Fit check
Is Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Hidden-object fans who want a quest involving a parent trying to save her children
- Puzzle players who want a game with 82 puzzles
- Casual adventure players who prefer searches and mini-games to combat-focused gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a broad range of activities may find the gameplay centers on object searches, puzzles, and mini-games.
- Players seeking open-ended exploration may find the adventure's 30 locations and quest structure limiting.
- Players looking for combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on searches and puzzles does not match their preference.
Our take on Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba
Players seeking an open-ended route may hit a wall at the quest's structured progression through 30 locations. The journey centers on hidden-object searches, puzzles, and mini-games as Joan tries to save her children.
What is Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba?
Play as Joan Jade, an archaeologist on a quest to save her children.
Her journey takes her through a dangerous jungle and ancient Mayan ruins, where she also faces a band of thugs. The adventure combines hidden-object searches with puzzles and mini-games. It features 82 puzzles, 30 locations, 240 objects to find, 19 trophies to collect, and 12 cutscenes.
How Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba plays
- 01Hidden-object searches
- The game includes 240 objects to find across its locations.
- 02Puzzle challenges
- There are 82 puzzles as part of Joan's quest.
- 03Mini-games
- Joan encounters mini-games alongside object searches and puzzles.
- 04Collectible trophies
- The game includes 19 trophies to collect.
- 05Story cutscenes
- The story is presented with 12 cutscenes.
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Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba: platforms & release
Is Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba worth it?
It is worth it if: hidden-object fans who want a quest involving a parent trying to save her children. Skip it if: players who want a broad range of activities may find the gameplay centers on object searches, puzzles, and mini-games.
Where can I download Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on?
Windows only.
