Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh (Nintendo Switch) is an action-adventure game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids, based on the classic comic by Hergé, “Cigars of the Pharaoh”.
The game follows Tintin, the famous reporter, and his loyal dog Snowy as they investigate a mysterious case involving an international smuggling network. Their journey takes them across exotic locations such as Egypt, Arabia, and India, uncovering secrets hidden inside ancient tombs, deserts, jungles, and ruins.
Blending storytelling, exploration, puzzles, and stealth gameplay, players experience Tintin’s adventure as a cinematic interactive journey. The game includes investigation mechanics, dialogue interactions, puzzle-solving, infiltration sections, and action sequences such as chases and quick-time events.
Players can also control both Tintin and Snowy at different points in the story, with Snowy offering unique gameplay segments focused on stealth and tracking clues.
Built as a modern adaptation of the original comic, the game aims to recreate the spirit of the Tintin universe with a mix of exploration, detective work, and light action gameplay.
Core features include:
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Developer | Pendulo Studios |
| Publisher | Microids |
| Release Date | October 17, 2024 (Nintendo Switch) |
| Perspective | Third-person |
| Core Gameplay | Exploration, puzzles, stealth, investigation, quick-time events |
| World Setting | Egypt, Arabia, and India (Tintin universe) |
| Nintendo Switch Features | Portable play, adapted controls, cinematic storytelling experience |
| Rating | Teen (Fantasy Violence) |
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| Works with | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |