After playing roughly half way through the story line mode of the game and a good portion of the multiplayer I would have to give it a 7 out of 10. I give it this rating because over all it is entertaining. However, the comic book graphics and rich texture of the game are what really carry most of the entertainment through. If you’re looking for a semi complex shooting game, go for COD because besides the simple point and shoot, those are basically the only options you have. There are few fun points that make the game play more interesting. For example you can pick up chairs, glass shards, picture frames and other objects in the game to throw or hit people with. Not to mention on a few missions you may have to take someone hostage or something to that affect that adds some spice to the over all game play. The story is interesting but a little generic. You play as a man who lost his memory and used to be some type of ex profession killer, military personal or some type of combat specialist. If anything, I would definitely buy the game simply for its multiplayer function. You can assign up to 7 bots and align their difficulty and team (red or blue) to play such games as death match, team death match, capture the flag and also strictly for the Xbox, a game called sabotage. I believe for the other systems the forth game is different. For me, the combat and game play got a bit dull due to the lack of weapons and lack of variation for combat besides point and shoot. Like I said though, the graphics will carry it through. The game has fantastic multiplayer options and over all a good game. I would recommend it to some one who likes to play simple shooting games with other people. Easy controls and simple enough to get into quickly even if shooting games are not your style, mostly because the visual effects are so unique.Read full review
Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: LEG If you’ve read any of my other reviews, you will know that I’m a huge fan of First Person Shooter type games or FPS. That being the fact, I’ve played many dozens of FPS type games on various platforms. In order for an FPS type game to get a perfect score, it has to excel on numerous fronts. It needs to have decent graphics, tons of different weapons, numerous unique and non-repetitive levels, smart enemy A.I. and a decent amount of game playability. Well folks, XIII or Thirteen is such a game. Imagine taking a spy thriller type comic book and turning it into a video game. That’s exactly what the programmers at Ubisoft have created. Don’t be put off by the “comic” looking graphics. Doing so will cause you to miss a really awesome game. I know, because that’s exactly what I did. Until a friend of mine told me that I just had to play this game. So, I put my prejudice against “comic” graphics aside and played the game. I'm so glad I did! Once I got into it, I was hooked until I couldn’t stop playing! It’s awesome how the “comic book” references are thoughtfully put into the game. Things like shooting a bad guy at the top of a cliff and then watching the words “Ahhhh!!!” come up in a balloon as he plummets to the ground. Just like it would in a real comic book! All "comics" aside, once you really start playing the game you just forget about the cartoon like graphics and start blasting away at the bad guys. You get to shoot over 15 different weapons (knife, 9mm pistol, grenades, .44 special, double-barrel and pump-action shotguns, harpoon launcher (yes, there’s an underwater level), crossbows (nothing like headshots from long distance with this one), mini gun (think Uzi), kalash (think AK47), assault rifle (with grenade launcher), machine gun (so heavy, it actually slows you down), bazooka (a FPS game without a bazooka is not a FPS game!), sniper rifle (again, what good FPS would be complete without a sniper rifle!). And you can also use chairs, brooms, bottles, ashtrays and other objects as weapons. The latter weapons will become a necessity during the “stealth” mode levels of the game. All of the levels are very diverse and take place in various locations, everything from sandy beaches and wooded forests to icy, snowy mountains. As you play the game, various pieces of a conspiracy involving a presidential assassination begin to unravel. Although, you yourself have amnesia and are trying to figure out whom you are as well. There are a total of about 8 different boss fights that you have to defeat to continue in the game. Luckily the checkpoints are thoughtfully laid out so that you won’t have to cover too much repetitive ground if you should die the first few times. Some of the boss fights were easier than others, but they were all enjoyable. There is also a 4-player split-screen multiplayer mode that includes deathmatch, team deathmatch and capture the flag. You can also play deathmatch by yourself, since the game designers thoughtfully added some “bots” to play with you during deathmatch. XII Thirteen is rated “M” for Mature. Like most FPS type games, there is a TON of blood and intense violence. This game is all about shooting and killing people and blowing things up. Which is the case with most FPS type games. If that's what floats your boat, then get a copy of this game! It was totally awesome, all the way to the very end? The music soundtrack was also very fitting to the game.Read full review
This is one of my favorite first-person-shooters. I really don’t have anything bad to say. Ubi soft has made one of the most polished and refined games I’ve played. This game is very stylized with a distinct artistic direction that makes for a completely original feel. The cell-shaded visuals work because everything on screen is easy to understand, and never feels cluttered. The sound holds true to its’ theme without becoming annoying, and is actually entertaining. The X-files guy’s voice is the perfect amount of melodrama. This game is excellent for the single player, in that the story is interesting enough without giving you too much. The AI is very challenging and I played one-on-one with the computer on difficult for hours. Every one of the environments are original and interesting. Beautiful visuals, tons of guns, gizmos and surprises. Controls are fluid and smooth, which allow pin point accuracy with both long range and close-up weapons. This title is a must have that was lost in obscurity due to big budget games that suck. 9.45/10Read full review
I remember when this game first came out. I always wanted to try it, but never did. The cell shading and commic book style story boards make for suprisingly submersive game play. The story line is a nice change of pace from your typical kill the alien/monster first person shooter. It has enough goar to keep the blood thirsty satisfied. Plays without gliches on my 360.
I love the cartoon effect, the game plays very well, advanced and simple at the same time. My grand son has moved into the realistic atmosphere.
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