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Mirror's Edge™

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Windows Phone • 2009

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Quick resume

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Platform

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    Pros

    • Unique first-person parkour gameplay
    • Stylish and bright visual design
    • Immersive sound and soundtrack
    • High replayability with time trials
    • Fluid and rewarding movement mechanics

    Cons

    • Short story and campaign length
    • Clunky and limited combat system
    • Linear level design limits exploration
    • Some frustrating precision jumps
    • Technical issues with physx and crashes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to choose paths, explore alternate routes, and use various movement techniques creatively."

      Capsule for DeadCore DeadCore

      "Players have freedom to choose their path through levels and solve movement puzzles with parkour skills, though within linear level design."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat and parkour require skill and timing; skill trees and upgrades provide a sense of progression and mastery."

      Capsule for Assassin's Creed® Syndicate Assassin's Creed® Syndicate

      "Requires skillful timing and precision in parkour movement; combat is less refined but parkour mastery is rewarding."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Includes time trials and leaderboards for speedrunning, encouraging comparison with others, though main gameplay is single player."

      Capsule for Grapple Dog Grapple Dog

      "Includes time trial modes with leaderboards for speedrunning, encouraging competition among players."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Replayability through speedrunning, alternate routes, and collectibles encourages habitual play and long sessions."

      Capsule for DeadCore DeadCore

      "High replayability due to speedrunning and alternate routes, players often replay levels to improve times."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

      "Single-player experience focused on individual gameplay with no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players create and modify complex loops and routes, experimenting with different paths and strategies."

      Capsule for Stuck In Time Stuck In Time

      "Players creatively find routes and use parkour moves to navigate levels; multiple paths and movement options."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are mostly solo and cooperative without emphasis on dominating others."

      Capsule for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

      "No emphasis on dominating others; interactions are mostly solo and balanced without power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive futuristic visuals, music, and intense gameplay provide strong escapism from reality."

      Capsule for REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR

      "Immersive futuristic city and parkour gameplay provide strong escapism and adrenaline rush."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in unique gameplay and story, not obligation."

      Capsule for Last Word Last Word

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in unique gameplay and style, not obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Encourages trying different routes and solutions; multiple solutions per puzzle."

      Capsule for Unium Unium

      "Encourages trying different routes and parkour techniques to optimize runs and solve puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore multiple locations with some freedom, but within a linear narrative and limited map access."

      Capsule for Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

      "Players explore rooftops and interiors with some freedom, though within linear levels."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some player expression through weapon combos and movement style, but limited character customization."

      Capsule for REAVER REAVER

      "Limited character customization but strong visual style allows player expression through movement."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic fictional world with imaginative plant growth mechanics, but grounded in recognizable urban decay."

      Capsule for Cloud Gardens Cloud Gardens

      "Set in a near-future dystopian city with some fictional elements, but grounded in plausible urban environment."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player with minimal social interaction."

      Capsule for Othercide Othercide

      "Entirely single-player with minimal social or community interaction within gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players improve skills and timing through practice and repeated attempts."

      Capsule for You Have 10 Seconds You Have 10 Seconds

      "Players improve skills and learn precise timing and movement combos through practice."

    • Health
      Insufficient data

      No nearest game available

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and coordination; not suited for idle or background play."

      Capsule for Fling to the Finish Fling to the Finish

      "Requires continuous attention and focus on movement and timing; little room for idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection; primarily solo experience."

      Capsule for Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

      "Minimal social interaction; focus is on solo experience without emotional social connections."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data

      No nearest game available

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Achievements and unlocks exist but limited; gameplay progression mostly through skill rather than item accumulation."

      Capsule for Penguins Arena: Sedna's World Penguins Arena: Sedna's World

      "Collectibles and unlockables exist but progression is mostly skill-based rather than item accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Players experience flow and relaxation balancing challenge and skill."

      Capsule for Soccer Online: Ball 3D Soccer Online: Ball 3D

      "Flow and rhythm of parkour provide a balance of challenge and relaxation for players."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Vivid graphics, dynamic sound design, and exciting gameplay provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Wild Animal Racing Wild Animal Racing

      "Bright visuals, immersive sound design, and adrenaline-pumping gameplay provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and community, but mostly individual focus"

      Capsule for WASTED WASTED

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and community but mostly individual focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Story is present but considered secondary and somewhat simplistic; mainly serves as context for gameplay."

      Capsule for 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo

      "Story is present and provides context but is considered secondary to gameplay and somewhat predictable."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan routes and timing to optimize speed and avoid falling, requiring some problem solving."

      Capsule for Adventure Climb VR Adventure Climb VR

      "Players must plan routes and timing carefully to maintain momentum and avoid failure."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High tension from parkour challenges, survival threats, and enemy encounters."

      Capsule for Die Young Die Young

      "High tension and thrill from fast-paced parkour and evading enemies under fire."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Good value especially on sale; extensive content and replayability justify purchase."

      Capsule for Worms Reloaded Worms Reloaded

      "Good value especially on sale; unique experience with replayability justifies purchase."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Combat is minimal and clunky; focus is on avoidance and survival rather than violence."

      Capsule for Penumbra Overture Penumbra Overture

      "Combat exists but is minimal and discouraged; focus is on evasion and parkour rather than violence."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage limited lives; checkpoint saves help mitigate difficulty."

      Capsule for Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

      "Players must avoid failure by precise movement and evading threats; death results in checkpoint reload."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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