Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (0)

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
First release date
1988-12-31
Platform
Genesis Sega Master System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Apple II Commodore 64 Mac TurboGrafx-16 PC
Developer
Brøderbund Software, Inc.
Publisher
Brøderbund Software, Inc. Parker Brothers Pack-In-Video Co., Ltd Hi-Tech Expressions, Inc.
Theme
Carmen Sandiego
Franchise
Carmen Sandiego

Overview

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? is the first game in the series of adventure games from . In this game, the player is cast in the role of a detective with the tasked with solving thefts committed by members of V.I.L.E., a criminal organization headed by the mysterious . A world atlas was bundled with the game in order to assist players with certain clues.

Gameplay

At the start of each case, the player begins by traveling to the scene of the crime. By questioning witnesses, clues are gathered which point towards the thief's characteristics, as well as his or her next destination. It is the player's responsibility to gather the information and interpret it correctly. Once the player has enough clues, a warrant for a suspect can be issued. After tailing the suspect from country to country, the player will eventually catch up and, if it's the correct suspect, make an arrest.