Carmen Sandiego

Gameplay

In Carmen Sandiego we watch the action from various angles, including from behind the heroine (TPP) and in isometric view. The game is also the first under this banner in which we take direct control over the titular heroine. In addition to the campaign mode, there is also The Acme Files mode to check out, which is a tribute to the classic installments of the series from the 1980s.

Chasing criminals

The adventure leads us through locations scattered all over the world, such as Berlin, Istanbul, Tokyo, Brisbane, Rio de Janeiro, and New Orleans. In each of the places we visit, a member of the VILE syndicate is waiting to be found, whom we must identify and handcuff.

The matter is complicated by the fact that upon arriving at a specific location, we do not know the identity of our target, we only have enigmatic clues (like parts of their appearance) meant to lead us on the right track.

In order to obtain additional information, we have to manage on our own, for example by decrypting messages and breaking into safes and security systems. The ACME CrimeNet database also comes to our aid, in which we gradually create a profile of a given criminal.

Spy gadgets and race against time

Carmen Sandiego has useful gadgets that facilitate exploration and chasing enemies. They include special goggles, a rope with a hook, and a hang glider. The goggles operate in three modes (night vision, ultraviolet and thermal imaging), and allow us to track suspects or find hidden clues. A rope with a hook and a hang glider, on the other hand, allow for covering large distances in the air (swinging or gliding), which significantly facilitates exploration.

Skillful use of everything Carmen has at hand to identify the bandits as quickly as possible is important, because we are constantly racing against time. We must hurry if we want our mission to end in complete success. Otherwise, our target will have time to complete the next heist.