XIII

 GameCube
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Seeing the game from beginning to end reveals its true artistic merit: it never gets stale; every episode has been drawn with minute care and attention. It would have been an incredible achievement if the gameplay had matched the outstanding art direction. [Dec 2003, p.94]
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  2. Game Over Online
    70
    Style and visuals can only do so much for a game. In our post dot-com world, image is not everything, substance does count for something.
  3. Yahoo!
    70
    A pulpy, good time. Just don't expect to come back after completion for any particularly inspired level design or captivating combat.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    If only the developers had spend half as much time fine-tuning the enemy A.I. as they did finessing the graphics, XIII would be incredible. [Dec 2003, p.196]
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  6. GameSpot
    64
    While it definitely has a certain sense of style to it, the game itself misses its mark, and the total package isn't one that will hold the interest of most first-person shooter players.
  7. GMR Magazine
    60
    Problem is, the missions are largely cookie-cutter (do tasks like "destroy four generators without being spotted" sound familiar?) and lack the thrill found in similarly themed games, like "GoldenEye 007" (N64). Worse yet, your opponents are unbelievably excellent shots who almost never miss.
  8. games(TM)
    60
    It's one of those mixed-bag situations - flashes of genius and genuinely enjoyable moments of success, occasionally mired by unbalanced weapon damage, clumsy AI and the odd bit of unfair level design that requires astounding feats of memory. [Dec 2003, p.98]
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  9. Total Video Games
    60
    The presentation sets the tone brilliantly and drags the player through, but sadly the gameplay is largely forgettable.
  10. Nintendojo
    60
    Like most women in the single scene these days, it looks good from afar but it's far from good. The hype of voice acting, stylish soundtrack, and unique comic book presentation may draw you in but the weak gameplay experience will have you running for cover.
  11. Gamenikki
    60
    David Duchovny has an exceedingly flat voice. At no point does he ever really sound excited. Even when he should be excited, he really doesn't sound it. There's just a sense of resignation always seeping through.
  12. Game Revolution
    58
    And despite its groovy style, XIII isn't much more than a run-of-the-mill game. Its presentation is definitely worthy of a look (particularly if you own an Xbox) but its gameplay is about as straightforward - and in some cases boring - as it gets for an FPS.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best GameCube Game of 2003
32
#32 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
28
#28 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Dezuuu
    Apr 4, 2012
    8
    A unique game. Not when it comes to gameplay, but the style is refreshing and fun. Story is good, characters are interesting and level designA unique game. Not when it comes to gameplay, but the style is refreshing and fun. Story is good, characters are interesting and level design is great.
    Solid gameplay and a nice 'comic book' presentation make for an exciting FPS adventure.

    Also, local splitscreen is a lot of fun.    … Full Review »
  2. dorohedorofan90
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    Basado en un cómic de origen franco-belga, XIII nos pone en el papel de un agente amnésico cuya única pista de su pasado es un número romanoBasado en un cómic de origen franco-belga, XIII nos pone en el papel de un agente amnésico cuya única pista de su pasado es un número romano tatuado en el que pone "13". A medida que la trama avance descubriremos un complot político a escala global e iremos descubriendo el origen del protagonista, su rol dentro de dicha secta y organización donde todos están numerados y las piezas irán encajando para finalizar con un cliff-hanger que nos dejará con ganas de más. "Si queremos saber como continua tendremos que leer la obra original en cómic.

    Por desgracia nunca hubo una secuela, pero recientemente a modo de globo sonda se hizo un remake para medir el interés del público por revivir esta franquicia, aunque esto ha resultado más bien un lastre que ha terminado de sepultar la reputación de este clásico de culto y la peña creerá ahora que XIII es un juego mediocre... una lastima.

    Si te gustan los shooters, con toques de sigilo y esa estética de los años 60, las películas de James Bond y buscas una alternativa que no rompe del todo con los tropos dentro del género, ni los subvierte, pero que bien si aporta ingenio y calidad a grandes rasgos, no lo dudes pilla el original en steam, en oferta y disfruta de esta gema. Huye del remake.    … Full Review »
  3. maxjk0
    Jan 31, 2019
    7
    Pretty good in some areas, but when its not good id say its "yet another goldsrc fps from the early 2000s". If you like those kinds of games,Pretty good in some areas, but when its not good id say its "yet another goldsrc fps from the early 2000s". If you like those kinds of games, then this is a pretty good one, if not, you might just wanna skip it. Its got some good stealth mechanics, however they also have some really annoying levels in the late game where you are forced to use them, and failing results in an instant game over rather than a combat section like in the earlier parts of the game. Its got some issues, but I had fun overall… Full Review »
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