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Mirror's Edge has great platforming, but other elements fall flat
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DICE is primarily known for its popular Battlefield series. Because of that, it's surprising they are behind Mirror's Edge. This game isn't focused on gunplay at all. In fact, the game encourages you to avoid combat situations at all times, and the act of shooting a gun isn't satisfying either, ...
Reviewed by dudacles on May 1, 2009
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Despite its issues, Mirror's Edge pulls through in originality.
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Editor's Note: Video review included! Both reviews took me quite awhile, and this is my first review in nearly a year. Both reviews differ from each other and include a few different thoughts. Unfortunately, my capturing device went FUBAR prior to the review, so I had to use trailer footage ...
Reviewed by Slunks on May 30, 2009
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5 out of 5 found this review helpful. |
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Patience Pays Off
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My emotions conflicted greatly during my playing of Mirror’s Edge on account of its frustrating dichotomy. On one hand, you have an excellent climbing and running action game played entirely in the first person, and it does a fantastic job of putting you into the shoes of lead character Faith, ...
Reviewed by Scheds on March 4, 2009
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful. |
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Brilliant concept; flawed execution
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Conceptually, Mirror’s Edge is brilliant; there is no doubt about it, for me. The idea of a first-person free-running simulator is something I’ve wanted to play having seen The Matrix for the first time. Being able to jump from building to building, across rooftops, pulling out kick-ass moves when needs ...
Reviewed by SunKing on May 12, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Mirror's Edge Review
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Original IP’s have become scarce in gaming over the past couple of years, and it isn’t very often that one stands out among the crowd of sequels and look-a-likes. Mirror’s Edge is a first-person platformer/action-adventure that puts you in control of the female lead, Faith, in the game’s metropolitan city. ...
Reviewed by LLIINNKK on July 18, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Mirror's Edge Review
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Mirror's Edge has always caught my eye, from its puzzle like gameplay to its unique graphics and first person action. This game to me seemed like another Portal twist on things. So I was going into this game with high hopes and for the most part it did not disappoint. ...
Reviewed by BloodEffect on May 20, 2009
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Nice to look at, not so much to play.
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Mirror's Edge is an interesting premise but the frustrating gameplay severly lowers the game's quality. It's not a matter of a good gaming challenge either it's more of a game of trial and error. With the theme of the game emphasizing speed and flow, the grinding to a halt moments ...
Reviewed by Sin4profit on Oct. 23, 2009
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Mirrors Edge: The Review
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There are a few times in my life where a game has come out and taken me by complete surprise. Games that seemed to break the mode and show me what games can be. Unique, and superb, possibly a little flawed, but games that just keep you coming back. Tomb ...
Reviewed by hendersonman on Nov. 27, 2008
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Not So Edgey
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A competent first-person platformer with some promising ideas, Mirror's Edge eventually nose-dives off of a building and crashes into the pavement... if it's not gunned down by SWAT members, first. I appreciate it when a game takes a gamble. I always enjoy a new intelligent property, or a ...
Reviewed by DrRandle on Dec. 9, 2008
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Good... in a way
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Considering that Mirror's Edge was the first game I got for my 360, I did not have a lot to compare it to. I had heard about it before there was a lot of hype behind it and the idea hooked me as soon as I read about it. ...
Reviewed by Gmanall on Aug. 25, 2009
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Freerunnin on the Edge
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Mirror`s Edge Shines when you get the feel of it. + Innovative 1st Person Action+ Great Music that fits the Game`s Atmosphere+ Fresh Break from blockbuster titles and shooters- Insanely Short. Not worth 60 bucks in my opinion- Frustrating Combat. Faith can`t take much damage- No Multiplayer. Not really a ...
Reviewed by silver_DewSky on Nov. 17, 2008
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Living Life On The Edge
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Let's be honest here: most gamers don't live life on the edge. Sure, a few of us may bust out 900s on a skateboard, rock climb sheer cliffs, or attempt to surf tsunamis, but most of us would rather perform those dangerous activities with our controllers. Still, we occasionally ...
Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 14, 2009
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I HAVE A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH FAITH!
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I HAVE A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH FAITH!Mirror's Edge is DICE's latest attempt to convince us gamers that they can actually make a good single player game and aren't just some fantastic multplayer developer loved by most (if not all) PC gamers. This latest attempt offers you the experience of doing ...
Reviewed by TrueEnglishGent on Nov. 29, 2008
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Frustrating trial and error, but first person parkour works.
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Mirror’s Edge is a platforming game done exclusively from a first person perspective. End result is frustrating trial and error gameplay. This is basically a game based on one idea. IRRELEVANT STORY In the near future everything is clean and controlled in cities. There are no crimes, but also no ...
Reviewed by FelisLeo1980 on Nov. 21, 2009
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Will recommend insurance to the player.
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Mirror’s Edge : A first person RUNNING game from Electronic Arts and Battlefield 1942-developer Dice. Story : So evil corporations are ruling and oppressing the masses with their…well they’re evil alright, and whatever makes then so evil is enough to warrant a group of “runners” who leap across rooftops to ...
Reviewed by CanuckEh on Jan. 3, 2009
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Unprecedented
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Fundamentally, Mirror's Edge is a game about balance. During those tentative first steps, it's literally about not falling from the ledges, poles and bars that seem oh so daunting to cross. Once the controls have been acclimatised to, it's a case of keeping encounters in check and learning how to ...
Reviewed by AkumaX on Nov. 18, 2008
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Innovation is nice but it only goes so far
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Innovation isn’t exactly easy to find nowadays, but when it calls it’s always answered. Mirror’s Edge is industry giant EA’s take on manipulating the first-person genre into something other than a shooter. Yes that means hopping around with no mechanisms that spew a fiery discharge or promote rag-doll physics. Is ...
Reviewed by infestedandy on July 22, 2009
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Original and addicting.
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Mirror's Edge is a weird game to me. I enjoyed the idea of it since it came out and only recently got my hands on it and played through the game. I have found myself strangly addicted to the game and, now that I've actually been working on time trial ...
Reviewed by nukesniper on May 26, 2009
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Innovative and crammed with potential, but not 60 bucks worth.
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Gotta be a bit of a hater on this one.By no means is Mirror's Edge a failure. I must say that glowing reviews seem a bit extreme, but there's something infectious offered here that almost makes you WANT to love it, even if you can't. I'll detail my own discoveries ...
Reviewed by MrGone1980 on Nov. 26, 2008
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That was a truly awful experience.
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EPIC Fail, EA or Dice, or whoever was in charge of producing this product (I dare you to call it a game). You want to know how amazing this new and revolutionary game play is? Well, you run and you jump! After that you die. Respawn, do-over! It's just not ...
Reviewed by Jastify on Dec. 11, 2008
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Not a total letdown, but not a revolution either.
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Mixed feelings, that's what I'm left with right now after the final chapter of Mirror's Edge. I had no big expectations for this DICE's youngest child, so honestly, it took me by surprise a few times (meant in a positive way), but on the other hand, it is a long, ...
Reviewed by RaptorM60 on Jan. 30, 2009
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Its a game in developement!
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(Provided you all know the basis of what the game is) Now i'm not one to play many first or even 3rd person shooters but, this game got my attention. The creators in this game got one thing right and that was the fluidity of the movements this really gives ...
Reviewed by Lokheed11 on Jan. 25, 2009
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A Refreshing Change
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Mirror's Edge takes you inside the world of a dystopian city where parkour running on skyscrapers is the thrust of the resistance movement. You play Faith, one of these runners who comes involved with a murder that her sister Kate is framed of committing. The majority of the game involves ...
Reviewed by Seraphim84 on May 26, 2009
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Free running
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The highly anticipated first person free running game named Mirrors Edge that won E3's heart is finally here, is it the smooth, fast paced, and action packed game we all saw or is it a frustrating, camera system that makes us wanna leave the game in the trash? Positive: ...
Reviewed by ChunkyBubb on Oct. 19, 2009
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Mirror's Edge - Review
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It is pretty safe to say that you haven't played a game like Mirror's Edge. Game developers Dice have been in the game for quite some time now with some classics such as Pinball Dreams, Ralisport Challange and most recently battlefield: Bad Company.Mirror's Edge is a very ambitious game that ...
Reviewed by berva on March 10, 2009
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A risky new IP with great potential for the future ( X360 ) Reviewed by JosephBarron on Dec. 18, 2008 |
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An initially frustrating but exhilarating experience.
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Mirror's Edge is a first person action-adventure game developed by DICE. The game takes place in an unnamed city where a totalitarian regime monitors its citizens through surveillance, tracking all forms of communication in a bid to reduce crime and prevent any growing rebellions. You play as Faith, a parkour-style ...
Reviewed by Sharvie on Sept. 3, 2009
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An ambitious leap, cut short by too many dudes with guns.
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Mirror's Edge took a concept that had been used extensively, and excellently, in a 3rd person perspective and said "You know what, we're going to do this from a 1st person view." Pat on the back for trying, DICE. The acrobatic parkour genre of platforming is something I'm a fan ...
Reviewed by Wess on Dec. 12, 2008
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cool shoes
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Mirror's Edge is a great game. Great graphics, amazing level design, fun platforming gameplay (one of the few platformers this gen), and a good combat system. It also has time trials and speedruns to keep you busy when your finished, which brings me to the only negative of the game, ...
Reviewed by SunnyTuesday on Aug. 31, 2009
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When you're leaping around it's awesome, when you're not....
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ProsGood sense of movement.Melee combat though generally not the option you'll choose is fun and well animated.In a world where every other game is grey and brown, the bright colors in this title make for a welcome change.ConsGun play isn't quite as fun, though when push comes to shove it's ...
Reviewed by Dimsey on March 22, 2009
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| Game Name | Mirror's Edge |
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| Original US Release |
Nov. 11, 2008
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| Original US Release |
November
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OFLC: M
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CERO: C
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ESRB: T
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PEGI: 16+
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Mirror's Edge Video Guide
A Walkthrough guide for Mirror's Edge including speedrunning strategies, level walkthroughs, achievement guides, and Runner Bag locations
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