XIII

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. JimS.
    Mar 18, 2004
    9
    Great game with some truly original graphics.
  2. JamesH.
    Jan 12, 2004
    8
    A stylish and compelling FPS. Whilst it doesn't exactly make any enourmous improvements to the genre, the story element is strong and the comic - style gameplay is truly enjoyable. Multiplayer is another string to this games bow. The bots have decent AI and there is an excellent attack/defend an objective style game on the Xbox that works really well. Overall this is a slick, A stylish and compelling FPS. Whilst it doesn't exactly make any enourmous improvements to the genre, the story element is strong and the comic - style gameplay is truly enjoyable. Multiplayer is another string to this games bow. The bots have decent AI and there is an excellent attack/defend an objective style game on the Xbox that works really well. Overall this is a slick, enjoyable game - well worth owning and the multiplayer will hold your interest for ages.… Expand
  3. Themaster
    Mar 9, 2004
    10
    This rules! best game ever!
  4. StephanP.
    Jun 29, 2005
    9
    This is a stylish and fun game that sadly did not get the recognition it deserved. Too many reviews gave it a thumbs down because it "wasn't as good as Halo." Well, it wasn't trying to be Halo. Very well written, XIII has a compelling story that will keep you interested and guessing all the up until the cliffhanger ending. The music is superb, the voice acting is good, the This is a stylish and fun game that sadly did not get the recognition it deserved. Too many reviews gave it a thumbs down because it "wasn't as good as Halo." Well, it wasn't trying to be Halo. Very well written, XIII has a compelling story that will keep you interested and guessing all the up until the cliffhanger ending. The music is superb, the voice acting is good, the cell-shaded graphics are very cool, and it is a very fun game to play. Some folks may not like that you can't save anywhere...but that is sort of par for the course for Ubisoft of that time period. You can probably find a copy usede for pretty cheap...I highly recommend it. After all the games I've played so far, this is still one I think of fondly and plan to play again. Plus there are grappling hooks!… Expand
  5. DanielD
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, and I've owned a lot of good and bad games. The comic-book style headshots with the crossbow are just unbelieveable. Even if you've moved on to Xbox 360 like most people have, this is worth buying for cheap and getting into...awesome story line, unique graphics, and fun multiplayer as well. Easily a 10 out of 10 in my book.
  6. EznorbY.
    Jun 20, 2007
    8
    One of the most visually impressive titles I've ever seen, even now, 4 years after its release. The comic-book style is spectacularly executed, and the storyline will keep you doing the sometimes-slow missions just so you can see the next cinematic. The gameplay offers nothing new to the FPS genre, but is solid and has nothing really wrong with it. Overall, an artistically brilliant One of the most visually impressive titles I've ever seen, even now, 4 years after its release. The comic-book style is spectacularly executed, and the storyline will keep you doing the sometimes-slow missions just so you can see the next cinematic. The gameplay offers nothing new to the FPS genre, but is solid and has nothing really wrong with it. Overall, an artistically brilliant title that suffers only from its mediocrity in the gameplay department.… Expand
  7. SteveE.
    Nov 28, 2003
    7
    A good game that will keep the goldeneye faithfull happy for a few hours.
  8. ChiwawaK.
    Jul 14, 2005
    10
    It is a really a lot of fun.
  9. SkeletonBones
    Aug 8, 2017
    7
    Excellent game for its genre and style of play is very happy, so I did not expect that the game will multiplayer both local and Xbox Live. But on Xbox it's not convenient management for consoles.
  10. Dperks
    Nov 26, 2020
    6
    Okay so i wanted to check this game out mainly because the remake came out recently and I heard it was bad. But it reminded me that I see the original for 5 bucks at my local used games store all the time. So I checked it and first of all the visuals are very nice ill say that. Some times they can be a little blocky and janky but overall it nails the comic book style that it's going for.Okay so i wanted to check this game out mainly because the remake came out recently and I heard it was bad. But it reminded me that I see the original for 5 bucks at my local used games store all the time. So I checked it and first of all the visuals are very nice ill say that. Some times they can be a little blocky and janky but overall it nails the comic book style that it's going for. And the story was alright I think, its not commuted very well some times on what's happening. So I felt very confused a lot of the time but that's not a huge negative for me. What really suffers is the gameplay mostly the stealth parts of the game. The stealth is very frustrating mostly due to how basic it really is there's a lack of depth with it . But it probably wouldn't be as bad if the check point system didn't make it so after getting spotted and sounding an alarm in some levels that I had to rewatch story scenes or replay big chunks of levels. Which are boring to replay because the stealth makes it so that you have to go very slow. Other than that the gunplay is fun a little to easy due to very simple AI but still serviceable for it's time. If your looking for a very stylized shooter and can tolerate some simple yet frustrating stealth segments than I more than recommend you check out XIII for yourself.… Expand
  11. Wilcze
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    Intriguing story and original visuals. Shooting mechanics are solid making this a great FPS. Stealth sections are plentiful though so can't just run in and shoot everything in sight. That cliffhanger though. Sequel is coming soon at least, right? RIGHT?
  12. Piquerix
    May 29, 2022
    7
    The game is cool, nice story and nice graphic sector. But on my first run I've to find how and when to save the game (right after pass a checkpoint) but beside this issue the game is enjoyable

Awards & Rankings

73
#73 Best Xbox Game of 2003
55
#55 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
24
#24 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Game Over Online
    70
    This is definitely a single player title first, multiplayer title second. Even in the former, it lacks the material to vault it into the stratosphere and turn XIII into a classic. Style and visuals can only do so much for a game.
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  2. Xequted
    68
    Flat textures are still flat textures, however they are dolled-up -but at least Ubisoft have attempted to make the whole experience an immersion in a politically-charged, adult-oriented, comic book world.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    66
    You can't judge a comic book by its cover. XIII looks stylish but plays bland.
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