XIII Reviews

XIII is ranked in the 2nd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Hated
Nov 17, 2020

If you want to play XIII, look for the original. Just skip this reimagining.

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3 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2021

With no AI improvements and a clear design choice of using 3D models, the aesthetics of the original XIII spoil it more than they improve it.

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Top Critic
5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2020

This XIII Remake was supposed to allow fans of the original to relive their memories in a way that was suited to modern hardware and gameplay norms. Sadly, this game failed to deliver due to a questionable choice of art direction, last-gen controls, and many, many flaws and bugs that hamper the game.

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3 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2020

The only good thing about this remake is that it's a great example of how not to do one.

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Stan Rezaee
8 / 10
Sep 16, 2022

The 2022 XIII remake is a second chance to give new life to a cult classic. Unlike the previous attempt, this version does right by its fans by honoring the cult classic. It also does a great job at introducing it to a new generation of gamers.

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60 / 100
Sep 30, 2022

Although the remake of XIII was released in 2020 to generally negative reviews, this version, which is now being released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series -and to which the 2020 versions will be updated for free- has corrected several of the initial problems of the game, although there is still work to be done. If you couldn't enjoy the original game in its day, this remake in its current state may already be a good option for it, as long as we stick to its flaws.

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2.8 / 5.0
Oct 14, 2022

XIII Remake is still brimming with inconsistencies. The story is good, and the visuals have improved, but the gameplay is a bit messy. Although there are a few improvements, it does not feel like I was playing a current-gen game. Without the story, I am certain I wouldn’t have bothered playing this game again. The plot and the graphics carried this game. Microids were given another chance, and they didn’t do enough with it. Having said this, some restorations were brought to a classic.

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50%
Sep 25, 2022

The remake of XIII can be considered playable now thanks to the efforts of studio Tower Five, but polishing it above mediocrity would just not be possible without starting the development from the ground up.

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6.7 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2022

Credit to the people behind the original title, it doesn’t just differentiate itself with its cool visual style

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