Support NeoGAF

[dmr87]

Mixed like the first game, which I loved.

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Day one.

 

[antitrop]

Not sure why people are freaking out. These aren't bad scores.

They also aren't scores that say "Hey, go out and buy this for $60 tomorrow", either.

 

[DR2K]

That's not a high bar.

Well they didn't know Mirrors Edge was good before gamers told them it was.

 

[Theorry]

Hmm the reviews are faring a little better than the first one.

That one has a 8.1?

 

[DNAbro]

After the Beta I went from wanting the game, to pass. Really disappointed about that too, first one was a joy.

 

[Xav]

Will try it out after a price drop or two.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

If this weren't an open-world game, I'd probably be fine with these scores.

Considering I have plenty of other options when it comes to that space, I think I can safely pass on this one, unless GAF impressions are extremely positive.

 

[Kintaro]

Going to have to dig into some of these reviews as I'm actually a bit surprised at the "lower" scores.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

If you link a review score, don't do that goofy Metacritic and change the review score. Post it as /5, /10 or however the site chooses to do it.

 

[CHC]

Sounds mediocre, as I expected. Like the first, interesting gameplay and art direction, mostly poor on all other fronts.

Man EA really needs a big hit on their hands. Its been a long time since they've put out a kind of "essential" hit. Arguably Battlefield 4, if not Mass Effect before that.

Make no mistake I don't think they make bad games.... it just feels like nothing they've done recently has received universal enthusiasm / acclaim.

 

[Wowfunhappy]

Amazed the scores are so low, given how much I loved the trial. I feel like the open world works extremely well.

 

[Carl]

Eh. I loved the original so much, played it a massive amount and even got the Platinum trophy which was so much fun and hard work.

Nothing i have seen of this interests me in the least.

 

[vaderise]

Expected better.
Will be in EA access in like 3 months so i won't be paying for this.

 

[Izuna]

First one was a nice introduction into a new sub genre. This one ended up being more of the same, which is disappointing whether you're a fan or not.

 

[Fried Food]

That eurogamer review has persuaded me not to buy the game at full price

 

[Twentieth]

30% by OpenCritic's Rotten Tomatoes-like rating. Ouch.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Imagine a Mirror's Edge game with cool ideas and aesthetic but dreadfully boring narrative/game design

Anihawk, this is your GOAT right

 

[Calm Mind]

Did EA rush this to retail?

 

[Trago]

It looks like the addition of an open world didn't do much to help the game overall. Honestly, I would have preferred the layout of the first game where everything was broken up into levels.

Still, good on Dice for trying to expand the the concept to make it work as an open world, I'll still pick this up.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Mixed like the first game, which I loved.

¯_(&#12484_/¯

Day one.

The first game, though I'm very fond of it, was flawed. I expect a big more from a high budget sequel.

 

[KingBroly]

Well they didn't know Mirrors Edge was good before gamers told them it was.

I'm going to disagree with that. It was a pretty stiff game. If you didn't do what the game wanted you to do, levels could take ages. Gunplay was A-BYS-MAL,

 

[LiK]

Not sure why people are freaking out. These aren't bad scores.

If it's not 9-10, people think it's bad.

Did EA rush this to retail?

The game was actually delayed a few months.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Reading a bit of the reviews, I'm definitely going to wait for a deep discount on Origin in the future.

 

[KORNdoggy]

another mixed bag, much like the first game...i'll do as i did with the first. i'll buy it when it's £20 down the road i think.

 

[GRaider81]

The original came From out of nowhere so forgive us for expecting this to be Epic. If it doesn't live up to your standards and it appears to be falling to pieces don't Be aggressive.

Its just we care a lot and everything's ruined.

Motherf***er

 

[ScriptedReality]

well..guess I wont be snagging that preorder. I don't want the statue that bad.

 

[KillerMan91]

It looks like it's slightly worse. The first game averaged a 79.

Reviewers were a lot more generous with scores last gen though. 8 was pretty much given if your title had high enough budget so that it looked great.

 

[Vinc]

Well this breaks my heart.

My copy has already shipped and I'll keep it, I want to encourage them to make more of these games.

But wow, I really believed.

 

[dreamfall]

Reading a bit of the reviews, I'm definitely going to wait for a deep discount on Steam in the future.

Isn't Origin only?

I'm excited about it, ready to dive into reviews and the game tomorrow!

 

[Get_craycray]

If it's not 9-10, people think it's bad.

That's kind of how it works with media outlet. They tend to overrate games, so when a game gets a 7, it's a meh game.

 

[antitrop]

Reading a bit of the reviews, I'm definitely going to wait for a deep discount on Steam in the future.

It's an EA game...

 

[DR2K]

I'm going to disagree with that. It was a pretty stiff game. If you didn't do what the game wanted you to do, levels could take ages. Gunplay was A-BYS-MAL,

It's a game that took skill and rewarded it. It was the best platformer I've ever played.

What gunplay?

 

[Kysen]

Looks like I will wait for sub £20. Open worlds... screwing up games left and right.

 

[GeeTeeCee]

The original came From out of nowhere so forgive us for expecting this to be Epic. If it doesn't live up to your standards and it appears to be falling to pieces don't Be aggressive.

Its just we care a lot and everything's ruined.

Motherf***er

I get it.

Can't decide whether I'm buying the game right away, though...

 

[mrqs]

Yea, mediocre game within a great concept. Sad.

 

[cameron]

The Guardian - 3/5

"Faith is restored to a visually striking world she deserves in the return of the first-person parkour title – but, as with the original, niggles stop it achieving greatness"​

 

[Jawbreaker]

Isn't Origin only?

I'm excited about it, ready to dive into reviews and the game tomorrow!

It's an EA game...

Whoops, meant Origin. Goes to show how little I use it.

 

[LordOcidax]

Gamespot : 7

 

[thumb]

Still excited. The original shined on repeated play throughs, not the hurried runs made by reviewers to meet deadlines. It also had a paper thin story.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

The Guardian - 3/5

"Faith is restored to a visually striking world she deserves in the return of the first-person parkour title – but, as with the original, niggles stop it achieving greatness"​

Rich Stanton review, reading now

 

[Makikou]

DICE you had one job and you screwed the pooch with it..

I may still buy at under 40€.

 

[cyba89]

It's Mirrors Edge and reviews are not bad so I'm there Day1.

 

[poros1ty]

People who keep saying they'll get this when it hits a steam sale forget that this game is Origin only

 

[Soyongdori]

Reading a bit of the reviews, I'm definitely going to wait for a deep discount on Steam in the future.

Good luck getting it on steam, unless you meant origin.

 

[RMI]

They also aren't scores that say "Hey, go out and buy this for $60 tomorrow", either.

I loved the first game but I would never have paid $60 for it. Waiting for some price cuts on this one as well.

 

[NotLiquid]

God dammit EA. You had a chance and you blew it.

Seems very reminiscent of the original, just without the charm.

Which is how I feel after playing the Origin Access trial.

The point about charm is interesting. I don't know what it is but I think that's a bit of an issue I've had with Catalyst since it's
re-reveal. It feels like it's gotten super ahead of itself in terms of it's entire narrative/scope when the first one was a pretty simple and pure game about a person surviving in a world that's bigger than themselves. Maybe those shitty flash cutscenes really did give it some more personality.

 

[GavinUK86]

So maybe not worth the CE RRP for the statue alone. Might just get it digitally on Origin.

 

[benicillin]

Mirror's Edge one of my all time favorites, mixed reviews didn't stop me the first time and it's not going to stop me this time! Day one baby!

 

[A-V-B]

So I guess my original prediction came true.

A game that can't find a solid footing between courageous prestige project and AAA, and becomes an interesting but middling venture that will never make enough bank to nab a sequel.

Still gonna play, though. Faith deserves her last send off.

 

[Protome]

Wait, did people actually expect this to get more positive reviews?
I loved the first one but come on, it's an inherently niche thing and was always going to get middling reviews.

Spoiler

Definitely picking up that CE when the prices drop though.