Carmen Sandiego: Deluxe Edition

Carmen Sandiego modernizes the classic series in a way that mostly works, offering light brain-teasing for adults and a fun, educational challenge for kids.

Carmen Sandiego is a fun romp through a genre that I had figured was lost to mobile marketplaces and predatory YouTube channels.

Carmen Sandiego, is a good educational adventure game that targets a younger audience (especially those that have watched the animated tv series on Netflix) but still pays homage to the original version. Especially in regard to the cold case files that have a retro feel in terms of the graphics. The mini puzzles are not hard, but they are repetitive, so it would be nice to see more layers of difficulty and variety. The same goes with the options of cities to travel to. I found myself revisiting the same ones over and over and would have liked more options available to provide more exploration. Having to replay capers or solving the cold cases (just to gain more XP) took some fun out of the game because it felt limiting (and more like a chore), but I liked how it was easy to just pick up and play, then put down when I wanted a break.

The latest Carmen Sandiego game features just enough for longtime fans and fans of the Netflix show to keep their thinking hats on to explore each location, collect clues, and capture international criminals. Playing as the Scarlet Super Thief for the first time in the series is a big and welcomed change, utilising her highly skilled thief experience to catch other world-class thieves worldwide. The overall game keeps things simple, engaging, educational, and fun. Even after 40 years, Carmen Sandiego is still stealing our hearts.

The iconic Carmen Sandiego is back to bring down the evil folks at VILE, and maybe teach you some things along the way

The Netflix themed Carmen Sandiego starts strong but soon descends into repetition and tedious progression. And endless airport codes.

Carmen Sandiego’s latest outing is a triumphant mix of old and new, delivering a stylish, intelligent adventure that respects its legacy while embracing modern gaming sensibilities. With a compelling narrative, diverse puzzle design, and an authentic educational twist, it’s a solid pick for fans of all ages. While a few mechanics could use a bit more polish, this is proof that Carmen Sandiego still knows how to steal the show.

Play as Carmen Sandiego to take down evil.

Carmen Sandiego is a solid educational journey worth playing in short bursts. While it's an enjoyable and interesting experience, particularly for younger players and nostalgic aficionados, its simplicity and content gaps may leave some wanting more.

Carmen Sandiego is such a nostalgic hit in the heart, and it's great that there's a new game for a new generation to enjoy. It's a shame that there are inconsistencies; including not much accessibility for those who need it, and a lack of voice-overs. There is something to love about this new iteration of Carmen Sandiego, though. The 2D graphics in the ACME files can be downright beautiful. But overall, it's pretty disappointing, especially considering this game is essentially a port of a free(ish) mobile game, slapped with a $50AUD price tag and without the final chapter included. Hopefull,y we can see Sandiego and crew in better adventures sometime soon.