Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego? Classic |  | From: Softkey Incorporated
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 2812
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows 98, Windows NT, Unix, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 3.1
Genre: Childrens Software Games;Childrens Puzzles
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows 95
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
Model: WUS3744AE
UPC: 772040771638
EAN: 0772040771638
ASIN: B00002SAHO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Travel to 51 U.S.A. cities and learn interesting facts about each state's geography, history, and people. To solve cases or gather information for school assignments, a rich electronic database is included, featuring narrated video clips, regional music, maps, and comprehensive essays.
Amazon.com Product Description
The villains of VILE are on the loose, led by that superspy turned master thief, Carmen Sandiego. Her henchmen are pulling heists in all 50 states, taking national treasures most crooks wouldn't dare tackle. The ACME Detective Agency needs you. Your assignment is to catch the culprits and return the stolen goods. So when you think you've got the goods on the bad guys, submit your evidence, make the collar, and go to court. But beware: your evidence must be airtight or your suspect will go free. With this version of Carmen Sandiego, you can expand your knowledge of U.S. geography, develop vocabulary and deductive-reasoning skills, and practice map reading. (Ages 9 and older)
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 More storylines needed July 3, 2008
Ryan Schroer (Columbus, IN USA)
I love the Carmen games, but this one got boring after I'd beaten it once because it's got only one storyline. Trying to click on people and items was tedious and it made me long for the classic text-based version. I would have given it two stars, but it gets three because of Lynne Thigpen, Carmen Sandiego's between-cases cameos, the awesome state-a-base and the seven ACME Good Guides. Kids and adults will learn a lot from this game...more info here than in any previous Carmen USA games.
If you're having trouble filling out a warrant, like the previous reviewer was, request that a Good Guide to show around any state. After he/she gives you the tour or a portion of it, he or she will be able to help you fill out the warrant via the videophone, with one catch. If you request a tour of Florida, Ivan Idea(the ACME Florida Good Guide) won't be able to help you verify your warrant until you leave Florida. The game's manual doesn't mention this.
When it comes to catching Carmen, look at the faxed message that you'll have collected over solving the cases. All the clues are there as to what Carmen's disguise is if you read through it carefully...although I failed to nab her on my first attempt. The previous reviewer's description was quite accurate, missing only a few minor details. You'll get a shot to catch her right after you're a Super Sleuth. If you misidentify her, she busts three of her VILE henchmen from jail and you'll have to wait two or three more cases to arrest her.
Not only do clues get harder as each level increases, the tourists around the crook look more and more similar as the game progress. You're going to guess wrong a few times. It's hard to tell a tall suspect from a medium..or a medium from a short. Just size up the suspects. It's easy to screw up ambigous idea clues for height and weight also.
 A true computer classic! May 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I could play this game when I was five years old, and I still play it now! You go from state to state talking to witnesses and gathering information about the next state Carmen went. As you go along, you learn things about each state. This game is fun, and challenging, but not too challenging. I don't know why the guy that wrote the bad review couldn't beat it? I could beat the first few levels when I was five??
Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego August 6, 2006
Indy mom
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son has played it for several hours since it arrived yesterday. He is learning about US geography and improving his vocabulary. He has asked me lots of questions, so it is also something that can be done interactively between parents and kids. Overall, a great product.
 I HATE THIS GAME!!!! January 8, 2006
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
THIS GAME IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!! You gather clues as to who did the crime, and you make an educated guess. My brother and I have NEVER "arrested" the right person, and they match up to every single clue!!! We even got my dad to help us and he couldn't do it either!! DON'T BUY THIS GAME, IT'S HARD!!!
This is a cool game. April 16, 2003
Daniel Bishop (Carbondale, Illinois)
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is a cool game. I had a tough time trying to beat it but I finally figured out how to catch Carmen Sandiago in the game. Here's how you catch her. Issue the warrant for the way she usually looks: Female, brown hair, tall, thin and wearing a hat. In Washington D.C click on the woman who is wearing an apron and then click "Stop theif! Your're under arrest!" If you issued the warant like I said you will beat the game and catch Carmen.
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