Game Boy · Platformer
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Bit Managers |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Adventures of Tintin |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy in 1995, Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun is a platformer developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.
It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.
It is part of the The Adventures of Tintin series. The series also appears on other systems with Tintin in Tibet (SNES) and Tintin in Tibet (Genesis). Bit Managers also made Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs, Metal Masters and Asterix & Obelix for the Game Boy.
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FA5-728-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FA8-C9D-4C1 |
| Invincibility | B68-26D-7F4
007-51E-7F4 |
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun FAQ
When did Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun come out on the Game Boy?
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun was released for the Game Boy in 1995.
Who made Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun?
It was developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.
Is Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun multiplayer?
No. Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun is a single-player game.
How long does Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun take to play?
As a platformer, Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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