Ever wanted to chase a master thief through history? That’s the whole vibe of Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? on the Genesis. You play as a rookie detective hopping between eras—medieval castles, ancient Egypt, you name it—trying to track down Carmen’s gang before they swipe some priceless artifact.

It’s part geography quiz, part time-travel adventure. You’ll grill witnesses for clues (watch out—they’ll throw in red herrings), then flip through your trusty almanac to pin down the right century and location. Mess up, and you’ll waste precious time chasing some random pirate instead of the actual culprit.

The pixel art’s charming, especially the little historical details in each scene. Just don’t expect fast-paced action—this one’s all about careful deduction and maybe learning a thing or two along the way. It’s the kind of game where you feel weirdly proud for remembering which dynasty invented gunpowder.