Xibalba PhobosLab Fight your way through the Mayan Underworld in this retro First Person Shooter. The path leads you through lush jungles,… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsFight your way through the Mayan Underworld in this retro First Person Shooter. The path leads you through lush jungles, eerie catacombs and high tech bases filled with dangerous creatures, traps, vital powerups and weapons. The intuitive and precise controls provide an amazing gaming experience while the dark ambient soundtrack and high quality sound effects build a dense atmosphere. The game features 6 different levels, 3 weapons, 6 types of enemies and an epic boss battle. And if that isn't enough, you can test your skill with the even more challenging "hard mode". Headphones recommended! Information Seller:PhobosLab Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Jul 23, 2014 Updated:Oct 20, 2020 Version:1.7 Size:8.0 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (26) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal pinOi32 Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2014 536 0 0 #2 pinOi32, Jul 24, 2014 Horrible title, but... HOLY SHIP! This looks like classic Doom! Qwertz555 Well-Known Member May 22, 2010 2,318 29 48 #3 Qwertz555, Jul 24, 2014 (Like X-Type this is another little gem from this Dev) "The intuitive and precise controls provide an amazing gaming experience while the dark ambient soundtrack and high quality sound effects build a dense atmosphere. Use your headphones." Having no crosshairs (you shoot/aim the middle of the screen) is something to get used to but everything else is spot on, and so are the controls ! For free and this little size a must-try for all shooter fans, no doubt. GenerallyEpic New Member Nov 20, 2013 2 0 0 #4 GenerallyEpic, Jul 25, 2014 Still not available in the US.... I'm bummed now, I was developing a game somewhat like this. XD phoboslab Member Apr 27, 2011 8 0 0 #5 phoboslab, Jul 25, 2014 Last edited: Jul 25, 2014 That was some horrible timing on my end. I apologize :/ The game was actually intended to be released on monday (with an accompanying blog post etc.). There was some screw up with iTunes Connect - I thought I pulled it from the store fast enough before anyone would notice, but apparently I didn't. Sorry about that. Xibalba should be back in the AppStore now! (Edit: seems to be still missing in some stores; check again in a few minutes please) Again, sorry about the confusion. I promise the game will stay available now apg698 New Member Jul 25, 2014 1 0 0 #6 apg698, Jul 25, 2014 It's back up in the UK. Really good game, and the controls are spot on. Does it have mfi support? If not is it something that you might add? Rennerd Well-Known Member Apr 30, 2014 82 0 0 #7 Rennerd, Jul 25, 2014 Still not out in Canada. EDIT: Never mind, sorry. Yay! kristoffer Well-Known Member May 18, 2014 131 0 16 #8 kristoffer, Jul 25, 2014 Thank you for letting us know it's back up! I've been feverishly refreshing the App Store for the past day as this game looks amazing. Rennerd Well-Known Member Apr 30, 2014 82 0 0 #9 Rennerd, Jul 25, 2014 Hmm, that square in the corner spins for a while, then stops. I waited a while and nothing happened. On a fourth gen iPod. icoker Well-Known Member Mar 26, 2013 652 10 18 #10 icoker, Jul 25, 2014 smooth gameplay. very easy controls and easy to understand mechanics. Definitely a masterpiece g0omba Well-Known Member Sep 11, 2012 51 0 0 #11 g0omba, Jul 25, 2014 I really like it. Wouldn't mind a map. So... Not that ANYONE is complaining but how come the game is free? Puke Aces Well-Known Member Feb 12, 2014 238 0 0 Here and there (but not everywhere) #12 Puke Aces, Jul 26, 2014 Last edited: Jul 26, 2014 I loved the gameplay when I played trough the first level. The graphics look more 8-bit rather than dooms 32-bit or 16bit (I forgot which one doom was) graphics. The music was enjoyable but the game play is what you're looking for, not anything else. 5 stars from me Edit: forgot to mention that I wish more levels were added but the game is still good either way. JRich865 Member Feb 10, 2013 10 0 0 #13 JRich865, Jul 26, 2014 Was pleasantly surprised to see how fun the gameplay was. Wasn't expecting much, but I think the control scheme is well done. Joyomi Well-Known Member Jun 18, 2011 144 0 0 Virginia #14 Joyomi, Jul 26, 2014 The same happens with me, I have an Ipod 5th gen though. The square spins around for a few seconds, then stops. The game does not load up. Eoghann Well-Known Member May 29, 2012 1,367 0 0 IT Guy/Graphic Designer/Gamer New York #15 Eoghann, Jul 26, 2014 Interesting little game, incredibly compact size, tight controls and wonderfully retro graphics. Forgive me, but I do have to wonder why free though? No ads, no IAP as far as I can see. Just a well done, treat. Rennerd Well-Known Member Apr 30, 2014 82 0 0 #16 Rennerd, Jul 26, 2014 So I guess it's an iPod only bug, hope it gets fixed soon. jeStR65 Well-Known Member Nov 18, 2012 61 0 6 #17 jeStR65, Jul 26, 2014 Having a lot of fun with this when I should be working lol love the style and smoothness of the controls what a awesome little gem! NiceDude Well-Known Member Jul 23, 2014 246 0 0 #18 NiceDude, Jul 26, 2014 OMG...haven't even played yet, but I just had to say how much I love the icon! So damn cool. Can't wait to play! EvilArev Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2011 122 0 0 #19 EvilArev, Jul 26, 2014 After initial troubles with downloading Xibalba, I was finally able to get and play it last evening. I'm amazed how refreshing the experience is! First person shooter always struggle with controls on touch devices. Here, however, it all works great. We don't get to look up/down because of it, but who really cares if they shoot pixel monsters in the chest or in the head. It's a small step back, but a one that really compliments the virtual controls. Crawling in the corridors, getting excited by huge monsters around the corner got me thinking... Why do we chase those superior graphics so much? What we've had for over two decades is still working! TL;DR: Anyone even remotely interested in first person shooters, and not scarred away by the pixels, should definitely get Xibalba. @phoboslab: A question was already asked indirectly - what about the monetization? Will this game get some more love for the money? Or perhaps it's a training project? If so it's a complete success, imo! Congratulations and thanks for a great game (of time-traveling, too)! Best regards, P. phoboslab Member Apr 27, 2011 8 0 0 #20 phoboslab, Jul 26, 2014 Last edited: Jul 26, 2014 Sorry about the iPod Touch issues; haven't seen this before anywhere - but didn't have an iPod Touch to test with either. I hope I can fix this soon. I'm not sure yet if/how I'll monetize the game. It's mostly meant as promotion for my HTML5 Game Engine Impact , so it will stay free for at least few weeks if not ever. I may add some IAP later one - maybe I can get a multiplayer mode working (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
(Like X-Type this is another little gem from this Dev) "The intuitive and precise controls provide an amazing gaming experience while the dark ambient soundtrack and high quality sound effects build a dense atmosphere. Use your headphones." Having no crosshairs (you shoot/aim the middle of the screen) is something to get used to but everything else is spot on, and so are the controls ! For free and this little size a must-try for all shooter fans, no doubt.
That was some horrible timing on my end. I apologize :/ The game was actually intended to be released on monday (with an accompanying blog post etc.). There was some screw up with iTunes Connect - I thought I pulled it from the store fast enough before anyone would notice, but apparently I didn't. Sorry about that. Xibalba should be back in the AppStore now! (Edit: seems to be still missing in some stores; check again in a few minutes please) Again, sorry about the confusion. I promise the game will stay available now
It's back up in the UK. Really good game, and the controls are spot on. Does it have mfi support? If not is it something that you might add?
Thank you for letting us know it's back up! I've been feverishly refreshing the App Store for the past day as this game looks amazing.
Hmm, that square in the corner spins for a while, then stops. I waited a while and nothing happened. On a fourth gen iPod.
I really like it. Wouldn't mind a map. So... Not that ANYONE is complaining but how come the game is free?
I loved the gameplay when I played trough the first level. The graphics look more 8-bit rather than dooms 32-bit or 16bit (I forgot which one doom was) graphics. The music was enjoyable but the game play is what you're looking for, not anything else. 5 stars from me Edit: forgot to mention that I wish more levels were added but the game is still good either way.
Was pleasantly surprised to see how fun the gameplay was. Wasn't expecting much, but I think the control scheme is well done.
The same happens with me, I have an Ipod 5th gen though. The square spins around for a few seconds, then stops. The game does not load up.
Interesting little game, incredibly compact size, tight controls and wonderfully retro graphics. Forgive me, but I do have to wonder why free though? No ads, no IAP as far as I can see. Just a well done, treat.
Having a lot of fun with this when I should be working lol love the style and smoothness of the controls what a awesome little gem!
OMG...haven't even played yet, but I just had to say how much I love the icon! So damn cool. Can't wait to play!
After initial troubles with downloading Xibalba, I was finally able to get and play it last evening. I'm amazed how refreshing the experience is! First person shooter always struggle with controls on touch devices. Here, however, it all works great. We don't get to look up/down because of it, but who really cares if they shoot pixel monsters in the chest or in the head. It's a small step back, but a one that really compliments the virtual controls. Crawling in the corridors, getting excited by huge monsters around the corner got me thinking... Why do we chase those superior graphics so much? What we've had for over two decades is still working! TL;DR: Anyone even remotely interested in first person shooters, and not scarred away by the pixels, should definitely get Xibalba. @phoboslab: A question was already asked indirectly - what about the monetization? Will this game get some more love for the money? Or perhaps it's a training project? If so it's a complete success, imo! Congratulations and thanks for a great game (of time-traveling, too)! Best regards, P.
Sorry about the iPod Touch issues; haven't seen this before anywhere - but didn't have an iPod Touch to test with either. I hope I can fix this soon. I'm not sure yet if/how I'll monetize the game. It's mostly meant as promotion for my HTML5 Game Engine Impact , so it will stay free for at least few weeks if not ever. I may add some IAP later one - maybe I can get a multiplayer mode working
