Whoa. "I believe quality and innovation is what works"

Take that, Kotick.

I actually enjoyed Mirror's Edge a lot. Sure I haven't bought it yet, but it was a good attempt and it was memorable to me. I'm sure a second stab at the series would be great.

Yes, yes the game DOES need a second chance. The game is wonderful in its concept. It was incredibly fun to play, fast paced, innovative and just downright awesome.

I remember playing it out in the common room of my dorm last semester and several guys would come out just to watch me play it just because they found it entertaining to watch someone do the insane running and jumping and dodging that the game involved.

Its, IMO, one of the best concepts in years. I'd buy a sequel first day no questions asked. I think what ultimately needs to happen though, and I know some will groan, is multiplayer. Racing individual across a huge course or across a rather large city map would be fun [though I admit once a person figures out the fastest route it'll become quite boring so random map construction??? A map designer for the players???]

Either way, this is a series that really needs another game and really needs EA to support it. If EA really wants us to think they care [coast? They own exclusive rights to NFL games let alone the corner market on other sports titles. Coast doesn't even scratch the surface of that company.] they're going to have to take risks with new titles and giving developers time rather than forcing deadlines.

I loved Mirror's Edge, I'm probably the only person in my state who bought it at launch and didn't trade it in a week later. The single player was really interesting, gameplay was fantastic, art direction was far superior to anything else at that time. Hell, even the story held my interest despite being fairly cliche. It was just really unique, and still is. I'm going to play it again tonight just because I read this article.

I'm beyond excited for a sequel...if you couldn't tell.

They have my approval. I know that's all they were looking for.

I loved the first game, minus the stupid comic book cut scenes, get rid of those and its improved for me.

I paid $20 for Mirror's Edge just a few months ago, when I finally got a PS3. I can remember being disappointed by the reviews last year. I loved it in spite of its flaws (mainly combat, story, and reload times between deaths), even moreso the second time through (hard mode, no reticule, no runner vision). I think the problems can be ironed out easily, too.
I mean, the most tense parts were when you were being chased by someone--not when a few dudes in body armor would stand around a room waiting to get jumpkicked. They can make almost all of the combat like this: about escaping, as opposed to knocking everyone out. And imagine fast environmenal puzzles to slow down pursuers--you know, push over a fruit cart (or whatever the equivalent might be in a chic Macbook utopia).
I'm looking forward to coverage of ME2 (as in 'not Mass Effect 2'). It seems like the kind of messy birth whose sequel will be so much better with difficult origins out of the way (see: every superhero movie). So long as they take criticism seriously, I have exceedingly high hopes.

I didn't like Mirror's Edge much really but I would definitely give it another chance. What really bothered me was the amount of bugs that ruined the flow. The number of times I jumped behind a drainpipe attached to a wall, I never knew my character could shapeshift.

It was also a little sickly. As human eyes compensate for movement in real life, it was attempting to be a bit too realistic and it ended up hurting my eyes at times. No idea how you would remedy this though.

"It was also a little sickly. As human eyes compensate for movement in real life, it was attempting to be a bit too realistic and it ended up hurting my eyes at times. No idea how you would remedy this though."

You aren't playing enough games then. Never hurt my eyes. Then again I stare at a computer screen all day and can go on 5-6 hours gaming binges without much of a worry. Yeah, my eyes get bloodshot, but outside of looking bloodshot I can't tell at all unless I'm looking at myself in a mirror.

I haven't developed headaches since the fast paced action of Twisted Metal 4. That was the first and last game to give my head a fit of dizziness, but my eyes adapting wonderfully after about ten+ hours and, what do you know, no more hurt! ^_^

I haven't played it yet, but I'd be more than willing to see a sequel. I always thought that Mirror's Edge's flaws should be taken with a grain of salt; it was the first time the whole "first-person parkour" thing was tried, and they were inevitable. If they can fix those flaws for the sequel, I'd definately get it.

I described Mirror's Edge as the worst game I've played this generation I'd still recommend people play. It's clunky and had a few bad design choices, but is still interesting and innovative. They deserve another shot to refine the formula. Mirror's Edge is so different, it's not surprising it had so many rough edges the first time out.

I loved the first one, but I waited to buy it until it went down to 30 bucks. If the second one is anywhere near as short as the first one, Ill probably do the same. I dont care how good it is, 60 bucks is a lot to pay for 3-4 hours of game...

@ Brannigans Law

I never understood what the problem was supposed to be with combat. I jumping around and taking one guy out, then using his gun to kill the others. It was exhilirating and worked as well as any other FPS in those moments. Maybe this is because I played it on PC? Not sure.

The only other complaint I have seen is "I never knew where to go" which annoys me to no end because figuring out how to get where you needed to be was part of the gameplay. I feel like we have been so hand-held lately that many gamers don't even like actual gameplay, they just want interactive movies. I played Mirror's Edge the first time through with the runner-vision turned off and never found finding where to go a negative, it was gameplay, exciting and interesting gameplay.

It reminds me of how early FPS games included an aspect of finding where to go and searching for keys and such and now whenever an FPS doesn't have an arrow telling you exactly which way to face at all times people complain. I can't believe Bioshock had an arrow by default... so infuriating.

But that's me.

Wow, what a great lovefest here for Mirror's Edge. Where did all the haters go?

I admit, all of you have got me intrigued enough to find a copy lurking in a bin somewhere. I'll pick it up the next time I'm shopping.

I haven't finished the game yet, but Mirror's Edge is probably the most schizophrenic game I've played in my lifetime. I want to LOVE it, but the game makes me want to hate it constantly. It looks great, it's a creative take on the first-person genre, and when you're "in the zone", it's a phenomenal experience.

And yet it's one of the most frustrating gameplay experiences I've ever had. It's so damn linear, and I hate how you often have to replay sections of the game 10-15x before you finally make that jump. It punishes you for not following the one or two paths they lay out for you instead of rewarding you for finding a different way to reach a goal.

With that said, I'd give Mirror's Edge 2 a chance. Keep the art direction (but work on your story and cutscenes more), make gunplay & fighting a little more satisfying, and above all, don't make the game so linear. I want to go anywhere and everywhere in the world, not just be limited to one or two pathways in which I won't get immediately killed.

Adding a voice to the horde, just for the record. Hi, DICE! Just needs about 30% more compelling writing and story, maybe using the actual character models this time. And maybe a little less punishing trial-and-error smacking into the pavement for story mode (but keep that in for time trials). Art, music, presentation, and concept are all awesome. More please!

@Drakengard,

HOLY SHIT YES COMMUNITY LEVEL CREATOR!!

Dice should LBP this shit up because I can't think of another game that would be more fun with an awesome level creator.

People could practically make whole new campaigns with limitless puzzle platforming. AND it would address a lot of the "This game's too short!" issues because it would essentially be getting bigger and bigger by the day.


@StingingVelvet,

I feel the same way you do (and I played it on the PS3). Combat was fine, shooting was fine. The whole point is that you're NOT SUPPOSED to be fighting or shooting very much.

Get in, steal a gun, shoot some bitches, get out.

@ Arkhon

Ah, that sucks. Despite being a PC-only gamer for the most part I have played FPS games on consoles and it does suck when one gets that stick feeling wrong. If Mirror's Edge was one of those I can see it being frustrating.

I don't see what people think is so bad about Mirror's Edge. I loved the game and even paid $60 to get a GameStop preorder(PC). I have to admit that I've never beaten the game, but I would still rate it a 5/5 or 10/10 any day. This game is amazing and if they make another, I would definitely pay for it.

Great News! Improved control is about all that game needs. The art and sound design were fantastic and when you got in the flow, the game felt like nothing else.

I'd love another one. I didn't buy Mirror's Edge when it was first released but I made sure, when I finally got around to it, to buy it new to support EA's decision to introduce some new IPs into the market.

Make it longer and you have yourself a sold customer.

I would love to see a second game. Mirror's Edge is easily one of the most innovative titles of this decade and generation of games.

Some things they'd need to work on, though:

1) Better combat.

2) Different paths through levels (every level in Mirror's Edge was simply too linear).

3) Multiplayer. Imagine having to tag team a run, CTF, or even a scenario where you have to fight over bag drops to get them back to a specific zone? That would be bad ass.

I'd say that putting it into 3rd-person would help but we already have enough 3rd person shooter's as it is. And this one would be even worse, because there won't be much shooting.

I don't like sounding like a naysayer, but I have no choice. Please do something else innovative EA. PLEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!

One of the best games I've experienced this decade. Have it for PS3 and PC. The anime cutscenes are crap, though, and you can't really fight well in close-combat, and it's crazy stressful at times, but overlooking those flaws, it's really great; looks fantastic, parkour and movement system is top stuff.