Carmen Sandiego Reboot Announced for All Major Platforms - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 09 September 2024 / 2,021 Views
Gameloft has partnered with HarperCollins Productions and Netflix Games and has announced reboot of Carmen Sandiego for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android.
The game will first launch for iOS and Android via Netflix in Q1 2025, and for all the other platforms later in Q1 2025.
"In this game, you’re no longer chasing Carmen—you are Carmen," Gameloft told IGN. "The shift from being the pursuer to being Carmen herself offers a fresh take on the gameplay, allowing players to fully engage with her world of espionage and globe-trotting adventure.
"The other character you see at the start of the trailer is ‘Player’ from the Netflix Series, who is also a reference to the unseen live-action figure from the 1994 animated series Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? Player now serves as Carmen’s sidekick. This means you experience the game entirely from Carmen’s perspective, with Player assisting you in navigating missions, solving puzzles, and outsmarting VILE operatives."
"t features all of the investigative fun of the original core game loop (collecting clues and tracking VILE operatives around the world), combined with brand new on the ground immersive exploration of cities. We have also included a classic mode called ‘The Acme Files,’ which is a heartfelt tribute to the Carmen Sandiego games of the ’80s. Nostalgic players as well as fans of the Netflix series will also find hidden Easter eggs throughout the game’s locations—little surprises we are excited for the community to discover!"
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Carmen Sandiego
Since 1985, Carmen Sandiego has eluded players around the world. Now, the iconic super thief is back, but this time she needs your help! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE.
Become Carmen Sandiego
For the first time become Carmen Sandiego.
Gear Up, Gumshoe!
Utilize state of the art gadgets and gear in your pursuits.
Travel the Globe
Track VILE operatives to destinations across the world!
Gather INTEL
ollect clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles to outsmart VILE’s most elusive criminals.
Capture Your Thief
Piece together the elusive VILE operative’s dossier to uncover their identity and ultimately foil their nefarious plans.
Traverse The Globe
Pack your bags Red, VILE is on the move.
Reykjavic, Iceland
The capital of Iceland, believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in the country. One of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world.
Accra, Ghana
The capital of Ghana ever since independence, its history is reflected in its unique mix of 19th Century colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers.
Cairo, Egypt
An ancient city that has transformed into a modern metropolis at the heart of Egypt, and one of the biggest cities in the Middle East. It is the perfect place to explore Egyptian history and culture.
Jaipur, India
The capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with New Dehli and Agra, it is one of the three corners of the popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit.
Tokyo, Japan
The capital of Japan, and the world’s most populous metropolis. Its rich history is on display in districts like Asakusa and throughout its parks and gardens, and its extensive train system allows for easy travel.
Brisbane, Austraia
Situated on the meandering Brisbane River, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland is a warm and sunny city filled with parks and gardens.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Fair locations to appear in the game, I think the last few were mobile titles. No idea if many on PC were like the originals of being edutainment/mystery games or like the console ones from PS2 era. Many mobile ones to me just aren't great so I don't pay attention to them.
I know this series exists but don't pay that much attention to it like I do other family/kids demographic IPs I find more appealing regardless of genre and just context/content execution.
Ah role reversal too to play as them interesting instead of catching them to get away or just do whatever heists or whatever? Not something I'd have expected these days, years ago sure but not these days. Is pretty cool but depends on the execution.
Or is it setting up traps for the ones after you? Probably not though that would be cool even if scripted heavily of what's going on. Playing as a villain in a series can be fun if done right.
I didn't care much for the web series/tv show so to me the current era of the series isn't really for me.
Good to see the IP still getting use but eh, not for me.
Brisbane makes it sound really generic for a sunny city but sure I guess it fits with Queensland as the sunshine state sure.... Just doesn't sound that convincing otherwise.
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