Carmen Sandiego

“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 the first time in the series is a big and welcomed change, utilising her highly skilled thief experience to catch other world-class thieves worldwide. The overall game keeps things simple, engaging, educational, and fun. Even after 40 years, Carmen Sandiego is still stealing our hearts.”

“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 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 is a solid educational journey worth playing in short bursts. While it's an enjoyable and interesting experience, particularly for younger players and nostalgic aficionados, its simplicity and content gaps may leave some wanting more.”

“Play as Carmen Sandiego to take down evil.”

“Carmen Sandiego is a welcome addition to a franchise that continues to educate in all the right ways. For better or worse it doesn't mix the formula up too much, but any young one should find much to like. Just be sure to stick with a portable platform to enjoy it best.”

“Carmen Sandiego is such a nostalgic hit in the heart, and it's great that there's a new game for a new generation to enjoy. It's a shame that there are inconsistencies; including not much accessibility for those who need it, and a lack of voice-overs. There is something to love about this new iteration of Carmen Sandiego, though. The 2D graphics in the ACME files can be downright beautiful. But overall, it's pretty disappointing, especially considering this game is essentially a port of a free(ish) mobile game, slapped with a $50AUD price tag and without the final chapter included. Hopefull,y we can see Sandiego and crew in better adventures sometime soon.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 they have done this Carmen Sandiego game quite well.”

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

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

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

“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 add dynamism. However, the repetitiveness of the missions may demotivate some players in the long run, and the lack of more challenging trophies are minor disappointments. Still, its well-executed proposal and the balance between fun and learning make it a good option for fans of the saga and new players.”

“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'll learn something while you capture VILE members through your globe-trotting adventures. 🔎”

“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, its steep price tag, PC optimization issues, and forgettable soundtrack might dampen the experience a bit.”

“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, there’s always something to keep you engaged as you unravel V.I.L.E.’s latest scheme.”

“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.”