Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh
Released Nov 2023
Tintin and his faithful companion Snowy are going to experience some extraordinary adventures…After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the famous reporter sets out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh.
59% positive · 358 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh launched on November 7, 2023. On launch day, Pendulo Studios acknowledged the game shipped in a rough state and committed to delivering patches to fix it. They followed through on that commitment with a steady series of updates: Patch 1.0.4 (November 20, 2023), 1.0.5 (December 4, 2023), 1.0.6 (December 22, 2023), 1.0.7 (April 23, 2024), and 1.0.8 (October 22, 2024). That final patch — the most substantial — added entirely new content including a horseriding sequence, a hint system, a Tintinologist Mode, and a Character Gallery, alongside additional improvements. No DLC has been listed on the store, no expansions or future content have been announced, and there have been no developer communications since October 22, 2024. The store description presents the game as a self-contained adaptation of the Hergé album with no mention of ongoing content or future additions. The game appears to have reached its intended finished state with Patch 1.0.8.
Evidence
Patch 1.0.8, the most recent and most feature-complete update, added a horseriding sequence, hint system, Tintinologist Mode, and Character Gallery — new content additions alongside bug fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication.
On launch day, Pendulo Studios acknowledged the game shipped below their quality bar and committed to delivering patches until it met their vision.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Microids
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Tintin and his faithful companion Snowy are going to experience some extraordinary adventures…After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the famous reporter sets out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh.
What are the dark secrets hidden in the tomb?
From Egypt to India, passing through Arabia, Tintin & Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East.
What are the dark secrets hidden in the tomb?
From Egypt to India, passing through Arabia, Tintin & Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East.
A colorful adventure faithful to the book
- Rich in every aspect of the Tintin universe and with a story full of twists and turns which are part of Hergé’s great creative legacy, this game plunges you into the heart of mysterious Egypt and other lands of infinite beauty. “Cigars of the Pharaoh”, is the fourth adventure in the series.
A video game filled with adventures to live
- Join Tintin in action-packed and thought-provoking stages as he tries to solve an international drug trafficking case by exploring the East, a tomb, a stretch of desert, the depths of a lush jungle, or other places fraught with pitfalls.
A multitude of different gameplays to master
- A unique and innovative gameplay combining all the best elements of adventure and investigative games. A game that invites you to dress up as a detective/reporter: search, infiltrate to find clues and solve puzzles with the help of investigative dialogue sumptuously enriched with breathtaking video sequences.
- Riddles, search or stealth phases, plane and car chases, investigative dialogues… a unique and innovative gameplay which allows everyone to experience the adventure like a real reporter!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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