Mirror-s Edge- Catalyst ((exclusive)) Jun 2026

The core of the game—the "Flow"—is largely improved. Faith Connors moves with a sense of weight and momentum that few first-person games achieve. The introduction of a "Runner’s Vision" system, which highlights climbable objects in red as you approach them, creates a natural racing line without breaking immersion.

: Stick to the campaign initially to unlock essential movement gadgets and skills from the upgrade tree. Mirror-s Edge- Catalyst

The story serves as an origin story for Faith. We learn about her time in prison, her sister, and her mentor, Noah. The game tries to tackle themes of corporate surveillance, data control, and the loss of privacy—ideas that were prescient in 2016 and remain relevant today. The core of the game—the "Flow"—is largely improved

locks essential parkour skills behind an upgrade tree, which some argue contradicts the "natural" feel of the movement. Linearity in Open Space : Stick to the campaign initially to unlock

One of the biggest shifts in Catalyst was the complete removal of guns. In the first game, you could pick up a rifle, even if the game discouraged it. In Catalyst , Faith relies entirely on her martial arts and momentum.

— A beautiful runner that occasionally trips over its own feet.

If you have EA Play or can grab it on sale for $5, do it. Turn off the runner’s vision (the red trail). Get lost. Fall off a building. Try again.