Ubisoft Paris

XIII

XIII is a cel-shaded first-person shooter based on the popular Belgian cult comic created by Jean Van Hamme and illustrated by William Vance. The game is loosely based on the first five comics. The player unravels clues, trying to solve a conspiracy set in an environment that breathes a comic book ambiance. Footsteps and shots are visualized in text and actions: for example, headshots are shown in a series of still images. Aside from that, the game has all the typical FPS elements: both stealth and action, more than fifteen weapons (shotguns, crossbows, rifles, ...), interaction with environmental objects and plenty of enemies in levels spread all over the world. During the game, the player can learn a number of skills such as silent walking, lockpicking and dual weapons handling.

Released: 18 November 2003
Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
Engine: Unreal Engine 2
Perspective: First person
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB M
Steam recommendations: 2,161
Platforms: Xbox · Nintendo GameCube · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · PlayStation 2
Genres: Shooter · Puzzle
Also known as: Thirteen · XIII - Classic
Estimated owners: 200,000–500,000 (est.)

76
Player rating: 73
Critic rating: 146
Ratings counted: 89%
Steam reviews

XIII

Quick answers

System requirements 1 GB RAM Download size 2.0 GB Steam Deck Unsupported Player counts 14

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The story

The President of the United States of America has been assassinated and you're the world's prime suspect. The FBI, the CIA, and a gang of murderous killers are trying to hunt you down. Stricken with amnesia you remember nothing, not even who you are. You're on your own and there is no one you can trust. All you have is a safe deposit key, a mysterious tattoo, and a gun. Clear your name, solve the mystery, and catch the true assassin before he strikes again.

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How long to beat

Main story: 8.8 h
Main + extras: 10.8 h

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Key facts

Platforms

Game modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Thriller
Stealth
Drama

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Trailer

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Reviews and languages

89% of 2,515 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

7 languages in the interface, 6 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

This game is an FPS story based on conspirancy where you play a fugitive. The player will have to kill people on his way with firearms or cold steel. There is blood, screams and a zooming killcam when you shoot on an ennemy's head.

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