 30 and i cant get to 4900.ive been trying for 3 days now and its impossible.
uh can anyone help?
DEBBIE CAVALIER | June 15, 2007 10:51 PM
stuckon level 39 also I want to slap my assistant
L | July 1, 2007 5:24 PM
i had trouble with stage 39 too but all you have to do is keep the men around longer by keeping them happy with drinks and try to get as much bonuses as you can then you should pass once i knew only took 2 goes good luck aw and after halloween you start again in expert mode ok have fun and enjoy
Kara | July 3, 2007 3:27 AM
can i just say since loads of u are stuck on level 39, i was the same and found out this works on all the levels except the final haloween level. when u first seat the middle aged gossiper DONT MOVE HER! to keep her happy give her the stuff on the table but dont move her! i had one of her on each post, its gets your gossip points i ended getting over the expert amount x
Sarah | July 6, 2007 9:01 AM
The game is amazing! I have never seen a more fun styling game! I've been saving money to buy it for myself. Thank's for making that game real.
Alexandra | July 15, 2007 8:31 AM
Does anyone have the key? in order to keep the game for longer?
Jenny | July 25, 2007 10:35 AM
down load it on big fish and you have 1 hour but when your playing it never stops so dont turn it of
molly | October 14, 2007 9:19 AM
omg i cant get past level 36 does anyone have any tips????????????? plz
ang | November 21, 2007 12:18 AM
OMG I cannot get past lvl 39 HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!! This lvl is impossible!!!!!!!!!!
Ciara | December 22, 2007 6:35 AM
help plz i really need it i just have been trying to get past lvl 29 and i cant ive been trying for the whole week and nothings changing ive played it for so long i even no who and what wants next but i just cant get to lvl 30 it took me 2 days to pass 28
and now i have to past 29
i mea they are so tight i missed the level by 31 points man i really really wamt to slap my assisant
if anyone has tips or hints other wise known as cheats plz tell me
email me at iminlove_fun123_ginny_rox@hotmail.com
thanxx
your sincerily
ginny
ginyy rox | January 3, 2008 11:35 PM
HELP IS NEEDED DESPERATLY
BY ME IF ANYONE HAS ANY HINTS TIPS OR CHEATS FOR LVL 29 PLZ EMAIL ME AT iminlove_fun123_ginny_rox@hotmail.com thanx
whats is lvl44???
ginyy rox | January 3, 2008 11:38 PM
you can always go to games.com
you can download it free for 60mins
and then buy it for $26.35c
cya
ginny | January 3, 2008 11:40 PM
i no one cheat
that is if your assiastant starts reading a book
then just click on her and she will do her job
cyas
ginny | January 3, 2008 11:48 PM
how do you play it i mean where is the play button?..
2soccergrl546 | February 9, 2008 9:44 AM
hey guys!
ok it took me like ages to pass level 39!
but finally i just passed it then, what i do is when i get a gossip lady or hawian guy i just sit them in the middle seat and LEAVE THEM! when u sit the people near them it will cheer them up and u get a bonus of around $80
playing this way i got over the expert score!
good luck every1!
by the way the Halloween level is easy, but not as good as i thought it would be
after you pass that u then play all the levels again in a harder mode!
xoxo kt
kt | April 15, 2008 7:13 PM
I know how to get passed level 39. Just leave the gossip lady and the hawian dude in the middle, and make them happy with drinks and stuff. That will earn you tons of gossip points. also have someone sit next to you to tell you if someone wants to move, or if the assistant if reading the book/phone, and if popstars come in. GOOD LUCK!
-smiley
smiley | June 23, 2008 6:28 AM
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME ON LEVEL 32? ITS HARDD!!!! :(
Maliya | November 4, 2008 1:22 PM
I can't pass the Halloween level!
bousti999 | December 22, 2008 7:56 PM
omg I passed level 39 just leave one of the gossip ladies or hawain dudes like in the middle of one of those chairs and just have people sit next to them i am so excited whoot whoot!
Becky | September 27, 2009 4:30 PM
luv dis game!!!
urvika | October 8, 2009 3:53 AM
So, I passed level 39 FINALLY, by leaving the gossip lady in the middle and seating ppl next to her, giving her facials, stuff like that. But in the expert mode, if you leave her too long, even giving her spa treatments and ppl to gossip with, she gets mad and leaves! And they get mad a LOT faster in expert mode! But I can't get past level 39 in expert mode to save my life!! Oh, and I hate my asst. too.
Sue M | November 1, 2009 7:20 AM
where i can't download this game???? i really2 like this game!!!!!!!
anybody can answer it??????
please
mr.xxx | November 28, 2009 10:43 PM
Yeaapp finally after bout a year of trying to pass it. level 39 has beeeen defeated!! i used th etrick that people have been usingg which is to makee sure the hawiaann and the old gossip lady in the middle and just make them happy and dont move them you get liek $80 for each gossip and it zooms you right up to the expert levell....hope this helps x
Hannaaaaahh | March 31, 2010 2:27 PM
I like it im omos done but the time is finish
Riiiiinnnnnggggrrrr | August 17, 2010 3:48 AM