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Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba
By Artifex Mundi, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo DS
What it is
Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba is a hidden-object adventure from Artifex Mundi, published by Alawar Casual. Players take the role of archaeologist and mother Joan Jade as she searches for her children, looking for objects, solving puzzles, and playing mini-games. The adventure moves through 30 locations and includes 82 puzzles, 240 objects to find, 19 trophies, and 12 cutscenes. Its setting brings together a dangerous jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and a band of thugs as Joan pursues her search. The listed Steam features are single-player and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows on Steam, while the broader platform listing also names Nintendo DS. The Steam genres are Adventure, Casual, and Indie. The game was released in 2010 according to its year and released fields, with a Steam release date of March 7, 2019.
What players like, and what they don't
- 82 puzzles
- 240 objects to find
- 30 locations
- 19 trophies and 12 cutscenes
- Steam listing is for Windows
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy hidden-object searches, puzzles, and mini-games in a story-driven adventure. Its single-player format focuses on Joan Jade's search for her children.
Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba combines hidden-object play with puzzles and mini-games across a defined set of locations. It is a single-player adventure on Steam.
