Even with all of the problems this game has, it still has one major plus, there is no other game like it. Mirrors Edge has you free running through each level, across rooftops and through buildings, in your quest to uncover a conspiracy and rescue your sister. Honestly the story is pretty standard sci-fi fare, an underground movement doesn't like how the government is controlling everyones lives and sneaks around trying to change things, the real meat of the game is in the action. There is very little shooting to be done, your best option in a firefight is to run away and this is the games strongest point. You can run, jump, slide, kick, propel yourself off walls and pretty much do use the environment to your advantage as the police chase you around. The graphics are stunning, the entire world is bleached white with important areas coloured red. Sometimes you just have to stop and look out over the city.
The main problem with the game is how utterly unforgiving it is. Don't expect any assistance as you jump from roof top to roof top. If you don't control every aspect of your movement, you're dead. Couple this with the fact that this is a first person running game that emphasises smooth free running and you've got a bit of a road block. Sometimes you'll find yourself running in circle or simple staring at a wall trying to figure out how the hell to get up it. This really breaks up the action and feels incredibly slow when compared to how fast paced it feels when you really get going. It reminds me a bit of Assassins Creed in that there's a great idea here, backed up by some fun gameplay but there's still a lot of issues to iron out before it all runs smoothly.
6/10
The main problem with the game is how utterly unforgiving it is. Don't expect any assistance as you jump from roof top to roof top. If you don't control every aspect of your movement, you're dead. Couple this with the fact that this is a first person running game that emphasises smooth free running and you've got a bit of a road block. Sometimes you'll find yourself running in circle or simple staring at a wall trying to figure out how the hell to get up it. This really breaks up the action and feels incredibly slow when compared to how fast paced it feels when you really get going. It reminds me a bit of Assassins Creed in that there's a great idea here, backed up by some fun gameplay but there's still a lot of issues to iron out before it all runs smoothly.
6/10
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