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Super Nintendo · Platformer
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Infogrames |
| 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 Super Nintendo in 1997, Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun is a platformer developed by Infogrames.
It landed about 6 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1997 include Kirby's Dream Land 3, Space Invaders and The Lost Vikings 2.
It is part of the The Adventures of Tintin series; on the SNES you can also try Tintin in Tibet. 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: 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 SNES 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
8 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 7E059B04 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 7F5B7F63 |
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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: Prisoners of the Sun FAQ
When did Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun come out on the SNES?
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun was released for the Super Nintendo in 1997.
Who made Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun?
It was developed 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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