XIII cover
FranchiseXIII

XIII

Critic score5 critics
First release
Nov 18, 2003
Developer
Ubisoft Paris
Genres
Shooter, Puzzle · Drama, Action, Thriller, Stealth

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.

Also known as XIII - Classic, Thirteen, XIII.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 18, 2003
PlayStation 2
Nov 18, 2003
Xbox
Nov 18, 2003
All 12 release dates
Nintendo GameCube
Nov 24, 2003
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 28, 2003
PlayStation 2
Nov 28, 2003
Xbox
Nov 28, 2003
Nintendo GameCube
Nov 28, 2003
Mac
Jun 08, 2004
Mac
Jun 11, 2004
PlayStation 2
Aug 05, 2004
Xbox
Aug 05, 2004
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
9h
Main + Extras
11h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
helicopter, bloody, murder, comics, death
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At a Glance

Critic Score
73
Main Story (IGDB)
9h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
11h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 24 Oct 2026
Also in 4 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 24 Oct 2026