

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? 1985
Developed by Brøderbund Software
- Puzzle, Adventure, Educational, Kids
Woldwide crime wave! Acme Detective Agency hot on the trail of master thief Carmen Sandiego and her henchmen. Wanted: Detective to locate and capture Carmen and her gang. Must be hard working, independent, fun seeking individual willing to travel the world. No experience necessary. - Digitised graphics - Hundreds of cases - More animated sequinces - Play in 5 languages Don't forget your World Almanac. It is a gumshoe's best friend.
PuzzleAdventureEducationalKidsMysterydetectiveedutainmentcrimegame titles that are also questionstitular antagonistCommodore C64/128/MAX, TRS-80 Color Computer, DOS, Apple II
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Plot-driven, cool, resolved and warm.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Commodore C64/128/MAX, TRS-80 Color Computer, DOS, Apple II
- Developer
- Brøderbund Software
- Publisher
- Brøderbund Software
- Released
- April 23, 1985
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
IGDB rating 7.2/10 from 32 ratings.
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