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Super Nintendo · Puzzle / Adventure
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Puzzle, Adventure |
| Developer | Brøderbund Software |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Carmen Sandiego |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Brøderbund Software and published by HiTech Software. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends puzzle and adventure elements.
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.
It is part of the Carmen Sandiego series; on the SNES you can also try Where in the World 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Where in Time 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 Time Is Carmen Sandiego? FAQ
When did Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? come out on the SNES?
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego??
It was developed by Brøderbund Software and published by HiTech Software.
Is Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? multiplayer?
No. Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? is a single-player game.
How long does Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? take to play?
As a puzzle game, Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.