Mirrors Edge

[NokkonWud]

Release Date: 14th November 2008
Developer: DiCE (Digital Illusions CE)
Publisher: EA Games

Formats: Playstation 3 | Xbox360 | PC



Official Site | Trailer | Screenshots

Originally Posted by Synopsis

Once this city used to pulse with energy; dirty and dangerous, but alive and wonderful. Now it is something else. The changes came slowly at first. Most did not realise or did not care, and accepted them. They chose a comfortable life. Some didn't. They became our clients.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, agile couriers called Runners transport sensitive data away from prying eyes. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, your sister has been framed and now you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith - and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Mirror's Edge delivers you straight into the shoes of this unique heroine as she traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat and fast paced chases. With a never before seen sense of movement and perspective, you will be drawn into Faith's world. A world that is visceral, immediate, and very dangerous.

Live or die? Soar or plummet? One thing is certain, in this city you will learn how to run. From the makers of the groundbreaking Battlefield franchise, Mirror's Edge is an action-adventure experience unlike any other.

Originally Posted by Features

• Move Yourself
  String together an amazing arsenal of wall-runs, leaps, vaults and more, in fluid, acrobatic movements that turns every level of the urban environment to your advantage and salvation.
  
• Immerse Yourself
  In first-person every breath, every collision, every impact is acutely felt. Heights create real vertigo, movements flow naturally, collisions and bullet impacts create genuine fear and adrenaline.
  
• Challenge Yourself
  Fight or flight. Your speed and agility allow you not only to evade, capture and perform daring escapes, but also to disable and disarm unwary opponents, in a mix of chase, puzzles, strategy and intense combat.
  
• Free Yourself
  Runner vision allows you to see the city as they do. See the flow. Rooftops become pathways and conduits, opportunities and escape routes. The flow is what keeps you running - what keeps you alive.

Also, for those wondering, the song often used is Shine by Alcorus, the original is Still Alive by Lisa Miskovsky.

[NokkonWud]

As some of you may know, the Mirrors Edge demo is now available on both the PSN and Xbox Live. How many of you have played it and what do you think?

I've just tried it now and rather annoyingly, it's a triumph, meaning it's another game I really, really want. It was just rather fantastic and the whole experience is heightened by the simplicity of the audio, lack of music and graphic style.

I found that a bit of an experience if I'm being honest... Absolutely loved it.

[divine]

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

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[Psymonkee]

I did say after playing the demo yesterday

[NokkonWud]

That's a little prettier.

[Streeteh]

Nice op

Epic demo, perfect introduction to the gameplay, characters, storyline and controls. Played it through 4 times now with the ambition of having a perfect run through (which i achieved on the 4th attempt). I never actually stopped, even the two guys you must fight were taken out by a sliding kick and a flying kick respectively so i kept momentum.

Can't wait, though i'll have to as i can't afford it.

[NokkonWud]

Aye, it's getting costly. Especially with Little Big Planet out just before.

At least you haven't just 'had' to get Fable 2 and Gears of War 2 as well as Fallout 3 and FarCry 2 .

[Streeteh]

I wish i could get fable 2 tbh

[NokkonWud]

Originally Posted by Streeteh

I wish i could get fable 2 tbh

Best get saving for a 360. I would say wait for the January sales but I don't know if 360's will go any lower for a while.

[Haly]

Saw an advert for this earlier at the cinema. Might download the demo in the morning as it looked interesting