Mirrors Edge Brandon King Mirrors Edge DICE EA
Mirror’s Edge Brandon King
Mirror’s Edge DICE EA n First-Person Platformer/Shooter n $20 / Originally $60 n XBOX 360 / Playstation 3 n Optional installation to reduce load times n
Overview Based on Free-running/Parkour n A modern metropolis where everything is corrupt and monitored, Runners are the only safe communication. n Play as Faith, who has learned too much and is being hunted n
Game Play First-Person perspective platforming n Running across rooftops, looking for the next object to climb or jump to n Sometimes chased by Blue’s (Enemies), but minimal combat n No user interface during game play n n If damaged, screen tints red until healthy
The Good n The sense of immersion from perspective n n Body parts, breathing Multiple paths to your destination Flashy, complicated, speedy routes n Slower and easier n Artwork / Visual Cues n Controls n
The Bad n Short story mode n n Clunky fighting n n Time trials add some time to game play Standing in front of enemies waiting to disarm Slow areas n Have to search the environment for a small opening or ledge
Compare Accessibility for a wide audience n Different from most games on the market n Few platformers use first-person (Metroid) n Less focus on combat n n Award Winning Game Critics Award Winner for Best Original Game in ’ 08 n Best of E 3 ’ 08 by Game. Pro n
Summary Strength is in the game’s presentation, artwork, and immersion n Weakness is in the combat and length n Worth purchasing at the current price, the length might be too short for the original price n
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