Mirror's Edge

 PlayStation 3
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 445 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 42 out of 445
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  1. qBoris
    May 19, 2023
    7
    Mechanics are cool and smooth but I have only one problem with this game. My stomach is not feeling well after playing 30 mins. FPS camera in a parkour game is really bad decision.
  2. JrDouble
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    Fun game overall and very unique. Good graphics, decent story, and mechanics work well for the most part. A few frustrating areas hold it back from a few points, but a great game overall on the PS3!
  3. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    Servía para demostrar las capacidades técnicas de la plataforma y poco más. Argumentalmente vacío.
  4. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    5
    The story and the characters are really bad and the gameplay can't save it.
  5. PaulaTLD
    Aug 23, 2022
    6
    Juego muy genial, pero soy pesima en este tipo de juego, es un juego muy perfeccionista en cuanto al los saltos y movimientos, y hace que pierda el interes. Esto podria ser un motivo para practicar y superarlo, pero eventualmente me aburre.
  6. chachamou
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    Как в это играть на контроллере, просто шок.
  7. JotahCriticon
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego aburrido sin gracia, gráficos pobres tapados con una descoloración de entornos, historia aburrida sin un giro argumental que digas: Diablos eso no lo vi venir. Muy predecible. Sin duda alguna los peores 12 dólares que he gastado en mi vida.… Expand
  8. Kai82
    Feb 15, 2021
    7
    A unique game. I would describe it as 3D platform game in first person view that reminds me of a parkour. You navigate above rooftops, use zip lines, scaffoldings or ledges to reach your destinations. The story is set in a city which is ruled by oppression. On the surface it looks nice and peaceful but under the facade it is a nightmare of a surveillance society. In the underground a groupA unique game. I would describe it as 3D platform game in first person view that reminds me of a parkour. You navigate above rooftops, use zip lines, scaffoldings or ledges to reach your destinations. The story is set in a city which is ruled by oppression. On the surface it looks nice and peaceful but under the facade it is a nightmare of a surveillance society. In the underground a group of parkour couriers exist called Runner that operate outside the system avoiding all surveillance by the authorities. It is the story of protagonist Faith Conners and her sister Kate. Both lost her mother at a protest against the current regime. Because of this both chose to fight against the corrupt system. Faith became a Runner while Kate wanted to change the system from the inside and joined the police. The story starts when Faith is hit by a tragedy and her sister is framed for murder. She sets out to find the truth behind the events. I like the setting and story while I must admit that they play it save and unsurprising but still good enough. The gameplay is excellent. You use Faiths speed and acrobatic skills to rush trough the levels. There is a momentum system that when you keep your speed through some obstacles lets you go even faster and jump higher. If you have enough momentum you can slow time or better said the perception of it which is helpful in some situations. I like how the game feels or transfers the speed rush of the parkour. It just transfer amazingly impactful from the screen to the player. I must mention there is a helping system in the game. When you reach enough speed objects are turned red to show you some routes or options to rush forward. There are also weapons in the game and Faith has some robust fighting skills. However these are an optional addition and not the focus of the game. I think you can finish the game without using a weapon but I failed in one dire situation (This could be just me). While I find the game unique and enjoyable there are some weaker parts. Like I already said the story is not that unique or brilliant. There were some parts where I got lost and struggled to find a way but lastly the gameplay becomes a bit repetitive at the end. It is not that serious but would the game be a few hours longer it would be a big problem. Overall I think this was a refreshing game and I enjoyed it. Sadly it was not a commercial success but it had a loyal and vocal fan base. Was worth my time even if it did not end on my favourite games of all times list.… Expand
  9. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    10/10
    Very unique game. I love the way you do parkour and shoot your enemies, not many games would allow that, cough ME Catalyst cough.
    Way better than it's successor in any way, except maybe graphics, but that's all the new ones has going for it. This'll always be an all time favourite of mine.
  10. storygamer
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    Mirror`s Edge can`t be compared to other games and creates an own genre. Graphics, level design and gameplay are great fun. In the end it becomes a bit repetitive and pretty difficult. Nevertheless worth checking out!
  11. Alentejano
    Aug 19, 2020
    6
    Fun and entertaining with great parkour. Amazing use of color too both guide the player and create a visually appealing world.
  12. BeboFett
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    At first the premise sounds unattractive because of its first-person format, however, in the first few minutes its gameplay captures you completely, it's graphically beautiful thanks to Frostbite.

    Unfortunately it has a very short duration, the plot is a cliché and its development is flat and boring.
  13. SamComedian
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    Mi puntuación a Mirror's Edge es de 9, me explico;
    La duración está en torno a las 10h, en mi caso 11h y 22min, en mi caso me hubiera gustado que fuese un poco más largo, pero bueno. Jugablemente entretenidísimo hasta hoy en día. Gráficamente una bestialidad, se ve fantástico hoy. Trama que gira en torno a Faith Connors, una "runner/parkourer" con mucho carisma y personalidad. Una banda    Mi puntuación a Mirror's Edge es de 9, me explico;
    La duración está en torno a las 10h, en mi caso 11h y 22min, en mi caso me hubiera gustado que fuese un poco más largo, pero bueno. Jugablemente entretenidísimo hasta hoy en día. Gráficamente una bestialidad, se ve fantástico hoy. Trama que gira en torno a Faith Connors, una "runner/parkourer" con mucho carisma y personalidad. Una banda sonora bastante buena. Un juego lineal, pero muy divertido de jugar, me lo he pasado muy bien. En global le pongo un 9 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS3, Xbox360 y PC ). Mi Séptima crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  14. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
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  15. Blanche
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    A really unique, first-person platform game which boasts sweet colours and challenges beyond the clasp of most video gamers. It's a very skill-dependent game that can be frustrating, especially painful if you aren't great and you blame the mechanics as a result. This game seriously punishes you. But if you show it enough patience, dedication and finesse, the reward is more than enough. TheA really unique, first-person platform game which boasts sweet colours and challenges beyond the clasp of most video gamers. It's a very skill-dependent game that can be frustrating, especially painful if you aren't great and you blame the mechanics as a result. This game seriously punishes you. But if you show it enough patience, dedication and finesse, the reward is more than enough. The feeling you get is truly great.

    Mirror's Edge's gameplay is the clear selling point. The story is unfortunately pretty weak, so if you can't enjoy the gameplay, you definitely won't enjoy the game at all. I went further than the story to beat all the speedruns and time trials. Tough, but the game is that addictive.    … Expand
  16. Alvokun
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    Mirror's Edge is a good game, but I also think that it tends to be overrated. Its best aspect is probably the system of jumping and moving across the settings; it was quite innovative and original in this sense. However, I feel that it lacks a bit of more action, and it may even end up boring the player if you do not fully connect with the way of playing.
  17. nathanhere
    Jun 23, 2017
    7
    A great game with great visuals. Although lacking a compelling story, the gameplay encourages multiple playthroughs and improving player momentum.

    7/10
  18. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 66/100
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  19. damien_k98
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Great game with graphics that still hold up, a pretty original formula combining first person with adventure, and a strong protagonist. However, the game has flaws, the story is a little generic and the missions are repetitive. Still a fun game.
  20. roaldkaspers
    Dec 25, 2015
    7
    This Game has a very short Story and a few small Bugs. Other then that, this Game is a fun mix between Parkour and Action. Mirror's Edge may not make everyone happy but if you love adrenaline pumping Action, this Game is for you. I got pretty pissed off some Times because of the Difficult parkour, but I suck so it might as well be just me.
  21. bobbsyw
    Jul 12, 2015
    7
    A really original game, but far from perfect. I personally didn't get the use of weapons - why bother when the game had set itself apart from all of the other FPS titles out there? The best side to the game is when you're sprinting past a series of obstacles, not having to stop to carefully pick out an enemy from distance with a gun. It's also infuriating to the point of insanity - youA really original game, but far from perfect. I personally didn't get the use of weapons - why bother when the game had set itself apart from all of the other FPS titles out there? The best side to the game is when you're sprinting past a series of obstacles, not having to stop to carefully pick out an enemy from distance with a gun. It's also infuriating to the point of insanity - you frequently get into a run-jump-miss-die-repeat loop that will have you shaking the controller violently whilst screaming at the TV like a demented baboon. Having said all that, it (largely) plays well, looks great, and it dares to be different. Bring on the sequel.… Expand
  22. Heisenberg93
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    I remember when this game was released back in 2008, and I remember people talking about it very well. A few months ago I had the opportunity to play and finish it, and it was really a good game as they said.

    I liked very much the plot and themes of Mirror's Edge: the rise of a dictatorship (still possible today) that with the excuse to make a city, or a country, a better place deprives    I remember when this game was released back in 2008, and I remember people talking about it very well. A few months ago I had the opportunity to play and finish it, and it was really a good game as they said.

    I liked very much the plot and themes of Mirror's Edge: the rise of a dictatorship (still possible today) that with the excuse to make a city, or a country, a better place deprives citizens of their freedom makes them believe that the path chosen is correct, deceiving them with cold, clean and white walls of the city as if everything is beautiful and perfect. In a delicate context, I found the story very beautiful, and twists exploited intelligently. Very beautiful and almost poetic is the vision that the runners have for the danger, the city, the world, and freedom.

    The gameplay in Mirror's Edge is great but unclassifiable: too advanced for its time, and certainly a future inspiration for future games. The way they are structured movements is really well made and the interaction with the environment is quite high: climbing, hang on, run up walls, slide in running, stand balanced on a beam. Everything is very realistic, even if maybe could be a little better. The gameplay can assume chaotic rhythms, uncontrollable, and it really has the idea of ​​living literally a life in perpetual race. The melee combat is beautiful, fun and the feedback is pretty good. The use of weapons is present, and a lot realistic, in fact, for example, it is impossible to know how many ammunitions remain in the magazine when you shoot. Among other things, the HUD of the game is virtually absent. All the gameplay aims at providing a real vision of the world, as in reality.

    Graphically, Mirror's Edge, is extraordinary: a clean graphics, clear and detailed, just as is the city of the game. I really liked in fact the choice of style of the color white as predominant in the city, and I found pretty nice also the style in which the animated cutscene are made. Congratulations for the soundtrack, that is beautiful and immersive.

    Mirror's Edge is not a game for everyone, but succeeds where many games fail: originality. A great game to live a different experience but still fantastic.    … Expand
  23. jeanphilt
    May 12, 2015
    6
    Great graphics for a game released in 2008 !
    This being said :
    - This is one the only game where I felt like putting on sunglasses just to dim the bloom. - It feels like a cheap version of Assassins Creed in First Person because you spend all the game jumping from one building to another or trying to climp a building - Another problem is how draconian the detection system is when    Great graphics for a game released in 2008 !
    This being said :
    - This is one the only game where I felt like putting on sunglasses just to dim the bloom.
    - It feels like a cheap version of Assassins Creed in First Person because you spend all the game jumping from one building to another or trying to climp a building
    - Another problem is how draconian the detection system is when interacting with objects, if you're off by a hair. You're dead.
    - Bad control scheme : they should have used what most games use : X to jump, O to crouch, etc.    … Expand
  24. abraham_b
    May 4, 2015
    8
    Only picked it up recently and I have to say, as a relatively old 7th gen game, it still holds up well today. Enjoyable and innovative and can't wait for the sequel to come out.
  25. DGDrocks7
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    Just one of those games that are great yet got crucified by reviewers. I feel that people didn't appreciate the game for what it was. EA released this for free on the PS Store last year, so it was finally my chance to play it. I wish I forked out some money for it because you can see a lot of love was put into the game. First the graphics, they were ahead of their time. It's on par withJust one of those games that are great yet got crucified by reviewers. I feel that people didn't appreciate the game for what it was. EA released this for free on the PS Store last year, so it was finally my chance to play it. I wish I forked out some money for it because you can see a lot of love was put into the game. First the graphics, they were ahead of their time. It's on par with Battlefield 3. And the gameplay, you feel like a real Runner, and disarming enemies is so awesome. However, I suggest you turn Runner Vision off, it holds your hand too much. And the soundtrack, wow, so surreal. There weren't many reused soundtracks, each chapter has its own. And the parts that reused soundtracks were fitting. My two main criticisms are that it's short and the story didn't make much sense to me. If only the story made sense, then I wouldn't criticize the game for it's shortness. But overall, this game deserved to be played. You can't be a gamer and have not played this game at least once.… Expand
  26. ZombieNoLife
    Jan 5, 2015
    9
    This game was phenomenal. This game is closing in on 7 years and the graphics still look beautiful. The free running is near perfection and the single-player was incredible. Only downside is no multi-player race's.
    Still an amazing game and will take you hours on end to finish it all!
  27. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 10, 2014
    7
    This first-person, parkour platformer offers one of the most unique and original experiences out there even after all these years. Compelling gameplay keeps things enjoyable even if some inconsistencies get in the way.

    Jumping from rooftop to rooftop is a thrilling experience. In the clear pristine, white world you'll see areas splashed with color. It makes for a surprisingly pretty    This first-person, parkour platformer offers one of the most unique and original experiences out there even after all these years. Compelling gameplay keeps things enjoyable even if some inconsistencies get in the way.

    Jumping from rooftop to rooftop is a thrilling experience. In the clear pristine, white world you'll see areas splashed with color. It makes for a surprisingly pretty looking world, as well as a unique way to help you find your path. Screen-tearing is occurs throughout, but doesn't affect gameplay.

    When the game is at it's finest there's a sense of speed and fluid motion that you are not going to find anywhere else. At it's worse the occasionally awkward controls can send you plummeting to you death. Still no matter what the platforming is always thrilling. The combat is where the frustration mostly lies.

    Your surprisingly mortal character is often at odds with quite a few enemies at one time. Usually you can just breeze past them, however there are times when you are going to have to fight. One or two enemies isn't really a problem. Quickly disarming or pummeling them isn't all that tough is small confrontations. However later in the game when multiple tougher enemies block your path multiple deaths and frustration follows. Even more so if you try to go for the trophy where you can't shoot anyone.

    There are issues to be found here that can lead to cheap deaths and anger. However that never stops it from being a fun game. Even better is that it's one with a cool story, unique gameplay, and the promise of more to come.

    Mirror's Edge can be a blast. Things like time trials are there to keep you coming back after you've beat the campaign. Overall if you're looking for something new or just a fun video game I recommend you give this one a shot. My total score for it is a 7.9/10.    … Expand
  28. snowbert87
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    This is an amazing game. Mirror's edge has a unique visual style and that makes me feel deep in the world. A white city filled with office buildings that I had to run through to progress the story. The story is solid but really just a reason to be putting together different runs through each level. In some ways it's the opposite of the Uncharted games. In Uncharted you beat levels to getThis is an amazing game. Mirror's edge has a unique visual style and that makes me feel deep in the world. A white city filled with office buildings that I had to run through to progress the story. The story is solid but really just a reason to be putting together different runs through each level. In some ways it's the opposite of the Uncharted games. In Uncharted you beat levels to get to the next cut-scene, in Mirror's Edge you finish cut-scenes to get to the next level. The Art style and story are well put together and the cut-scenes aren't so long that you lose interest.
    The other way that the story stays involved is through your earpiece. My different Handlers through out the game are giving me information while I run to remind me why I'm doing what I'm doing. This doesn't feel invasive or take away from the level at all. Checkpoints are close enough together that I didn't have to hear the handlers say the same thing over and over again.
    Where Mirror's edge shines is it's gameplay. Today FPS twitch shooters have all moved to a super mobile atmosphere (titanfall, CoD, halo 5 beta) and they owe a lot of that movement to Mirror's Edge. It's a first person, no Heads Up Display, runner that gives you a ton of options to move around the world. This game is 6 years old and still holds it's own among other first person action games. The game never has a QTE, it never tells me I have to push X or start flashing giant arrows with where to go. Instead areas that might be interacted with are highlighted on red in the easier difficulty settings.
    The game isn't very long but it constantly pushed me to go faster and to avoid looking for secrets. It begs for a second play through on hard without the visual helps and a chance to find the different traveler bags.
    The enemy elements of the game steadily increase over the course of the game. Earlier in the game I was able to outrun almost all the bad guys, but in the server room level you have to confront the multiple bad guys. While this level doesn't grade your run through their are trophies that will force a more specific style of playthrough to unlock.
    All in all this is a great game that doesn't take that long to beat. If you haven't had a chance to play it now is as good a time as any to give it a run.    … Expand
  29. Klewer
    Jan 25, 2014
    5
    A game that while as some exciting moments with the unique game play for me failed to draw me and is quite linear while trying to give the perception of freedom as most parts can only be completed one way.
  30. Lemonmonger
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    I've completed this game 100% and have played regularly since '08. It's the only game I get chills to even just listening to the music. Gameplay is amazing, storyline keeps you wondering. Graphics are fantastic and the environments are stunning.
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Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#15 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#26 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 66
  3. Negative: 1 out of 66
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    You've never played anything like Mirror's Edge. It's a genuine original. When it's good - like when you're soaring between two rooftop cranes, pigeons scattering and traffic thrumming below, or dashing between roaming sniper laser sights, breaking into an enormous needle-shaped skyscraper - it's a total rush. And even when it's not quite so good, when you can't work out how to get through a particularly tricky section, the compulsion to keep trying remains strong. [Dec 2008, p.84]
  2. Computer and Video Games
    90
    Not your average gaming experience - Mirror's Edge takes the FPS format and flips it on its head. A brilliant and unique experience, even if the small shooting parts aren't quite up to scratch.
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  3. GameTrailers
    83
    First-person platforming is certainly nothing new, but an entire game built around it is. It works and comes across as a new beast, just don't expect a lot of play time from it unless you're obsessive compulsive. There's still room for refinement, but anyone who's curious, jump in.
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