Mirror's Edge

Mirror’s Edge is a first-person action-adventure platformer developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2008. Set in a dystopian city where surveillance and control are omnipresent, the game follows Faith Connors, a skilled "Runner" who navigates the rooftops, evading authorities while uncovering a conspiracy. Mirror’s Edge is known for its fluid parkour-inspired movement system, allowing players to run, jump, climb, and slide across urban environments with realistic momentum. The game features a striking minimalist art style with vibrant colors that emphasize navigation routes, while its immersive first-person perspective heightens the sense of speed and agility. Though combat is present, the focus remains on traversal and evasion rather than direct confrontation. Praised for its unique gameplay and innovative mechanics, Mirror’s Edge became a cult classic, later inspiring a 2016 reboot, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, which expanded on its open-world elements.