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Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh
Developer(s)Pendulo Studios
Publisher(s)Microids
Designer(s)José Céspedes Martínez
SeriesThe Adventures of Tintin
Platform(s)
Release
  • PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
  • November 7, 2023
  • Nintendo Switch
  • October 17, 2024
Genre(s)Action-adventure game

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh is a 2023 action-adventure game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. It is based on Cigars of the Pharaoh, the fourth volume of the The Adventures of Tintin.[1][2] The story follows Tintin and Snowy on a worldwide adventure.

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. A Nintendo Switch version was released on October 17, 2024.

Gameplay

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Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh is an action-adventure game that includes stealth gameplay and puzzles.[3][4]

Synopsis

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Characters and setting

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The game follows Tintin (voiced by Matthew Biddulph)[5] and Snowy on an adventure through various locations, including Arabia, Egypt, and India.[1][2][6] The game also features Thomson and Thompson (Mark Jane and Leslie Clack) and Professor Sophocles Sarcophagus (Leslie Clack).[5][7]

Story

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During a cruise on the Mediterranean Sea, reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy encounter Professor Sarcophagus, leading them to search for the tomb of the Pharaoh, Kih-Oskh.[1][8][9]

Development

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Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh was announced in August 2022.[10] In November 2023, an interview with Pendulo Studios' lead game designer, José Céspedes Martínez, and Charles Leveugle, product manager, revealed that the game would include many elements from The Adventures of Tintin.[11][12]

Release

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The game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023.[1][13][14] The game was later released for the Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IGN (November 7, 2023). "Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh - Official Launch Trailer". IGN. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Team Microids (August 8, 2024). "Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh: Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024!". Microids. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (March 10, 2023). "Tintin Reporter – Cigars Of The Pharaoh Releases New Gameplay Trailer". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Kivel, Katelyn (October 13, 2023). "Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharoah Dev Provides Wild Insights into the Game". Game Rant. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Behind the Voice Actors. "Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh (2023 Video Game)". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  6. ^ IGN (March 10, 2023). "Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh - Official Reveal Trailer". IGN. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  7. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (March 10, 2023). "Tintin Reporter: Cigars Of The Pharaoh Releases New Trailer". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  8. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (March 10, 2023). "Tintin Reporter – Cigars Of The Pharaoh Receives New Release Date". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  9. ^ Jewett, Katelyn Mitchell; Kivel, Katelyn (October 14, 2023). "Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh Dev Talks Adaptations, Facial Hair, Fourth Wall Breaks, and More". Game Rant. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  10. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (August 22, 2022). "Tintin Reporter – Cigars Of The Pharaoh Announced For 2023 Release". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  11. ^ Kivel, Katelyn (October 12, 2023). "How Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh Adapts a 90 Year Old Classic". Game Rant. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  12. ^ McClure, Deven (November 6, 2023). "Players Can "Embody Tintin, Not Just Follow Him" In Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  13. ^ Nelson, Mike (November 3, 2023). "Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 6 to 10". Xbox Wire. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  14. ^ Team Microids (November 7, 2023). "Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh: The game is available now!". Microids. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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