Mirror's Edge

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1468 Ratings

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  1. Duderoth
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    Oh God, am I actually writing a review for this game? I would never be able to do it justice, unfortunately. This is undoubtedly one of the coolest game of all time. Of. All. Time. One of the best qualities this game has it shares with Half-Life 2. That is, the fact that the entirety of the game is an adrenaline rush. From beginning to end (if you play on the hardest difficulty :D)Oh God, am I actually writing a review for this game? I would never be able to do it justice, unfortunately. This is undoubtedly one of the coolest game of all time. Of. All. Time. One of the best qualities this game has it shares with Half-Life 2. That is, the fact that the entirety of the game is an adrenaline rush. From beginning to end (if you play on the hardest difficulty :D) you are filled with either exhilaration or vertigo. I would never have conceived of doing a parkour platformer in first person, yet here we are. (Although everybody else was already here since, once again, I am years late in my review :) ) And EA Dice did an incredible job at it. The graphical style is clean, colorful, and easy to navigate visually. The control mechanics are fluid on PC (something that never seems to be true with a console port). And the story is good, while the voice acting is top notch. ( I also loved the cutscenes with their slight anime/graphic novel style). Every month or so I keep coming back to this game, remembering and reliving it with delight.… Expand
  2. Mystril
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    Incredible game, only problem is the length and longevity of the game... The campaign is what 5-6hrs? Then you can rerun the maps for better times/scores. I wish it was longer, but, since its been like three years since it came out, now I'm more hoping for a sequel.
  3. Kislen
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    This game brings tears of joy to my eyes. The visuals. The music. The story, though a bit short and narrow, is very good. I want more. S The controls are somewhat difficult to master, but once you play the game for a little while you'll be bouncing all over everything like a real Parkour expert. I didn't expect it to be easy to master .. Anyone who complains about difficulty is aThis game brings tears of joy to my eyes. The visuals. The music. The story, though a bit short and narrow, is very good. I want more. S The controls are somewhat difficult to master, but once you play the game for a little while you'll be bouncing all over everything like a real Parkour expert. I didn't expect it to be easy to master .. Anyone who complains about difficulty is a little to used to having everything handed to them for mashing buttons. The only controls I can complain about are the reverse direction wall hike ledge grabs and the vertical pipe to vertical pipe leaps. This is one of my favorite games and always will be. adly, the evil that is EA will never allow a sequel, as they don't want to release games that won't sell less than 5 million copies.… Expand
  4. appabend
    Feb 8, 2012
    8
    MIRROR'S EDGE:
    A great game. I liked the premise of parkour and running through buildings in first person. Though, when you start, you have to get used to with the controls as it takes a while, but once you do, you'll ready for parkouring. The graphics are amazing even when they colored the buildings a little too simple. The sound works and the musics are great too. The overall gameplay is    MIRROR'S EDGE:
    A great game. I liked the premise of parkour and running through buildings in first person. Though, when you start, you have to get used to with the controls as it takes a while, but once you do, you'll ready for parkouring. The graphics are amazing even when they colored the buildings a little too simple. The sound works and the musics are great too. The overall gameplay is good, but you'll get confused later on. The chase sequences are great and it's very intense, though you'll experience some trial-and-error if you can't find the right object to jump over. The bad thing is that the story isn't interesting, especially when they use a 2D animation in some cut scenes. The combat only used sometimes. And it ends short, but sweet :)    … Expand
  5. zzZZZzzzzZZz
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Великолепнейшая игра. Я отдыхал глазами, играя в неё.Великолепнейшая игра. Я отдыхал глазами, играя в неё. Изумительная чёткость, чистота цвета, атмосферность. Игра просто наслаждение. Она однозначно в моей тройке комп. игр всех времён.… Expand
  6. KritikalGamer
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    This was a joy to play and I had to force myself to stop playing. Great animation and movement. The parkour is very well choreographed as is the fighting although some leaps are beyond human possibility. The storyline is very original and intriguing to add the extra heat to the game. Characterisation is good as well. What makes Mirror's Edge stand out is how it is an enjoyable game and itThis was a joy to play and I had to force myself to stop playing. Great animation and movement. The parkour is very well choreographed as is the fighting although some leaps are beyond human possibility. The storyline is very original and intriguing to add the extra heat to the game. Characterisation is good as well. What makes Mirror's Edge stand out is how it is an enjoyable game and it doesn't involve gore and heavy violence. The game's graphics are beautiful if not a little bit too shiny and perfect. Overall this a must play and all audiences will like it.… Expand
  7. Freez
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    This game is awsome! some say its all the same and repedative which ya it is, but not many games change all the time throughout except those "RPG" types that have upgrades and whatnot which this isnt about. The story is ok but the gameplay is excellent for pc which some disagree (obviously not pc gamers who can adapt to certain controls) if you think the pc controls are difficult or oddlyThis game is awsome! some say its all the same and repedative which ya it is, but not many games change all the time throughout except those "RPG" types that have upgrades and whatnot which this isnt about. The story is ok but the gameplay is excellent for pc which some disagree (obviously not pc gamers who can adapt to certain controls) if you think the pc controls are difficult or oddly placed, no offence, but stick to your console system. The graphics are good, the music is good (not really music but more a theme of trying to get away). This game is just fun, especially for the price, its kinda like a first person prince of persia or assassins creed, but mainly focuses on the climbing and running aspect. The combat is minimal but there are times you have to take down a few soldiers which i found fun since its all about timing and trying to get them 1 on 1. Great game and i reccomend it to anyone who likes these kinda games, spend a minute and look at a youtube gameplay video to see if its for you.… Expand
  8. hit925
    Dec 30, 2011
    5
    The game is far too short and there are issues everywhere, such as dim enemies, control issues and the drabness of the setting. However, the core gameplay does work most of the time. The whole idea does make sense. A sequel should be made because somewhere in this idea, there is a great game to be made.
  9. GadgetFanatic12
    Dec 18, 2011
    10
    It's Time to put those guns and swords away.and start thinking fast on your toes and learning to beat feet. Mirror's Edge , an awesome first-person adventure with crisp beautiful graphics. but the story is waaaay to short but for me that's the only flaw I have seen in this game.
  10. willforbes
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    Mirror's Edge is by far one of the most innovative, exciting, aesthetically outstanding games I have ever played in my 10+ years as a PC gamer. It effortlessly tears you away from reality and throws you into its world. The exciting, feminine story-line and gorgeous colour palette is something which I have not experienced before in a game on any platform, and is a refreshing escape from theMirror's Edge is by far one of the most innovative, exciting, aesthetically outstanding games I have ever played in my 10+ years as a PC gamer. It effortlessly tears you away from reality and throws you into its world. The exciting, feminine story-line and gorgeous colour palette is something which I have not experienced before in a game on any platform, and is a refreshing escape from the "kill anything that moves" shooters of today.

    I would like to think that, if EA's tyranny and hostile presence in the gaming industry was for anything, it was for the development of Mirror's Edge. I would give this absolute masterpiece a 10 if it weren't for the shooting parts which seemed forced onto the developers by out-of-touch executives. The odd handgun is fine but there really is no need for a SAW in a game like this. At least the player is handicapped when using the larger weapons.

    Things which should be taken into account if DICE were to improve upon a sequel or prequel - Less emphasis on guns than there already is, and an open city to go wherever you wanted would turn this from a stunning masterpiece to a ground breaking masterpiece.

    Well done DICE, this is a game amongst games.    … Expand
  11. Debsuvra
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    A beautifully rendered game with innovative gameplay to accompany, Mirror's Edge is a fantastic display of what the old DirectX is still capable of doing without breaking the PC. The short length is an annoyance though, leaving a lot to be desired. While the story could have become a strong point in this dystopian futuristic game, the ends are pretty loose and not gripping. Anyway, I amA beautifully rendered game with innovative gameplay to accompany, Mirror's Edge is a fantastic display of what the old DirectX is still capable of doing without breaking the PC. The short length is an annoyance though, leaving a lot to be desired. While the story could have become a strong point in this dystopian futuristic game, the ends are pretty loose and not gripping. Anyway, I am waiting for the sequel to release.… Expand
  12. Paperinik
    Oct 20, 2011
    6
    It's a glorified tech demo. It has it's charms but in the end it feels like an unfinished, unpolished product. It has some great part and ideas which it delivers in a way that could be fun and exciting, but it also contain elements that is so poorly executed that it's almost insulting(fighting and shooting mainly)
  13. Contemptible
    Oct 16, 2011
    8
    Beautifully designed game. It has some issues with grabbing edges or drain poles.. and it is incredibly hard to complete without dying at least 50 times. It's a very challenging game. I can relate to how people can give it a negative score, in fact if I were to have reviewed it after the first hour of game play I would give it a 2. This game does grow on you. Once you get used to it itBeautifully designed game. It has some issues with grabbing edges or drain poles.. and it is incredibly hard to complete without dying at least 50 times. It's a very challenging game. I can relate to how people can give it a negative score, in fact if I were to have reviewed it after the first hour of game play I would give it a 2. This game does grow on you. Once you get used to it it will be a very enjoyable game.… Expand
  14. Downward_Spiral
    Oct 14, 2011
    8
    I wish I would have found this one sooner. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The art style is very unique and beautiful. The gameplay is challenging and sometimes frustrating, but overall very fun.
  15. vlado_work
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    I truly enjoyed the game, one of the best I've played so far. A player needs to master controls but after that it goes smoothly. Thank you for this gem!
  16. DanDolittle
    Oct 1, 2011
    8
    If your after a unique game play then Mirror's edge will offer you that experience.
    The game offers a wonderful concept of fast paced action as you run from enemies and leap from high buildings. Campaign is fairly short and doesn't have a strong story. Controls are very user friendly and graphics are decent.
    The game can use a polish as during game play you will find yourself wondering    If your after a unique game play then Mirror's edge will offer you that experience.
    The game offers a wonderful concept of fast paced action as you run from enemies and leap from high buildings. Campaign is fairly short and doesn't have a strong story. Controls are very user friendly and graphics are decent.
    The game can use a polish as during game play you will find yourself wondering what to do next in some parts and sitting around from time to time as well as climbing obstacles will not always function as they are intended to.
    however the good outweighs the bad and is an enjoyable game over all.    … Expand
  17. Delta_Assault
    Sep 22, 2011
    8
    Ya know, this game looked really cool after seeing some previews for it. Then I read giantbomb.com's review of it and they only gave it a 3 out of 5. So that meant ok, but not good or great. Sorta dimmed my enthusiasm a bit. It was like, yea this game might not be some perfect sphere of nirvana like Half-Life 2 or anything, but it's an innovative new game concept that really tried toYa know, this game looked really cool after seeing some previews for it. Then I read giantbomb.com's review of it and they only gave it a 3 out of 5. So that meant ok, but not good or great. Sorta dimmed my enthusiasm a bit. It was like, yea this game might not be some perfect sphere of nirvana like Half-Life 2 or anything, but it's an innovative new game concept that really tried to breathe new life into the FPS genre, so why not give it the benefit of the doubt? Who else would think to take EA's bags of money and make a first person parkour game that almost totally avoids combat? That is the creation of either some madness, or some genius.

    So it came out and I started playing it. And frankly, I dunno why giantbomb gave it a 3/5. This game is **** fun. The sense of speed and adenaline from running over rooftops while sliding under pipes and walljumping from scaffolding is just amazing. That's what this game excels at, making you feel like an amazing athlete, some sort of freak Olympian who gets their kicks from stealing stuff and running away. The parkour is easily accomplished with the controls and viewing it from first person makes it much more immersive then a traditional third person camera would have.

    The entire game has a nice sorta Ipod-ish aesthetic. It seems that in the city of the future, everything is clean and white, with some splashes of other colors. If you've ever watched the turd of a film called "Ultraviolet", then you'll recognize its look here. Very sterilized and cold... even the plants in the city are painted white for some reason heh. I suppose it's a new take on the futuristic city aesthetic though, compared to a lot of stuff in scifi games that're just ripped off from Blade Runner and Aliens.

    So while I'm enjoying the game a lot, there are a few caveats. First off, I started playing the game last night. At the end of the session, I had completed the first four levels. There are nine levels in all. Yes, this game is not built for longevity. It is short. And no multiplayer, so all that's left is doing speed runs in the completed levels to try to top your last time. Obviously a factor if you're gonna go and buy this game for 60 bucks or whatever.

    The combat's also lacking, since this isn't a game where you're meant to run and gun. You can use guns, but you have to first disarm a cop. Then, you'll only be able to shoot until the magazine runs out, you can't reload. So shooting it out isn't really encouraged. Also, your character Faith can only take a few shots, so you'll definitely need to run behind cover and wait for opportune moments to strike. If you do work at it, you can shoot it out with a SWAT team though. Just isolate one guy, disarm him, run to another guy, shoot him, grab his gun, and repeat, while trying not to catch too much lead. It's not ideal, and it's certainly much harder then just running for any exit, but it's doable. The hand to hand combat works for the weak police, they'll drop after 2 or 3 punches. But the SWAT guys in armor will just push you away, so hand to hand doesn't work on them. All in all, if you're looking for some sorta Matrix-style martial arts combat to match the game's parkour gameplay, you won't find it here.

    Oh, and yea... the game cutscenes do resemble the Esurance cartoon commercials. But honestly... I always liked those commercials. Erin Esurance was hot. So that's not really a complaint for me.    … Expand
  18. garion1
    Sep 18, 2011
    10
    I picked this up for 5USD on a Steam special. This game is exhilarating. I actually feel exhausted after 2 hours of gameplay. I moved in my chair so much and tensed my muscles constantly. I have never felt so scared falling in a game before. The graphics are spectacular, the sound and music are spot on and the gameplay is so well choreographed. It is worth the full price and I am sorry II picked this up for 5USD on a Steam special. This game is exhilarating. I actually feel exhausted after 2 hours of gameplay. I moved in my chair so much and tensed my muscles constantly. I have never felt so scared falling in a game before. The graphics are spectacular, the sound and music are spot on and the gameplay is so well choreographed. It is worth the full price and I am sorry I never bought it earlier. I would love to see a v2 with fully textured environments. Go and get it!… Expand
  19. awildseaking
    Sep 17, 2011
    7
    Good game, typical EA **** Game has massive drm and requires internet connection to play, so once again publishers **** over a unique and well executed game.
  20. Sata_Nick
    Aug 15, 2011
    4
    Jugar a Mirror's Edge es una experiencia contradictoria. Mientras que se agradecen las nuevas ideas, la mecÃ
  21. Breakdancer22
    Aug 2, 2011
    10
    I may be easily entertained, but I absolutely loved this game. It has beautiful graphics, it's easy to control, and the music makes it an even more enjoyable experience. I am definitely glad I bought it. The only thing that sucks is that the game is somewhat short, but I still found myself playing it over and over again. :)
  22. Roeyl
    Jul 17, 2011
    9
    I re-visited my review after playing it again. It's actually better and less frustrating at times once you're more experienced with the gameplay (especially during fights). The other flaws are the same though: too simple story, too short play time, too linear and the game still feels too much like some kind of demo, have too wait for the real thing when and if Mirror's Edge 2 comes out.I re-visited my review after playing it again. It's actually better and less frustrating at times once you're more experienced with the gameplay (especially during fights). The other flaws are the same though: too simple story, too short play time, too linear and the game still feels too much like some kind of demo, have too wait for the real thing when and if Mirror's Edge 2 comes out. Other than that, graphics and graphic designs are still pleasant. It's also very original, unique and well achieved gameplay (watch the gameplay video for proof). I would especially recommend this game if you've always wanted an FPS version of Tomb Raider or Assassin's Creed.… Expand
  23. TheJJ
    Jun 27, 2011
    10
    Best graphics engine and physics effects, it beats the Cryengine.
    For 10 â
  24. Zen-Zinxe
    Jun 17, 2011
    8
    This is certainly a game you buy for the single player experience, the story isn't amazing, but it's good enough to keep you interested while you're in it, and the graphics are just ridiculous. I never thought I'd have a game that looked this good run so well. I really have to hand it to the graphics designers, they know what they are doing. One of the things I found odd was the detail inThis is certainly a game you buy for the single player experience, the story isn't amazing, but it's good enough to keep you interested while you're in it, and the graphics are just ridiculous. I never thought I'd have a game that looked this good run so well. I really have to hand it to the graphics designers, they know what they are doing. One of the things I found odd was the detail in the guns is exquisite, even though guns are a very minor part of this game. I was impressed by the little things, like firing a machine gun in a parkade, you hear an extremely realistic echo, the physX support is great too if you have it. The only downside to this game is general lack of replayability, still a fun experience, and well worth the 20$ to buy it on Steam. Overall, this game is a PUZZLE game and NOT a shooter, if you buy this expecting a FPS shooter, you will hate it.… Expand
  25. Ch3m1st
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    A very original game, the concept is never done before. Controls are mapped very well for PC. the story mode is somewhat short. Combat is surprisingly well designed. the adrenaline kicks in during the levels that you are being chased. the 9 score is because of the one level that required climbing a tall building that is under construction because it lacked any motivation. also some of theA very original game, the concept is never done before. Controls are mapped very well for PC. the story mode is somewhat short. Combat is surprisingly well designed. the adrenaline kicks in during the levels that you are being chased. the 9 score is because of the one level that required climbing a tall building that is under construction because it lacked any motivation. also some of the jumps are hard to figure out so i ended up looking them up on youtube… Expand
  26. JonesR
    Jun 10, 2011
    7
    'A' for originality. A very different game than the norm. Suprisingly enjoyable although quite short with little or no replayability. Good attempt at a novel concept. $5 bucket will give you good entertainment value.
  27. Urh
    May 25, 2011
    3
    I would really like to know who thought a first-person perspective platform game was a good idea (let's not kid ourselves, this is exactly what Mirror's Edge is). EA and DICE should at least be praised for trying something new in an industry that is stagnating due to chronic risk-aversion, but these new ideas really should at least be vetted before they get into development. As a result,I would really like to know who thought a first-person perspective platform game was a good idea (let's not kid ourselves, this is exactly what Mirror's Edge is). EA and DICE should at least be praised for trying something new in an industry that is stagnating due to chronic risk-aversion, but these new ideas really should at least be vetted before they get into development. As a result, we have a game which is flawed on a very fundamental level.

    The gameplay is where Mirror's Edge falls apart, and on quite a spectacular level to boot. The game entirely relies upon "leap of faith" gameplay, and you know what that means. Your character will die many, many painful deaths. While chase sequences with armed security guards do add a sense of urgency and tension, these chases fall apart on two levels. Firstly, the guards couldn't hit the side of a barn with a shotgun - which is necessary, as otherwise the chases would end before they start with you lying in a pool of your own blood. Secondly, there are many sequences where you have no choice but to engage guards in hand-to-hand combat, which brings me to the second major gameplay failing of Mirror's Edge. Granted, melee combat is a tricky thing to implement in a first-person perspective game, but I honestly cannot recall a sloppier implementation in recent memory. You may very well find yourself passing some of these combat sequences out of sheer luck rather than through any skill on your part.

    As for the visuals, well, they certainly are unique, but in a bad way. I can't remember the last time I found myself squinting at my monitor. Some sections were quite literally painful for me to look at. My impression of the overall aesthetic design was that it was sterile, verging on the utterly lifeless. To me it feels like a horrible fusion of "real-world" and cel-shading which just doesn't work.

    In conclusion, the only good thing to have come out of Mirror's Edge is a lawsuit which may very well end nearly two decades of persistent copyright trolling by Tim Langdell.    … Expand
  28. ECPatterson
    Apr 30, 2011
    8
    Fun, innovative game. Creative design. Campaign is short however and fairly easy. The occasional gun play is disappointing and unfortunately unavoidable.
  29. Isaac
    Apr 7, 2011
    8
    Mirror's edge is one of those games that help creating a new genre. You can call it the parkour genre because it's a bit more complicated then simple platforming. The game itself is short and it has many little issues but because it feels so fresh I'm capable of looking away in this case. A game that is a parkour platformer and is in first person is something truly unique. The gameplayMirror's edge is one of those games that help creating a new genre. You can call it the parkour genre because it's a bit more complicated then simple platforming. The game itself is short and it has many little issues but because it feels so fresh I'm capable of looking away in this case. A game that is a parkour platformer and is in first person is something truly unique. The gameplay consists of parkour running and occasional gunfights( which are the weakest parts of the game). The game throws at you obstacles that may take time to pass and at some points you'l find yourself impressed by the crazy stuff you'l pull off. The story and main character are rather boring. the story never really feels exciting and there is never a sense of progression like in ''Half life 2'' for example.The graphics are very atmoshperic and fit the game nicely. The game itself is really fun and it has a great importance and a huge potential that will have been used in future games. Still, you just know that the game could have been much better. If DICE would have invested a bit more I'm sure the game could have been fantastic. Right now the game is a unique hidden gem that many gamers missed out because of the bad reviews. Recommended.… Expand
  30. Rapheus
    Apr 5, 2011
    9
    As many have stated, a refreshing take on the FPS genre. I played through this game fairly quickly, but it's intensity is matched by its polished finish and graphical style. The detail of some of the levels is truly impressive. The story could have been fleshed out more, without a doubt, but even then it does not detract from the fun to be had. Upon finishing Mirror's edge, I had anAs many have stated, a refreshing take on the FPS genre. I played through this game fairly quickly, but it's intensity is matched by its polished finish and graphical style. The detail of some of the levels is truly impressive. The story could have been fleshed out more, without a doubt, but even then it does not detract from the fun to be had. Upon finishing Mirror's edge, I had an incredible sense of accomplishment and a desire for more. Whenever I have this sensation, I know I just finished a truly memorable game. If you are looking for something different and enjoy FPS games, give this title serious consideration.… Expand
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#34 Best PC Game of 2009
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    Mastering the game's in-body platforming is an urgent thrill, beaten down less violently here under the auspices of our old friends keyboard and mouse, and stands out from the homogenised interfaces of modern first-person and platform games.
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  2. PC Games
    82
    The beautiful visuals look even better on the PC and the controls are smart and responsive. There are some flaws, though, in particular the short play time, some stiff level design and the overall potential for frustration. But if you manage to go with the flow, you will find Mirror's Edge to be a thrilling and unique gaming experience.
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  3. IGN
    85
    While its elegant controls, visuals and audio weave a dreamlike tapestry that its animated cut-scenes do their best to eat away at, the whole is an experience you'd be remiss to let fly by if you missed it on consoles.
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