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Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
You no longer will be trying to catch the scarlet supervillain but will be her.
Fingers crossed that Rockapella returns.
Oh, and itd be nice to learn some Geography while committing crimes, too.
What is Carmen Sandiego Reboot?
Carmen Sandiego Rebootis an upcoming single-player puzzle-adventure game.
Itll revive the scarlet supervillain from as many as 30 years ago on her globe-trotting adventures.
More specifically, the reboot will focus on revamping the 1985Carmen Sandiegovideo game series.
Its perfect timing after the Netflix Carmen Sandiego animated series.
In fact, you may probably notice that the art styles arent all that different.
So, are you ready to don Carmens red hat and play villain?
Or, more rightly, vigilante tracking down a group called VILE?
Story
By all means,Carmen Sandiego Rebootwill have a story campaign.
Youll follow along structured missions that take you all around the world, hunting down the VILE.
In the past, gamers have been treated toCarmen Sandiegogames that task you with capturing the super thief.
But now, youll, for the first time, be able to play as the super thief herself.
The upcoming games Steam page seems to suggest that the story will feature other detectives.
Therell be rookie and seasoned operatives who have been invited to test their skills and capture VILE.
Gameplay
Like the films and 82 games, Carmen will have exciting tools at her disposal.
At the center of the gameplay is diving into espionage and uncovering the secrets of the VILE.
Rather than commit crimes, youll be hunting VILE operations worldwide and bringing them to justice.
Here are the key features you’re able to expect in the final game.
The upcoming game will revamp the originalCarmen Sandiegovideo game series that launched in 1985.
Trailer
Carmen Sandiego Reboots official announcement traileris out now on YouTube.
it’s possible for you to easily mistake the trailer for the 2019Carmen SandiegoNetflix animated series.
The art styles are so similar and clearly a partnership with Netflix.
You catch sneak peeks of the paraglider and grappling hook functionality.
Environments look cartoony but vibrant, with immersive cities.
Theres a high chance the visuals may be 2D, as Carmens character and environments seem to be isometric.
She also appears to stalk potentially VILE operatives, pretending to read a newspaper.
All along, youll have a helper in your ear guiding you.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Carmen Sandiego Rebootwill launch in the first quarter of 2025.
However, the first launch will only be on theNetflix mobilestreaming software for iOS and Android platforms.
We still dont know whether there will be any editions for preorder.
However, well be sure to let you know, along with any information still under wraps.
In the meantime, feel free tofollow the official social handle hereto keep track of new updates.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
