Mirror's Edge (Series)

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A first-person action-adventure platform video game series developed by EA DICE, featuring realistic parkour movement and distinctive visual style.

What is Mirror's Edge (Series)?

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action-adventure platform video game series developed by EA DICE. The first game was released in 2008 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. A prequel called Mirror's Edge Catalyst was released in 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.

The games follow Faith Connors, a "runner" who transports items for revolutionary groups hiding from the totalitarian government in the city of Glass. Runners move throughout the city using parkour to avoid government surveillance. The series is known for its realistic first-person parkour movement that allows players to slide, roll, wall run and leap across buildings.

The Mirror's Edge games feature a brightly-lit, minimalistic art style with heavy use of the colors red, white and blue. Clean, sterile environments contrast with the invisible danger of the police state. The visuals attempt to mimic Faith's runner vision, highlighting objects useful for parkour such as pipes and ramps. Dynamic music builds in intensity during chase sequences.

The original Mirror's Edge received positive reviews, standing out for its unique gameplay and stylized graphics. A remastered version was released in 2016 alongside Mirror’s Edge Catalyst. The prequel explores Faith's origins but received lower review scores due to its open world design.

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