bit-tech News: Mirror's Edge

news · November 13, 2008

Hi all,

We have just published a review of *Mirror's Edge* - if you could post a

link on your site that would be very much appreciated.

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*/When news about Mirror's Edge started coming out, many people were

dubious as to whether developer DICE would be able to carry off such a

radical departure from their normal Battlefield games.

We're glad to say that DICE has exceeded all expectations. Mirror's Edge

is a well-polished title that pushes at the boundaries of what a game

should be. Not only is it a brave departure from DICE's comfort zone,

it's also a supremely radical change from the usual weapon-centric games

always being pushed out.

The storyline is involving, and the more you progress through the game,

the more you get sucked into the underworld of the city; the more you

want to find out how it all ends. The pacing of the game is very well

done, and although the basic premise of running and jumping remains the

same throughout, there¡¦s enough variation in the locations and puzzles

to keep you hooked until the finale.

There's an awful lot to recommend Mirror's Edge. The look, the

storyline, the whole premise of an almost combat-free game ¡V all this

goes towards making something that is highly commendable even when you

take into account the few niggles, such as the dodgy enemy AI.

If you feel the need to indulge in some parkour action without the

possibility of bone breakage, together with the added benefit of causing

motion sickness amongst your friends and relatives, then there's no

better game than Mirror's Edge. It¡¦s as simple as that, mainly because

the game sticks to the old game adage of being easy to pick up, but

tough to master./*

*Cheers guys!

Tim Smalley

www.bit-tech.net

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