Mirror's edge is extremely underrated.

After reading the reviews both pro and player based I wrote this game off. I dont understand the hate for this game, seroiusly it is amoung one of the best games I have ever played. There are a few parts that can be very annoying but overall I havent been able to put the game down, after reading the GS rewiew I have come to the concusion that they are not good at video games. There have ben very few parts that I had to play over and over to get, I am almost at the end, I feel bad for DICE this game rocks but reviews killed it.

Agreed.

I put the game off for the same reason, then this week with the steam deal... i figured, "why not".
Now i can't stop playing it either... great game.

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Buttons1990

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Buttons1990

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Advid-Gamer

Just have to give it a decade or so. The classics take awhile to become what they are, because when remembering games you'll often remember all the awesome parts and forget the tedious or frustrating faults.

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations.... Buttons1990

You could say the exact same thing about Portal. Didn't stop it from being a good game.

It is a GREAT idea, well realised through a GREAT atmosphere and setting, excellent music and style, boundary pushing gameplay, wrapped in a pretty lousy story and half baked approach. The gameplay eventually ran (no pun intended) pretty thin, becoming repetitive and tired. It's an example of simply having an awesome basis for a game doesn't equal greatness. Variety and a soft touch needs to be implemented too. As such, by the end game, a bad taste was sort of left in my mouth.

But for the first few hours, it was pretty great. I can't stress enough how beautiful the scenery and music are.

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations.... dos4gw82

You could say the exact same thing about Portal. Didn't stop it from being a good game.

Portal was short, but it certainly wasn't repetitive. As soon as any gameplay element in Portal becomes close to stale, the game mixes things up and throws something cool and fresh in there. The pacing in Portal is perfect, and the variety is excellent. The story and dialogue was also leaps and bounds more memorable than Mirror's Edge. Mirror's Edge was more of a one trick pony that outstayed its welcome even for the short amount of time it went for.

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Buttons1990

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Advid-Gamer

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations.... dos4gw82

You could say the exact same thing about Portal. Didn't stop it from being a good game.

I decided to pass on the steam sale of it and now im having mixed emotions from the different posts on here on whether or not that was the right choice lol. oh well, its not particularly expensive either wayJoeSchmo01

naw your just one of the select few

Really? The time I had with the game was very enjoyable for me. I really dont give a *&^* about anything else other then the game was fun to play which is all that matters to me. I am actually suprised this game is not defended by pc gamers as Deus ex is, for me Mirrors Edge>>>>>>>>> Deus ex.Advid-Gamer

Its a breath of fresh air no doubt and it should be bought considering the price, but its flawed to hell and back for a straightforward game. I never blamed the platform elements--that was up to you... but its the approach to direction, it liked to sidetrack your pase, worst of all the obtuse enemy placements frustrated you more than it should have; it was these flaws that contradicted the games design. I didnt care if it didn't have MP, it just doesnt have that replayability that Deus Ex had, that is why Deus Ex is a classic--its one to explore; Mirrors Edge is a one trick pony--a one off experience and its a fresh one if not a standard one compared to say one off classics like OoT or SotC. it took VTMB a few years and I think I could call it a classic, yet a great PC game like Giants: Citizen Kabuto didn't receive the same recognition.

Sure its fun to do a few tricks here and there but the climbing challenges the game provided did not involve like say the prince of persia games dakan45

Mirrors Edge was great. I hate people who criticise a game solely for length. A game should be as long as it needs to as long as it provides an enjoyable experience. I would rather have 3 hours of briliance than 60 hours of mediocrity.

I just hope developers don't try and apease the masses with generic gameplay for a secure buck. We need more innovation that we saw in mirrors edge.

I would rather have 3 hours of briliance than 60 hours of mediocrity.B45AK

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Advid-Gamer

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] Really? The time I had with the game was very enjoyable for me. I really dont give a *&^* about anything else other then the game was fun to play which is all that matters to me. I am actually suprised this game is not defended by pc gamers as Deus ex is, for me Mirrors Edge>>>>>>>>> Deus ex.illmatic87

Its a breath of fresh air no doubt and it should be bought considering the price, but its flawed to hell and back for a straightforward game. I never blamed the platform elements--that was up to you... but its the approach to direction, it liked to sidetrack your pase, worst of all the obtuse enemy placements frustrated you more than it should have; it was these flaws that contradicted the games design. I didnt care if it didn't have MP, it just doesnt have that replayability that Deus Ex had, that is why Deus Ex is a classic--its one to explore; Mirrors Edge is a one trick pony--a one off experience and its a fresh one if not a standard one compared to say one off classics like OoT or SotC. it took VTMB a few years and I think I could call it a classic, yet a great PC game like Giants: Citizen Kabuto didn't receive the same recognition.

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

KHAndAnime

Its a great game.

But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Buttons1990

its decent, cant say I was amazed.

It was an ok game with potential to be more. I particularly did not appreciate how it forced you to use weapons in parts, as those parts just felt out of place and simply not well done. Also weird how no gun in that world can hold more than a few bullets. I know the game is not about the guns, but that is kind of my point. . . I sometimes was forced to use them anyway. If I am forced to use guns, then at least make the circumstances seem believable. The movement controls usually worked, but sometimes they flat out sucked. Overall the game felt like an experiment. It had mixed results but I feel another attempt could yield an improved game if a sequel is ever done.

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But it is is like 6 hours long and single player only.., Plus it isn't like there was a lot of variety in the gameplay... All the way to the very end of the game it was the same basic moves that were performed the same way just in different locations... Like literally... You were either sliding undering something, jumping to something, or doing the same wall jump over and over all the way to the end of the game... Sure it controlled very well and looked amazing, but that was about it... It was repetitive and short...

Rheorin

One of my favourite games. I even like the clumsy guns, it's logical that Faith isn't used to shooting people. But I usually avoid combat, because it's much more fun to run away. I finished the game three times, once without using guns - which is nowhere as hard as you'd think, if you pay attention to the environment - and it was always a blast. The parkour becomes second nature a couple of hours in, there's nothing frustrating about it IMO. The graphics are amazing, completely photorealistic sometimes. The soundtrack is great.

modern warfare has much much more going on than mirrors edge and gears of war combined.TerrorRizzing

I think it has scored fairly. The game is interesting but trial and error parts get annoying after a while, my main issue though is that the story is pretty bad. I hate when people complain about an FPS having no story, but I say that is better to have no story at all than a bad non-sensical one. Many not so great games managed to overcome their flaws by having a really good story, obviously MEdge is not one of them. In the end I think it would be a great game were it more open in the way you can handle the environment; most parts there's only one way to do things and most parts where there is more than one way to do things their permutations are quite similar, this adds to the frustrationof repetition.

[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]modern warfare has much much more going on than mirrors edge and gears of war combined.Rheorin

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[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]modern warfare has much much more going on than mirrors edge and gears of war combined.TerrorRizzing

I thought this game was going to be awesome when announce..im quite a parkour enthusiast myself..but man...talk about letting you down..ghegpatatas

Really? The time I had with the game was very enjoyable for me. I really dont give a *&^* about anything else other then the game was fun to play which is all that matters to me. I am actually suprised this game is not defended by pc gamers as Deus ex is, for me Mirrors Edge>>>>>>>>> Deus ex.Advid-Gamer

I tried playing Mirror's Edge when it first came out on PS3, and it was kind of interesting, but I couldn't get into it. And this annoying part with a chopper shooting at me and me having no idea where to go just made me put down the controller and give up, lol.

Just downloaded it again last night as I was planning to give it another chance. I think it was only $5 on Steam when I got it.

Mirros edge got enough guns as it is. But if you come to think of it both cod4 and mirrods edge focus on the main thing, shooting or climbing without much of varierty.dakan45

[QUOTE="dakan45"]Mirros edge got enough guns as it is. But if you come to think of it both cod4 and mirrods edge focus on the main thing, shooting or climbing without much of varierty.skrat_01