Mirrors Edge

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 35 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

17
Average:

6
Bad:

2

Pros:

An amazing-looking core experience (for the most part) that provides an exhilarating rush and lots of replay value.
Flawless runs provide a total rush.
Clean, striking visual design.

Cons:

Poor PC controls.
Screen-tearing.

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Last revision on June 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

An amazing-looking core experience (for the most part) that provides an exhilarating rush and lots of replay value
Flawless runs provide a total rush
Clean, striking visual design
Fantastic sound effects and music

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor PC controls
Screen-tearing
Clunky combat
Animated cut-scenes are jarring
Plot takes backseat to action
Might feel too short
Frustrating amount of trial and error
Cramped jumping puzzles trip up the momentum
Combat and gunplay are weak

Expert reviews and ratings

With so many games on the market these days, and with most of them crowded into a select few genres, developers are trying to find new and innovative ways to separate their products from the masses. The most common way in which developers do this is...

By New Game Network on December 22, 2009

Mirrors Edge is a game about running – a self described first person non shooter. You are Faith – a messenger in a city which is basically a future (and utterly gorgeous) utopia straight out of Orwells 1984 – running illegal messages across the...

By Gaming Daily on September 04, 2009

Prince of Persia was the first game to feature free running, otherwise known as ‘parkour’ or urban gymnastics, but Mirror’s Edge is completely based around the concept from a first-person perspective.You play a female...

By V3.co.uk on May 05, 2009

In Mirror’s Edge you play as free-running Faith who works for an underground (or over ground) package delivery service in a repressed city. The government wants everyone to behave and act in a certain way and they are watched through cameras...

By Gamers Daily News on February 17, 2009

Despite the flaws Mirror's Edge is an innovative and enjoyable...

By Computeractive on February 15, 2009

These two words define one of last year’s most innovative titles, Mirror’s Edge. I am a huge fan of first person perceptive titles and the occasional third person titles. Every once in a while a title comes around that changes the way that...

By Game Chronicles Magazine on February 06, 2009

Mirror’s Edge delivers a solid performance for its first attempt but it wobbles in some parts. The game can be infuriating at times due to trial and error. Too much is asked of Faith. She’s a Runner but the game treats her like an 80’s...

By Game Observer on February 06, 2009

Mirror's Edge PC is a direct port of the console game, and my thoughts are right in line with Brian's as far as the overall game goes (Click Here for that review). The levels are hindered by lack of direction causing lots of poor decisions being...

By Gaming Age on January 30, 2009

This is well-made, well-developed title. The end result isnt the new gold standard, but the idea and implementation sure are...

By GameZone on January 27, 2009

Mirror’s Edge was a tricky beast to review. It brought a ton of new stuff to the table but at the same time it was hampered by clichéd problems such as trial and error gameplay, an erratic difficulty curve and a save system, and so on. I could go...

By Tech2 on January 27, 2009

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