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Is The Mysterious Cities of Gold worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- The Mysterious Cities of Gold fans who want to play as its main characters
- Puzzle-adventure players who prefer traps and infiltration over combat-centered gameplay
- Players who enjoy choosing between characters with different skills for each challenge
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-focused game may bounce off the emphasis on puzzles, traps, and infiltration.
- Players wanting open-ended exploration may find the numerous level-based challenges too structured.
- Players unfamiliar with or uninterested in The Mysterious Cities of Gold may not connect with its story and anime presentation.
Our take on The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The bounce point comes when a puzzle or hurdle requires choosing between Esteban, Zia, and Tao. Players who prefer one fixed character may hit a wall at the character-selection system, since the three heroes bring different skills and attributes to each challenge.
What is The Mysterious Cities of Gold?
Play as Esteban, Zia, or Tao across levels set in China, combining puzzles, traps, exploration, and infiltration.
The three heroes have different skills and attributes, so choosing the right character matters when facing each challenge. Progress involves escaping Zarès and his men, untangling paths, and searching environments such as Asian forests, the Forbidden City, and the Chinese City of Gold. Collectibles unlock cinematic scenes from the animated series, exclusive artwork, and virtual items. The game follows the story and visual style of The Mysterious Cities of Gold anime, includes its main characters, and expands that setting with additional playable levels.
How The Mysterious Cities of Gold plays
- 01Three playable heroes
- Esteban, Zia, and Tao have different skills and attributes that influence how challenges are approached.
- 02Puzzle and trap levels
- Stages require players to think through puzzles and deal with traps and other hurdles.
- 03Infiltration sequences
- Some sections involve escaping Zarès and his men by finding a route through riddled paths.
- 04Collectible rewards
- Collected items unlock cinematic scenes, exclusive artwork, and virtual items.
- 05Chinese settings
- The game includes Asian forests, the Forbidden City, and the Chinese City of Gold.
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The Mysterious Cities of Gold: platforms & release
Is The Mysterious Cities of Gold worth it?
It is worth it if: the Mysterious Cities of Gold fans who want to play as its main characters. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-focused game may bounce off the emphasis on puzzles, traps, and infiltration.
Where can I download The Mysterious Cities of Gold?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Mysterious Cities of Gold's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Mysterious Cities of Gold on?
Windows only.
