Reviews and Previews

3D Avenue - Review (Xbox) - Review, by Simon Hutchinson: "If you need something in the first person genre to keep you happy until Halo 2 ships in 2004 then XIII could be your fix. It offers an interesting storyline, some top gameplay as well as some interesting objectives." [Score: 85 out of 100] <small>(December 10, 2003)</small>
http://www.3davenue.com/index.php?mod=article&id=313

ActionTrip - Review (PC - Windows) - Review, by Uros Jojic: "In summary, XIII has several things going for it: its stylish and original art design, certain graphical elements, like the pop-up windows, that not only look good but add new gameplay nuances to boot and a good story that unfolds through enjoyable dialogue and atmospheric flashback sequences." [Score: 74 out of 100] <small>(November, 2003)</small>
http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/xiii.phtml

GameSpy - Review (Xbox) - Review, by Ryan O'Donnell: "The single-player experience is enjoyable, if not revolutionary." [Score: 3.0 out of 5] <small>(November 24, 2003)</small>
http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/xiii-/6426p1.html

GameHelper - Review (PlayStation 2) - Review, by Lawless: "A compelling storyline and style that will hold your interest as long as you don't lead an interesting life." [Score: 6.0 out of 10] <small>(2003)</small>
http://www.gamehelper.com/magazine/reviews/xiii2

WorthPlaying - Preview (PlayStation 2) - Preview, by Thomas Wilde: "When the real action hits, XIII is primed to deliver. Each of his wide assortment of weapons comes equipped with a secondary-fire mode, some of which are entertaining." <small>(October 1, 2003)</small>
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=13389

WorthPlaying - Review (PC - Windows) - Review, by staff: "All in all XIII comes out with lots of style and enough going for it to make a great game but ends up falling flat." [Score: 7.0 out of 10] <small>(December 22, 2003)</small>
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=15204

GameSpy - Review (PlayStation 2) - Review, by Ryan O'Donnell: "While the quality of XIII's graphics will no doubt remain a controversial topic for some time, I can tell you that at the very least, I considered the game's visuals to be inconsistent. Technically, the PS2 version of XIII has the weakest graphics." [Score: 3.0 out of 5] <small>(November 24, 2003)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november03/xiiips2/

Gaming Nexus - Preview (PlayStation 2) - Preview, by Matt Mirkovich: "With a little bit less than a month to go this title is looking to be one to get during the holiday rush." [Anticipation Rating: 8.0 out of 10] <small>(October 6, 2003)</small>
http://www.gamingnexus.com/Preview.asp?ID=128

GameSpy - Review (PC - Windows) - Review, by Sal Accardo: "A fresh coat of paint isn't quite enough for Ubisoft's cel-shaded shooter, but a few original moments and intriguing story make XIII an FPS worth checking out." [Score: 3.5 out of 5] <small>(November 24, 2003)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november03/xiiipc/

WorthPlaying - Review (GameCube) - Review, by staff: "XIII is not the greatest FPS to grace the market, but there was no reason to expect it to be. What we do have is a very well done, if somewhat flawed, action/adventure title." [Score: 8.0 out of 10] <small>(January 3, 2003)</small>
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=15306

Computer And Video Games - Preview - Preview, by Steve Colton: "Climb ladders, dodge between makeshift shields, put paid to the plans of evil - it's all been seen before, but surely it can't just be the visual style that makes this seem so fresh? A limited play, but initial evidence suggest XIII's developer has created a shooter of real substance." <small>(September 22, 2003)</small>
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php?id=96606

GameSpy - Review (GameCube) - Review, by Ryan O'Donnell: "On the GameCube, you can only play in split-screen mode with up to four-players. Put simply, there are more exciting multiplayer FPS experiences to be had elsewhere." [Score: 3.0 out of 5] <small>(November 24, 2003)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november03/xiiigcn/

WorthPlaying - Preview - Preview, by staff: "In addition to the fancy gameplay, XIII seems to have a bit more class than other FPSs and isn't just simply a game about running around and killing people." <small>(September 25, 2003)</small>
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=13256

Four Fat Chicks - Review (PC - Windows) - Review, by Steerpike: "If you're in the mood for a shooter with style, action, and lasting value, you're better off with Serious Sam than with XIII." <small>(December, 2003)</small>
http://www.fourfatchicks.com/Reviews/XIII/XIII.shtml

GameAxis - Preview (PC - Windows) - Preview, by Neil Ong: "Rendered with the Unreal II engine, XIII is more than capable of providing an immersive FPS experience." <small>(August 16, 2003)</small>
http://www.gameaxis.com/articles/view.php?id=155&gid=529

Gaming Nexus - Review (PlayStation 2) - Review by Cyril Lachel: "Beyond the sometimes-interesting story, this game just reuses the same clichés we've seen in every generic first person shooter for the last six years." [Score: 7.0 out of 10] <small>(December 24, 2003)</small>
http://www.gamingnexus.com/Review.asp?ID=417

GameSpy - Preview - Preview, by Matthew Freeman: "As the story unfolds, the entire opening of the game takes on an almost menacing tone." <small>(October 8, 2003)</small>
http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/xiii-/498284p1.html

WorthPlaying - Review (PlayStation 2) - Review, by staff: "Most who manage to make it through to the end-credits of XIII will likely do so due to its consistently interesting and engaging storyline." [Score: 7.6 out of 10] <small>(December 14, 2003)</small>
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=15052