Is XIII on Switch worth it?

Only for fans of the 2003 original or the comic who want the story on a handheld. The Switch build is the buggiest version, so most players are better served elsewhere.

How does it compare with the 2003 XIII?

It keeps the story, weapons and comic framing but adds a new art style and multiplayer. Reviewers say the remake plays worse than the original, with rougher shooting and more bugs.

How long is the campaign?

The solo campaign runs 34 levels. Most players finish it in roughly 8 to 12 hours depending on difficulty and how much they explore.

Does it have multiplayer?

Yes. It supports up to 13 players online and 4 offline, but matches are sparse and the mode is widely described as unfinished.

Is it appropriate for younger players?

It carries a Teen rating for violence, language and suggestive themes. It is a shooter with bloodless cel-shaded combat, aimed at teens and older.

Just the game cartridge and case. There are no add-ons or extra content included.

Where is the XIII (Switch) cheapest?

At Walmart, for $26.97, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the XIII (Switch)?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.

Where can I buy the XIII (Switch)?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, GameStop, Newegg, Best Buy.

XIII (Switch) Price History: $26.97 at Walmart, 40% Under Others

What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners treat this remake as a disappointment. They like the comic-book art and the story's premise, but report bugs, poor performance and clumsy shooting that undercut the original's reputation.

What people mention

BugsCriticisedPlayers report crashes, broken checkpoints and glitches that block progress.
PerformanceCriticisedFrame rate and loading are described as unstable, especially on Switch.
Art stylePraisedThe cel-shaded look, speech bubbles and onomatopoeias are the part people like most.
ShootingCriticisedAiming and gunplay feel stiff and dated next to modern shooters.
StoryMixedThe conspiracy plot holds attention, but the delivery and pacing draw complaints.
MultiplayerCriticisedOnline matches are hard to find and the mode feels unfinished.

From GameStop

Remake of the cult 2003 first-person shooter
New cel-shading art style that respects the original graphic novel
References to the graphic novel including onomatopoeias, speech bubbles and panels
Varied gameplay with action, infiltration and exploration phases
Solo campaign with 34 levels
15-weapon arsenal and fierce multiplayer fights

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About the XIII (Switch)

XIII is a remake of the 2003 first-person shooter, now on Nintendo Switch. You play "XIII," a man with no memory and no identity. He wakes up wounded on a deserted beach on the west coast, after the assassination of President Sheridan. His only clues are the number XIII tattooed near his collarbone and a locker key.

The single-player campaign has 34 levels and a story full of twists. Gameplay mixes action, infiltration and exploration, with an arsenal of 15 weapons. The game uses a cel-shading art style based on the XIII comic book, with onomatopoeias, speech bubbles and panels.

Multiplayer modes let you fight other players. Online matches support up to 13 players, and offline play supports up to 4.