Mirror's Edge: Catalyst

Mirror's Edge Catalyst feels as though it is more of a straight reboot then a prequel. You control Faith Connors as she and a group of runners try and take down KrugerSec's plans. This a first person parkour game where you must maneuver around obstacles to get to your destination. Unlike the first installment where Faith was able to use weapons this time around it is all hand to hand combat.

The best part of the game is the flow that you are able to create as you are running from place to place. The controls are easy to use and it makes getting a full focus shield easy to obtain. The first couple of missions are fun to play as they are not reliant on the upgrades. The missions that include the upgrades feel to simple and boring to complete especially the last one. The most fun I had playing the game was unlocking the fast travels as they were the only events that reminded me of the first Mirror's Edge, where you actually had to think where to go in order to succeed.

The visuals in this game are beautiful in some areas but as you look closer you start to see some problems. They don't effect the game at all but kind of takes you out of the moment. The main problem with the game is the game's AI as they are not always responsive. There were definitely a few instances where I was being chased and they would stop chasing me for no reason; I was still in eyesight but they just disappeared. Enemies also just get stuck in the environment when you give them a solid hit, even if they were not knocked out.

Mirror's Edge Catalyst is still a solid game to play but it doesn't have the lasting appeal players want. It would be best to wait until the price drops to pick up this title and explore the City of Glass.

7.4/10