Is mirror's edge really that realistic?

[虎Tetis]

As I tested my framerate, configuration, physics, and Mirror's Edge props, I don't think it's that realistic much.
I'm not pretty sure if it's only for me, but, as shadows, the only thing in the Mirror's Edge world whose has a shadow is Faith. Not even cops, pursuits, props, world has a shadow.
So I'd like to know your opinion about this.

[HunterKiller]

Well, I guess you could try doing some of the stunts Faith does in real life to find out. :D

[虎Tetis]

I tried it. I just received back a broken neck, a wheel chair and some painkillers.

[Xan]

wheel chair? CHARLES
CHAAAARLES

[虎Tetis]

[ietso]

I like the way you can see your arms and legs, and partly body. But the gameplay isn't realistic, neither are the buildings.

[虎Tetis]

I know. As in even some textures are. If you get too much lighting on your hand and get close to a wall so you can see your hands, as it has too much polygns, the shadow bugs out.

[Forrestfield]

Depends on what you mean by "realistic".

It's a lot more realistic than the majority of comparable titles in that it actually includes your own body in the field of view. It doesn't exaggerate your abilities quite as much as most comparable titles. Graphically, I don't think realistic was ever the aim, believable probably was.

The reasons there aren't much in the way of shadows is because the computer version is an upgraded console port. So, because the console couldn't handle it, the shadows aren't there. But it's a bit late to have a talk concerning graphics, our view is skewed toward today's standard, not 2005s.

[Positron Prime]

it's realistic by movements stuff, while the graphics are more like cartoon not realistic.

[Graw]

I like graphics, cause it is very colorful ^^

[虎Tetis]

So it's like, game physics are pretty great and realistic, while the models are in the Noir way?

[KING OF APARTMENTS]

What you have to bare in mind is that this game came out 5 years ago, and had to be released on 360/PS3 as well! Check out the HD trailer for number 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s97B97dIpDQ - Looks a lot nicer ;)

[HunterKiller]

Nice. :)

Even nicer looking lips on Faith. :)

[Hato]

The color and the gameplay is awesome !
But this is now a old game.

[Fury]

I liked the color, I hope they don't change that as it is what made quite a lot of the game for me, and it is really unique.

[虎Tetis]

Yes. Another thing I like in mirror's edge is the lightning. It's pretty great...