Postal III vs XIII

After the apocalyptic end to the Postal Dude’s week in Paradise, he and his pitbull Champ head to the sister city of Catharsis, a place that lives up to its name. The game lets you roam a twisted open world, making choices that swing between absurd comedy and outright mayhem.

XIII is a cel-shaded first-person shooter based on the popular Belgian cult comic created by Jean Van Hamme and illustrated by William Vance. Players step into the shoes of an amnesiac protagonist accused of assassinating the President of the United States, hunted by the FBI, CIA, and dangerous killers while trying to uncover their true identity. The game blends intense FPS action with stealth mechanics, featuring over fifteen weapons, interactive environmental objects, and a unique comic book aesthetic complete with visualized sound effects and action pop-ups. Players must navigate a global conspiracy, acquire skills like lockpicking and dual-wielding, and survive a gripping thriller campaign.

• Extremely open world for player freedom
• Dark, satirical humor appeals to niche fans
• Wide variety of weapons and vehicles
• Multiple story paths based on player choices

• Distinctive and timeless cel-shaded art style
• Engaging mystery-filled conspiracy storyline
• Creative use of comic book presentation elements
• Solid mix of action and stealth gameplay

• Critically panned with a 10/100 score
• Technical issues and bugs reported at launch
• Limited multiplayer options – single player only

• Some environments can feel repetitive
• Stealth mechanics lack modern depth
• Artificial intelligence can be unpredictable