Alright, so picture this: you're an ACME detective, and Carmen Sandiego just swiped the Declaration of Independence—or maybe the printing press, or even the Wright brothers' plane. Doesn’t matter, because she’s always one step ahead, and now you’ve gotta chase her through history. The SNES version of Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego is basically a time-hopping detective game where you interrogate witnesses, decode weird clues, and try to pin down which era she’s hiding in before she vanishes again.

It’s part trivia, part puzzle—you’ll be squinting at pixelated maps, matching historical facts, and occasionally second-guessing yourself when the clues get sneaky. (Why did that monk mention a "flying machine" in ancient Egypt? Oh right, because Carmen’s goons planted fake leads.) The history stuff is actually pretty neat, even if you’re not a textbook person—just don’t expect a fast-paced action game. It’s more like a slow burn where you feel like a genius when you finally corner her in the right century.

Also, that jazzy detective theme music? Still slaps. If you’ve got nostalgia for the 90s or just love a good brain teaser, this one’s worth dusting off.