When comparing Metro 2033 vs Mirror's Edge, the Slant community recommends Mirror's Edge for most people. In the question“What are the best Linear games on Steam?” Mirror's Edge is ranked 8th while Metro 2033 is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Mirror's Edge is:
The game's core mechanic is about traversing levels using wall-jumps, rolls and slides without losing momentum. It does a great job of creating a fluid sense of motion that you have complete control over.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Very immersive atmosphere
The look of the game is very bleak and yet believable. Venturing through sewers or abandoned train tracks no only looks fantastic but is complemented with great sound effects that really make the areas shine.
Pro Innovative, parkour-inspired, first-person platforming with excellent sense of motion
The game's core mechanic is about traversing levels using wall-jumps, rolls and slides without losing momentum. It does a great job of creating a fluid sense of motion that you have complete control over.
Pro Time trials
There are time trial bonus levels that are free of platforming sections and combat, just pure timed running missions.
Pro Unique, minimalistic art-style
Mirror's Edge is set in a world where a totalitarian government runs a city and tries to eliminate anything that stands out, such as the free-running protagonist. The levels are created minimalistic, mostly white with aggressively contrasting primary colors, to represent the oppressive nature and sterility of the world.
Pro Great soundtrack
The soundtrack's spacious ambient texture coupled with electronic beats and synthetic sounds supplement the game's otherworldly, contrasting setting. The complete soundtrack is available with the purchase of the game.
Pro Keyboard controls work quite well
Surprisingly (for an EA game especially) the keyboard controls are actually designed to work quite well.
Cons
Con Frustrating stealth sections
When trying to sneak past guards or stealth kill them, there is no discernible pattern that hey abide by. This is made worse as trying to stealth kill may sometimes miss (even though the item used is a silent throwing knife), which alerts every guard in the are, who will now know precisely where you are. This all can be frustrating as slight mistake, even ones that can not be avoided, will be ones downfall.
Con Poor combat sytem
The combat system often feels out of place and definitely interferes with the flow of the gameplay.
Con Some people may experience motion sickness
In order to maintain its immersive nature, Mirrors Edge has virtually no UI, other than a small dot at the center of the screen. This should ward off motion sickness for most people, but be aware that if you're queasy, you might not feel too well after playing.