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An amazing-looking core experience (for the most part) that provides an exhilarating rush and lots of replay value.
Poor PC controls; screen-tearing; clunky combat; animated cut-scenes are jarring; plot takes backseat to action; might feel too short.
Mirrors Edge is one of a handful of newer PC titles ported over from a recent console release. Although it doesnt suffer from the myriad problems that faced the PC version of Saints Row 2, it has some platform-exclusive issues that separate it from t...
Mirrors Edge delivers a stylistically and technically convincing visualization, the additional Physx effects come on top of that - thats what a console port should be like. The Parkour game can be run at high resolutions inclusive FSAA and AF even on...
Flawless runs provide a total rush, Clean, striking visual design, Fantastic sound effects and music.
Frustrating amount of trial and error, Cramped jumping puzzles trip up the momentum, Combat and gunplay are weak.
Mirrors Edge offers occasional thrills, provided that you can look past some awkward stumbles. ...
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Published: 2009-01-13, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
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