XIII

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. GameNow
    100
    From the incredible visual presentation to the frenetic action to the jaw-dropping effects and pulse-pounding music, XIII is where it's at.
  2. PC Gamer
    85
    XIII is rounded out by a tantalizing multiplayer component. [Feb 2004, p.62]
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  3. Maxim Online
    80
    And with the engaging story, plus the graphic-novel presentation (boxes of action and text are constantly popping up on-screen), this truth is worth uncovering.
  5. eToychest
    80
    If you love first person shooters, or stealth, or being able to break chairs over people's heads, and then swing away on a grappling hook, than this is for you.
  6. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    Thrill-seekers in search of a stylized 3-D shooter with a compelling story will find plenty of both in Ubi Soft's XIII.
  7. GamerFeed
    80
    Though not without its flaws, the stylish presentation is such a unique departure from most standard FPS games, and the storyline was so superb, that I was able to put those minor flaws aside and thoroughly enjoy the game.
  8. IGN
    80
    Has a great story-driven sheen, but at it's core, it's weighed down by some occasional bewildering flaws, in addition to the lackluster weapons and simple combat we usually see in lesser productions.
  9. Game Chronicles
    76
    Once you look through the cel-shaded visuals, professional voice acting, and graphic novel presentation and effects, you are left with a pretty standard shooter that doesn’t really innovate or improve upon the genre.
  10. GameSpy
    75
    A solid, competent shooter, one with a unique presentation and a story just intriguing enough to keep you playing through the end. The simplistic combat, generic design and savegame oddities keep it out of the realm of greatness.
  11. 1UP
    75
    Still, if you want to play through a good story on the easy or normal difficulty settings, there's a lot to like here.
  12. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The hero is voiced by former "X-Files" star David Duchovny whose deadpan delivery is mostly forgettable. [21 Nov 2003, p.L2T 46]
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Awards & Rankings

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#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 120
  3. Negative: 12 out of 120
  1. punkzu
    Dec 12, 2010
    9
    Such a outstanding storyline outweighs the shabby graphics and game engine and, for me, makes this a classic. However people must not forgetSuch a outstanding storyline outweighs the shabby graphics and game engine and, for me, makes this a classic. However people must not forget the graphics are like that since this is based on a comic book series. I really enjoyed playing this game and am a little gutted there is no sequel :(. Definitely worth the buy.… Full Review »
  2. VishnuS.
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    It's great man, with those compelling, superb, story. A mixture of nerve and adventure, its super.
  3. Seriosity
    Jul 11, 2013
    7
    The visual presentation is impressive and the conspiracy story is intriguing, but the level design is frustrating and the gameplay tedious andThe visual presentation is impressive and the conspiracy story is intriguing, but the level design is frustrating and the gameplay tedious and uninspired.… Full Review »
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