Release Date: January 21, 2010
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. The game combines puzzles such as hidden objects, puzzles and simple mini-games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Platforms:
PC Windows January 21, 2010
Nintendo DS November 24, 2011
Apple iOS June 4, 2012
Developer: Artifex Mundi
Publisher: Easy Interactive
Age restrictions: none
System Requirements for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Pentium III 1.0 GHz, 768 MB RAM, graphic card 3D, 110 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.
