Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Port
RELEASED
Dec 31, 1993
Handheld Electronic LCDbyTiger Electronics
Overview:|
This 1993 title is a Port of the classic educational mystery, adapted by Tiger Electronics for Handheld Electronic LCD platforms, focusing on the Quiz/Trivia genre. You assume the role of an ACME detective tasked with tracking the elusive Carmen Sandiego across the globe by gathering clues and using deductive reasoning to identify the culprit's location and stolen item. As a dedicated handheld version, the core experience is streamlined for on-the-go, text-and-symbol-driven puzzle-solving, offering a focused, self-contained geography challenge.
This title is a Port of the well-known educational mystery franchise, adapted specifically for dedicated Handheld Electronic LCD hardware. Released in late 1993, this version translates the core concept of tracking down the elusive master thief onto a portable, self-contained electronic device. The experience centers on international espionage and geography, challenging players to use deductive reasoning and accumulated knowledge to solve crimes across various world locations.
As a port, this version focuses on distilling the essential gameplay loop of the source material into a functional electronic experience. The value proposition here lies in accessible, on-the-go trivia and puzzle-solving, utilizing the specific hardware capabilities of the handheld unit developed by Tiger Electronics.
Core Gameplay Loop
Players assume the role of a detective working for the ACME Detective Agency. The primary mechanic involves gathering clues about the thief's last known location, the item stolen, and the culprit's next destination. You navigate through different cities, interviewing witnesses, and using the gathered intelligence to narrow down the possibilities and correctly identify and apprehend the suspect.
What makes this game unique in its format?
Being a dedicated handheld electronic port, the experience is streamlined for quick, session-based play. Unlike its computer or console counterparts, this version relies heavily on the specific interface and display capabilities of the LCD hardware. This results in a focused, text and symbol-driven interface dedicated entirely to the pursuit of the criminal mastermind.
Content and Genre Focus
The game firmly belongs to the Quiz/Trivia genre, emphasizing geographical knowledge and logical deduction rather than action or complex simulation.
This specific release is a standalone product. There are currently no reported downloadable content packs, official expansions, or subsequent remakes or remasters associated with this 1993 handheld version.
What is the primary genre focus of this handheld adaptation?
The primary focus is Quiz/Trivia, requiring players to utilize geographical facts and deductive reasoning to progress through the investigation stages.
Game Details
Primary Name: Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Alternative Names:
Electronic Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (Alternative title)
Type: Port
Series: Carmen Sandiego
Developer: Tiger Electronics
Publisher: Tiger Electronics
Release Information
Release Date: Dec 31, 1993
Genres & Themes
Genres: Quiz/Trivia
Themes: Educational
Platforms
Handheld Electronic LCD
Game Modes
Perspective: Side view
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Videos
No videos available for this game.
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