Tintin Reporter - Cigars Of The Pharaoh -nsp-ba... May 2026
| Feature | NSP (Digital Backup) | Physical Cartridge (XCI) | eShop Legal Copy | |------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------| | Installation | Via CFW tools | Plug-and-play (read-only)| Download from Nintendo | | Update access | Manual (find .nsp updates) | Automatic (if online) | Automatic | | Load speed | Faster on NAND (if installed) | Slowest (cartridge read) | Same as NSP | | Online play | Risky (ban possible) | Safe if legit game | Safe | | Price | Free (illegal) | $30–40 (used) | $39.99 (digital MSRP) | | File size | ~6.8 GB (base + patch) | N/A (cartridge) | Same as NSP |
The -BA scene release is typically a 1:1 copy of the eShop version, meaning no added malware – but also no warranty. Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh -NSP-BA...
The story begins with Tintin, the famous young reporter, and his faithful dog Snowy (Milou), aboard a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea. Tintin is on a holiday, intending to take a break from journalism. However, his luck gets the better of him. | Feature | NSP (Digital Backup) | Physical
While on the ship, he encounters Sophocles Sarcophagus, an eccentric Egyptian Egyptologist who is frantic about a lost archeological expedition. During the voyage, Tintin also crosses paths with the film director Rastapopoulos. The trip takes a dark turn when Tintin discovers a mysterious cigar box containing cigars that hold a secret. The story begins with Tintin , the famous
The game features full English and French voice acting (the latter being the original language of the comic). Microids secured a cast that captures the spirit without mimicking the 1990s animated series. Tintin sounds appropriately earnest and boyish, while the Thompsons are gloriously bumbling.
Sound design is serviceable. The music is a whimsical orchestral score that evokes Middle Eastern and South Asian influences, though it loops too frequently during puzzle sections. On the Switch, audio through handheld speakers is tinny; headphones are highly recommended.
