Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (SNES) is a classic! It mixes detective work, geography knowledge, and a dash of time pressure in a really fun way. The pixel art visuals have a nostalgic charm, and the educational aspect makes it great for kids. However, the randomness of cases can sometimes be frustrating, and the interface is a bit clunky by today's standards. Regardless, it's a surprisingly replayable and enjoyable game for those who love a good chase sprinkled with a bit of learning.
This game came with a physical copy of a World Almanac. In a pre-internet world, this was because the game required you to look up details about countries in order to follow the most unrealistic clues ever given by NPCs.
Without even knowing who you're tracking, some rando at the gym will tell you "I saw the culprit speed away in a boat flying an orange, white and green flag", and you'll look at the information you've got on like 8 villains, find the one who likes boats, and go to New Delhi. CASE CLOSED.
Without even knowing who you're tracking, some rando at the gym will tell you "I saw the culprit speed away in a boat flying an orange, white and green flag", and you'll look at the information you've got on like 8 villains, find the one who likes boats, and go to New Delhi. CASE CLOSED.