Super Nintendo · Adventure / Platformer
Tintin in Tibet
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| 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 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Tintin in Tibet is an adventure game developed by Infogrames. It blends adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Adventures of Tintin series; on the SNES you can also try Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun. The series also appears on other systems with Tintin in Tibet (Genesis) and Tintin au Tibet (GBC). Infogrames also made Asterix, Dragon View and Spirou for the SNES.
Tintin in Tibet is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 SNES'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
5 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Invincibility | 7E050F2C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7E05CB03 |
| Infinite Energy | 7E05C904 |
| Infinite Lives | C226-47D6 |
| Infinite Energy | C221-4F66 |
Tintin in Tibet walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Tintin in Tibet FAQ
When did Tintin in Tibet come out on the SNES?
Tintin in Tibet was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
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.