‘Tintin Reporter: Cigars Of The Pharaoh’ Finally Ventures To Switch This October
We have been waiting for news of Tintin Reporter: Pharaoh’s Cigars on Switch for a while (since it first revealed in 2022more precisely), but it looks like we won’t have to wait too much longer. Publishers Tintinimaginatio and Microids have finally revealed that the detective’s latest adventure will be heading to Switch. October 17, 2024.
The game launched on PlayStation and Xbox last year in pretty bad shape (a state that developer Pendulo Studios sorry on release date), though the announcement of a Switch release offers a glimmer of hope.
The Switch port promises a more complete experience at launch, with the publisher noting that it will include a brand new horseback riding sequence, a gallery, and a ‘Tintinologist mode’ for true Hergé fans. All of this will be included in a free update for PlayStation 5, 4, Xbox Series, and PC users, but it’s nice to know that everything will be included on Switch from the get-go.
For those unfamiliar with the comic book series of the same name, Cigars of the Pharaoh sees Tintin and Snowy team up with Professor Sarcophagus to hunt down the tomb of Pharaoh Kih-Oskh. In classic Tintin style, you can expect to travel the world, solve mysteries, and chase down the culprit as you attempt to uncover the mysteries of the archaeological site.
Our only hope is that all of this plays well on the Switch. Last year’s launch status hardly inspires confidence, and we’ve yet to see how things will play out on the Nintendo hybrid. So let’s hold off on the “Hurrah! Hurrah!” for now.
For those who are already convinced, Cigars of the Pharaoh has a couple of physical versions on Switch. The Limited Edition includes a deluxe steelbook and postcard collection, while the Collector’s Edition also includes an art book, notebook, and an original figurine. All purchase options for the previous edition can be found on Microids Website.
We’re big fans of Tintin, so we’re hoping his latest adventure gets off to a better start on Switch than it has elsewhere. Only time will tell…
