Mirror's Edge demo tomorrow on PS3, Friday on 360!

[Reginald]

Another post about a demo.

But this one is equally exciting. :E

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/1/15/Mumbo_Jumbo_from_Banjo-Kazooie.jpg

[VictimOfScience]

I am interested in this demo because the game seems at least a little intriguing given some of the press that has come out about it recently. Will try the demo at least....

[Dalamari]

I'll give it a shot for sure, very interested in this game but still not full on excited about it

[ailevation]

YEAH! I'm going to download the mirrors edge demo for both console to see which controls i like better

and Nuts and Bolts, i'm sold... i love it

[DEATHMASTER]

PC BITCHES, WHAT ABOUT PC? chars

[taviow]

It was delayed for PC as far as I know.

[DigiQ8]

oh my oh my
*hugs his PS3*

[Wanted Bob]

Boo, I'm outa town when this ships. I'm seriously so excited for the demo though :D

[Reginald]

If it's good, I'll pre-order right away. Get the rather nice t-shirt then! :D

[AHA-Lambda]

Yes! *hugs ps3*

[Asuka]

I cant wait for this, one of my top games of the year here. At least i hope so. Huge fan of Parkour.

[ailevation]

when do PS3 demos usually get released on the PSN store?

I know the XBL marketplace usually drops their demos and arcade games around 2 am PST. Was wondering if PSN store does a similar thing.

[AtomicSpark]

Why play the game when you can just watch a show that's a direct rip off of it?

http://www.scifi.com/chase/about/

[Gargantou]

I love Parkour so this game's a must-buy for me.

[VictimOfScience]

I love Parkour so this game's a must-buy for me.
Just like Assassin's Creed...:|

[Asuka]

Just like Assassin's Creed...:|

Yup, same reason i loved that game. Story help a little too!

[Polaris]

Demo trailer! Awesome!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42169.html

[VictimOfScience]

Looks great, but not a fan of the tough talking and acting fem trainer. Does anyone know about the story in this game? Cool action is great and all, but what is the point of such innovative gameplay if there is no good reason for it? If this were a Run Lola Run game I could understand it a bit better...:P

[Gargantou]

Basically you live in a 'dictatorial utopia', there is almost no crime etc but everything is monitored, to get messages delivered without surveillance picking it up and such they use people called runners who deliver it by hand, running from security etc, I'm tired and cba to explain it better.

LOL at the demo video, notice what OPM said about Mirror's Edge "The future of the PS3 starts here!", yeah because a game that's coming to the XB360, the PC too is definitely gonna start the future of the PS3!:laugh:

[Lucid]

Now what the hell is the reason for the demo not being released for the PC? :frown:

[VictimOfScience]

LOL at the demo video, notice what OPM said about Mirror's Edge "The future of the PS3 starts here!", yeah because a game that's coming to the XB360, the PC too is definitely gonna start the future of the PS3!:laugh:
Yeah, that made no sense to me either. LBP maybe, but not Mirror's Edge. :P

Thanks for the story summary. Sounds interesting, if not super-compelling or original. :hmph:

[Gargantou]

Yeah, that made no sense to me either. LBP maybe, but not Mirror's Edge. :P

Thanks for the story summary. Sounds interesting, if not super-compelling or original. :hmph:Yeah I didn't mean to bash the PS3 or anything, I'd found it hilarious if it was OXM saying "Mirror's Edge is the future of the 360", just as you yourself say, the PS3 have exclusives that are noteworthy in their own right in my opinion, such as(I never thought I'd say this) Killzone 2.

[CrazyHarij]

I am not entirely sure why, but this game feels like it's going to be so damn refreshing. Like the future just arrived and handed us a game.

[Reginald]

The main reason I'm looking forward to it is the fact that last time we got a first-person shooter that tried something a little different, we got Portal.

[KagePrototype]

Just played the demo, and it's just as much fun as it looks. :) It felt a bit more linear than I expected, but no big deal. Controls are dead simple, but perfect.

Is there any reason to get this on PC over consoles? If not, I might grab this for my PS3 (the six-axis stuff controls your balance on tight ledges).

[Reginald]

I imagine that, being an EA game, it's gotta be for the consoles. I doubt there'll be any optimisation for the PC.

[Blackthorn]

There's also PS3 exclusive content down the line so that's where I'll be playing it.

[KagePrototype]

I have 7 god-damn games on pre-order now. Bloody christmas.

[edit] cancelled a few since my 360's bricked >.<

[AmishSlayer]

Just played the demo, and it's just as much fun as it looks. :) It felt a bit more linear than I expected, but no big deal. Controls are dead simple, but perfect.

Is there any reason to get this on PC over consoles? If not, I might grab this for my PS3 (the six-axis stuff controls your balance on tight ledges).

Where did you get the demo? PSN or through a pre-order? I don't see it on PSN yet.

[ailevation]

same here the day is almost over and they still havent't posted the demo up wtf. Sadly to say i waited all day just for it too.


EDIT: It's HERE!

[FishBulb]

Is there any reason to get this on PC over consoles? If not, I might grab this for my PS3 (the six-axis stuff controls your balance on tight ledges).
Well, PC release is no longer the same as consoles, it's being delayed to sometime "later in winter", possibly early next year. Thanks EA. :rolleyes:

[ailevation]

Just finished downloading, installing and played alittle bit 5 minutes ago. Not finished with the demo but takin a dinner break. This game is fun, nothing too overtop but it's not a letdown either, controls aren't complex... very simple, and easy to learn. The game is all about executions*, like timing wise... the previous interviews from the devs are no lie... it's really all about keeping momentum to get the smoothest, most satisfying play out of the game.

*One part you have to wall jump by pressing L1, then do a quick turn by pressing R1, and then L1 again to grab hold of the opposite ledge.

i'd also imagine this game would be better played with a gamepad, despite it bein First Person... it's not exactly shooter orientated... I also foresee this game could change how FPS games in general are made as far as player movements go(hope to see a battlefield with this type of player movement style incorporated), other than this, another game I can think of off the top of my head that has a similar style would be FarCry 2... where you can slide into cover from running.

this is a definite buy in my book... just need to try out the 360 demo to see which one im gettin it for.

[Asuka]

I cant wait to play this!!!!

[Darkedge34]

It's okay. I downloaded it and beat it a couple times.

[Gorgon]

still a live: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55649


direct download to the song ?

[bam23]

This game looks very pretty. I don't really understand all the praise behind it though, guess I gotta play it first.

[Ren.182]

Just played through it and really enjoyed it. Controls feel nice, just need a bit of getting used to. Might just get this for PS3/360 rather than the PC. Hmm. Not sure.

[eraser]

I just played through the 360 demo.

It's REALLY fun. It all controls very nicely, very smooth. I had a bit of doubt about this game previously, but the demo has quelled all of that. I especially like how it doesn't slow you down while sliding under things, or jumping. It's all very fluid.

[Wanted Bob]

Yeah, normally single player only games turn me off for consoles ($70), but I loved playing this. When you get used to it and are able to string everything together its amazingly rewarding. Plus the disarm minigame is cool, and never annoying (or mandatory). The game looks gorgeous too, really love the art style, and the music is a perfect fit.

[BHC]

"Silver" users such as myself still don't even have access to the Nuts & Bolts demo, so I'm sure we'll get shafted on this for a few weeks as well.

[AmishSlayer]

I love the way this game flows and feels. I went in with Runner's Vision completely off and it was just like I hoped.

Anybody else get a Matrix vibe? Like you were running away from Agents? I definitely did.

[Warbie]

I'm so impressed with this demo :)

You know how in every fps that lets you see your legs/body it always looks shite and completely unconvincing, or how in all the others you end up just feeling like a floating camera with a gun attached underneath? This is the first first person game i've played in which it actually feels like you have a body that's touching and interacting with the gameworld. tbh it's a pretty ****ing big leap for fps and one that every shooter from now on, to at least some degree, should adopt. It's surprising how being embodied in this way can make actions that would be mundane in other games exciting - just running about, charging through doorways and leaping over stuff had me on the edge of my seat. The stringing of more complex moves together takes it to a new level. The pistol is also the best looking pistol since GE graced our screens and the disarming, especially when at the end of a chain of crazy moves, is awesome. Even if the full game doesn't quite deliver (I suspect it will) the potential is plain to see.

[Corp. Sheepo]

Played it at a friend's house. Enjoyed the hell out of it.

[Blackthorn]

Fantastic. Glad they included the tutorial since I now actually know the controls, as opposed to when I played before (http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=148442), I've had a proper feel for the game I want to buy it right away. It feels so slick stringing together moves, can't wait for more FPS games to implement similar systems. Other than the disarming, which I felt could be improved, the controls are perfect.

[AHA-Lambda]

Played it now and I absolutely love it! This is a day one purchase for me :D

[B_MAN]

loved it too
in fact, i thought about it most of tonight as i was out celebrating halloween
as sad as that may sound

[AHA-Lambda]

BTW if anyone wants it i found the FULL version of the mirror's edge theme. I can't stop listening to it :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TERyxFfMqDk

[Bad^Hat]

Enjoyed it quite a lot, running from the guards at the end was pretty adrenaline pumping for a game. Didn't find any paths that deviated from the main one though, but I guess it is like the first mission. I'll wait for reviews to decide whether it's a purchase or a rental, I have a feeling it's going to be on the short side.

[PaoloM]

BTW if anyone wants it i found the FULL version of the mirror's edge theme. I can't stop listening to it :D

One of the best songs used in a videogame. It gives personality, depth and emotional charge. Reminds me of the original soundtrack for Code 46 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345061/), which has a similar gloomy, melancholic setting.

[Warbie]

Not the best vid - he makes a fair few mistakes - but I like how he got up the stairs :)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=z5_l27J-pBA

My main concern is that the full game won't deliver on what the demo promises. If we end up with more of the same, Mirror's Edge will be awesome!

[Dynasty]

Just played the demo now, and this game has COMPLETELY, 100% blown me away on every level. From the complete immersion of playing Faith (her breathing, the momentum of running, being able to see her hands and feet etc), to the frankly fabulous (if a little simple) artistic direction to the, as noted above, fantastic music.

I loved the little animations too, like when youre jogging toward a door she'll just kick it open, but if youre full on sprinting at it she'll sholder-barge through it and keep the momentum going out the other end.

This has just been prioritised over GoW2 I think for me.

Absolutely genre defining. Its just so....fresh.

[bam23]

game was good fun.

runner's vision off is a must. i definitely did not expect to be able to hang onto the helicopter at the end.

[Musk]

That girl has way to much energy.

[Corp. Sheepo]

I saw a new trailer on TV and it was totally awesome and stuff.

Yeah.

[Gargantou]

There's also PS3 exclusive content down the line so that's where I'll be playing it.EA making DLCs exclusive to one console? Source?

[Dynasty]

My only gripe I have about this game is that I can see it becoming repetitive unless you play it the way its meant to; keeping the momentum.

[Bad^Hat]

Yeah, doesn't seem like the kind of game where you take your time and explore much, momentum seems to be the pervading theme throughout from what I've seen. That's why I'm hoping it's longer than your average 6-hour play'n'forget campaign, or at least has some replay value in the form of fun time trials or extras or... maybe some kind of online content? I don't know. Otherwise it's just gonna be a rental, as much as I'd like to be able to throw some money at it just for the sake of supporting innovation.

[Asus]

EA making DLCs exclusive to one console? Source?

Sony did confirm that although Mirror's Edge is multi-platform, "PlayStation has an exclusive marketing agreement with EA regarding the title."
Plus, the spokesperson added, "Exclusive downloadable content will be offered on the PlayStation Network."
It's not yet clear what form this content will take, or whether Xbox 360 and PC owners will get their own exclusive goodies. (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=228878)

Google is very handy. :)

[Gargantou]

Oh well, I reckon they will probably be timed exclusives, this is EA after all.

[kupocake]

I wasn't even paying attention to this game until my housemate downloaded the PS3 demo last night... and then I was quite unimpressed with the tutorial's dictatorial way of making you jump through specific hoops. Must have taken him half an hour to get through it all.

Good job I gave it a try myself this morning. My housemate needs to be banned from ever picking up the PS3 controller again. Sure, I saw the tutorial gal jump unnecessarily over and up the L1-R1-L1 board several time (I can't resist mashing L1-L1-R1-L1. I suck.), but once you get the hang of it, if flows very well, looks beautiful and has one truckload of potential. Still, negative thoughts:

* Any good game is going to have to be proven excellent to catch any gamer's attention in what is turning into one crowded season.
* Length wise it has its work cut out. Good gamers are literally going to sprint to the end of it, so unless DICE have been churning out a buttload of content, the game is going to turn out short. Sure, I replayed the demo three times straight, but if it turns out Portal in length terms, people are going to be sore that it's not Portal in price terms.
* It could get old quickly... maybe...
* We haven't seen much of the story, but so far it just seems 'interestingly generic'.
* Where is the PC version, bitch?

So, I'll be waiting for the reviews. Nevertheless, this just leap-frogged many of the other Christmas titles in my book. Goodbye Far Cry 2, see you when you're on Budget.

[i am HOLLYWOOD]

beat the demo last night.

its interesting to me how you can do every skill and maneuver from the get go, but at the the same time you cant.

what you are capable of doing is completely based upon how skillful of a player you are.

i think this will add ALOT of replay value. which is important for singleplayer-driven games

[Warbie]

its interesting to me how you can do every skill and maneuver from the get go, but at the the same time you cant.

what you are capable of doing is completely based upon how skillful of a player you are.




Agreed. This is how it should be in most games. I imagine that with enough practise it'll be possible to pull off some insanely cool moves and timed runs in Mirror's Edge :)

[Xendance]

Can I download it yet, despite being Silver :( ?

[Alan00000]

I like it alot.

[mastag]

I loved the demo. The story is intriguing and the city looked fantastic. I like the colors, or in some cases lack thereof.

[AmishSlayer]

Everybody should do themselves a favor and immediately turn Runner's Vision off. It makes the game feel so much more fluid and less directed, even if you are running the same routes. It forces you to make snap decisions while being chased and adds more uncertainty to the whole thing.

[Gargantou]

Everybody should do themselves a favor and immediately turn Runner's Vision off. It makes the game feel so much more fluid and less directed, even if you are running the same routes. It forces you to make snap decisions while being chased and adds more uncertainty to the whole thing.I agree.. And without runners vision I've been able to found paths that seem faster than the 'directed' ones.:)

[Kadayi]

They feature Mirrors Edge on the the middle section of the latest 1up show:-

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171197

Sounds like they had issues with it in places and it doesn't quite live upto the hype...:(

[Gargantou]

They feature Mirrors Edge on the the middle section of the latest 1up show:-

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171197

Sounds like they had issues with it in places and it doesn't quite live upto the hype...:(No big game lives up to its hype these days.

[-Kashmir-]

Just beat it. Fantastic demo.

[Acepilotf14]

Preordered it yesterday, along with L4D and got the kickass bag at Gamestop.