Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Melf]

Sometimes, it's good to take a break from all the great shmups, platformers, and run-'n-guns on the Genesis. Occasionally a nice, laid back type of game hits the spots. Those who remember computer lab in junior high already know which game I'm talking about, and everyone else would do themselves a favor and check out Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, which spawned a lengthy series of edutainment games, as well as a cartoon series. We've a full review for you, so grab your magnifying glass and passport, and get ready to do some sleuthing!

[XMARLTONX]

I'm ordering the sequel as I type this =)

[Genesis Knight]

I'm sort of surprised anyone would WANT to play this game anymore, even if it is in theory a good offering.

[XMARLTONX]

I'm sort of surprised anyone would WANT to play this game anymore, even if it is in theory a good offering.

I recently switched to mac, and although I love it, games run slightly less than stellar on it. So I was emulating DOS running old games I used to play when I was a kid, and came across this game again.

Granted, I'm not 7 anymore, but the game is alot of fun, and hopefully if I take good enough care of my system, it'll be around for my kids to enjoy. This is actually a review for both children and adult alike

And I still haven't caught Carmen Sandiego yet =)

PS

I assure you it is LEAPS and BOUNDS better than Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. I am wiriting features and other reviews simply because I hate this game so much. Ugh.

[kylera]

Wonderful review. Wonderful game. Wonderful trip down memory lane.

I suppose this is another game that has countless numbers of ports, not to mention spinoffs.

[Joe Redifer]

I remember renting the SMS version of this by 3rd Party Parker Brothers. I probably rented the Genesis version as well, but I remember the SMS version far more.

If you Mac is being pissy with games, you need a new video card. If you have an iMac or whatnot, you can't change videocards. The videocard in my Mac Pro needs changing if I ever want to use it for games, which I really don't.

[XMARLTONX]

If you Mac is being pissy with games, you need a new video card. If you have an iMac or whatnot, you can't change videocards. The videocard in my Mac Pro needs changing if I ever want to use it for games, which I really don't.

Macbook, no upgradable video card =(

[RedComet]

That made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Although remember kids, the internet is no substation for an almanac or a dictionary!

I think you meant "substitution".

[XMARLTONX]

That made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.



I think you meant "substitution".

See, my point holds true! =)

[Lesko900]

I loved this game. We too had it on our computers at school, though I knew of the TV show a while before I even knew it was a video game. I never got it for Genesis, but now I really have a craving to.