XIII Remake Shows Off PS5 Gameplay
The critically panned and rather infamous remake of XIII is on the path to redemption with an upcoming overhaul of the whole game for next-gen consoles. Ahead of XIII’s major update on September 13, publisher Microids has shared a new gameplay trailer of the cel-shaded FPS running on PS5 with some much-needed improvements.
When Microids launched the XIII remake in late 2020, the game was a bit of a disaster. The remade PS2 classic was developed by a small studio based in Malta known as PlayMagic, and it was the team’s very first project. Unfortunately, XIII was plagued by several technical issues at launch, including graphical bugs and strange AI behavior. However, those issues would be the least of the game’s problems. The original XIII was known for its stylized cel-shaded art style giving the game a timeless and striking look. However, much of that aesthetic was stripped back in PlayMagic’s remaking efforts, souring the game for many fans who already noted an overall hollow experience.
XIII Remake Getting Huge Update
Earlier this year, Microids announced that a new studio, Tower Five, would be overhauling XIII entirely with a free patch coming to all owners later in the year. Since then, Tower Five has been quietly working on fixing the slew of problems in XIII, promising to deliver a refined art style, enhanced AI, a reworked HUD, and better sound design on September 13. A new gameplay trailer released by Microids gives fans a look at what the studio has been working on, showcasing XIII running on next-gen consoles with all the improvements on full display. The gameplay sequence takes place during the SPADS Military Base mission, serving as the best demonstration of XIII’s reworked art style, sound design, and newly
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