Okay, so Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? is one of those edutainment games that somehow makes learning history weirdly fun. You play as a rookie detective chasing Carmen’s gang through different time periods—think Renaissance Italy, ancient Egypt, or even the Wild West. The catch? You’ve gotta actually know your stuff to track them down.

First thing you’ll notice: the Sega Genesis version keeps the same charm as the PC original, just with chunky 16-bit visuals. You’ll interrogate witnesses, piece together clues, and—if you’re like me—accidentally accuse Leonardo da Vinci of stealing the Mona Lisa at least once. (Spoiler: It’s never him.) The time-travel gimmick keeps things from feeling like a textbook, even when you’re scrambling to remember which century the Magna Carta was signed.

It’s surprisingly addictive once you get into the rhythm of globe-trotting and fact-checking. Just don’t expect fast-paced action—this is all about slow burns and “aha!” moments. The Brazilian version’s Portuguese/Spanish text might trip you up if you’re not fluent, but the gameplay’s straightforward enough to muddle through. A nostalgia trip with actual brainpower behind it.