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Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba

Take the role of Joan Jade, archeologist of the year and mother extraordinaire, in her quest to save her children!

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March 7, 2019
7 years and 150 days ago
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Mixed43 reviews53.5%

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About the Game

Three things stand between you and your children -- a jungle teeming with danger, the ruins of an ancient Mayan tribe and a band of thugs - and you're not going to let any of them stop you! Take the role of Joan Jade, archeologist of the year and mother extraordinaire, as she searches for hidden objects, solves mind-melting puzzles and beats one ingenious mini-game after another. Along the way, you'll visit dozens of beautifully crafted locations and uncover a story of nail biting suspense.

Features:

• 82 puzzles
• 30 locations
• 240 objects to find
• 19 trophies to collect
• 12 cutscenes