Mirrors Edge might have not lived up to all the hype or expectations, but it’s still a great game and deserves a sequel.  Mirrors Edge was one of those games that I was really excited for, then because of the so-so reviews decided to pass it up until recently when I saw it on sale on Steam.

My initial feeling when I started playing was sorta like I was in the Matrix and was being chased by agents.  Actually that would have been a much better story-line than the one in the game.  It was very cheesy with a ton of cliches that sorta ruined the atmosphere of the game and the cell shading really didn’t help either considering the rest of the game wasn’t cell shaded.

What EA needs to do is lose the cell shading and simplify the story-line.   There’s no need to make some convoluted story about your sister being setup, evil corporations, corrupt cops and wrestler politicians.

Apart from the crappy story line and cell shading I actually loved the game.  The fact that you could combo moves into other moves really felt like you had some freedom to do what you wanted.   My one issue with the gameplay was I never was able to master the disarm move.  I’d run up to someone and see the gun turn red, then start pounding on the right click button, but it seemed like I would only get a success rate of about 1 out of 3.   Even with slow motion I wouldn’t always get it.

What I would like to see in Mirros Edge 2 is a completely open city similar to GTA where you have  freedom to travel anywhere at anytime.   I think this would be a pretty natural next step for Mirrors Edge giving its play style.  They also need to revamp the shooting cause it was pretty bad.   I know shooting is not supposed to be a big part of the game and I don’t want it to, but the aiming and movement felt off whenever I held a weapon.   Maybe give her a knife or something.  One thing I don’t want to change is the clean corporate city, there are so many dirty, dark, gritty FPS out there it’s really a breath of fresh air to play a game that’s bright and vibrant.

EA has stated in the past that the Mirrors Edge story was cut up into 3 parts which means there should be a Mirrors Edge 2 & 3, however after a rocky start who knows.  EA has yet to confirm they are working on a sequel or even that a sequel is planned.   Mirrors Edge did break the 1 million sales mark back in Feb, far short of the 3 million projected, but hopefully that will be enough for EA to give Mirrors Edge another chance.