It was the throw in of fluid experience that no other game could have ever provided at the time.
It was the moment that made me say, Oh, I get what makes this game special.
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However, doesCatalystactually address the larger issues with the original game?
Unfortunately, its difficult to answer that question without a handful of disclaimers.
Take the combat, for instance.
In its place is a greater emphasis on chaining melee moves together without breaking the stride of your run.
Pretty cool, huh?
This feeling of obligation extends to the games new open-world design.
You know what kind of game DICE isactuallyinterested in making?
The kind we get inCatalysts time trial mode.
This isMirrors Edgeat its most pure.
That perfect run should be the focus ofMirrors Edge.
Yet, there is something depressingly simple about such a statement.
But the fact remains thatCatalystis not theMirrors Edgegame that realizes the full potential of the series.
Matthew Byrd is a freelance contributor.
Rating:
3 out of 5
