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Mirror's Edge E3 2014 "Prototype Gameplay" trailer and DICE message
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SeriousApes
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Yeah, I was a little disappointed at the first mention of combat. Then I thought, oh, maybe there's no guns, but then I saw an enemy drop one a few seconds later. I don't mind dudes with batons, but I don't like running from bullets.
grosvenor_92
Member
I was hoping we'd get something more but that footage still gets me excited about that fact the game is actually gonna come out
edit: Faith jumping off the building gave me major goosebumps
edit: Faith jumping off the building gave me major goosebumps
i was sad they aren't further along but even that little clip really reminded me why i'm so excited for this sequel. the movement <3
Art built specifically for that trailer, I imagine. Never intended to be real levels.
They fucked it up. They showed concept art and "prototype" footage - makes you wonder if this is actually the prototype they had in production a couple of years ago, and which was eventually cancelled. Not to mention it looks like pre-alpha footage of the 2008 game.
Also, too much combat, and too much white. As if they're trying to emulate the aesthetics of the previous game, except they understood shit have no idea what they're doing.
Also, too much combat, and too much white. As if they're trying to emulate the aesthetics of the previous game, except they understood shit have no idea what they're doing.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
This is the only game at the EA conference that interested me... I've been meaning to play the first game. Hopefully this makes it out next year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLwKMjUxvQQ
For comparison, the E3 reveal trailer for the original game. Look how far along it was when they showed it off.
For comparison, the E3 reveal trailer for the original game. Look how far along it was when they showed it off.
Many of those levels are just gameplay tests. They obviously haven't gone through any serious visual passes.
Looks like placeholder textures to me honestly so that's not fully representative of the final game. Like almost everything in EA's frigging conference was.
It looked like Mirror's Edge. Good news! You can play Mirror's Edge right now.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
Seems they are at a very early stage of development. But i`m willing to wait. Loved the first game.
James Coote
Neo Member
I think it's good that EA are slowly going down the path indies have been practising for a while now, which is more open, collaborative development, getting fans'/players' feedback at an earlier stage, so they can better get at what people like and don't. Or would you rather have Mirror's Edge designed by a focus group?
Also, the point about making it accessible, they basically said that each area will have a whole different bunch of paths you can take. So if you want to just get to the end of the story without being frustrated by having to do the same super-difficult bit again and again, you can. Whilst if you want to do speed runs and get really proficient at the game, there'll be loads of ways to shave time off.
I'll be disappointed if this isn't a full sequel though, as some have suggested
Also, the point about making it accessible, they basically said that each area will have a whole different bunch of paths you can take. So if you want to just get to the end of the story without being frustrated by having to do the same super-difficult bit again and again, you can. Whilst if you want to do speed runs and get really proficient at the game, there'll be loads of ways to shave time off.
I'll be disappointed if this isn't a full sequel though, as some have suggested
YAY @ what they showed.
Boo @ Conceptual Prototype. Jesus, it's like nobody started development for the gen until a few months before the consoles released.
Anyway, I'm excited about changes to the combat, and that they kept guns. The implementation was spotty in the first game, yeah, but the moments where it fit (basically, any spot where I was able to quickly take enemies down without having to actually stop and fight) I thought it added something great to the overall experience of being on the run.
If they're addressing the flow of combat, I'm all for them keeping it in the game.
I'm also glad that it seems like they're keeping a clean aesthetic in terms of game design. For being an early gen game, the original Mirror's Edge held up really well over the years and a lot of that is thanks to the really clean, minimalist design.
What I Don't Like: That they "prettied up" Faith.
Boo @ Conceptual Prototype. Jesus, it's like nobody started development for the gen until a few months before the consoles released.
Anyway, I'm excited about changes to the combat, and that they kept guns. The implementation was spotty in the first game, yeah, but the moments where it fit (basically, any spot where I was able to quickly take enemies down without having to actually stop and fight) I thought it added something great to the overall experience of being on the run.
If they're addressing the flow of combat, I'm all for them keeping it in the game.
I'm also glad that it seems like they're keeping a clean aesthetic in terms of game design. For being an early gen game, the original Mirror's Edge held up really well over the years and a lot of that is thanks to the really clean, minimalist design.
What I Don't Like: That they "prettied up" Faith.
Grabbed this on the site if anyone wants to use
http://www.mirrorsedge.com/?om_u=2256033392&om_i=_BTlhJMB86gc6cA
Mushroomer25
Member
I wish we'd have gotten a bit more, but I'm just happy to have confirmation the game is still being touched up. If we hadn't gotten a word about it this year, I'd worry it was cancelled in the post-BF4 madness.
I still want to have faith. What they had to show today, though real early, was great. Just please make it good.
I think it's kinda funny that she has to sort of make it clear that they're indeed still developing the game. I don't have much faith on the chances of this actually coming out.
ultraspank
Member
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Same. I thought the conceptual prototype was really exciting. I'm obviously disappointed that the game isn't further along in development, but still! New Mirror's Edge with kinetic combat and a kickass soundtrack!
Thanks, congrats and keep going!
From what i saw, you and your team have understand the essence of Mirror's Edge.
I'm a huge fan of the first and super hyped now
Yes many in the team love the first game. I started working on the second a year ago and having a blast so far.
Messofanego
Banned
Trying to get the pipe?
Combat in motion
Combat in motion
Trying to get the pipe?
Combat in motion
TBH, I don't mind the combat as long as we're never forced to use guns just to reasonably pass an area.
EatChildren and DICE already stated they're making Combat less a focus in this outing. Which means they get what fans want from this.
They don't necessarily have to have good aim.
I think combat can be fine if Faith never uses a gun (it's the future so the excuse is that they have fingerprint scanners) and you are rewarded for attacking/disabling/evading your enemy quickly and without breaking your speedy pace.
Trying to get the pipe?
Sped up pipe climbing. Hooray!
I'm gonna participate in those discussions, I'm really liking this and I hope it will be a trend!