"Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an educational adventure game developed and published by Broderbund Software in 1991. This game builds on the success of the original "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" by taking players on a thrilling chase through various periods of history. The core gameplay involves tracking the master thief Carmen Sandiego and her gang as they steal historical artifacts, with the player taking on the role of a detective from the fictional ACME Detective Agency. Players travel through time, using clues related to history, geography, and culture to track down the thieves and recover the stolen items, thereby gradually building a case to ultimately capture Carmen Sandiego herself.
The gameplay in "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" is distinguished by its educational content wrapped in detective work. Players must use the "Chronoskimmer" to navigate through different eras, from the ancient times to the 20th century, questioning witnesses and verifying historical facts to ensure they are on the right track. The game includes a rich manual that doubles as a historical reference guide, providing players with background information necessary to solve the puzzles based on authentic historical events and figures. This manual, often referred to as "The New Desk Encyclopedia," was vital because the game did not have an in-built database. This integration of learning with gameplay made "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" particularly popular among educators and parents, as it made learning history interactive and fun.
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