Developer Tintinimaginatio and Publisher Microids have announced that their upcoming adventure game ‘Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharoah’, will be launching on Xbox consoles on the 7th of November. An adaptation of Hergé’s popular comic ‘Cigars of the Pharoah’, join the reporter Tintin and his trusty companion Snowball on an adventure to find the tomb of an ancient pharaoh. Players will need to put their investigator hats on and find clues to solve the case, in a story full of twists and turns that will take them through jungles, deserts, and mysterious temples.
Have a gander at the trailer, gallery, and press release below. Tintin Reporter should appear on the Xbox Store when it launches in November.
Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh launches on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms on 7 November
Bruxelles & Paris, September 15th, 2023 – Tintinimaginatio and Microids are delighted to announce that Tintin Reporter – The Cigars of the Pharaoh, developed by the Spanish studio Pendulo Studios, will be available on November 7, 2023, on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in 2024.Inspired by the iconic “The Adventures of Tintin” created by Hergé which sold more than 275 million copies worldwide, this game marks the return of the famous reporter and his four-legged friend to a new interactive world, thanks to a dynamic co-production between Tintinimaginatio and Microids.
Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh will take Tintin and his faithful companion Snowy on an extraordinary adventure. After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the beloved characters set out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh. What dark secrets hide within? The answer sets off an epic journey from Egypt to India, where Tintin & Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East.
With all the lore from the Tintin universe and a story full of twists and turns, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh immerses the player in the heart of Egypt and other lands of infinite beauty in a rich narrative.
Combining all the best elements of adventure and investigation games, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh invites the player to take on the role of an investigator. Search for clues with the help of in-depth dialogue, immersive video sequences, and fast-paced gameplay. Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh offers a unique and innovative adventure, allowing players to live out the experience like a real reporter!
The Limited Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch (2024) will include:
The retail version of the game
An official Steelbook
Three postcardsThe Collector Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch (2024) will include:
The retail version of the game
An official Steelbook
Three postcards
A notebook
A 160-page artbook
An original figurineTintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh will be available on November 7, 2023, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in 2024.
Tintin Reporter Press Release
This could be really nice. Saw a trailer of it a while ago, looked good.
Not a huge fan of Tin Tin or as we Dutch people call it…Kuifje, haha. But this I might play.
It be Snowy, not Snowball.