XIII

 GameCube
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
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  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 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.
  2. JustinS.
    Feb 16, 2004
    10
    The story is deep, the action is quick, the enemies are challenging but not impossible, and the half graphic novel, half noir presentation NEVER gets boring.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Mar 5, 2004
    0
    The ending was terrible.
  4. BobB.
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    This is the best damn game ever. GO buy it right now!
  5. GavS.
    Nov 20, 2003
    10
    It is so good i have had it and am still on the 5 level.
  6. JohnL.
    Dec 20, 2003
    4
    Its a beautiful looking game but that quickly wears off as your shot down by remarkably accurate ai.....The levels are too far in between save points and the game quickly gets boring.
  7. Cubeoid
    Jan 10, 2004
    7
    I've been looking for a FPS for awhile and this managed to suffice despite some annoying glitches.
  8. ChrisW.
    Jan 1, 2004
    6
    Not impressive to look at to be honest. neither did i stick at finishing the game as its pretty average and lost appeal in the same day i got it home. i would say im a FPS fan, NOT WORTH BUYING.
  9. RyanM.
    May 5, 2004
    9
    The only real complaint i have about this game is that it's really really difficult. I'm a good gamer and i had a hard time passing the story mode. But other then that this game has great unique cel-shaded graphics, an engaging story, and an incredible art style. The slickness and style of this game is far superior then many other first person shooters. But, there are not enough The only real complaint i have about this game is that it's really really difficult. I'm a good gamer and i had a hard time passing the story mode. But other then that this game has great unique cel-shaded graphics, an engaging story, and an incredible art style. The slickness and style of this game is far superior then many other first person shooters. But, there are not enough weapons, and pretty long loading times.… Expand
  10. CameronR.
    Sep 4, 2003
    9
    this game is great and the multiplayer is greater so BUY IT trust me its great DL a demo and see.
  11. Kaim
    Apr 14, 2004
    9
    Brilliant. Immersing story line, fanstastic graphics and sound. Only frustruting when trying to navigate damn ladders. I hate ladders... Oh, ..and the people that find it boring, are the ones who aren't very good at it.;)
  12. ProfessorFrink
    Dec 2, 2003
    5
    A good idea, but didn't really take off. The levels are too big and the cartoon look makes depth perception impossible so it took me an hour to retrace my steps in one level. This would be much cooler as a realistic FPS.
  13. Metroidguy4
    May 20, 2013
    7
    XIII has a very good story line, good cel shade graphics, good controls, and a good list of weapons. The difficulty is pretty good even though some of levels are tougher than others. But I didn't care for the multi-player mode because the weapons that's used in the multi-player mode is dependent on the map that's picked. XIII is an overall good game.
  14. 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, 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 gamePretty 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… Expand
  15. 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 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 iránBasado 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.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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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