Mirror's Edge

Based on the demo.

I would have to say this is easily up to scratch when you look at the graphics it could quite easily be compared to The likes of COD4.
The gameplay took a while for me to get use to but the game provided a lot of fun and enjoyment playing through the first level many times and learning the controls . Holding down R3 all the time does get painful on the old thumbs after a while.
Though i turned the Sixaxis off after my first few tries at using it to balance as i found to either be automatically fall to one side whatever i did or it failed to work all together.
Then theres the combat it seems like one moment it can be so simple its unbelievable then the next the AI have become almost impossible to floor. Then the shoot mechanics they seem a little off even though the developers stated they don't want to encourage shooting your way through a level i don't think you would be able to but the developers are meant to be looking into this.
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Based on the demo.

I would have to say this is easily up to scratch when you look at the graphics it could quite easily be compared to The likes of COD4.
The gameplay took a while for me to get use to but the game provided a lot of fun and enjoyment playing through the first level many times and learning the controls . Holding down R3 all the time does get painful on the old thumbs after a while.
Though i turned the Sixaxis off after my first few tries at using it to balance as i found to either be automatically fall to one side whatever i did or it failed to work all together.
Then theres the combat it seems like one moment it can be so simple its unbelievable then the next the AI have become almost impossible to floor. Then the shoot mechanics they seem a little off even though the developers stated they don't want to encourage shooting your way through a level i don't think you would be able to but the developers are meant to be looking into this.
The environment is very good considering most of it is on rooftops, with the colour red paving your way across the level. The ability to free roam is there though i expect there will be more in the actual game as in the demo you are only limited to a certain area .
I have fallen in love with this game and simply cannot wait for it to come.

In regards to Bluemonkeypets question 'this or little big planet' is a very hard one to answer as they are both completely different both are next gen games and both lead away from our usually expectation of games.
I have little big planet and now the whole family are playing it , the ability to create and share is brilliant, yes the levels created by Media molecule aren't all classics but neither will all the levels in mirrors edge. But it is easily one of the best plat formers for years.
If i was you i would wait to see the reviews of COD5 as there are many mixed opinions before buying it then decide which 2 to buy.
Mirrors edge also has the ability to be a first person shooter as well as a brilliant First person free running game, while little big planet is easily contender for game of the year and some of the most fun i have had in ages and easily worth all the hype.
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Having downloaded the demo on the Playstation Network last night I was pleasantly impressed with everything Mirror's Edge threw at me.

Firstly you learn the controls which are simple enough, the focus is on using the L1, L2, R1 and R2 buttons which enables you to free up your other hand with the movement pad. Granted it feels weird at first but evenutually it becomes natural. Also you can disarm people should the situation arise and you can indeed shoot foe's too but since the main character isn't a natural killer shooting is frowned upon and is rather tricky to pull off.

Graphically the game looks brilliant, having seen a few video's in the past I couldn't help but notice the lack of detail but having played the demo they have included a lot morel, not massive amounts but enough to see and be pleased with.

For multiplayer the game has a series of time trial modes which you race against to hopefully beat, there is no co-op mode which isn't necessarily a bad thing,… more »

Having downloaded the demo on the Playstation Network last night I was pleasantly impressed with everything Mirror's Edge threw at me.

Firstly you learn the controls which are simple enough, the focus is on using the L1, L2, R1 and R2 buttons which enables you to free up your other hand with the movement pad. Granted it feels weird at first but evenutually it becomes natural. Also you can disarm people should the situation arise and you can indeed shoot foe's too but since the main character isn't a natural killer shooting is frowned upon and is rather tricky to pull off.

Graphically the game looks brilliant, having seen a few video's in the past I couldn't help but notice the lack of detail but having played the demo they have included a lot morel, not massive amounts but enough to see and be pleased with.

For multiplayer the game has a series of time trial modes which you race against to hopefully beat, there is no co-op mode which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as being on your own against an entire police force is a thrill in it's own right.

Dice (the games developer) have done a great job with this game and it should prove to be a success to the majority of the gaming market.

The reason this game does recieve the 5 star from me is down to it being a total refresh on the FPS sector where killing is optional yet running and getting away from people is the way to go. Not only that but the character you control isn't a hero but just someone that delivers infomation and from even the demo you really feel that from playing it.