First Mirror’s Edge reviews rolling in |
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| BY Evan O'Donnell Nov. 8th, 2008 | More on: |
With Mirror’s Edge recently reaching gold status and currently free-running its way to a store near you, it’s only natural that reviews would start popping up. And the thorough game-news-getters we are, we’ve put aside our crippling cases of vertigo and acrophobia to bound across the dizzying highs and sickening lows of the Web to bring you the early word (i.e., we visited Metacritic).
According to Offical Xbox Magazine’s glowing review, “the most extraordinary accomplishment of Mirror’s Edge is the way it utterly immerses you in the experience of free-running — you viscerally feel the thrill of flowing gracefully over rooftops and around obstacles.” Gameplayer’s praise is a bit more reserved: they tout the game’s innovative style and originality, but take issue with the trial-and-error style of gameplay that the more difficult sections demand.
Despite some nitpicks, the reviews all agree that Mirror’s Edge is an exciting new IP, deserving the attention of all serious gamers. So quit pouting, Faith — we’ll be leaping with you soon.
November 9th, 2008
at 1:18 am
Great! OXM is not one of my top places to check for reviews because they tend to be a little harsh on non-AAA titles, but glad to see they liked it.
November 9th, 2008
at 5:23 am
Damn I loved the demo but the game got a /10 from gamereactor. That’s pretty bad
November 9th, 2008
at 11:50 am
Gameplayer compares this with Price of Persia puzzles.I find that offensive.Comparing such totally different games.I meant POP and Mirror’s Edge isn’t the same Genres i think.What say?
November 9th, 2008
at 11:54 am
Agreed, Mirror’s Edge shouldn’t be compared to anything since it really is something totally fresh. I understand reviewers reflexes to create comparisons but in this case they should really steer clear of that. Comparing graphics, sounds etc is one thing, but not gameplay.
November 9th, 2008
at 12:42 pm
offensive? ermmm
Just because the viewpoint is different does not mean it cant be compared. But honestly I dont think itll be too similar.
But I wouldnt get offended.
It will be a thrilling (albeit short and repetitive) romp.
November 10th, 2008
at 10:35 am
If there weren’t a deluge of games to play this winter I’d probably pick this up, but it’s currently far down the list of games I want to play. I enjoyed the demo, but I’m not sure I enjoyed it enough to run out and pick it up on release day. I will likely pick it up eventually though. It’s on my list.