Carmen Sandiego is back—but this time she’s the hunter, not the hunted. This new spin on the classic globe-trotting adventure series puts you in the iconic red trench coat of a reformed master thief, crisscrossing the world to solve high-stakes capers. Track the forces of VILE (the Villains’ International League of Evil) from Reykjavík to Cairo, collecting clues and learning fascinating facts about dozens of cities.

What we love: Carmen’s spy skills. Hack computers, rewire security systems, and sneak up on criminals to pick their pockets. Just remember to change outfits—that stylish red coat doesn’t exactly blend in on Rio de Janeiro’s sun-drenched beaches.

Quick tip: Once you’ve narrowed down the suspects to two or three, choose the Confirm Recon option to check their alibis and try to ID the culprit. While each recon ticks four hours off your case’s countdown clock, it’s often faster than flying to a new city in search of more clues.

Meet the creator: For more than 40 years, fans have been wondering where Carmen Sandiego is—but the folks at Gameloft Brisbane were more curious about who she is. That question shaped this new spin on her adventures (and, naturally, the developers made their sunny Australian city a location in the game).