Carmen Sandiego

"Taken as a whole game, Carmen Sandiego is a perfectly cromulent romp despite its relative simplicity. Slipping into familiar trappings isn’t always a bad thing, especially when you’re aiming to make a return like this. While not quite a triumphant …"

"Just like in the classics, Carmen Sandiego hides its educational qualities behind an entertaining gameplay formula that folks of all ages can enjoy and who knows? Maybe you&s;ll learn something while you capture VILE members through your globe-trotting adventures. 🔎"

"Carmen Sandiego vuelve por la puerta grande en una aventura en la que, por primera vez en la franquicia, pasará de ser villana a heroína."

"The return of Carmen Sandiego is always very welcome in video games, but we need to emphasize here that it is an educational game aimed at children."

"In the &s;80s and &s;90s, Carmen Sandiego was interesting because there wasn&s;t a ton of content about the world that was made for children. How else were we to learn about continents and cultures without accidentally stumbling upon the horrors …"

"This reboot of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? has failed to modernize its lauded 80s formula, offering only a repetitive and shallow experience that leans too heavily on nostalgia without enough depth or innovation."

"Narrowing down suspects based on clues and then hunting them down is neat and there is some educational value to this game… just maybe save yourself $30 and use your Netflix account to play it on mobile."

"Carmen Sandiego delivers an engaging experience by mixing investigation, strategy, and educational elements, while maintaining the spirit of the franchise. The game stands out for its deduction mechanics, cultural learning integrated into the gameplay, and the variety of minigames that …"

"Play as Carmen Sandiego to take down evil."

"Carmen Sandiego’s 2025 rendition is a charming new title that adds on to the beloved series. Full of puzzles, minigames, and fun facts about countries and landmarks all at the palm of your hand in one stunning modern style. However, …"

"Carmen Sandiego is a breath of fresh air in the gaming landscape, but comes across as a B-title due to minor flaws. The slow XP progression and mandatory side missions slow the game down. The mini-games are too easy and …"

"This was a fun, short, nostalgia-based trip for me and it really was a see what you get type situation. I can see the Carmen Sandiego games I played as a kid, reimagined for a 2025 audience and this game …"

"This globe-trotting adventure can err on the side of being too simplistic, but with amazing scenery and fun puzzles, it&s;s a solid update to the classic Carmen formula nonetheless."

"Carmen Sandiego is a solid educational journey worth playing in short bursts. While it&s;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 broadly decent, but it feels like it should have gone a step further, both in its throwback homage to the original game, and in its modernization efforts."

"While the game has had a graphical upheaval on PC and consoles, it’s still the exact same game copy and pasted onto a different system, but charged at a premium rate. I cannot, in good faith, recommend this one on …"

"Carmen Sandiego tries to revive the gameplay of its classic PC predecessors, however it fails to innovate in any meaningful way."

"The title is entertaining and most importantly, you have fun while learning, but focused on a very young audience that may not be fully interested in the proposal. I recommend playing it in short sessions, as its design is a …"

"The game is published by Gameloft, well-known for its mobile games in the mid-2000s, and developed by its Brisbane studio. Although they have then expanded across various platforms and consoles, I have played several games from them and I believe …"

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

"Carmen Sandiego is a welcome addition to a franchise that continues to educate in all the right ways. For better or worse it doesn&s;t mix the formula up too much, but any young one should find much to like. Just …"

"Carmen Sandiego is such a nostalgic hit in the heart, and it&s;s great that there&s;s a new game for a new generation to enjoy. It&s;s a shame that there are inconsistencies; including not much accessibility for those who need it, …"

"Carmen Sandiego makes a triumphant return, offering a fresh twist on the formula by placing you in the role of the elusive thief rather than the detective chasing her. Whether you’re deciphering clues, tailing suspects, or using Carmen’s signature gadgets, …"

"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 …"

"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 gives you the master thief experience with a sprinkling of educational content, even if it can be too easy at times."

"With a modest production that adapts the 2019 series material well, Carmen Sandiego serves its young target audience well, alternating geography- and history-based investigation and simple minigames. For older audiences, however, the educational entertainment essence may have less appeal, as …"

"Carmen Sandiego is a fun mix of education and adventure, making learning geography and history feel like a high-stakes detective mission. veteran fan or newcomer this game is absolutely worth the work you will put into it."

"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 …"