Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh

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In "Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh," players join the famous reporter and his companion Snowy in a colorful, action-packed adventure. They'll investigate a drug trafficking network as they travel from Egypt to India, uncovering dark secrets in a mysterious tomb and exploring stunning landscapes. Based on Hergé's classic comic, this video game brings the beloved story to life with thrilling twists and turns.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of Tintin and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the comics.
The graphics and environments are visually appealing, with detailed settings that reflect the original comic style.
The story remains faithful to the source material, providing an engaging narrative for players.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Controls are clunky and inconsistent, particularly during quick time events and stealth sections.
Many players found the gameplay mechanics repetitive and lacking in creativity, with some puzzles being overly simplistic or confusing.

story
29 mentions
34 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received for its faithfulness to the original comic, with many players appreciating the nostalgic elements and engaging plot. However, some critics feel that the tone is overly goofy, which detracts from emotional investment, and there are concerns about the execution of certain story elements and character portrayals. Overall, while the narrative is a strong point, there is a desire for a more mature and polished approach in potential sequels.
- “The story is pretty faithful to the original story, so it's very good.”
- “If the core mechanics present some problems, the story is definitely the strong point here and moves the adventure forward in a very fun and thought-provoking way.”
- “Overall the game is fun and with the big story beats stays true to the comics.”
- “If they intend to make a sequel with the Blue Lotus, which they obviously set up in the end, I hope it would be a much more mature take on the story than this one and that the game would, at the very least, not be a pain to finish.”
- “They chose the wrong book and the wrong points in the story to focus on.”
- “Was met with a lot of disappointment; to its credit, the story is pretty much the same as the comic it's based on.”
gameplay
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting clunky mechanics, janky movement, and frustrating controls that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the story and find the gameplay fitting for a Tintin game, others criticize the repetitive quick-time events and abrupt transitions that can lead to confusion and failure. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant weakness, marred by bugs and a lack of smoothness in core mechanics.
- “The gameplay is great, and the switch between Snowy and Tintin is very pleasant.”
- “It's graphically appealing and the gameplay is nice.”
- “However, I need to admit that this kind of gameplay somewhat fits into a Tintin game.”
- “The gameplay was a little bit tricky; I failed too often because of clumsy controls.”
- “What breaks it a little is the gameplay itself; the movement can be a little janky, it gets repetitive with many QTE-based chases, and some of the puzzles are very difficult to make sense of.”
- “The gameplay/mechanics are quite clunky, but it is doable (for example, switching from running to jumping is very abrupt, and the movements of Tintin and other characters are not fluent).”
graphics
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and beautiful aesthetic, closely resembling the comic art style, though some players noted inconsistencies in quality, with certain scenes appearing outdated. While the overall visual experience is appealing, there are reports of graphical glitches and performance issues that detract from the experience. Players express hope for future updates to improve resolution options and fix existing bugs.
- “The artwork and graphics are just beautiful!”
- “The story is cool (adaptation of the comic with the same name), the visuals are amazing and...the puzzles are smart and cool.”
- “Very satisfying to play and a beautiful game graphics-wise, I'll definitely play again and try to complete it 100%, definitely don't regret this purchase, I hope they make more of these from different episodes!”
- “I did however experience atrocious performance and glitchy graphics.”
- “The graphics are a bit mixed: in some scenes the game looks exciting and atmospheric, in others it is too simple, like a game from ten years ago.”
- “A lot of weird graphical bugs and sometimes gameplay bugs as well.”
stability
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting numerous glitches and bugs, particularly in the latter half. While some users experienced significant issues that affected gameplay, others found the game to be mostly stable after patches, with only minor glitches. Overall, while the game is entertaining, it is marred by stability concerns that need addressing.
- “Delightful, but the PC version is very buggy in the second half of the game.”
- “A very entertaining and engaging game which unfortunately was tarnished by regular glitches and crashes.”
- “For me personally, the game crashed to desktop once, had sound glitches, and contextual interactions to solve puzzles didn't always work straight away. Closer to the end, there were more frame drops and short freezes; at the soldier camp's escape, the QTE prompts didn't even appear half of the time.”
optimization
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance and good graphics, while others report severe issues such as crashes, glitches, and poor overall performance. While it may run well on higher-end systems, many users find it under-optimized and plagued by bugs, particularly related to UI elements.
- “The game runs smoothly on my PC.”
- “The graphics are very nice and the fluidity is good; the performance is correct, especially considering my configuration is set to ultra.”
- “Severely under-optimized game.”
- “I did, however, experience atrocious performance and glitchy graphics.”
- “Regarding performance, I only had one serious crash during the game and a few bugs, mainly related to UI elements.”
music
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality, reminiscent of the 90's Tintin TV show, which adds to the overall enjoyment. However, some users reported sound bugs that detracted from the experience, such as imbalanced audio levels and missing dialogue during interactions with NPCs. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated, technical issues with sound can impact the storytelling.
- “A very enjoyable game that makes you smile when you start it and hear the amazing Tintin music.”
- “The music is incredible; I really like the game.”
- “There are sound bugs where the music and ambience are so loud compared to the voices that you cannot hear what is being said, which takes away from the story. In some cases, the lips would move and no sound would come out at all while talking to some NPCs.”
- “The music feels outdated; it's reminiscent of the soundtrack from a 90's TV show.”
- “This music will always be Tintin's soundtrack for me!”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh" is a mixed bag; while some players find the delayed achievement notifications amusing, others feel that the comedic scenes fall flat. Overall, the game is still regarded as an enjoyable and entertaining Tintin adventure.
- “The fact that the achievements take days to pop up after I earned them is hilarious.”
- “As a conclusion, Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh is an amazing and funny Tintin adventure.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is diminished by its overly goofy tone and the youthful appearance of characters, which makes it difficult for players to engage deeply with the story. Additionally, the absence of emotional voice acting further detracts from the potential for investment in the narrative.
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is inconsistent, with some scenes being visually engaging and immersive, while others appear outdated and simplistic, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
- “The graphics are a bit mixed: in some scenes the game looks exciting and atmospheric, while in others it feels too simple, like a game from ten years ago.”
- “This might make a kid laugh, but it destroys the atmosphere for me.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by the appealing and well-balanced designs of most characters, though Tintin himself is noted as having a more generic appearance. Overall, the character designs effectively blend cartoonish and realistic elements, enhancing the visual appeal.
- “Aside from Tintin himself, who I think has a generic-looking face, all of the character designs are beautiful and strike the perfect balance between cartoony and realistic.”