Unless MAL is totes confused, the first of the manga versions started publication prior to the light novel release. I haven't checked to see if there was a WN first, or if this is one of the uncommon works where the LN was developed after a manga or anime version already existed; the LN being the adaptation, as it were.

It sounds like an odd story universe, odd in a good way.

@Terrence said in 13 Game - And We Killed Each Other. (13ゲーム ―そして、僕たちは殺しあった―):

@shrike_al said in 13 Game - And We Killed Each Other. (13ゲーム ―そして、僕たちは殺しあった―):

@Terrence Does the story have cheesy elements or is it entirely serious and suspenseful?

Any particularly cheesy elements you hate in these types of stories?

I'd say it's pretty intense / serious.

Most of the story revolves around planning and strategizing, getting into the head of the opponent (and hoping they didn't get into your head) all whilst searching for the cards + items that will help protect you. And there is that dread of whether someone will die on the next page or not, especially when the group splits up for searches or goes with a plan you think won't work.

Also, the king on the other side's personality was a bit ehhh, and their motivation for trying to win this game was shit, so that was the weakest part (outside of little in the romance or character building department; characters start and end in a pretty face value way, except maybe the lead who has some growth / wisens up over parts of the story).

Yup. Sounds like something I might like.

Nah, I don't hate cheesy elements. I actually find them amusing.