XIII

XIII is a cel-shaded first-person shooter released in 2003, known for its distinctive comic book art style, complete with onomatopoeic sound effects appearing as text on screen (e.g., “POW!”). Based on the Belgian graphic novel series, the game puts players in the shoes of an amnesiac named XIII, who wakes up on a beach with a mysterious tattoo and is immediately implicated in the assassination of the President of the United States. Blending stealth, action, and puzzle-solving, players must uncover the truth about XIII’s identity and the vast conspiracy he’s entangled in, navigating a gripping narrative filled with twists and turns, presented with an iconic visual flair.