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Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba (NDS cover
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Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba

A casual logic and adventure game, produced by Artifex Mundi studio and addressed to a wide range of audiences. Players have to help the title archaeologist Joan Jade save her children, discover the secrets of Mayan civilization and stop a group of criminals.

Adventure | hidden objects | casual | 2D | adventure elements | Polish

Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba Release Date

21Jan2010

PC

24Nov2011

NDS

04Jun2012

iOS

Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba, released on PC, iOS and NDS, was developed by Artifex Mundi. Inspired by Indiana Jones' movie adventures and the Tomb Raider series, the creators prepared a logical adventure game starring a brave archaeologist in the lead role.

Plot

Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba is set in South America, where the title character sets off in search of her children. Emily and Jim were supposed to be volunteers on archaeological excavations, but they did not reach the site. Joan discovers that their disappearance is linked to an ancient Mayan temple and a group of dangerous criminals.

Mechanics

The player's task is to help the main heroine to break through the inhospitable jungle, solve the riddles of ancient civilization and thwart the plans of bandits. The creators of the game have prepared over 80 puzzles, 240 hidden objects to find and a number of mini-games to diversify the gameplay. During the game, players have the opportunity to visit 30 locations depicting, among other things, the interior of a Mayan temple full of secrets and traps.

Technical aspects

Two-dimensional graphic design of Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba is maintained in a comic book style, and the plot of the game is told through a dozen of climatic cut-scenes.

Last updated on 06 July 2012

Game mode: single player  

Age restrictions Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba: Good for all ages.

Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • Pentium III 1.0 GHz
  • 768 MB RAM
  • graphic card 3D
  • 110 MB HDD
  • Windows XP/Vista/7
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