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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Adventure / Platformer
Tintin in Tibet
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Infogrames |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Adventures of Tintin |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Tintin in Tibet is an adventure game released in 1996 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Infogrames. It blends adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 7 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1996 include Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Worms and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe. Among the 14 Genesis adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Adventures of Tintin series. The series also appears on other systems with Tintin in Tibet (SNES) and Tintin au Tibet (GBC). Infogrames also made The Smurfs, Spirou and Toxic Crusaders for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tintin in Tibet is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Tintin in Tibet cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | ATNV-EA6C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | AV2B-EA5J |
| Infinite Health (Ignore Scroll HUD) | FF657C:0007 |
| Infinite Lives | FF657A:0009 |
| Enable Main Debug In Game Press A+Start | AJ3B-EA50 |
| Infinite Energy Extra | AK2B-EA9T |
Tintin in Tibet walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Tintin in Tibet FAQ
When did Tintin in Tibet come out on the Genesis?
Tintin in Tibet was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996.
Who made Tintin in Tibet?
It was developed by Infogrames.
Is Tintin in Tibet multiplayer?
No. Tintin in Tibet is a single-player game.
How long does Tintin in Tibet take to play?
As an adventure game, Tintin in Tibet typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tintin in Tibet on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.