

Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego? 1986
Developed by Sculptured Software, Brøderbund Software
- Puzzle, Adventure, Educational, Kids
As a detective, the player must hunt down Carmen Sandiego's henchmen, who have stolen outrageous items that are important in US history and heritage. Using clues, the player will follow the henchmen from city to city.
PuzzleAdventureEducationalKidsdetectiveedutainmentcrimegame titles that are also questionstitular antagonistApple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II
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Character
Plot-driven, cool, warm and resolved.
- character-ledplot-driven
- cooloverwhelming
- warmbleak
- resolvedopen-ended
- earnestironic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II
- Developer
- Sculptured Software, Brøderbund Software
- Publisher
- Brøderbund Software
- Released
- December 31, 1986
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
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Pairings
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Similar in taste
Closest on the same fourteen dimensions, from everything scored on Curator Co. Other media included when they land close.
Both plot-driven, cool, resolved.
Both plot-driven, cool, resolved.
Both plot-driven, cool, resolved.
Both plot-driven, cool, resolved.
Bush Buck 199186% alikeBoth plot-driven, cool, resolved.
Sim Theme Park 199980% alikeBoth plot-driven, cool, warm.
Kickle Cubicle 199080% alikeBoth plot-driven, resolved, earnest.
Sandiego Inc. 201780% alikeBoth plot-driven, cool, earnest.
Antiques Roadshow 197973% alikeSeries · Both warm, earnest, plot-driven.
Mysteries at the Museum 201069% alikeSeries · Both plot-driven, earnest, classical in form.
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