I'm very much interested in a VR version of the original Mirror's Edge. Despite being a 10+ year old game, it's a game that really has withstood the test of time. It's a masterpiece, and one of DICE's greatest games in my opinion. Myself, and several others in the small community, have voiced an interest in a VR version for several years now. However, while it's easy to want/ask for things, how feasible would it really be?
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Why the original Mirror's Edge and not Catalyst?
The original Mirror's Edge is a cult hit and a fan favorite. Its game play and beautiful world captured the hearts of many fans. Not only that, it's a game created with First-Person in mind, which makes it a perfect candidate for VR.
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Why VR (Virtual Reality)?
I had my first taste of VR back in 2016, when the PSVR released. When I tried it, I instantly became a believer in what the technology could do. What I thought was impossible suddenly became the "what if's" and "what could be's". I had so many ideas and thoughts rushing into my head that it essentially revitalized my love for gaming. It really felt like I was being reintroduced to gaming again.
I never knew how bored I was with console gaming until I tried VR. There was an itch that I never knew I had, that suddenly got scratched. It made me realize that console gaming was a lot of the same, sometimes with a stronger iteration each generation but the way you would interact with them was always the same or similar. VR was new, it was fresh, it was different and I loved it. I'm currently a proud owner of an Oculus Rift CV1 and I will continue to invest in VR as I move forward.
VR has grown significantly over the years since the days of the old Oculus DK1 and Vive development kits. We now have higher resolution headsets with accessible controls. We have the Oculus Rift S, the HTC Vive Cosmos, the Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality Headsets to name a few off the top of my head.
Despite VR being around for decades, we've already reached a point where VR is getting into the hands of the masses. There are a lot of great titles out there like Farpoint, SUPER HOT, Beat Saber, Sairento, Astro Bot, RAW DATA, Blade & Sorcery, Lone Echo, Echo Arena, MOSS, VRChat, Rec Room, and Pavlov to name a few.
Now while VR was not a massive success as we would have liked, given that its hard to market a VR headset, it's still a huge step forward. We still have a ways to go in terms of growth and technology, but what we have now is already pretty great in my opinion.
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What kind of game play mechanics would Mirrors Edge VR have?
Honestly if I could combine 3 currently released VR titles into one game, they would be Climbey, Sprint Vector, and To The Top.
[Climbey]
[Sprint Vector]
[To The Top]
EDIT: I want to give an honorable mention to Sairento VR as well, for its wall-running and sliding mechanics.
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For those wondering just how beautiful the world of Mirror's Edge is, I have two threads here filled with screenshots. I put a lot of love and care into the screenshots.
The environments are really a sight to behold that invoke a feeling of want. I want to be there, and what better way to do that? Virtual Reality.
The beautiful world of Mirror's Edge. (Warning: Image Heavy)
UPDATE: More screenshots from the first game added! I was a big fan of the original Mirror's Edge. I would play it every now and then throughout the years and the beauty of the game never ceased to amaze me. The sense of exploration, wonder and parkour elements is what made Mirror's Edge an...
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The beautiful world of Mirror's Edge #2 (Image Heavy)
For those that missed my first thread, you can find it here: https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-beautiful-world-of-mirrors-edge-warning-image-heavy.70660/ With the year 2020 fast approaching, I've decided to start yet another playthrough of one of my favorite games, Mirror's Edge. This is...
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