Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego? (Enhanced) is an educational video game, but is also tons of fun. This is just one of many games in the Carmen Sandiego series, which I have been a fan of since the first one came out in 1985. This game was released in 1996 by Broderbund Software—an educational software company. This version is an upgrade of the 1992 version, which was even an upgrade of the original U.S.A. game that was released in 1986.
When you start the game, you are a rookie detective.
Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego? (Enhanced) is an educational video game, but is also tons of fun. This is just one of many games in the Carmen Sandiego series, which I have been a fan of since the first one came out in 1985. This game was released in 1996 by Broderbund Software—an educational software company. This version is an upgrade of the 1992 version, which was even an upgrade of the original U.S.A. game that was released in 1986.
When you start the game, you are a rookie detective. The Chief gives you a case to solve along with hardly any information on your suspect. Your job is to track down the criminal, but you must do it before the deadline is up.
Try not to make mistakes by repeating your actions or traveling to the wrong location, as time will be wasted.
Since this game just deals with the US, you begin your assignment in the state where the crime took place. Some of the most outrageous crimes are committed by these villains. I mean, who would actually steal maple syrup from Vermont? And how could you even begin to steal the Mason-Dixon Line? And even if you managed to steal Seattle's Space Needle, where would you hide it?
As you travel in the specific city in the state you are in, you ask people if they have seen anyone suspicious. This is how you get your clues to solve the case. Some locals will tell a physical features of the suspect (hair color, height), some say what he/she is wearing (watch, hat), or you might be told a clue as to what state the thief is going to next.
You need to put each clue into the warrant file. You can then issue a warrant when there is enough information in the file. A thief can’t be arrested if there is no warrant.
You will be travelling in all 50 states. But luckily, when it’s time to travel to another state to catch the suspect, you only have a few states to choose from. If you happen to choose the incorrect state, you won’t be able to get any info from the locals. If you did pick the correct state, bumbling villains will be running around.
Your rank will get higher every few cases that you solve. As your rank goes higher, the cases get harder to solve. Then you reach your final case—apprehending Carmen Sandiego. When you catch her, your name will be put in the Hall of Fame.
This game has a huge database of all 50 states. You will find a lot of information on such topics as geography, landmarks, people, history, economy, and culture. Photos, over 50 video clips, maps, flags, and music are also included.
If geography, history, and crime interest you, then so will this game. Actually, I recommend downloading all of the Carmen games that are on this website. Then you can have hours and hours of fun, catching Carmen and her gang.
