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XIII - Classic

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube • 2020

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Quick resume

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Shooter, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique comic book cel-shaded art style
    • Engaging spy thriller story
    • Varied gameplay with stealth and combat
    • Nostalgic and stylish presentation
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Frustrating checkpoint/save system
    • Some clunky controls and aiming
    • Mandatory stealth sections can be unfair
    • Limited multiplayer support
    • Ends on unresolved cliffhanger

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle (stealth or loud), explore the open world, and approach objectives with some flexibility, though within a structured mission framework."

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based shooting mechanics, stealth sections, and platforming challenges that require player skill and adaptation."

      Capsule for Call of Juarez Call of Juarez

      "The game offers skill challenges in shooting, stealth, and tactical use of weapons and gadgets, with some difficulty spikes and rewarding combat mechanics."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is primarily on single-player campaign and personal progress; multiplayer exists but is less emphasized and has connectivity issues."

      Capsule for The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition

      "Focus is primarily on single-player campaign and personal progress; multiplayer exists but is unofficial and less emphasized."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report replaying the game multiple times due to challenge and nostalgia, but frustration with no checkpoints and difficulty may limit long continuous play."

      Capsule for Shadow Ops: Red Mercury Shadow Ops: Red Mercury

      "Players report replaying the game multiple times for nostalgia and enjoyment, though the campaign is relatively short and some frustration with checkpoints exists."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay centers on single-player experience with limited multiplayer or cooperative features."

      Capsule for Dokimon: Quest Dokimon: Quest

      "Gameplay centers on single-player experience with limited multiplayer support; multiplayer is mostly bot matches and community-driven."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize weapons and choose tactical approaches, but level design is mostly linear with limited environmental modification."

      Capsule for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas

      "Players can creatively use environment objects as weapons and choose different tactics, but levels are mostly linear with limited modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are balanced with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; multiplayer is cooperative."

      Capsule for Vectorio Classic Vectorio Classic

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative in multiplayer bots; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a historical spy thriller, escaping real life through story and atmosphere."

      Capsule for The 39 Steps The 39 Steps

      "Players use the game to immerse in a comic book spy thriller world, escaping real life with engaging story and stylized visuals."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different combat styles, stealth, and exploration paths, experimenting within game mechanics."

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      "Players try different weapons, stealth tactics, and exploration paths, encouraged by level design and gameplay variety."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Levels are mostly linear but contain optional side quests, hidden chests, and collectibles encouraging some exploration."

      Capsule for The First Templar - Steam Special Edition The First Templar - Steam Special Edition

      "Levels are mostly linear but include areas for exploration to find upgrades and lore, rewarding curiosity."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through playstyle rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Styx: Master of Shadows Styx: Master of Shadows

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through playstyle choice rather than avatar or environment modification."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features a fictionalized, stylized world with exaggerated combat and spy gadgets, consistent with imaginative fiction."

      Capsule for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

      "The game features a fictional spy conspiracy narrative with comic book style and cinematic elements, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social connection; multiplayer is inactive and game focuses on solo play."

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      "Social connection is minimal; multiplayer is limited and community small, with primary focus on solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn weapon mechanics, arrest tactics, and level strategies, improving skill over time."

      Capsule for Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death

      "Players learn weapon mechanics, stealth strategies, and story progression; some skill development involved."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

      Capsule for The Baby In Yellow The Baby In Yellow

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention due to difficulty and stealth mechanics; not suitable for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Manhunt Manhunt

      "Requires focused attention due to stealth and combat challenges; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are surface-level or solo."

      Capsule for Surgeon Simulator Surgeon Simulator

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are surface-level or solo."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No indication of leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative without hierarchical structure."

      Capsule for Uncraft World Uncraft World

      "No leadership roles indicated; multiplayer is cooperative with bots or peers without hierarchical control."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and progress through story and levels."

      Capsule for Half-Life 2: Episode One Half-Life 2: Episode One

      "Players accumulate weapons, abilities, and story progress; upgrades and collectibles reward advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the stealth gameplay engaging and satisfying, though some find it stressful due to difficulty."

      Capsule for Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China

      "Some players find the game enjoyable and stylish, but checkpoint frustration and stealth difficulty reduce relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Stylized comic book visuals, music, and voice acting provide strong sensory and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for The Wolf Among Us The Wolf Among Us

      "Stylized visuals, comic book effects, and soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or multiplayer ranking; achievements and status are minimal or absent."

      Capsule for Fantasy Wars Fantasy Wars

      "No emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements and multiplayer status are minimal or absent."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with espionage plot, character interactions, and cinematic elements."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging spy thriller story, cutscenes, and comic book style storytelling."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Some planning required for stealth and mini-games, but overall straightforward."

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      "Players plan stealth approaches, weapon use, and exploration; some problem solving involved but mostly linear."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Tense stealth sections and challenging combat encounters create suspense and excitement."

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      "Tense stealth sections and combat encounters provide suspense and excitement, though some frustration noted."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive good value for money with quality remake, added content, and replayability."

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      "Players perceive good value for price, especially compared to remake; enjoyable content for cost."

    • Violence

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      3

      "Combat and assassination are common but alternatives exist; violence is a significant theme."

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      "Combat and use of weapons to eliminate enemies is central; some non-lethal options exist but violence is prominent."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must avoid damage and manage combat encounters carefully; stealth sections require avoiding detection."

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      "Players must avoid failure and manage resources like health and ammo; stealth sections require careful survival tactics."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026