'Mirror's Edge' iPhone Trailer - Looks Great

A few days ago EA surprised us with some screenshots of the upcoming iPhone action adventure game Mirror's Edge. The PC and console versions of the game are absolutely chock full of long jumps, crazy acrobatics, and hand to hand combat. From the looks of this trailer, the iPhone version is going do a good job of providing a similar feel-- Although not from a first person perspective.

EA Mobile posted the video to their main site, but we've embedded here for your convenience.

For the sake of comparison, here is the original trailer for the "full" version of the game available for home consoles and the PC. It's interesting that many of the scenes are identical between the trailers but from a different perspective:

What little else we know about the iPhone version of Mirror's Edge was posted in our preview article. The game is expected for release in January 2010.

Needless to say, we will be following Mirror's Edge very closely.

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br1an

Shouldn't this game be called: "Mirror's Edgy"?

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

No...that guy would be a fool to sue EA! It wouldn't end well lol

So he just picks on small companies...

br1an

A quick App Store search for the word: "edge", reveals dozens of games with that word in their title. Seems Tim Langdell is out to get Mobigames, specifically.

What a great guy.
Nukie

EA is actually going after Tim Langdell.

http://kotaku.com/5370359/electronic-arts-sues-to-cancel-langdells-trademarks
br1an

Nice knowing ya, Timmy.

Jason

Good one. But anyway, this looks cool- like drugged- up Canabalt! Too bad it'll probably be like 7 bucks

br1an

Shouldn't this game be called: "Mirror's Edgy"?

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

No...that guy would be a fool to sue EA! It wouldn't end well lol

So he just picks on small companies...

br1an

A quick App Store search for the word: "edge", reveals dozens of games with that word in their title. Seems Tim Langdell is out to get Mobigames, specifically.

What a great guy.
Nukie

EA is actually going after Tim Langdell.

http://kotaku.com/5370359/electronic-arts-sues-to-cancel-langdells-trademarks
br1an

Nice knowing ya, Timmy.

Jason

Good one. But anyway, this looks cool- like drugged- up Canabalt! Too bad it'll probably be like 7 bucks

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

Whoa! I just started playing the game again on my pc. This version looks great. I hope it's fun to play. And I can't wait for a sequel to Mirrors Edge! Really it's a great game that everyone should play. You can get a hard copy for like 20 bucks and I think someone said it was $4.99 on steam... Such an awesome game.

kita

That was a one day sale.

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

Oh lol

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

Whoa! I just started playing the game again on my pc. This version looks great. I hope it's fun to play. And I can't wait for a sequel to Mirrors Edge! Really it's a great game that everyone should play. You can get a hard copy for like 20 bucks and I think someone said it was $4.99 on steam... Such an awesome game.

kita

That was a one day sale.

http://musicgamespickles.blogspot.com/ Robert M.

Oh lol

Kris Jones

Definitely has a Canabalt theme/feel to it.
Kris Jones

Definitely has a Canabalt theme/feel to it.
http://www.generationstarwars.com John Hood

According to EA's UK website, Mirror's Edge is listed for release in January 2010! Can't wait.
http://www.generationstarwars.com John Hood

According to EA's UK website, Mirror's Edge is listed for release in January 2010! Can't wait.
Dan

If this game was of a randomly created level/unlimited run style of Canabalt style I would be great for $5 or less. If it was story driven with a limited # of levels? Pass. I want replayability. No need for a story beyond "Run as far as you can.

SalsaMD

re-playability is fine, but quality/intensity of gameplay is also important.

Dan

You don't have to have a story to have quality/intense gameplay. This is not a PC or console game where you are to play for 50+ hours in long sitting sessions. To me a great iphone game is something you can sit with between office meetings or on a short train ride. Enjoy it and get out.

IMHO - based on the game snippets in the trailer - I would very much enjoy a unlimited run game based on that action. Even if no story.
http://www.squarezerostudio.com squarezero

How about they put a story on it and you just ignore it?

Josh

I really don't feel comparing this to Canabalt works at all. Canabalt (which is great, don't get me wrong) is based on a single button press, and strategy of when to slow yourself down. This doesn't look like it plays like that. While it will obviously be timing based (aren't most games?) I don't think it really 'mirrors' (heh) Canabalt in any way other than the 'setting' for the game being free-running.

That being said, its unclear how it plays exactly, but I don't imagine its similar at all to Canabalt in controls... The original Mirror's Edge really was nothing of the sort.

I mean, maybe this would be like comparing Halo to a light gun arcade game. They both are based around similar mechanics, and the 'rush' of the game is the same... both shooters, both get adrenaline going on a big spree... Canabalt and this both look like they are free-running games, and fast runs with crazy results getting blood rushing... But I really don't think they need to be said in the same sentence.
munkee

yeah you will, but I won't. I prefer a story-driven game with real objectives and content rather than aimless minigames. We have too many of those already.

Dan

If this game was of a randomly created level/unlimited run style of Canabalt style I would be great for $5 or less. If it was story driven with a limited # of levels? Pass. I want replayability. No need for a story beyond "Run as far as you can.

SalsaMD

re-playability is fine, but quality/intensity of gameplay is also important.

Dan

You don't have to have a story to have quality/intense gameplay. This is not a PC or console game where you are to play for 50+ hours in long sitting sessions. To me a great iphone game is something you can sit with between office meetings or on a short train ride. Enjoy it and get out.

IMHO - based on the game snippets in the trailer - I would very much enjoy a unlimited run game based on that action. Even if no story.
http://www.squarezerostudio.com squarezero

How about they put a story on it and you just ignore it?

Josh

I really don't feel comparing this to Canabalt works at all. Canabalt (which is great, don't get me wrong) is based on a single button press, and strategy of when to slow yourself down. This doesn't look like it plays like that. While it will obviously be timing based (aren't most games?) I don't think it really 'mirrors' (heh) Canabalt in any way other than the 'setting' for the game being free-running.

That being said, its unclear how it plays exactly, but I don't imagine its similar at all to Canabalt in controls... The original Mirror's Edge really was nothing of the sort.

I mean, maybe this would be like comparing Halo to a light gun arcade game. They both are based around similar mechanics, and the 'rush' of the game is the same... both shooters, both get adrenaline going on a big spree... Canabalt and this both look like they are free-running games, and fast runs with crazy results getting blood rushing... But I really don't think they need to be said in the same sentence.
munkee

yeah you will, but I won't. I prefer a story-driven game with real objectives and content rather than aimless minigames. We have too many of those already.

http://c64.manomio.com Stuart Carnie

Looks awesome - can't wait to get my hands on this one
http://c64.manomio.com Stuart Carnie

Looks awesome - can't wait to get my hands on this one
john

that game looks badass
john

that game looks badass
Victor

looks better than I anticipated. Diggin some of those shader effects too.
Victor

looks better than I anticipated. Diggin some of those shader effects too.
Justin

I would also like it if it has a Canabalt mechanic of endless, randomized fun. Looks gorgeous though. May have to get it when it goes on sale.
Justin

I would also like it if it has a Canabalt mechanic of endless, randomized fun. Looks gorgeous though. May have to get it when it goes on sale.
Sticktron

Booooooo... I can't watch the new video on the iPhone, only the trailer opens.

Sticktron

Thanks for fixing it!

Sticktron

Booooooo... I can't watch the new video on the iPhone, only the trailer opens.

Sticktron

Thanks for fixing it!

IdrisGUITAR

looks a hell of a lot better than i was expecting, im quite excited now.
IdrisGUITAR

looks a hell of a lot better than i was expecting, im quite excited now.
hockeyfight

Looks pretty good. But im interested in how the controls would work. They could go either way with this game
hockeyfight

Looks pretty good. But im interested in how the controls would work. They could go either way with this game
http://www.obamanetwork.eu Yoshi 256

The XBOX 360 version was gorgeous, I'm really looking forward to play the game on my iPod Touch.
http://www.obamanetwork.eu Yoshi 256

The XBOX 360 version was gorgeous, I'm really looking forward to play the game on my iPod Touch.
Diablohead

I owned the 360 version and while it was fun I prefer the 2D flash version that was made. If this is anything like the 2D version i'm all for it day 1.
Diablohead

I owned the 360 version and while it was fun I prefer the 2D flash version that was made. If this is anything like the 2D version i'm all for it day 1.
M4A1

I've never played any version of Mirror's Edge before, but I have a feeling that I'm gonna ABSOLUTELY love this game. I just hope I'm right.
M4A1

I've never played any version of Mirror's Edge before, but I have a feeling that I'm gonna ABSOLUTELY love this game. I just hope I'm right.
concrete_d

The screenshots looked a bit iffy to me, but it looks great in action. I just hope fighting enemies is kept to a minimum, or is better integrated into the parkour platforming than it was in the console/PC version.

Also, is it just me or are the birds really huge in the trailer?
concrete_d

The screenshots looked a bit iffy to me, but it looks great in action. I just hope fighting enemies is kept to a minimum, or is better integrated into the parkour platforming than it was in the console/PC version.

Also, is it just me or are the birds really huge in the trailer?
Dimitris

Ha ha!! so true. The birds are huuuuge!!!
Dimitris

Ha ha!! so true. The birds are huuuuge!!!
Thomas

I'm really excited about this game. I'm really hoping for Tap-Fu style gesture-based controls. If it gives us the option to play that way it's an instant sale for me. If it has a little onscreen d-pad then I'll probably avoid it.
Thomas

I'm really excited about this game. I'm really hoping for Tap-Fu style gesture-based controls. If it gives us the option to play that way it's an instant sale for me. If it has a little onscreen d-pad then I'll probably avoid it.