XIII Remake Review: Worse Than Before
Related WhenXIIIoriginally released in 2003 , it was considered something of a novelty by fan and critic alike . XIIIsported a cel - shaded art expressive style unadulterated with comic Word of God - style panel , cutaway drawing , split - screen cameras , and drift onomatopoeias that would appear whenever a gimcrack noise occurred . Cel - blending was n’t nearly as popular a choice in the early 2000s as it is today , but those player who give the originalXIIIa probability found it to be a smooth , enjoyable FPS experience with unique visuals and some decent melee andstealth gameplay options ....