I'm About To Play Mirror's Edge!

It's right here in the shrink wrap, and I'm about to tear it open.

I bought this game in March for $20 - even in March it was already in the blasted bargain bin. I can't stand the sight of it sitting there on my shelf in the shrink wrap any longer so I'm going to crack it open tonight and install it, even though I've barely even touched The Sims 3, Battestations Pacific, Empire, and Ghostbusters - to the point where I'm actually feeling guilty about it (Empire, in particular, is a game that deserves much more attention from me than what it's gotten so far... I just don't have the time to play all this stuff... how people can say that they're bored is just beyond me.)

But anyway, my understanding is that I'll be playing as a 'runner' - correct? It's a totalitarian state in which I'm living, and all communications are monitored, so if people want to exchange information secretively then they have to do so the old fashioned way, via a courier. Nice setup.

I also get to use the Ageia physics accelerator on my Nvidia based GTX 275 - so yay!

I read a PC review, written by a person who had also played the 360 version - he wrote that this is maybe the one game that works better on the PC, because the mouse and keyboard controls apparently allow you to see much more precisely where your feet are. Anyhow, I'm actually quite excited about this. The game looks different. It's nice to play something different every now and then.

I've got Quantum Of Solace on my shelf in the shrink wrap too, so that might get installed next week. ARMA 2 and the Fallout 3 DLC will go in August, as well as... I'm kind of embarrassed to write this... Dead Space. That's right, I still haven't played Dead Space. I've got my eye on Prince of Persia too.

Man, is it ever turning out to be a dry summer. Where are all the games?

Random post is random? The summer is always dry. Then the fall becomes super saturated with games. This is a perfect time to play older games. (or indie games)Ninja_Dog

The long cat is long..

Only a few games come out during the summer.. one of those being ARMA 2! It's awesome, buy it! :D

you will find it beautiful and dam boring

Er, about the summer being dry... I was being sarcastic.

you will find it beautiful and dam boring

GazaAli

LOL!

well hot dog! blog it!

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]

you will find it beautiful and dam boring

Charles_Dickens

LOL!

you will find it beautiful and dam boring

GazaAli

well hot dog! blog it!

pvtdonut54

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

[QUOTE="pvtdonut54"]

well hot dog! blog it!

Charles_Dickens

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

[QUOTE="pvtdonut54"]

well hot dog! blog it!

Charles_Dickens

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

Yeah, that's exactly what I WAS doing.

This is a thread about Mirror's Edge. I was just trying to write something a little different. State you opinion of the game then.

I haven't played it yet. But the training demo was awesome. I played the demo on the 360, and the PC version is much sharper. Nice stylized graphics.

Yeah, that's exactly what I WAS doing.

This is a thread about Mirror's Edge. I was just trying to write something a little different. State you opinion of the game then.

I haven't played it yet. But the training demo was awesome. I played the demo on the 360, and the PC version is much sharper. Nice stylized graphics.

Charles_Dickens

i LOVE mirrors edge, the game is amazing you will have alot of fun. it is just so different from any other game ive played.

I had no idea that the game was going to be this good looking? - it's so clean, so modern looking.

I was just involved in my first chase scene, and it really got the adrenaline flowing - wow, that woke me up a bit. LOL.

It looks amazing. It's Unreal 3, but with a new lightning technology that allows the reflection of colour, among other things. The architecture is incredible.

I was going to say, it has that wonderful clean look that I've come to associate with the Unreal engine - just that it looks a little more modern. The environments are all pretty amazing. I would love to see a Rainbow Six game using this version of the engine.

Only problem is that my PhysX isn't working. I'm experiencing frame-rate dips below 5 FPS on my GTX 275 when PhysX is enabled. I don't know how to fix it.

EDIT: Whoa! I fixed that problem with a simple driver download. Awesome. Now it's working.

After 4 hours of non-stop play, my opinion is that Mirror's Edge is the most innovative title I've played in years... and I'm shocked at how good looking it is.

On a Core i7, GTX 275 setup, Mirror's Edge is a showcase game. It's easily, one of the best looking games I've ever seen. At times it's just floored me. And the PC version blows away the 360 version, which I demoed last winter.

So instead of me raving about the game, I'd much rather hear why people didn't like it - not enough killing for you? I mean, seriously, what's there not to like about this? It's innovative. It's different. The last thing I want is yet another Call Of Duty. Bang, bang, bang, bang - boring. Been there, done that. Give me Mirror's Edge. Give me The Sims 3. Give me Spore. I seem to like the stuff that others hate.

I don't get it at all. Why do we have to continually endorse games that do the same thing? If somebody starts raving on about yet another FPS I think I'm going to be sick.

very good graphics..anyway the game is fun but its WAY too much jumping in the first 3 chapters.. then you get action.

Come on Charles,we all know you and your honeymoon period with any new game that makes a good first impression. :D I'll be following this thread to see how you feel when the endorphins wear off. No, seriously, I'm also a fan of different and unique games. I'll be picking this up when it hits the bargain bin. :)S0H0

Dash it, you're right.

EDIT: GoGamer.com has a sale on right now. They're selling Mirror's Edge for $5. If you're an American you should jump on that. $5 - you're never going to beat that. The sale is almost over, so I hope you see this soon.

Mirror's Edge is easily one of the best games I've played in recent times. It's a shame about the length though, it ended all too quickly.

I'm done!

That's the first time in over a decade that I've completed a game in just one weekend. It was short, but it wasn't as short as COD 4. I just couldn't stop playing once I had started.

That was the most amazing ride I've been on in a long time - a truly innovative title. Like a fool, I had thought that this game was going to suck, or that it was going to be mediocre (which is why it stayed on my shelf in the shrink wrap so long.) It's kind of depressing that so many gamers dislike games (any games) in which there isn't non-stop violence. Boring? I was in awe of this game, pretty much from start to finish. It was tremendously exciting. At times I actually found myself moving my body in attempt to get in synch with what I was doing in the game.

Mirror's Edge now joins Drakensang and Fuel on my personal list of sleeper hits of the year. If you haven't played Mirror's Edge on the PC then you really should check into it. For me it was an exhilarating and addictive experience, and I know that I'll be playing it a second time sometime before the end of summer.

Man, I sure hope that Dice works on a sequel, because THAT'S what PC gaming is all about.

It's right here in the shrink wrap, and I'm about to tear it open.

I bought this game in March for $20 - even in March it was already in the blasted bargain bin. I can't stand the sight of it sitting there on my shelf in the shrink wrap any longer so I'm going to crack it open tonight and install it, even though I've barely even touched The Sims 3, Battestations Pacific, Empire, and Ghostbusters - to the point where I'm actually feeling guilty about it (Empire, in particular, is a game that deserves much more attention from me than what it's gotten so far... I just don't have the time to play all this stuff... how people can say that they're bored is just beyond me.)

But anyway, my understanding is that I'll be playing as a 'runner' - correct? It's a totalitarian state in which I'm living, and all communications are monitored, so if people want to exchange information secretively then they have to do so the old fashioned way, via a courier. Nice setup.

I also get to use the Ageia physics accelerator on my Nvidia based GTX 275 - so yay!

I read a PC review, written by a person who had also played the 360 version - he wrote that this is maybe the one game that works better on the PC, because the mouse and keyboard controls apparently allow you to see much more precisely where your feet are. Anyhow, I'm actually quite excited about this. The game looks different. It's nice to play something different every now and then.

I've got Quantum Of Solace on my shelf in the shrink wrap too, so that might get installed next week. ARMA 2 and the Fallout 3 DLC will go in August, as well as... I'm kind of embarrassed to write this... Dead Space. That's right, I still haven't played Dead Space. I've got my eye on Prince of Persia too.

Man, is it ever turning out to be a dry summer. Where are all the games?

Charles_Dickens

I also bought the game during spring and haven't played it yet...and now it's on sale at Gogamer for $5.00 usd. :(

My copy, which I paid $20 for, was easily worth the price - every penny of it.

$5 is a steal. Anybody who hasn't played this game, and passes up on the $5 offer should have his gamer-tag revoked.

I've been looking in on a few other forums, and it's surprising to me how many people said that Mirror's Edge... bored them.

If I had worked on this game, I think I probably would've quit the business for that reason. I mean, what more can you do to make a great game. Is it perfect - no it's not perfect. But in my opinion it is great. There were so many levels that just blew me away. The train level, the subway level. the first office complex - the game's so stylistic, and so beautiful to look at, that half the time I thought I was dreaming.

What's the name of this engine again? I know it's the Unreal engine, but which version? Which other developers are using this version of the engine? I'd probably buy the game just for that reason.

I've been looking in on a few other forums, and it's surprising to me how many people said that Mirror's Edge... bored them.

If I had worked on this game, I think I probably would've quit the business for that reason. I mean, what more can you do to make a great game. Is it perfect - no it's not perfect. But in my opinion it is great. There were so many levels that just blew me away. The train level, the subway level. the first office complex - the game's so stylistic, and so beautiful to look at, that half the time I thought I was dreaming.

What's the name of this engine again? I know it's the Unreal engine, but which version? Which other developers are using this version of the engine? I'd probably buy the game just for that reason.

Charles_Dickens

Mirrors Edge is excellent to try for speedrunners :P

Hey guys.. a little help please! I just got mirror's edge (I borrowed, not bought). and it looks amazing and fun to play.. but suddenly something happened, I think its on level 4 or 5 that I jumped into this roof........ and then my movements started to slow down, i mean very slow.... i thought i pressed a certain walk button, but after restarting the game it still ends up the same! now i cant get out of that roof. I cant jump or do anything! any tips? punisher0309

Don't pirate it, problem solved.

I'm done!

That's the first time in over a decade that I've completed a game in just one weekend. It was short, but it wasn't as short as COD 4. I just couldn't stop playing once I had started.

That was the most amazing ride I've been on in a long time - a truly innovative title. Like a fool, I had thought that this game was going to suck, or that it was going to be mediocre (which is why it stayed on my shelf in the shrink wrap so long.) It's kind of depressing that so many gamers dislike games (any games) in which there isn't non-stop violence. Boring? I was in awe of this game, pretty much from start to finish. It was tremendously exciting. At times I actually found myself moving my body in attempt to get in synch with what I was doing in the game.

Mirror's Edge now joins Drakensang and Fuel on my personal list of sleeper hits of the year. If you haven't played Mirror's Edge on the PC then you really should check into it. For me it was an exhilarating and addictive experience, and I know that I'll be playing it a second time sometime before the end of summer.

Man, I sure hope that Dice works on a sequel, because THAT'S what PC gaming is all about.

Charles_Dickens

You're far from done. Go do the time trials and speed runs, they're where the real fun in the game is. Figuring out routes and trying to get a (near) perfect run in. You can probably spend dozens of hours before you completed it all.

[QUOTE="punisher0309"]Hey guys.. a little help please! I just got mirror's edge (I borrowed, not bought). and it looks amazing and fun to play.. but suddenly something happened, I think its on level 4 or 5 that I jumped into this roof........ and then my movements started to slow down, i mean very slow.... i thought i pressed a certain walk button, but after restarting the game it still ends up the same! now i cant get out of that roof. I cant jump or do anything! any tips? DanielDust

Don't pirate it, problem solved.

To those of you who have experienced extreme slowdown:

This happened to me too. I was experiencing really high frame-rates, when suddenly, the cops showed up, and started shooting at the glass, which came shattering down all around me. My frame-rate dropped from the 60's down to fewer than 5 frames per second. If you turn off PhysX that will solve the problem, but there's a better way.

First of all, there's a patch that needs to be applied, so do that if you haven't already. But what solved the problem for me was uninstalling the Ageia PhysX driver from the add/remove software panel, and then installing the version of PhysX that's presently at Nvidia's website. Don't re-install the entire graphic's driver, just do the PhysX driver.

When you've done that leave the PhysX driver download on your desktop, because I had to re-install the driver twice - it was working for about 4 hours, and then I got the low frames again. I went through the process all over again (takes about two minutes), and after that it was working fine, and since then I've not had a problem. PhysX is pretty cool in this game, and you really only notice it when it's not there.

It's worth it though - you should run the game with PhysX if you can.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

[QUOTE="punisher0309"]Hey guys.. a little help please! I just got mirror's edge (I borrowed, not bought). and it looks amazing and fun to play.. but suddenly something happened, I think its on level 4 or 5 that I jumped into this roof........ and then my movements started to slow down, i mean very slow.... i thought i pressed a certain walk button, but after restarting the game it still ends up the same! now i cant get out of that roof. I cant jump or do anything! any tips? punisher0309

Don't pirate it, problem solved.

Ok so i'm confused as to why some of the people here bought the game in spring and are just now starting to play it? That just seems dumb to me why not wait till you will actually play it before you buy it... Sales and crap that happen >>.blade55555

[QUOTE="pvtdonut54"]

well hot dog! blog it!

Charles_Dickens

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

I agree with pvtdonut54 and this has nothing to do with your post's length, OP. All you did was talk about yourself and a game. The forums are for discussion, questions, opinions, etc. All you did was state a couple of personal, useless to the rest of us facts.

So yeah, things like that go into a blog - then if people actually care, they'll comment on it there.

[QUOTE="Charles_Dickens"]

[QUOTE="pvtdonut54"]

well hot dog! blog it!

The_PC_Gamer

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

I agree with pvtdonut54 and this has nothing to do with your post's length, OP. All you did was talk about yourself and a game. The forums are for discussion, questions, opinions, etc. All you did was state a couple of personal, useless to the rest of us facts.

So yeah, things like that go into a blog - then if people actually care, they'll comment on it there.

Went to gogamer.com to get the game for $5.99Sunday night, but alas, it was sold out. Lo and behold I checked back earlier tonight and they had more in stock. Picked up PoP as well, it was only $5.99 too and I figured what the heck.

Went to gogamer.com to get the game for $5.99Sunday night, but alas, it was sold out. Lo and behold I checked back earlier tonight and they had more in stock. Picked up PoP as well, it was only $5.99 too and I figured what the heck.

PTMags

[QUOTE="The_PC_Gamer"]

[QUOTE="Charles_Dickens"] Ah, that's right - I forgot that we live in the age of Twitter, and that any type of written text that takes up more space than a single sentence is a novel, or 'a wall of text'.

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

Charles_Dickens

I agree with pvtdonut54 and this has nothing to do with your post's length, OP. All you did was talk about yourself and a game. The forums are for discussion, questions, opinions, etc. All you did was state a couple of personal, useless to the rest of us facts.

So yeah, things like that go into a blog - then if people actually care, they'll comment on it there.

Sure. though usually in discussions, the OP doesnt reply every 2nd or 3rdpost just to drive up the thread post count.

I was writing about Mirror's Edge because I played it this weekend - that's why I wrote more than one post. I also finished the game this weekend. But if you don't like this thread then why are you even responding?

[QUOTE="The_PC_Gamer"]

[QUOTE="Charles_Dickens"] Ah, that's right - I forgot that we live in the age of Twitter, and that any type of written text that takes up more space than a single sentence is a novel, or 'a wall of text'.

So let me guess - you didn't read what I wrote, did you? Why reply then? Wait, I know! Because it's SO much easier to reply to something that you haven't read than it is to reply to something that you have read, and actually contribute to the thread!

Charles_Dickens

I agree with pvtdonut54 and this has nothing to do with your post's length, OP. All you did was talk about yourself and a game. The forums are for discussion, questions, opinions, etc. All you did was state a couple of personal, useless to the rest of us facts.

So yeah, things like that go into a blog - then if people actually care, they'll comment on it there.

blog
n. an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page.

"I'm about to play Mirror's Edge!" is blog material; a forum thread should be something like "Mirror's Edge, your thoughts/opinions?"

Okay, you guys win.

I profusely apologize for having started this thread by wording it differently than what I should have. My intention was to start a thread discussing Mirror's Edge but I can see that some people don't want that to happen.

I apologize to everybody at this forum for having started this thread.

Moderators - time to close the thread now. It's not serving a purpose anymore.