Mirror's Edge

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1468 Ratings

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  1. lukasdavidbray
    Dec 27, 2010
    8
    kdyz jsem videl prvni video, rekl jsem si wow tohle bude neco. A takyze je. Mirror´s Edge me nezklamala jak hratelnosti/grafikou tak desigenem levelu.
  2. iamthewizard2
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    One of the most unique and intriguing games I have played in my lifetime. I truly think that the critics have underscored with this one. I am so looking forward to the sequal!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Dune_Jumper
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
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  6. 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!
  7. alibaba1992
    Feb 2, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game ,but i have window´s7 as PC system and i want play on my computer. I hope that the game is later updated for windows7. Sry for my English =(… Expand
  8. 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
  9. Kommando1987
    Aug 15, 2012
    9
    This is the most innovative game I've played in quite some time. Unlike most most games in the First Person prespective, Mirror's Edge allows and encourages out of the box solutions to the challenges the game presents. My only complaint is that the main campaign is somewhat short (about 9 hours if you're a fast learner).

    That said I'm eagerly awaiting any news of a sequel, if EA doesn't    This is the most innovative game I've played in quite some time. Unlike most most games in the First Person prespective, Mirror's Edge allows and encourages out of the box solutions to the challenges the game presents. My only complaint is that the main campaign is somewhat short (about 9 hours if you're a fast learner).

    That said I'm eagerly awaiting any news of a sequel, if EA doesn't saddle it with an Origin requirement I'd be a buyer on day one.    … Expand
  10. Andrew_Paterson
    Mar 2, 2012
    5
    Mirrors Edge probably seemed like a good idea at the time (the concept sounds good to me) but somewhere between thought and execution the game lost it's way - plummeting again, again to the hard streets below. Not to put too fine a point on it, this game is tedious - and very reminiscent of the old 8-bitters where the only way to progress was to learn from death after death.

    Watching    Mirrors Edge probably seemed like a good idea at the time (the concept sounds good to me) but somewhere between thought and execution the game lost it's way - plummeting again, again to the hard streets below. Not to put too fine a point on it, this game is tedious - and very reminiscent of the old 8-bitters where the only way to progress was to learn from death after death.

    Watching your hands drift past what should have been an easy grab or battling to climb onto a low box when fences are easily hopped doesn't help. I'm sort of wondering if it was as an apology that the game sometimes moves you forward a check-point when you die. My cynical soul, though, assumes it's just a bug.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. AnonymousMC
    Jan 21, 2009
    3
    Pretty engine, great idea, awful execution. Detection for grabbing ladders or edges tends to fail inexplicably and the puzzles (ie trying to figure out where to go next) are mostly frustrating. Game is fun when you're flowing through levels, but the frequent combat scenes and puzzles are speed bumps, as well as the inevitable frequent deaths (either because Faith refused to grab thePretty engine, great idea, awful execution. Detection for grabbing ladders or edges tends to fail inexplicably and the puzzles (ie trying to figure out where to go next) are mostly frustrating. Game is fun when you're flowing through levels, but the frequent combat scenes and puzzles are speed bumps, as well as the inevitable frequent deaths (either because Faith refused to grab the ledge you jumped into or she just felt like not wall running at the time etc)… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. TomG
    Dec 13, 2009
    9
    This game really exceeded my expectations. It was a crazy steal at $5. I would've paid $20 or more if I'd known it was so good. No console port problems. Outstanding graphics - very stylized, atmospheric, and with meticulous attention to detail. PhysX provides nice detail that helps breathe life into the city. The sound design was flawless. I encountered no glitches, except for This game really exceeded my expectations. It was a crazy steal at $5. I would've paid $20 or more if I'd known it was so good. No console port problems. Outstanding graphics - very stylized, atmospheric, and with meticulous attention to detail. PhysX provides nice detail that helps breathe life into the city. The sound design was flawless. I encountered no glitches, except for getting stuck in one place I wasn't supposed to jump through. The relatively short length was good for me, as I have a lot of games to get through these days. I was reminded of Portal at times. This is primarily a puzzle game, but the combat that's in there is pretty satisfying too. Some parts were a bit frustrating but once I learned to look sideways during a wallrun I was all set. The story wasn't anything epic but honestly it was better than stories from many other otherwise good games, and it was illustrated nicely and it fit with the rest of the game. I enjoyed this game a lot more than the Half-Life 2 episodes that took more time and money. Can't wait for Mirror's Edge 2 on the PC!… Expand
  15. 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
  16. ComradeSv
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    A perfect game! Awesome graphics (and FPS), cool setting with a design I never seen before in any other game, nice theme music and a average storyline. I was simply unable to stop playing this game till I seen last lane of titles. Sadly it took only one day, but still - game is awesome. Sadly no MP or user-friendly SDK to create own levels. As for online trials - there is alot of cheaters there.
  17. MarkO
    Feb 5, 2010
    10
    Don't be misled by the bad controls and the frustration; it is true that it takes awhile to get use to the game. But really, I never found myself stuck in any one place for more than a few minutes; it really isn't hard to pull most of the stunts. It just takes practice and some patience, which is nothing wrong in my opinion. Other than that, this game is simply gorgeous and you Don't be misled by the bad controls and the frustration; it is true that it takes awhile to get use to the game. But really, I never found myself stuck in any one place for more than a few minutes; it really isn't hard to pull most of the stunts. It just takes practice and some patience, which is nothing wrong in my opinion. Other than that, this game is simply gorgeous and you really feel engaged(I have never felt so immersed in a videogame before). It feels as if you are really running on top of those rooftops and the runner's actions are smooth and graceful. Every movement feels totally credible and authentic, which engages the player even more. I also love how you don't have to rely on weapons to progress through the game (as a note, the weapon mechanics really aren't that bad as others say; I found aiming and disarming foes pretty simple. It just takes some normal practice. . .) This game reminds me alot of the old-school platform games but with an arcade feel to it. If you really miss those good-old Japanese/anime games, then you really need to give this one a try; you'll feel as if you're back on your original playstation. The story is also great; the cartoon cutscenes totally match the anime feel, and I found the plot to be pretty profound and complex even though the game is rather short. But, if you really pay attention to the story, it really has some sense and interest to it, and it evokes some human compassion (unlike most games today which concentrate on pure human bloodshed). My only criticism really comes with the end. I found it a bit too adrupt, even though it's very touching. Others would criticize that the game is too short. True, the game is "short", but it's really not a flaw. If you really want to explore every nook and cranny in the game, you can probably squeeze 20-30 hours. Most ppl will play it for 10 hours which I think is great, because at one point, you need to finish playing the game, so why not earlier than later? Most people have other things to do in their lives, and so, I would rather play a game that is short and profound than one that is long and empty (*cough* Oblivion) What matters is the quality, and this game is all about that. Mirror's Edge is really underrated and underappreciated. It has some potentially annoying flaws, but really, it's all forgiveable. Now, go make all your roof-jumping fantasies come true and try the game.… Expand
  18. ConR
    Dec 29, 2009
    5
    Some incredibly figity controls make this game one of the most annoying and infuriating games i have ever played! While it is also the only game i've ever played like it. It's fun... sometimes and rewarding even less of the time! It's quite hard from the camera angle to actually get what the character is doing all the time. Which makes improvement in a particular area of Some incredibly figity controls make this game one of the most annoying and infuriating games i have ever played! While it is also the only game i've ever played like it. It's fun... sometimes and rewarding even less of the time! It's quite hard from the camera angle to actually get what the character is doing all the time. Which makes improvement in a particular area of the gameplay just pure chance. Be prepared to get stuck on area's and be frustrated. Good innovation, poor execution.… Expand
  19. bztang
    Dec 17, 2009
    9
    Great game, especially for getting it for only $5 on Steam, much much better than I expected. Pros: -Beautiful atmosphere, artwork and graphics -unique gameplay makes you think using a fully three-dimensional perspective and using wall-runs as another element -pretty decent story and neat animated cutscenes -chases are great and well paced -I actually liked the music, it was different and Great game, especially for getting it for only $5 on Steam, much much better than I expected. Pros: -Beautiful atmosphere, artwork and graphics -unique gameplay makes you think using a fully three-dimensional perspective and using wall-runs as another element -pretty decent story and neat animated cutscenes -chases are great and well paced -I actually liked the music, it was different and somewhat memorable -Can't wait for the sequel! Cons: -Some parts are slightly frustrating -weapons are not quite the caliber of that of a standard FPS, and I only learned that you could pick up dropped weapons halfway through the game lol… Expand
  20. brandonn
    Dec 12, 2009
    9
    This is an incredible, original, and amazingly fun game to play. Played in the first person perspective but not an FPS it's really a platformer at heart. One of my favorite parts of the game are the chases and they are very expertly paced throughout the game enough so that your excitement is always pretty high but not frustratingly so it gives you time to enjoy the striking visuals. This is an incredible, original, and amazingly fun game to play. Played in the first person perspective but not an FPS it's really a platformer at heart. One of my favorite parts of the game are the chases and they are very expertly paced throughout the game enough so that your excitement is always pretty high but not frustratingly so it gives you time to enjoy the striking visuals. My least favorite part of the game is the story which says a lot about the game because even that was not strictly "bad". I loved how they spread flavor throughout the world that gave you more information about the space you were working in, it's just that at the end I was left wishing that there was something a little better. All in all this was a superb game and with it being priced around 20 dollars now there should be nothing stopping you from giving it a try.… Expand
  21. mattiesworld
    Sep 28, 2010
    8
    Read the full review here: http://mattiesworld.gotdns.org/weblog/2010/06/20/game-review-mirrors-edge/
    summary: In an era in which FPS games rule, I believe DICE came with quite a innovative almost daring concept: a fine mix of first person melee combat and puzzles. Combined with a unique graphical style and chilly music, they certainly made a remarkable game. There is definitely room for    Read the full review here: http://mattiesworld.gotdns.org/weblog/2010/06/20/game-review-mirrors-edge/
    summary: In an era in which FPS games rule, I believe DICE came with quite a innovative almost daring concept: a fine mix of first person melee combat and puzzles. Combined with a unique graphical style and chilly music, they certainly made a remarkable game. There is definitely room for improvement here and there, but the result may certainly be seen. In the meantime EA has already announced a sequel, so letâ    … Expand
  22. metacriticFAN
    Aug 22, 2012
    7
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  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. gist95966
    May 25, 2012
    8
    The Good: (1) Artstyle is unique and interesting.
    (2) The Gameplay itself is also unique and fun, both of those are hard to pull off in this day and age.
    (3) The price! The Bad: (1) You can beat this game the day you get it... it's very short. (2) The combat is not all that great... fortunately you don't really need to fight. Overall I recommend this game for a unique experience and some    The Good: (1) Artstyle is unique and interesting.
    (2) The Gameplay itself is also unique and fun, both of those are hard to pull off in this day and age.
    (3) The price!

    The Bad:
    (1) You can beat this game the day you get it... it's very short.
    (2) The combat is not all that great... fortunately you don't really need to fight.

    Overall I recommend this game for a unique experience and some nice fun. If a sequel came out, I would hope they make the game longer and remove the combat completely. Running around and making amazing leaps at high speed is fun and is what separates this game from others.    … Expand
  29. gamingxlife
    Mar 20, 2012
    8
    Excerpt from gamingxlife.com (visit our website for a full review, with screenshots) Mirror's Edge faced unreasonably stiff competition in its release, but it has still managed to gain a strong following by its fans. Despite its flaws the game deserves far more attention than it received. Mirror's Edge can one of those games that you'll come across from time to time, getExcerpt from gamingxlife.com (visit our website for a full review, with screenshots) Mirror's Edge faced unreasonably stiff competition in its release, but it has still managed to gain a strong following by its fans. Despite its flaws the game deserves far more attention than it received. Mirror's Edge can one of those games that you'll come across from time to time, get tempted to play it again, and before you know it you've beaten it once more. Even if the game ends up not being your cup of tea for the price it carries these days you could have so much to gain and so little to lose. So the next time you're browsing through a game store keep an eye out for this hidden gem. You could be fascinated just as I have.… Expand
  30. DrawidsAR
    Oct 24, 2019
    4
    Для игры 2009 года, это наверное было революционно, хоть тогда и были уже assassin's creed. В наше же время игра явно выглядит устаревше. Герой ужасно управляется. Сюжет говна. Непонятно зачем, но в игре есть огнестрел. Прокачки нет, геймплей однообразный.Для игры 2009 года, это наверное было революционно, хоть тогда и были уже assassin's creed. В наше же время игра явно выглядит устаревше. Герой ужасно управляется. Сюжет говна. Непонятно зачем, но в игре есть огнестрел. Прокачки нет, геймплей однообразный.
  31. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    4
    I didnt finish this game. everything is so unappealing white and you just jump through there. the parkour vibe didnt move me
  32. Nottler
    Jul 23, 2012
    4
    Funny at first, but it got boring pretty quickly. After you get used to the controls it is really cool running around and jump from roof to roof. It becomes "more exciting" when a bunch of police men starts shooting at you. And also a little frustrating, because it is not always instantly obvious where you have to go, especially when the game mechanic hinders your way and you think "OK,Funny at first, but it got boring pretty quickly. After you get used to the controls it is really cool running around and jump from roof to roof. It becomes "more exciting" when a bunch of police men starts shooting at you. And also a little frustrating, because it is not always instantly obvious where you have to go, especially when the game mechanic hinders your way and you think "OK, this must be wrong way" but actually it was the right choice. Happened a few times. Also the fact that you better should (or actually have to) run from everyone, instead of taking down at least one or two police men to get you some space, was quite disturbing. But in the end the most boring part was the repetitiveness of the levels. Running mostly on top of roofs, every level looks actually the same and the game does not much to alternate your experience.… Expand
  33. 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)
  34. MikeM
    Apr 2, 2009
    9
    Amazing and cutting Edge game.. and new with some new thinking.. I can only Recommend this game if you have a Good Graphic card and you like to die a few time in a row.. i think its Great because of its amazing Graphics and new way of thinking when it comes to gameplay. the story is Great too and i hope to see more of them (there will as EA have comfirmed a 2 and 3) i give 9 as the game Amazing and cutting Edge game.. and new with some new thinking.. I can only Recommend this game if you have a Good Graphic card and you like to die a few time in a row.. i think its Great because of its amazing Graphics and new way of thinking when it comes to gameplay. the story is Great too and i hope to see more of them (there will as EA have comfirmed a 2 and 3) i give 9 as the game is abit too short and the Fight system isn't the best.… Expand
  35. NerdHero
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    Sehr Geilers Run-Game ! :DDDDDD
  36. 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
  37. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 29, 2017
    3
    Mirror’s Edge is a first-person platformer with heavy parkouring elements. An obvious inspiration to the adoption of such elements in numerous subsequent games, you can wall-run, climb up to higher edges, kick off of walls, swing across bars, and similar things.

    The core of the game is running across rooftops and through buildings and construction sites, jumping around, often while    Mirror’s Edge is a first-person platformer with heavy parkouring elements. An obvious inspiration to the adoption of such elements in numerous subsequent games, you can wall-run, climb up to higher edges, kick off of walls, swing across bars, and similar things.

    The core of the game is running across rooftops and through buildings and construction sites, jumping around, often while running away from enemies. These sections can be pretty exciting early on, when they’re still fresh, but the game itself suffers from one major flaw:

    You see almost everything it has to offer by the end of the first level after the tutorial.

    The game has pretty limited variety, and there’s very little in the way of elements to mix up the parkouring elements. Thus, after just a few levels, the game starts to feel rather samey, with only one real element added to the game after the start – heck, the final leap of faith to a helicopter is done first in the first post-tutorial level.

    Sadly the game’s story is just as flimsy – while you’re introduced as a runner, someone who secretly acts as a courier for information in a post-futuristic police state, in the end this element basically is only made use of in the very first level. Instead, you spend the game doing a classic “rescue your family member and deal with those who wronged you” (mostly in cutscenes). Sadly, the characters in the game have little, well, character, so there’s little sense of connection to the character’s plight, care about the character you’re saving (the protagonist’s sister), care about your various allies and enemies (some of whom betray you and each other, pretty much pointlessly as you don’t really care about them to begin with), and a standard “corrupt politician bumping off his rivals and controlling the city” plot.

    All in all, meh.

    The only real bright spot are the graphics, which are clean and intuitive. While not amazing by modern standards, they still hold up reasonably well and don’t look ugly even in 2017, despite the game being nearly a decade old at this point.

    I beat the game in under four hours, though I didn’t go out of my way to collect collectibles; that being said, I felt no compelling reason to collect said collectables, which seemed pretty pointless anyway, as they just incremented a X/30 meter (I found six without much effort). And sadly, even at that length, it still felt too long for what it was. While the core idea is okay, the combat is meh, the story was meh, there weren’t enough twists and turns to the gameplay to keep it fresh, and there wasn’t enough environmental variety to make it really interesting.

    While it is vaguely intellectually interesting to see the game that made everyone want to include wall-running in their game, after an hour or so of gameplay you’d be well and done with it. My advice? Skip it and play something that made better use of these mechanics.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. PifuLona
    May 5, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whats good about this game: The graphics. And the feeling. God, it feels so smooth and free. Well, until you fall off because Faith resisted to jump. Or because you thought that you may go this way but NO, you cannot. You die Thats probably the worst aspect of the game: its omnipresent linearity.. I mean, you see a roof which doesn´t lead you anywhere, but its near so why don´t explore it? Well, because, even if the hight isn´t to high, you die. Not cool. Also, there is ONE way to the exit. One. No side ways. Thats not that bad, because the ways are obvious enough, most of the times. Hints are ok, even if not useful at every time. I mean, what does it help me to know where the exit is, if i don´t know how to reach it? Ok, but enough nagging. Because mostly, this game is butter. I mentioned the controls already, sometimes you just fall of because you apparently didn´t hit the button hard enough. But lets forget about that for a moment. Because most of the time, you just slide trough the beautiful clean world. The story is helping I think, because its no big mind bordering stuff. Honestly, you can forget about that completely. All you have to do is running and jumping. And man, thats just smooth. You navigate Faith from cut-scene to cut-scene. Doesn´t sound challenging? Well, perhaps it isn´t. And jumping and running are not that great variety of actions. But the good looking surroundings with different aims (more jumping or running) makes up for that. At the end all I can say is: It isn´t the best game I´e ever played. But it was definitely worth the feeling.… Expand
  41. whatever523
    Jul 16, 2014
    3
    I don't get the appeal of this game. I can see that it's relatively well made, but it's just not fun. For a running game, the running speed is very slow and almost feels like walking. It's not fast-paced at all. The controls are mediocre at best and the save points are horribly placed. Way too often, you have to try and die to find the right way and it becomes boring incredibly fast.
  42. elnocho
    Jul 24, 2014
    2
    The concept of a game where you get to run across rooftops parkour-style while combating bad guys is great. However, this game is absolutely infuriating. You die. Again and again. Which isn't helped by the save games being miles away from where you just died. I presume that they want a level to appear fluid and effortless but that assumes you know what you're supposed to do. Which youThe concept of a game where you get to run across rooftops parkour-style while combating bad guys is great. However, this game is absolutely infuriating. You die. Again and again. Which isn't helped by the save games being miles away from where you just died. I presume that they want a level to appear fluid and effortless but that assumes you know what you're supposed to do. Which you don't. So you get shot, or fall to your death, or reach a dead end.

    I gave up after chapter 4. It's simply not enjoyable and the storyline is poor. Hence during chapter 4 I found myself asking "Why am I playing this?". I couldn't come up with an answer. I realised I didn't care, at all, about the outcome. So I quit and uninstalled it.    … Expand
  43. AVdE
    Jun 18, 2016
    5
    Awesome concept, horrible execution. I really hate super negative reviews and I really really appreciate that the game tries to be unique in an environment where creativity is a rare sight in most AAA studios. Not only in its gameplay, but in the art style as well, it's great.

    What isn't great is the level design. On top of the far too many trial and error moments, the levels are very    Awesome concept, horrible execution. I really hate super negative reviews and I really really appreciate that the game tries to be unique in an environment where creativity is a rare sight in most AAA studios. Not only in its gameplay, but in the art style as well, it's great.

    What isn't great is the level design. On top of the far too many trial and error moments, the levels are very confusing, especially in the indoor sections where everything is cramped together. You are going to need to do a lot of looking around in a very tiny space which leads to awkward camera angles at times; this can get disorienting and in my case even lead to a few instances of motion sickness. Take regular breaks if you want to avoid the sickness and headaches. I have no problem with the game dropping off small puzzles at times, but it's executed in a bad way forcing you to stop for far too long in what is otherwise a pretty fast paced game.

    To counterbalance this the devs made it so things you need to go to are marked in red, and there's a button that turns you in the direction you need to go to. But in my opinion this clashes with the concept of parkour/freerunning, which is to find your own unique creative ways to go to your destination. On top of that I became far too reliant on it, leaving me directionless in cases it didn't gave me a concrete direction the very second I needed it. Especially annoying when you're chased by cops shooting at you, at which point every second counts.

    The platforming sections, hooh boy. The trial and error mentioned before really is a big problem. You will die a lot because of your character performing wrong moves, sending you back to the last checkpoint. Now there are a lot of these, but there's noting fun about playing a certain section over and over again just because you can't make that last jump. The window for error may be very small, you don't know if you're doing something wrong or the character flat out won't do what you want her to; either way these problems pop out more often than they should. I'm sounding more negative then necessary here because this doesn't happen all the time, but when the level design is frustrating it's really frustrating.

    Am I being overly negative here? Of course. The game is not bad but it could do without the frustrating parts. I'm not really a fan of the controller's button layout but it works fine enough. The soundtrack is decent, nothing outstanding, and the graphics are nice. Art style is amazing giving a great color palette that's very pleasing to the eye. The story isn't all that interesting but that doesn't really matter for a game like this. Voice acting is good too.

    I'm a very big (3D) platformer enthusiast and I'm glad I gave this game a try. But I was surprised to see me having such a hard time, expecting my experience with the genre to pull me through comfortably (that sounds more arrogant than meant). It's very much a breath of fresh air in gaming as a whole, but the bad level design and tedious, frustrating segments make it so that the game doesn't click with me.    … Expand
  44. PaulA
    Jan 21, 2009
    4
    This was a really exciting game at first until I realised that there is no depth to the gameplay all you do is climb stuff over and over and over and over and over again to get to the next area. The combat system could barely be used..... waste of money imho.
  45. ArdaG
    Jan 17, 2009
    3
    Disappointing. When you get used to slickness and the precision of Prince of Persia controls, Mirror's Edge becomes a chunky and crappy console port. Story and setting is unimaginative. Gameplay is mediocre at best, nothing ground breaking or "new", just e general copy of freerunning games such as Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia or other indie games. Plus all of that, game is Disappointing. When you get used to slickness and the precision of Prince of Persia controls, Mirror's Edge becomes a chunky and crappy console port. Story and setting is unimaginative. Gameplay is mediocre at best, nothing ground breaking or "new", just e general copy of freerunning games such as Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia or other indie games. Plus all of that, game is short, not worth the $50 tag, maybe 20$ at best. It's a nice experiment from DICE and EA, but nothing is really innovative or groundbreaking about this game.… Expand
  46. Sata_Nick
    Aug 15, 2011
    4
    Jugar a Mirror's Edge es una experiencia contradictoria. Mientras que se agradecen las nuevas ideas, la mecÃ
  47. ThomasH
    Dec 25, 2009
    10
    Amazing steal for 5 bucks off steam, I still would pay 20 for it. Was totally worth it, lots of action, the close action, the climbing, it was all amazing. The story was interesting aswell. I love the envirmoent the most, it was bright, sunny, very clean, if you're a Portal fan and a assassins creed fan, and you haven't played this, Then you are MISSING out! PhsyX is great for Amazing steal for 5 bucks off steam, I still would pay 20 for it. Was totally worth it, lots of action, the close action, the climbing, it was all amazing. The story was interesting aswell. I love the envirmoent the most, it was bright, sunny, very clean, if you're a Portal fan and a assassins creed fan, and you haven't played this, Then you are MISSING out! PhsyX is great for nvidia users, I had ATI tho... but still.. it was worth it. I wish i had a Nvidia card tho to take advanage of the PhsyX… Expand
  48. firewalkwme
    Oct 19, 2014
    1
    There was so much potential, but with worthless gameplay mechanics and horribly stiff linear format it hardly shines. The concept alone(first person parkour) should have had them strive for greatness instead of settling for the mediocrity that was basically "jump in this specific way on this specific wall to get to this specific platform or you die, and the respawn but have to wait 20There was so much potential, but with worthless gameplay mechanics and horribly stiff linear format it hardly shines. The concept alone(first person parkour) should have had them strive for greatness instead of settling for the mediocrity that was basically "jump in this specific way on this specific wall to get to this specific platform or you die, and the respawn but have to wait 20 seconds for the elevator to open to try again". It's not like the challenges were imaginative, just frustratingly strict, which made me quit after jumping at the same wall 15 times and only once getting to the goal. It is basically Portal with no puzzles and letting you wall run instead. Combat is almost as atrocious as the voice acting and plot, which might have had any of those as a saving grace. Not to mention that the controller setup, which you can barely modify, is nothing like any first person anything so it made initial play buggy. The only reason it got 1 point was because I luckily only paid $2.49 for it and felt I got about that much worth of gameplay out of it. Save you time and money.… Expand
  49. Rossjudas
    Aug 23, 2012
    2
    One of the worst games I've ever played, horrible carachter (luckily you'll never see her), terrible game design, sloppy graphics and colors, boring story, appaling and unplayable gameplay. This game costs today 2
  50. nitai007
    Jun 6, 2013
    0
    a great concept and a great game. its to bad that the game is so short, and that some mechanics are bad.
    mirrors edges concept is done masterfully. there is a real sense of speed, and they really nailed this aspect. the parkour and tricks are great. the animations like rolling and climbing really upgrade the. the visuals are spectacular and the artstyle is really cool.
    the game does have    a great concept and a great game. its to bad that the game is so short, and that some mechanics are bad.
    mirrors edges concept is done masterfully. there is a real sense of speed, and they really nailed this aspect. the parkour and tricks are great. the animations like rolling and climbing really upgrade the. the visuals are spectacular and the artstyle is really cool.
    the game does have problems though. the game is really short. the shooting mechanics and fighting mechanics are just bad. theyre slugish and they dont work properly. this mechanics arent used to much in the game, but sometimes its impossible without them, and then you see theyre flaw. the story is also dull. the cutscenes are really weird and are overall under average.
    still, the game does what it promised to do. while its a bit short, its still a really fun and unique game!!!!    … Expand
  51. Wastelock
    Nov 27, 2012
    2
    I saw this game on one of EA's holiday "sales" this year marked as $20 retail value and felt compelled to create a metacritic review for my very first time in a desperate attempt to set the record straight before hapless holiday shoppers waste a dime on such a hollow, contrived piece of garbage. I was willing to let the $2.50 I spent on it go down the drain without another ill word spoken,I saw this game on one of EA's holiday "sales" this year marked as $20 retail value and felt compelled to create a metacritic review for my very first time in a desperate attempt to set the record straight before hapless holiday shoppers waste a dime on such a hollow, contrived piece of garbage. I was willing to let the $2.50 I spent on it go down the drain without another ill word spoken, but it doesn't feel right to let other people get suckered. To be honest, I've never weighed in on any online review board, because I honestly feel like someone has always said about what I would have said already, and people have better things to do than read the same stuff dressed up differently.

    But this game changed that.

    I got this game for an almost trivial amount of money, but that doesn't quite offset how ripped off I feel in regards to the value of my time playing it. I can honestly say that out of 50 or so games on Steam and hundreds played across all platforms since the 80's that this legitimately clocks in as one of my very short list of games I regret purchasing. In fact, I honestly couldn't find through any of my game libraries or childhood recollections another instance of a game that makes me shudder when I think about playing it. I struggled to finish what ended up being around a 4-hour run of the game to beat it. I didn't struggle because it was difficult. I struggled because it was awful to play. Almost nothing of what this game claims to do originally holds up to scrutiny, and even ignoring that, the execution also falls flat on it's face.

    I can't understand why this game has such high reviews. Every negative review I read of this game was right on the money. It's a dressed up platformer with terrible controls and dolled up in a sleek presentation that ultimately feels like a spurious attempt at elegance when in reality it was corner cutting for GPU load. I can see how the initial idea generated the hype it did. From the female protagonist, futuristic design and art style, and other different-enough-to-be-neat aspects, it can be easy to let the hype gloss over reality quite a bit. But at it's core, in retrospect, I think we could probably all look back and agree that it wasn't quite the diamond in the rough it was promised to be. It was more like the piece of coal among other diamonds of the time. The fact is that I'm writing a review of the PC game years after the fact and hoping that someone like me runs across this and hesitates. It was that bad. Don't be a sucker. It's 2012. You have better games to play for cheaper, and it's been sold for $2.50.    … Expand
  52. wszu
    May 12, 2013
    2
    This game is hard even on easy and insanely frustrating particularly chapter 8. You will die a lot. Fortunately the game is short. On the positive side I liked the music.
  53. intensegaming12
    Oct 18, 2016
    0
    This game SUCKS. It fails on everything, worst character ever, **** story ever, graphics, textures are bad even for the time it came out, glitchiest game ever. Its suposed to be a game made for parkour but it even sucks at that, the parkour is super glitchy she will sometime not grab to obvious objects even if you are looking straight at it. Dying light has a much better parkour system andThis game SUCKS. It fails on everything, worst character ever, **** story ever, graphics, textures are bad even for the time it came out, glitchiest game ever. Its suposed to be a game made for parkour but it even sucks at that, the parkour is super glitchy she will sometime not grab to obvious objects even if you are looking straight at it. Dying light has a much better parkour system and its not even a game specially made for parkour. It is a unfinished low budget piece of **** Its the worst game i have ever played dont waste your time and money on this piece of ****… Expand
  54. Dylanmc12
    Mar 3, 2011
    0
    One of the worst games I have ever played.
    The combat is sticky and messy, it doesn't know whether to dump retaliation or go with it. YOU HAVE TO PICK ONE!
    You can't see your feet, making it hard to judge jump's.
    The character's aren't at all likeable
    And the plot is full of holes.

    Stay away from this one.
  55. theNILE
    Jan 11, 2013
    2
    First, this is a great platformer, many of the levels are actually well designed and it makes you think a lot, the graphics and sounds are also top-notch and it has a great art style. Sadly there are a few cons to this game though. The storyline is questionable as you have a save a person who you do not feel connected with as she has not the necessary back-story let alone any realFirst, this is a great platformer, many of the levels are actually well designed and it makes you think a lot, the graphics and sounds are also top-notch and it has a great art style. Sadly there are a few cons to this game though. The storyline is questionable as you have a save a person who you do not feel connected with as she has not the necessary back-story let alone any real character development, this results in the ending being an "ok...it's over" thing without much emotion. In-fact, all the action and challenge in the game made me feel much more emotional. That would be a good thing if it was not for two certain problem which grinded my gears. AUTO-GRAB which you cannot turn off. AUTO-TARGET-LOCK which you cannot turn off. For what fun I had in this game, these two things f*cked me over and made me hate the game the longer I played it. Want to drop to your death! Oh, we'll just do auto-grab and make you waste your time. WHY DOES IT EXIST. IT DOESN'T EVEN WORK ALL THE TIME which makes it worse. When it does work, sometimes you end up jumping to your death or something which is another reason why it's f**ing stupid. Oh, and the last cut-scene looked horrible. I felt kinda sad to see the two characters embracing...at rather **** quality (this was the only bad-looking scene in the entire game)....what's more was it was....jittery. I just wish they hadn't ruined this great game over a few simple things.… Expand
  56. Simon8000
    Mar 25, 2013
    3
    This one is a fairly hard one to explain. I'l start with my main issue(s) with this game. First of all, the fact that there's way way way way WAY too much shooting. Its horrible how the "masterminds" decided to let you pick up guns in the first place, considering that it ruins the game due to how poorly the FPS segments were designed. Okay, 4 pursuers, shoot half of them or just run andThis one is a fairly hard one to explain. I'l start with my main issue(s) with this game. First of all, the fact that there's way way way way WAY too much shooting. Its horrible how the "masterminds" decided to let you pick up guns in the first place, considering that it ruins the game due to how poorly the FPS segments were designed. Okay, 4 pursuers, shoot half of them or just run and take bullets to the back. I also did not care for the map design. It had some good points, like assorted cars you can see driving around and slightly varied buildings (not really though), but the map is the design equivelent of the FPS segments. But they ruined it by giving you too much or too little direction to go, you see, things light up red when you can use them for parkour, on one mission, you have to jump across a helicopter by the landing supports that are red, but its not hard too realize that that's where you have to jump, because its red, like pretty much everything else anyway.… Expand
  57. LewisDanny
    Jul 27, 2018
    0
    Interesting concept for a game, but I cannot give anything but a bad score to a game that implements PhysX so thoroughly into the engine that - if you have an AMD video card- your FPS drops to an unplayable 5 or 10 frames a second. So you can either turn PhysX off which does impact the game negatively or... you can buy and install a NVIDIA graphics card for literally one game? No bueno,Interesting concept for a game, but I cannot give anything but a bad score to a game that implements PhysX so thoroughly into the engine that - if you have an AMD video card- your FPS drops to an unplayable 5 or 10 frames a second. So you can either turn PhysX off which does impact the game negatively or... you can buy and install a NVIDIA graphics card for literally one game? No bueno, guys, this wasn't good enough when it came out and it still isn't good enough now. 'Stuck' glitches upon completed some jumps, and a 'trial and error' approach to level design that is only forgivable because the checkpoint system is good. This game is a lesson in frustration.… Expand
  58. YanoZ
    Dec 1, 2009
    1
    If you are looking for an epic RPG or FPS... You are out of luck.... This game involves nothing more than running around and doing jumps. The graphics are neat looking I can only say but sure not top notch rendering, You are in the middle of simple colored huge geometric shapes, nothing more again... What's even more frustrating is the game is full of glitches. All patched to the If you are looking for an epic RPG or FPS... You are out of luck.... This game involves nothing more than running around and doing jumps. The graphics are neat looking I can only say but sure not top notch rendering, You are in the middle of simple colored huge geometric shapes, nothing more again... What's even more frustrating is the game is full of glitches. All patched to the latest version on STEAM, but you keeping getting little errors like running into a door and getting stuck behind it... For FPS fans out there, the weapon controls are ridiculous and you start out getting a pistol and you have to stick with it for a long time...… Expand
  59. AndrésM
    Jan 12, 2010
    6
    Controls are unconfortable and games is quite repetitive. PC conversion is awful.
  60. JamesM
    Jan 15, 2009
    2
    This game was a 9, at least, when I first started playing it, but once the swat team showed up on the 2nd level, the game became so choppy that it was unplayable. That is unacceptable considering I have a 1 GB Geforce 9600 and 4 Gigs of Ram.
  61. TamirF
    Dec 11, 2009
    2
    LIke others said, nothing but running around, jump, and killing some guards. a short game, no multiplayer, and its not worth the 20$. I had some fun moments, thats why its a 2 and not a 0
  62. KenVeto
    Jan 28, 2009
    3
    This would be a great game for a 15 yr old boy high on crack! I'm in my 50's. I could not play the game very successfully. There are no hints and I got stuck on the first assignment out of training and could not complete it. Also, there is no way to save one's progress, so one has to duplicate moves over and over until one gets past a certain point.
  63. C4K3
    Nov 4, 2010
    5
    A fun, but short game. The campaign is alright, and can be completed twice. Time trial is just some worthless crap which makes you spend 3 hours perfecting a 50 second run. The custom maps are fun, but there are far from enough of them. In the end you'll get ~10 hours of fun from this game, don't expect anymore.
  64. Necrotaur
    Jan 10, 2013
    7
    When you manage to keep your freerunning momentum in Mirror's Edge, it's an amazing game. Unfortunately, the action grinds to a halt when you stumble, and it becomes an exercise in frustration as you use trial and error to determine how to proceed. The controls don't really help, as they are clunky regardless of whether you use a controller or mouse + keyboard, and the hit detectionWhen you manage to keep your freerunning momentum in Mirror's Edge, it's an amazing game. Unfortunately, the action grinds to a halt when you stumble, and it becomes an exercise in frustration as you use trial and error to determine how to proceed. The controls don't really help, as they are clunky regardless of whether you use a controller or mouse + keyboard, and the hit detection seems to take a perverse pleasure in letting you miss seemingly easy jumps. The combat is also mostly trial and error. I feel bad saying this, but this game made me appreciate the hand holding, auto-grab stuff that goes on in Assassin's Creed. Apart from the controls and 'flow' though, Mirror's Edge has great graphics (AMD users turn off phys-x) and it's fun running around avoiding enemies.… Expand
  65. FeaxPotts
    Nov 15, 2013
    5
    This game has so much promise, but doesn't really deliver. The mechanics take a while to get used to, and the training level could have been better integrated into the game. It would be nice to practice without falling 100 feet to my death over, and over, and over again.

    Much of the game boils down to either falling to your death, over and over x 50 or getting shot to death. The plot    This game has so much promise, but doesn't really deliver. The mechanics take a while to get used to, and the training level could have been better integrated into the game. It would be nice to practice without falling 100 feet to my death over, and over, and over again.

    Much of the game boils down to either falling to your death, over and over x 50 or getting shot to death. The plot is weak, the characters are weak, they seem like they were put there to satisfy some sort of 'plot' demand.

    The core mechanic has potential though! I love running, jumping, climbing! And the graphics are great, the aesthetic is pretty darn good, with minimal colors, and red objects guiding the player.

    But so much of the game is thin. Super trigger happy cops EVERYWHERE who very quickly forget you when you pass through the right door. Great idea, poor execution. Did I say that already?    … Expand
  66. ricmetal
    Jul 1, 2016
    5
    Oh, wow. How boring can a game be?

    High rating is due to 10 year old kids than haven't managed to get many thousands if hours into playing games, and have no clue they can get the same from any action game, that allows jumping and climbing ladders as as playing Mirror's Edge. I'm baffled at the reception of this game. You can get all the thrills this game has to offer in any other    Oh, wow. How boring can a game be?

    High rating is due to 10 year old kids than haven't managed to get many thousands if hours into playing games, and have no clue they can get the same from any action game, that allows jumping and climbing ladders as as playing Mirror's Edge. I'm baffled at the reception of this game.

    You can get all the thrills this game has to offer in any other game, that's not just a big parkour playground, and offer so much more other that the jumping and climbing this game offers.

    My god, mind-numbing boring.

    As for my 5 rating. I'm taking into consideration that it was probably very good for it's time (2008). I assume the freedom of movement it provided was unparalleled with any other game at the time. It looks good, very cool with it's almost monochromatic aesthetic. That's it. That's what this game had to offer.    … Expand
  67. Budget_Security
    Jan 1, 2015
    5
    A good and highly original game nearly ruined by unforgiving controls and sparse checkpoints, resulting in frustrating trial and error gameplay.
    Graphics are nice, and I liked their ultra clean urban vibe. Environments are well designed and look more realistic than in many other games. The music is minimalist and fits well. The story is fairly short, but well presented and I liked the    A good and highly original game nearly ruined by unforgiving controls and sparse checkpoints, resulting in frustrating trial and error gameplay.
    Graphics are nice, and I liked their ultra clean urban vibe. Environments are well designed and look more realistic than in many other games. The music is minimalist and fits well. The story is fairly short, but well presented and I liked the stylised cutscenes. Most of the story has you running away from a police manhunt, and reminded me of some of the story in HalfLife2. Gun combat is basic, but not bad, and this game is not about combat anyway.
    The first person view can make it difficult to keep your bearings, but is fairly well implemented and refreshing in a market saturated with 3rd person views. The controls are a good concept and quite nuanced, but difficult to master, and can feel very inconsistent. You are either someone who quickly "gets it" and then is free to enjoy the game, or like me, you are not quite able to master them. In my case this is also partly because the parkour is inconsistently realistic and arcade at the same time (only someone with a Crysis style Nano-Suit would be able to do those wall running jumps etc). I think many gamers with perfectly normal keyboard/controller talent will still struggle, like I did. I found some segments a bit too difficult and the scripted events were harsh, also resulting in many frustrating re-attempts. The checkpoint save system is a pain if you are struggling with a segment, and in that respect, it renders this game inferior to something like HalfLife2 which has an excellent manual save system. I had so much trouble at times, that I had to look up some youtube walkthroughs for help. It would have helped if there were more advanced training tutorials. Maybe the random loading screen tips could also have helped, but I have a fast SSD, so never got to read them. Parkour controls in Assassin's Creed may be a bit too simple and forgiving, but at least it is a lot less frustrating most of the time.
    Annoyingly, there is no way to pause or reload cutscenes, as it is easy to accidentally skip them. This game is a fairly good port to PC, with no mouse accel or lag, and rebindable controls. Fortunately, no Origin account is needed with the steam version.

    It is such a pity this game has serious flaws, as it is otherwise quite good and I would have really enjoyed it. I look forward to Mirror's Edge 2, hoping the devs will have ironed out the issues without dumbing the game down.

    Conclusion:
    Whether you will enjoy this game depends entirely on how good you are with your keyboard/controller, and how much trial-and-error gameplay you can tolerate.    … Expand
  68. BeatHour
    Feb 16, 2013
    5
    This is a terrible port of a great game. There are massive memory leaks, and it doesn't run very well in general. At one point when you walk into the subway, the game slows to a crawl; I know I'm not the only one, NerdCubed had the same problem. I have Portal 2 which looks better than this and runs better than this on my computer. Maybe its good if you have a high powered gaming computer,This is a terrible port of a great game. There are massive memory leaks, and it doesn't run very well in general. At one point when you walk into the subway, the game slows to a crawl; I know I'm not the only one, NerdCubed had the same problem. I have Portal 2 which looks better than this and runs better than this on my computer. Maybe its good if you have a high powered gaming computer, but you shouldn't need it for such a technically sub-par game.… Expand
  69. BAPACop
    Jun 25, 2013
    5
    Mirror's Edge has a fantastic concept. It's a shame the final project is so... mediocre. The concept is that of a free-running game over city rooftops, which is unfortunately where the game almost immediately begins to waver. The level design, filled with an entirely too bright art style, is designed to appear open while remaining linear; this is done a bit too well. Most of the time it'sMirror's Edge has a fantastic concept. It's a shame the final project is so... mediocre. The concept is that of a free-running game over city rooftops, which is unfortunately where the game almost immediately begins to waver. The level design, filled with an entirely too bright art style, is designed to appear open while remaining linear; this is done a bit too well. Most of the time it's hard to figure out where you're supposed to go next, and when you figure that part out the method you need to use to get there is often completely unintuitive. The fact that your character will sometimes simply not grab onto things that she really should have doesn't help the frustration. Many times you'll be stuck for quite a while only to discover that the first thing you tried was right and you were just off to the side by an inch or two. Later on, the game throws the running thing to the side and basically tries to become a shooter, and while with one exception it's theoretically possible to play through the game without ever engaging in combat, in reality you're unlikely to be successful if you were to try that. Even considering the inevitable delays and numerous restarts, the game still clocks in at under eight hours of gameplay. To top it off, the game's attempt at a plot falls horribly flat, throwing you into the middle of it too soon and ending rather anticlimactically, complete with characters that we are given no chance to gain interest in and "plot twists" that would make M. Night Shyamalan cringe.… Expand
  70. jangers
    Nov 15, 2013
    7
    Mirror's Edge is definitely a production different from any a game combining FPP with platform game. Visual style and design environment has been well-designed. The overall gameplay is good but combat system should be better. Playing the story mode enough for about 8 hours.
  71. manilabae
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    I can imagine what kind of great ideas led to the production of this game, but the finished product is dull and frustrating. Good idea, bad execution. It was fun for just a couple of hours.
  72. FloralPetticoa
    Mar 11, 2015
    5
    Mirror's Edge is generally unpolished with temperamental controls, inconsistent use of runner-vision, Merc's often crucial audio being drowned out by combat, bright colours being used for both guidance and decoration which often left me confused as to where to go and what to do. The game should have been cut in half if not more with a much greater emphasis on 'flow' and retailed for $20.
  73. Kuestvire
    Jan 9, 2019
    6
    Let me preface this by saying that i LOVE Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, it's in my top five games of all time, and i have many collectibles for it. However, going back to play Mirror's Edge, i was severely underwhelmed, here are some reasons why:

    -The combat. It is so clunky and frustrating and i don't understand why there are guns, i much prefer ME:C's style. -The Story. The story in    Let me preface this by saying that i LOVE Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, it's in my top five games of all time, and i have many collectibles for it. However, going back to play Mirror's Edge, i was severely underwhelmed, here are some reasons why:

    -The combat. It is so clunky and frustrating and i don't understand why there are guns, i much prefer ME:C's style.

    -The Story. The story in Mirror's Edge is so boring and not interesting that it's best to just forget about it. People complained that ME:C's story was weak, and i agree to an extent, but this game takes weak story to a whole new level. There is no real explanation for anything that's happening or why you are doing things, other than the basic "Oh no your sister was framed, go break her out of jail."... TWICE.

    -The Movement: This games movement system is the main attraction for me here, and for the most part i think its alright. It is in no way as smooth as ME:C but I'll give it some slack because it was a new idea and it was 10 years ago. My main problem stems from towards the end of the game, there are enemies you have to run away from, but if they get close enough the camera will lock on to them, making it impossible to jump off ledges where you need to. This only happened to me once or twice, but it really ruined my experience.

    -The game is to short. It is just simply to short. Just as the story seems to be ramping up, game over.

    -The art-style: The art of the world around you in this game is bland. It is unique and i can understand that some people enjoy its simplicity, but i personally prefer the more colorful and themed world of ME:C.

    In fact, the only completely positive thing i have to say about this game is the soundtrack, its great. It's impactful, memorable and definitely fits the game.

    Overall the game is decent and was very good back in 2009, but it doesn't hold up and given the choice now, just get ME:C, it is vastly better despite mediocre reviews, will give you many more hours of fun, and its story is good enough for me.    … Expand
  74. tommydlbass
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    This game is overrated. It had a lot of potential but ended being just an interesting game with a bad disgn and a patethic plot. I don't regret buy it for 2$, but I don't think is worth any more than that with the kind of game you can spend your time on 2021.
  75. Gorbunov2004
    Jun 16, 2021
    4
    Фигня какая то а не игра про паркур геймпад вообще не работает управление дебильное, боевая система хрень 3 удара рукой и в прыжке ногой слишком мало. Бесит оператор который тебе подсказывает что делать и говорит бежать раз 10 когда это очевидно. Указание пути делал полный дебил тебя просто разворачивает куда тебе надо даже не останавливает. Я раз 5 из за этого упал.Фигня какая то а не игра про паркур геймпад вообще не работает управление дебильное, боевая система хрень 3 удара рукой и в прыжке ногой слишком мало. Бесит оператор который тебе подсказывает что делать и говорит бежать раз 10 когда это очевидно. Указание пути делал полный дебил тебя просто разворачивает куда тебе надо даже не останавливает. Я раз 5 из за этого упал.
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    7
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  77. Izoeros
    Jun 4, 2022
    7
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  78. SneezingCalmCat
    Oct 16, 2022
    0
    Totally outdated, Impossible to play on PC, full of bugs, it crashed my PC. I'm sorry but this didn't looked bad and it was decent probably more like a 5-6 but due to the tecnical problems I give it a 0

    All the good reviews are from 2009, I suppose that for the time it was good, it has aged like milk.
  79. JoeI
    Jan 15, 2009
    5
    Controls on the PC are a pain and the game tutorials assume you are using a Xbox controller. Really, DICE? You couldn't at least display mouse/keyboard mappings (or whatever the user happens to be using) in the PC tutorials instead of LT, RB, LB, etc..? The controls are tricky enough as it ii. IMO, not worth the effort. The PC version doesn't even meet you half way if you Controls on the PC are a pain and the game tutorials assume you are using a Xbox controller. Really, DICE? You couldn't at least display mouse/keyboard mappings (or whatever the user happens to be using) in the PC tutorials instead of LT, RB, LB, etc..? The controls are tricky enough as it ii. IMO, not worth the effort. The PC version doesn't even meet you half way if you aren't using an xbox controller.… Expand
  80. AnonymousMC
    Jan 20, 2009
    8
    The game was quite fun, my only complaint is that the game is incredibly short. I managed to tear through the game in about 7 hours.While for the most part the graphics were visual amazing. At times though there are certain areas where the area is completely whited out and looking super sterile.
  81. BobN
    Nov 7, 2009
    8
    I no longer pay full price for games (they never seem worth $60.) So I bought this for under $20. What drew me to this game was the music. If a game pays attention to music, then it will likely have good atmosphere. Half-Life blew me away for various reasons, but the thing that stuck was the timing and flow of the music at key points. This game has great music that adds to the experience. I no longer pay full price for games (they never seem worth $60.) So I bought this for under $20. What drew me to this game was the music. If a game pays attention to music, then it will likely have good atmosphere. Half-Life blew me away for various reasons, but the thing that stuck was the timing and flow of the music at key points. This game has great music that adds to the experience. The gameplay is fantastic. I had no regrets trying a jump over, and over again. I miss doing this from old-school games. A very unique game, with some exciting moments. PROPS TO THE DEVELOPERS!!!! and I hope you make something more. Awesome game especially since the price drop.… Expand
  82. PrestonJ
    Jan 16, 2009
    8
    The gameplay is mostly solid with minor quircks to get over (especially the combat). Controlling on a keyboard and mouse is faaaaar prefered than any version of a gamepad. Looks great even on a old machine. Has some stability issues but could mostly have to do with the fact i'm playing on a machine that is half six years old, half new. Story is kind of hokey and the writing can be The gameplay is mostly solid with minor quircks to get over (especially the combat). Controlling on a keyboard and mouse is faaaaar prefered than any version of a gamepad. Looks great even on a old machine. Has some stability issues but could mostly have to do with the fact i'm playing on a machine that is half six years old, half new. Story is kind of hokey and the writing can be straight up radiculously bad sometimes but all in all its bearable. Bummed that there isn't any additional content or an improved save system for the PC version, but as the game stands its great.… Expand
  83. [anonymous]
    Dec 19, 2009
    8
    This game is undeniably cool and really original. The graphics are also great. But it suffers from one thing; short amount of gameplay and really bad replay value. I think this should be played because it's something you want to have experienced and it's brought the platform genre to a whole new level.
  84. LysanderS
    Dec 3, 2009
    7
    Was really looking forward to Mirrors' Edge months before any press releases. Followed this game for a while, but it's no where near as good as it could have been (EA). Instead of being the free roam like game it's explained as, it's just a set-area to follow. Then there's the fact that, like all EA games, there's a completely stupid, cliche story line, with Was really looking forward to Mirrors' Edge months before any press releases. Followed this game for a while, but it's no where near as good as it could have been (EA). Instead of being the free roam like game it's explained as, it's just a set-area to follow. Then there's the fact that, like all EA games, there's a completely stupid, cliche story line, with a terrible, terrible, TERRIBLE twist. Much like good ol' Crysis, you'll, halfway through the short game, encounter super-enemies. Not only do these ruin the gameplay, but they're also incredibly stupid. That said, the story is also incredibly short. Once you've completed it once, in around 5 hours might i add, and you know where you're going, it turns into a 1 hour game, quite literally. The average ranking for the time trials are all under 10 minutes, which are easily beaten, along with the fact that there's only 9 levels. Then there's the fact that the 'online' is completely ruined by cheaters. This isn't just me being sore about not being top, these are clear and outright cheaters, completeing each level in around 3 seconds flat. EA should remove the clearly cheated scores to allow other players to actually enjoy the ranked system. Much like Assassins' Creed, this game will also force you into doing exactly what you're NOT supposed to be doing towards to end of the game. Namely, forcing you into combat with huge amounts of enemies. Not that this is incredibly difficult, but it is terrible when the weapon and fighting mechanics are disgusting to perform and watch. Each weapon behaves horribly, and your unarmed moves are incredibly limited. There's around 4 different moves. (wall kick, slide kick, disarm, punch). Lack of actual parkour moves are another weak point in the game. There's no fancy moves, just simple running, and wall running. That's literally all there is to the game, while the super-cops are able to perform backward flips and somersaults. All this aside, it's pretty much the only game of its kind. And there's quite a bit of fun to be had. Worth a try if you can stomach EA games. It's still fun to try and shave seconds off your best time per level.… Expand
  85. JohnM
    Jan 25, 2009
    8
    It's a great game, but it's extremely limited in many areas. Whatever graphics engine went into this title is superb. This is one of the games where I actually felt like I was living within the world, and few titles offer such immersion. Where the game suffers terribly, however, is the storyline and the cut-scenes. First off, the cut-scenes seem to have been animated entirely in It's a great game, but it's extremely limited in many areas. Whatever graphics engine went into this title is superb. This is one of the games where I actually felt like I was living within the world, and few titles offer such immersion. Where the game suffers terribly, however, is the storyline and the cut-scenes. First off, the cut-scenes seem to have been animated entirely in flash. This is highly commendable, yet extremely misplaced in my opinion. From such a visually rich game, I'm left wondering why the developers decided upon a visually dull cut-scene format. The cardboard-like characters and stiff animation really sucked the energy out of the title, and it was almost heartbreaking to be ripped from the lush, glowing environments, and thrust into a two-dimensional cut-scene. As far as the storyline goes, I ended up beating the game without ever realizing it. In fact, when the credits started rolling, I was left sitting at my computer thinking, "What?" Ironically enough, as the final scene was coming to a close and the "Mirror's Edge" logo faded onto the screen, I actually got excited, thinking what I had played through was only a prelude, and that the real game was just beginning. Boy, was I dissappointed... There is absolutely no closure, nor hint of continuation, and I personally feel like I just wasted a good 4 hours of my life. That's right, it took me 4 hours to play through start to finish, watching all the cut-scenes in their entirety and restarting instances multiple times. It's just WAY too short, and the story is just WAY too lacking... I'm rating this an 8, simply because the real potential of this title lies in its graphical engine and Time Trial mode. It's worth the purchase simply to experience those two things alone. I still can't get over how real everything looks in-game. The advances in graphic technology over the past year blow my mind... Also, if you do not own an Nvidia graphics card, make sure to flip off the PhysX Support in the Options mode. I have dual ATI cards, and my game lagged like hell until I realized the PhysX was on by default. I'm not too sure why it defaulted to being on, but now that it's off my game runs great on the highest settings with AA cranked to x4. Must have simply been a proprietary conflict...… Expand
  86. BrianR
    Jan 15, 2009
    8
    The combination of beautiful visual effects, mesmerizing use of color, and exciting free-running platforming gameplay makes Mirror's Edge one of my favorite games of 2008. While a little shorter than I'd have hoped for, we're expecting some solid DLC so you may get more bang for your buck than you planned on. While not quite making it into my "must own" category, this is The combination of beautiful visual effects, mesmerizing use of color, and exciting free-running platforming gameplay makes Mirror's Edge one of my favorite games of 2008. While a little shorter than I'd have hoped for, we're expecting some solid DLC so you may get more bang for your buck than you planned on. While not quite making it into my "must own" category, this is definitely a title you should pick up if you're a fan of story-driven, visually stunning and creative gameplay. The game has good replay value, thanks to the hidden collectables scattered around each level. Thumbs up to Dice. Keep runnin', Faith!… Expand
  87. MikeH
    Jan 15, 2009
    7
    The city itself is wonderfully designed, though the game does have its issues. Sometimes it isn't obvious where you're going - okay if you're doing a puzzle, but frustrating when you're being shot at and didn't notice the tiny little vent three storeys up behind a screen. I don't know how they could have resolved the police better - perhaps having them only The city itself is wonderfully designed, though the game does have its issues. Sometimes it isn't obvious where you're going - okay if you're doing a puzzle, but frustrating when you're being shot at and didn't notice the tiny little vent three storeys up behind a screen. I don't know how they could have resolved the police better - perhaps having them only appear in short bursts, to keep you on your toes? It's hard - how do you make running under pressure a challenge, when faced with bullets which travel near-instantly? I like this game - I really do. It's got the style, it's got good playing mechanics for the running... but the combat marrs it in parts. Also... small thing, lens flares of the sun which are behind buildings don't become occluded - whoops!… Expand
  88. JamesTaylor
    Jan 18, 2009
    8
    The game is a lot of fun. It is too short by far, the story line is terrible and the constant dying can get aggravating. However the game is really innovative and is great to see under this mesh of very similar first person games. Its also nice to see a fps using movement and hand to hand combat rather than just shooting to defeat foes.

    I really enjoyed it and hope there is another.
  89. WilliamS
    Jan 31, 2009
    7
    The Good: Fresh, exciting gameplay that pays off heavily in certain areas (especially the subway sequence). I held my breath between skyscrapers! Beautiful colors contrast a blindingly white world, creating a striking, original atmosphere. Superb sound and original score. PhysX effects can utilize either AGEIA's PPU or NVIDIA's GeForce GPU, are implemented well, and tack on some The Good: Fresh, exciting gameplay that pays off heavily in certain areas (especially the subway sequence). I held my breath between skyscrapers! Beautiful colors contrast a blindingly white world, creating a striking, original atmosphere. Superb sound and original score. PhysX effects can utilize either AGEIA's PPU or NVIDIA's GeForce GPU, are implemented well, and tack on some nifty (and realistic) eye-candy. The Bad: Some frustrating sequences slowed down gameplay and bored me half to death. The game's combat element leaves much to be desired. The vast, open setting is surprisingly linear. The Ugly: Lame flash animation cut scenes bring little to the table. Story is weak, dialogue is laughable and characters are uninteresting. Occasional game freezes (this has supposedly been patched) scream "console port."… Expand
  90. Tubie
    Oct 11, 2010
    7
    Very fun game and if you keep an eye for it on steam you can actually luck out and grab it for a bargain price. Definitely a beautiful game, specially if you have a PC that can run it on maxed settings.
  91. AlienSpaceBats
    Oct 8, 2013
    6
    Deserves praise for trying something new, but what begins as a novel idea quickly becomes a frustrating, irritating exercise. The controls feel unresponsive and the game does not do a very good job of telling the first-time player where they need to be going, marking usable surfaces red only goes so far without the use of peripheral vision, first-person does not lend itself well to judgingDeserves praise for trying something new, but what begins as a novel idea quickly becomes a frustrating, irritating exercise. The controls feel unresponsive and the game does not do a very good job of telling the first-time player where they need to be going, marking usable surfaces red only goes so far without the use of peripheral vision, first-person does not lend itself well to judging distances. Bloom can lead to white-out which makes seeing ledges, etc. difficult/impossible to see. These issues come together to make the whole running part redundant (instead of free-running I found Faith scrabbling at walls like a panicked cat). The majority of game time is spent trying the same jumps again, and again, and again, and again, made all the more aggravating when SWAT teams and attack helicopters are shooting at the player.… Expand
  92. GolovA
    Jan 12, 2013
    7
    It's an original game; but running around, jumping over roofs, and disarming enemies just isn't my cup of tea - i find the gameplay boring, despite a descent story.
  93. steventrouble
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    By far one of the most amazing games I've played. Admittedly, it was quite a bit short, but perhaps that's just myself yearning for more time to play it. The graphics are drop-dead gorgeous and run ridiculously quickly even on the highest setting.
  94. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    best parkoer freestlye game after tony hawx to date. story is good. graphcs simplcty but amazing looking. it have chance to beat assassins creed climbg if mr 2 was contune to more freestlye and better looging game.
  95. ns0l
    Apr 27, 2014
    7
    FPS games are the most realistic. Mirror's Edge shouldn't be better in 3rd Person Shooter. It's a fantastic game, and it feels really great, but it becomes quite boring after about 2 hours of gameplay.
  96. crazywaffle124
    Jun 18, 2013
    6
    Disappointing. A brilliant idea that had so much potential. For a game that immerses you in the idea of running the rooftops of the city, the game is much too linear. This is the type of game that requires an open world, not a 6 hour linear snooze fest. The idea was great, but they failed to execute well in every aspect. Poor story, short, bad gameplay, bad FPS sections. I really believeDisappointing. A brilliant idea that had so much potential. For a game that immerses you in the idea of running the rooftops of the city, the game is much too linear. This is the type of game that requires an open world, not a 6 hour linear snooze fest. The idea was great, but they failed to execute well in every aspect. Poor story, short, bad gameplay, bad FPS sections. I really believe this franchise has what it takes to be revolutionary. Sadly, Mirrors Edge 2 is just a side project rushed out by Dice and EA. This game is worth buying for $5 though.… Expand
  97. suneater
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    Beautiful first person platformer that actually works. Despite the awkward combat and occasionally frustrating trial-and-error parkour puzzles, this is a very unique game with clean, sharp visuals that stand the test of time. I only wish it was longer... clocking in at around 6-7 hours with no replay value and no multiplayer, it's easy to see why this didn't sell well. Pick this up at aBeautiful first person platformer that actually works. Despite the awkward combat and occasionally frustrating trial-and-error parkour puzzles, this is a very unique game with clean, sharp visuals that stand the test of time. I only wish it was longer... clocking in at around 6-7 hours with no replay value and no multiplayer, it's easy to see why this didn't sell well. Pick this up at a reduced price or borrow from a friend if you can because it is really a one of a kind game.… Expand
  98. mckw
    Aug 18, 2013
    5
    Really clean,slick and beautiful design is flawed deeply by a rather uninteresting story and a game filled with annoyances. As much as it is fun to perform really slick continuous flow of parkour, the disappointment of this game comes when you aren't. Filled with confusing paths and annoying cops, this game pulls some if not chunks or hair from your scalp. Great idea, poorly executed.
  99. pRoDiGyGER
    Mar 2, 2013
    5
    This game is not really fun.
    At the first beginning i had a little bit fun by jumping over skyscrapers. There was a little adrenalin kick...(just a little :P)
    After Level 3 the game sucked so hard. I Cant understand why this title is an AAA TITLE WTF. The KI is so dump. the Gameplay is really not mature and every level is like the level bevore. I Would prefer to play every tomb    This game is not really fun.
    At the first beginning i had a little bit fun by jumping over skyscrapers. There was a little adrenalin kick...(just a little :P)
    After Level 3 the game sucked so hard. I Cant understand why this title is an AAA TITLE WTF.
    The KI is so dump. the Gameplay is really not mature and every level is like the level bevore.

    I Would prefer to play every tomb raider or prince of persia but this title is really not good.    … Expand
  100. Rem
    Oct 5, 2014
    7
    I truly adore the art style of Mirror's Edge as the primary colors strongly contrasts with the white wash totalitarian architecture. But don't be fooled, this is no place anyone wants to live in, but that's up to Faith to fix. What really caught everyone's eye was the first person platforming which to say has been a disaster up to this point. Mirror's Edge really makes you feel as ifI truly adore the art style of Mirror's Edge as the primary colors strongly contrasts with the white wash totalitarian architecture. But don't be fooled, this is no place anyone wants to live in, but that's up to Faith to fix. What really caught everyone's eye was the first person platforming which to say has been a disaster up to this point. Mirror's Edge really makes you feel as if you're in Faith's shoes running as the camera follows and shows her contextual body parts as she rolls, kicks, climbs, and ledges her way to the next red object. However, while this delivers some truly immersive platforming, the game ends all too quickly and without much closer, but it wasn't that interesting to begin with. However with the upcoming sequel, I feel this idea cannot be expanded on rather than just giving it an open world, but I'll wait to be proven wrong again by DICE, who keeps surprising me.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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