Mirror's Edge Catalyst

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
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  1. Ars Technica
    Jun 6, 2016
    There is definitely fun to be had simply running through Mirror’s Edge Catalyst’s beautiful cityscape like some sort of all-knowing speedster god. It’s all the stuff that surrounds that simple, joyful running that ranges anywhere from annoying to downright frustrating. In the end, combining a game about running as fast as possible with one about exploring a vast open world ends up being a pretty awkward pairing.
  2. Wired
    Jun 8, 2016
    It feels like I stepped through a time warp and am reviewing the original Mirror’s Edge again. It recreates the original game’s strengths—and, more importantly, its fundamental errors—as if no time had passed.

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#27 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#37 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 284 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 284
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 284
  3. Negative: 98 out of 284
  1. munir
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    MEC delivers what it promised: it's an enjoyable free roaming action game running at a decent framerate, in a generation where most developersMEC delivers what it promised: it's an enjoyable free roaming action game running at a decent framerate, in a generation where most developers are, sadly, taking screen res. over performance.
    Even when performance is everything in a action game.

    It's nice to see they brought back some of the main story elements that made the original rather original.
    Some tech issues exist (like these annoying light-effect and shadows pop-ups) but I'm sure they're easily fixable.

    Game mechanics are the best part of the package and you'll certainly get compelled taking the next mission for another dose of first person running. This is what made first game special, and it's even better here.

    Narrative is segmented and gags sometimes, but so does most open-world games with a main campaign in it. Many side missions are less than appealing for new players (while real ME rats would surely try to complete them all).
    I don't like collectibles but this game features a bunch for those with a love for time spending activities.

    Guess I'm with most of critics pros this time: this game deserves a 7.5 - 8.0. But I'm pushing it to a 9 because I'm a huge fan of the original ME and of Faith, specially now the she's quite the looker. :)    … Full Review »
  2. xXRotusXx
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    I think, it's exactly what the fans waited for in the last 8 years. Who likes moving in an open world and can dispense with a long epic storyI think, it's exactly what the fans waited for in the last 8 years. Who likes moving in an open world and can dispense with a long epic story and a huge amount of side quests will absorb this game in every way and will have lots of fun with it.… Full Review »
  3. HappyPants
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    The open world works much better than some people are saying, the game has really improved upon the first instalment with fresh combat thatThe open world works much better than some people are saying, the game has really improved upon the first instalment with fresh combat that feels satisfying and awesome parkour that allows you to climb to your hearts content.… Full Review »
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