[8] With the recent release of The Magic School Bus on the DS, this game continued the trend of classic edutainment software being resurfaced.

[11] The game covers maths topics such as geometry, angles, axes, logic puzzles, and fractions, and is aimed at the school curriculum for Grades 4 and 5.

[6] In these point and click adventures, players solve puzzles in the various environments that they explore, in a system described by Nintendo Life as "much like any of the Professor Layton games".

While solving each individual puzzle helps the player to unravel the larger mystery, "the experience points and levelling system are completely arbitrary".

[15] Common Sense Media gave the game 3/5 stars for both quality and learning, calling it a "fun, low-budget, educational gumshoeing adventure", and recommending it for "those who prefer reading to reflex-based action".

[4] IGN noted a few similarities between this game and the Professor Layton series, and suggested that the former sought inspiration from the latter due to the gameplay elements of collecting coins and solving puzzles.

[16] Giving the game a score of 13/30, Wiiloveit wrote: "Simply put, this so-called "comeback" of such a beloved educational franchise is far from enjoyable and I actually find it very upsetting that the developers didn't go to further lengths to fully capture what Carmen Sandiego has always been about".

It added that "the visuals are still underwhelming yet charming, and the music follows suit", and concluded that "newcomers might want to stay clear, but fans of the first won't be disappointed".

[13] IGN noted the sameness between this title and the previous one, and concluded that "anyone who enjoyed solving the mystery of the missing Statue of Liberty should be assured that bringing home Big Ben is similarly satisfying", rating the game 7 out of 10.

At 600 Nintendo Points, the asking price isn't too outrageous, but the lack of depth and replayability is a glaring issue for anyone looking for a game with any sort of lasting appeal.

[14] PixelBit rated the game 2/5 stars, commenting: "With this third episode it becomes even clearer that Carmen Sandiego's adventure in math should've been released as one retail title that featured more polished gameplay and a greater selection of puzzles.