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first-person shooter
XIII
By Ubisoft Paris, released 1 Jan 2003
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Nintendo GameCube
What it is
XIII is a first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Microids, released in 2003 and later listed on Steam with a June 11, 2020 release date. Its protagonist wakes with amnesia after the U.S. president has been assassinated and is treated as the prime suspect. The FBI, CIA and a group of killers pursue him; a safe-deposit key, a tattoo and a gun are among the few clues he has. The story follows his effort to clear his name, uncover the conspiracy and identify the assassin. The game’s listed presentation uses cel-shaded graphics and comic-book-style narration, alongside an espionage plot and voice acting. Steam lists it as a single-player action game with Family Sharing. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Nintendo GameCube, while the Steam platform listing names Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player espionage story.
- Cel-shaded graphics are listed.
- Comic-book-style narration is listed.
- Family Sharing is listed on Steam.
- Steam platform listing names Windows only.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player espionage shooter built around an amnesia and conspiracy story. The listed cel-shaded visuals and comic-style narration may appeal to players who want that presentation.
XIII pairs a conspiracy-driven shooter story with cel-shaded, comic-inspired presentation. Its Steam listing is for single-player, with Family Sharing also noted.
