Action · January 14, 2009

Mirror’s Edge™ (2009)

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In a city where information is heavily monitored, agile couriers called Runners transport sensitive data away from prying eyes. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, your sister has been framed and now you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story. Mirror's Edge™ delivers you straight into the shoes of this unique heroine as she traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat and fast paced chases. With a never before seen sense of movement and perspective, you will be drawn into Faith's world. A world that is visceral, immediate, and very dangerous. Live or die? Soar or plummet? One thing is certain, in this city you will learn how to run. From the makers of the groundbreaking Battlefield franchise, Mirror's Edge is an action-adventure experience unlike any other. Features Move yourself : String together an amazing arsenal of wall-runs, leaps, vaults and more, in fluid, acrobatic movements that turns every level of the urban environment to your advantage and salvation. Immerse yourself : In first person every breath, every collision, every impact is acutely felt. Heights create real vertigo, movements flow naturally, collisions and bullet impacts create genuine fear and adrenaline. Challenge yourself : Fight or flight. Your speed and agility allow you not only to evade, capture and perform daring escapes, but also to disable and disarm unwary opponents, in a mix of chase, puzzles, strategy and intense combat. Free yourself : Runner vision allows you to see the city as they do. See the flow. Rooftops become pathways and conduits, opportunities and escape routes. The flow is what keeps you running — what keeps you alive. Awards

Action releases from 2009

45 Action titles launched in 2009 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume37.7k Steam reviewsTop 15% in Action
Positive rating88% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 46%
Metacritic81/100Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles
Engagement hours6 h averageTop 68% for session depth among Action

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Action-Adventure · 1.9k
  • Parkour · 1.9k
  • First-Person · 1.4k
  • Exploration · 1.3k
  • 3D Platformer · 1.2k
  • Female Protagonist · 1.2k
  • Singleplayer · 1.1k
  • Platformer · 1.1k
  • Puzzle · 1.1k
  • Cyberpunk · 1.1k
  • Action · 1.1k
  • Colorful · 764
  • Dystopian · 764
  • Stylized · 758
  • Atmospheric · 753

Peer Action titles

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Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (10)

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Full audio (7)

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Russian
  • Portuguese - Portugal

Reception Metrics

Steam community

88%Very Positive · 37.7k reviews

33.1k positive · 4.5k negative

Metacritic

81/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

8.0/10

Curator recommendations

30.3k

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Release & Availability

Release dateJan 14, 2009
DeveloperDICE
PublisherElectronic Arts
Base price$6.99 -65%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

6h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

2h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

3h

Current engagement

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Remote Play on TV

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Editions & Packages

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