Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh
- November 7, 2023
- Pendulo Studios
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "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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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic essence of Tintin, with a story that closely follows the original comic and engaging puzzles.
- Visually appealing graphics and environments that evoke the charm of the Tintin series, making it enjoyable for long-time fans.
- Despite its flaws, the game has moments of fun and creativity, especially when playing as Snowy, which adds a unique perspective.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustratingly unplayable for many players, especially during critical moments.
- Controls are often clunky and unresponsive, particularly during quick time events and chase sequences, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
- Voice acting and character models are criticized for lacking emotional depth and realism, detracting from the overall immersion in the Tintin universe.
- story57 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its faithfulness to the original Tintin comics and its engaging narrative, though some players found it too goofy to take seriously, which affected their emotional investment. While the plot is entertaining and moves the adventure forward, there are criticisms regarding the choice of source material and the execution of certain elements, such as character portrayals and dialogue delivery. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, but there is a desire for deeper emotional engagement and improved gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“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.”
“The story is cool (adaptation of the comic with the same name), the visuals are amazing and...the puzzles are smart and cool.”
“Overall the game is fun and with the big story beats stays true to the comics.”
“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.”
“Sound bugs where the music and ambience would be so loud compared to the voices that you could not hear what was being said, which takes away from the story.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and beautiful art style, closely resembling the original Tintin comics, which enhances the overall experience. However, players have reported mixed performance, with some experiencing graphical glitches and inconsistencies in quality across different scenes. Despite these issues, many find the visuals appealing and satisfying, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“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.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Tintin game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting clunky mechanics, janky movement, and repetitive quick-time events that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the character-switching and find the graphics appealing, others criticize the abrupt transitions and frustrating camera angles that can lead to unnecessary restarts. Overall, the gameplay is seen as secondary to the story, which remains the standout feature of the game despite its flaws.
“The gameplay is great, and the switch between Milou 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.”
“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.”
“Couple the fact that sometimes I would be moving in a certain direction, crouched and undetected, then the camera angle would switch with no warning and suddenly I had to restart 5 minutes of planning my route, with the only explanation being a bad gameplay mechanic.”
“Having bought (and having finished) this game, the story is nice enough, but the gameplay quality is disgusting.”
- stability29 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting numerous glitches and bugs, particularly in the second half. While some users experienced game-breaking issues, others noted that their gameplay was mostly smooth after patches, suggesting improvements over time. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it is marred by technical issues 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, contextual interactions to solve puzzles didn't always work straight away, and closer to the end, there were more and more frame drops and short freezes. At the soldier camp's escape, the QTE prompts didn't even appear half of the time.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including crashes and glitchy graphics. While some players experience smooth gameplay initially, performance tends to deteriorate over time, leading to a frustrating experience. However, a few users note that the game runs well on their high-end systems, highlighting a disparity in performance across different configurations.
“The game runs smoothly on my PC.”
“The graphics are very nice and the fluidity is good; the performance is correct, still according to my configuration, I'm on 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.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality, particularly the soundtrack from the 90's Tintin TV show, which many players find enjoyable and fitting. However, some users report sound bugs that disrupt the experience, such as music and ambient sounds overpowering dialogue, making it difficult to follow the story. Overall, while the music is a highlight, technical issues detract from its impact.
“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.”
“Sound bugs where the music and ambience would be so loud compared to the voices that you could not hear what was 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.”
“It's the soundtrack from the 90's TV show.”
“This music will always be Tintin's soundtrack for me!”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh" is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding the delayed achievement notifications amusing, while others feel 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.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users find the game's emotional impact diminished by its goofy tone and juvenile character design, which makes it difficult to take the story seriously. Despite acknowledging the quality of the narrative, the lack of emotional voice acting further hampers players' ability to connect with the characters and become invested in the story.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is inconsistent, with some scenes delivering an exciting and immersive experience, while others appear outdated and simplistic, detracting from the overall ambiance. This disparity may appeal to younger players but leaves some reviewers feeling disappointed.
“The graphics are a bit mixed: in some scenes the game looks exciting and atmospheric.”
“The atmosphere is immersive and draws you into the game's world.”
“The sound design enhances the atmosphere, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“This might make a kid laugh, but it destroys the atmosphere for me.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by the beautiful and well-balanced designs of most characters, which effectively blend cartoonish and realistic elements, although Tintin himself is noted for having a more generic appearance.
