It’s been a while since I’ve done a review (I might just be lazy ^^). But after tossing a few of the latest games under the belt, I’ve decided it was about time I got myself busy. Anyways, moving on!
Mirror’s Edge brings something new to the table. Unlike the other games of the genre, platformers were always set in third person (generally). This is where Mirror’s Edge breaks the barrier, making one of the innovations to the genre by bringing a new look to platforming using a first person perspective, unique to the gaming industry. And it does it quite well.
Even as innovative as the game is, this is more of a hit or miss for most people. Gameplay itself works majorly off trial and error. Constantly going through a series of scenarios till you get it right, to complete yet another scenario where you have to figure out where to go, what to do, and how to do it all over again. Truth be told, this game is probably more enjoyable the second time through, since you’ll actually know what your doing. But of course once you get everything down, the momentum of Mirror’s Edge’s immersive gameplay will leave you fiddling for more (In a good way).
The developers of Mirror’s Edge did a fine job making the game visually amazing with the use of the PhysX software (youtube example below). Though get ready to see lots of the same buildings and environments, over and over. Pretty much the whole game takes place with you running on top of a building, through a building, and under a building. Though if your a platformer fan, this shouldn’t be much of a problem.
Mirror’s Edge also comes with a pretty spiffy soundtrack/sound effects. A nice beat for every step, along with the sound of Faith (Character you play as) grunting, and gasping for air. All in all, helps immerse you into the game.
But there are things that can take you back a little. When it comes to combat, the game seems to lose it’s flow. With some pretty simplistic fist fights, and even less satisfying gun-play, Mirror’s Edge might just be better off skipping the combat all together. Luckily, running away is an option you have if you haven’t already been mowed down.
In the end Mirror’s edge brings some pretty impressive new features to what the average gamer experiences in a game. But, through the repetitive gameplay and environments, the game could leave you wishing there were more variaty.
Overall Score: 8 out of 10
Oh, and here are some sweet cosplays I found of Faith:
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