Carmen Sandiego Game Heads to Consoles and PC

Carmen Sandiego spying on people.

Carmen Sandiego is one of the most renowned thieves in video game history. This intelligent lady thief has constantly evaded capture, all while stealing priceless artifacts. Carmen Sandiego is often a villain, and the leader of the international organization VILE. Carmen’s latest entry in gaming places her as a hero, based on the 2019 animated series. This new game will feature the puzzle-solving adventures the character has become synonymous with.

Who In The World Is ‘Carmen Sandiego’?

 

Carmen Sandiego using her glider to breeze through the skies.
Carmen Sandiego using her glider to breeze through the skies.

Carmen Sandiego’s legacy traces back to Broderbund, known for video game titles such as Prince of Persia. Carmen Sandiego was conceptualized by David Siefkin, who also wrote the game’s script. Her first name is based on Carmen Miranda, with her last name being derived from San Diego. Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego released in 1985, and since then, Carmen Sandiego has left behind a legacy. She’s had numerous video game titles, two animated series, and a live-action gameshow based on her.

Carmen Sandiego is an interesting character because there is very little known about her backstory. She’s been a former spy, an ace detective, and she currently heads VILE. Regardless of her origins, Carmen is a mastermind who sets the stage for her schemes. She leaves behind clues because she wants people to find her. The scarlet thief is motivated by the challenge that each case presents her, and it drives her to complete it. Carmen Sandiego is not just loved for her games, but she is also beloved for her representation. She’s an intelligent, fashion-savvy Latina woman who is always one step ahead. Many people love Carmen’s personality, but she has resonated with Latina due to her unique personality.

Carmen’s Trip To Netflix

Carmen’s taken many tours for her schemes, but her latest trip has taken her to Netflix. The character stars in 2019’s Carmen Sandiego, an aptly-named series that shows a new incarnation of the beloved icon. Carmen Sandiego is different in this series, as she deliberately fights against VILE‘s agents. The show ran for four seasons, with ease taking Carmen to a different part of the world. Along the way, Carmen fought the various agents of VILE, including a paper assassin, a mime, and a cat thief. Carmen was not alone, however, she was joined by a young hacker named Player, her tech-savvy man in the chair. New versions of Zack and Ivy from the animated series are included as well.

Gina Rodriguez lends her voice to Carmen Sandiego, succeeding Rita Moreno from 1991’s Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego. Rodriguez is known for her role as Jane Villanueva, the main star in Jane the Virgin. She received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in 2015. Gina Rodriguez brings pathos to this version of Carmen, which helps humanize her. We see her early life in the series, and from that, we can see her grow. The series shows a more vulnerable incarnation of the character who is still young before she becomes the ‘unstoppable’ Carmen that we all know and love.

New Heights For The Franchise

Carmen Sandiego’s new game places you in an interesting position; for once, you get to play Carmen. In the past, you played as ACME Agents trying to stop her. This game is the first time that you are playing as Carmen Sandiego, using her state-of-the-art gear and techniques. Carmen Sandiego’s new entry is slated for 2025‘s first quarter, releasing on iOS and Android via Netflix subscriptions. For non-Netflix subscribers, the game will be released later for the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation 5, the Xbox One, and the PC.

Carmen Sandiego’s impact on pop culture cannot be understated. This renowned thief has created a host of successful edutainment games. She’s carved a path through both game shows and animations. It seems only fitting that Carmen’s new game will further push her to new heights. The character has withstood the test of time.

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