Mirror's Edge video interview teases multiple play modes

by Nick Doerr { Jul 10th 2008 at 11:15PM }

You saw the animated story trailer earlier today, but now you get to listen to a little more behind-the-scenes information about Mirror's Edge and Faith from the developers. For example, did you know that for combat scenarios, you'll be limited to just an "attack" and "disarm" button? It sounds too simple, but the mechanics ebb and flow with your momentum and how you are moving Faith around. Simple to execute, difficult to master is the theme, you could say. There's also more to the game than the story mode -- but mum's the word until Summer.

Tags: dice, ea, electronic-arts, mirrors-edge

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Gnash @ Jul 10th 2008 11:26PM

This is looking to be a good game probably wont buy it but will rent it the story sounds very good i love different types of gameplay besides the norm.

chimaera9 @ Jul 10th 2008 11:35PM

That looks great so far--I'm impressed. I like that it's not totally open world because I like something story-driven to the point that I don't have to spend hours wandering around aimlessly (I don't have tons of time to play games), but it sounds like the player will still have a lot of freedom at the same time. I also really like the limitation that you can't perform all the parkour moves when you have a gun--that totally prevents this from becoming another FPS. This game is very high on my list right now, I love the innovation!

John @ Jul 11th 2008 9:17PM

Very excited, the idea of quick to learn, hard to master-- only two buttons, and physics will determine the outcome. After a while, you know the physics, but at first you don't-- just like learning any real-life thing. I hope people understand this.

Alex @ Jul 10th 2008 11:37PM

only complaint graphics wise i saw with the shown footage is the brightness of the environments. they should probably tone that down a bit.

it looks great nonetheless.

Game_playa @ Jul 10th 2008 11:56PM

This video is old..........

paul @ Jul 11th 2008 1:20AM

just a little FYI, it is summer...

The_Doctor @ Jul 11th 2008 1:40AM

I like the fact that you can go through the whole game without shooting your gun (not that I'm against that per se). It's a brilliant concept and I'm really looking forward to playing this. I love it when an original idea like this comes along!

Gambit07 @ Jul 11th 2008 1:54AM

I have faith in this game. Do you realize in the previous sentence I said: "I have faith in this game" and the characters name is Faith?

Nick @ Jul 11th 2008 4:01AM

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=puns

Now that that is out of the way, I'm interested in this game.

Carlton @ Jul 11th 2008 5:33AM

@ Nick

That guy writes 931 words to explain why it's a waste of time to write "pun intended."

Irony intended?

mpz @ Jul 11th 2008 3:52AM

That would ruin the one thing it has going for it graphically. We're sick of dark, muted colors. Mirror's Edge caught my interest with its bright, clean, vibrant colors.

Muhammad Sabeeh Ali @ Jul 11th 2008 8:48AM

IS it just me or does it remind anyone else of "Dark Angel" as well?

Not that that would be a bad idea ;)
I would be onboard for that
Seems like a definite possibility

ihatebioshock @ Jul 11th 2008 9:05AM

Hope this game turns out good, it's great to see a dev trying something a bit 'different' but while using conventions (first person perspective) and pushing it. It may fall flat on it's face or it may fly (pun intended) but at least they took that risk.

Also that guy talking seemed completely BS free, he wasn't hyping the game and he seemed honest and knew what he was talking about - a good sign that the developer isn't filled with ego maniacs with no clues about what makes games fun.