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[SimTourist]

It's weird because the technical aspects are obviously more advanced, but visually the game looks bland and boring. Compared to the OG Mirror's Edge that still looks fantastic owing to clean architecture, bright colors and varied locations, ME:C looks generic and same everywhere. Am I right or am I right?

 

[winjer]

You don't even post some comparison screenshots or videos, to substantiate your points.....

 

[Fake]

Is a downgrade, besides the graphics.

 

[Schmick]

Weird thing to be talking about without visuals.

 

[SimTourist]

You don't even post some comparison screenshots or videos, to substantiate your points.....

Too lazy and don't have any shots of my own. But I'm sure people can post some amazing stuff.

 

[Dazraell]

I think Mirror's Edge lost a lot of uniqueness and charm with transition to semi-open world areas. It's simple and straightforward approach to level design was a huge advantage of the first game, and a lot of that was lost with change of Catalyst's gameplay loop

 

[Punished Miku]

I thought it was a huge disappointment graphically, artistically, storywise, gameplay, OST.

I haven't tried it since it came out though. I will give it a 2nd chance one of these days after I replay the original. But the original is known to be substantially better.

 

[Fart Knight]

The original is a classic.

 

[Melon Husk]

You're right. It was clear at launch, but it had bigger problems like gameplay (related to level design) so nobody really focuses on it.
The original has focus and cohesion: a distinct art style, yet the city feels realistic. Catalyst is artificial and videogame-like.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

It was graphically superior but aesthetically inferior.

The gameplay was improved, but the story, missions, and layout were a big step back. It just wasn't anywhere close to as fun to play as the original.

 

[genesisblock]

Talk about 2 steps forward, 10 steps backwards. Poor level design (that hub format just felt a lot more restrictive than the linear predecessor) and their attempt to put some definition in the environment just brutally assaults the eyes that tries to merge between the minimalist and the dense architecture.

 

[Games of Today]

I think Mirror's Edge lost a lot of uniqueness and charm with transition to semi-open world areas. It's simple and straightforward approach to level design was a huge advantage of the first game, and a lot of that was lost with change of Catalyst's gameplay loop

In the original interviews the devs went out of their way to mention that they deliberately didn't make the game open world because it would get too boring.

 

[diffusionx]

what a horrible OP

 

[Toots]

You decide op :

Mirrors edge ingame screenshot captured at 360p (the true ps3 internal resolution)

Mirrors edge catalyst in engine gameplay bullshots sent to me directly by EA :

 

[Roberts]

I did play the original a year ago or so - with res and fps boost it still looks wonderful on XSX and plays pretty good, too. Somehow never bothered to play Catalyst even though I think I have it.

 

[MCplayer]

You don't even post some comparison screenshots or videos, to substantiate your points.....

He doesn't need to, its just a fact

 

[winjer]

He doesn't need to, its just a fact

Hot damn. You just won the argument.
Good thing you are here.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I've never gotten to post this gif before. I'm so happy, OP. Thank you.

 

[Kerotan]

Too lazy and don't have any shots of my own. But I'm sure people can post some amazing stuff.

Are you an AI?

 

[DragoonKain]

I liked the original a lot more. Catalyst was aimless. It tried to be more open, but it didn't fit the game structure. A more structured style like the OG was the much better direction.

 

[Gaiff]

Too lazy and don't have any shots of my own. But I'm sure people can post some amazing stuff.

 

[IlGialloMondadori]

Sitting here, thinking about them pics that OP didn't provide.

 

[skit_data]

I can't really remember because it was quite a while ago since I last played both games but... I remember being in awe of the original, I played it quite a lot and have fond memories of my experience with it.
The second one I dropped quite quickly, it didn't leave the same impact at all.

 

[Larxia]

I thought it looked fantastic.
Here's a flickr album of screenshots I took back then :

Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Beauty of Glass

www.flickr.com

 

[Puscifer]

I think Mirror's Edge lost a lot of uniqueness and charm with transition to semi-open world areas. It's simple and straightforward approach to level design was a huge advantage of the first game, and a lot of that was lost with change of Catalyst's gameplay loop

It was really evident when the best levels were all linear. I honestly wonder why more games never took the Splinter Cell Chaos Theory approach by having levels be "areas" where you basically had to figure out how to get from point a to b on your own, that would've worked wonders for Mirrors Edge

 

[The Cockatrice]

I thought it looked fantastic.
Here's a flickr album of screenshots I took back then :

Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Beauty of Glass

www.flickr.com

Op is blind as fuck. Catalyst looked and still looks amazing.

 

[Luipadre]

Hows the game tho? I never really played it and its in game pass so i might

 

[Skifi28]

Maybe, or perhaps not.

 

[rofif]

It's not ugly but it's too busy.
The original Looks better and aged better because of better art style. I agree

 

[Punished Miku]

Op is blind as fuck. Catalyst looked and still looks amazing.

It's a different, and significantly worse game on console.

 

[diffusionx]

It was really evident when the best levels were all linear. I honestly wonder why more games never took the Splinter Cell Chaos Theory approach by having levels be "areas" where you basically had to figure out how to get from point a to b on your own, that would've worked wonders for Mirrors Edge

They tried something, it didn't work. Not the end of the world, except they couldnt try something else later.

 

[SnapShot]

Looks amazing, TF you smoking

 

[Games of Today]

Op is blind as fuck. Catalyst looked and still looks amazing.

It does, but it is an entirely different aesthetic. And I prefer the original's all white future. Everything was so bleak but beautiful.

 

[R6Rider]

Loved both games, but don't remember the visuals being that much different. Granted I haven't played the original in awhile.

 

[-Zelda-]

It does, but it is an entirely different aesthetic. And I prefer the original's all white future. Everything was so bleak but beautiful.

/s

 

[poodaddy]

Am I right or am I right?

Well ya ain't wrong.

Original game does look outstanding, the new one just didn't appeal to me for some reason.

 

[Bradamante3D]

ME:C is the typical over-produced sequel with not specific idendity that followed a rough, focused, under-produced original. EA had a gem on their hand and blew it. ME as a franchise clicked with girls and had potential for a purely movement-based pro scene. Threw it all away of course. Great soundtracks, though.