Super Nintendo · Adventure
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1985) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Brøderbund Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Carmen Sandiego |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Electronic Arts, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as an adventure game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Carmen Sandiego series; on the SNES you can also try Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?. The series also appears on other systems with Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (Genesis) and Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (NES). Brøderbund Software also made Prince of Persia 2 for the SNES.
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? FAQ
When did Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? come out on the SNES?
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1985.
Who made Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego??
It was developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? multiplayer?
No. Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? is a single-player game.
How long does Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? take to play?
As an adventure game, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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