Mirror's Edge

Mirror's Edge isn't just a shooter. It's actually a sort of anti-shooter. Only with guns. It takes the basic shape and feel of an FPS, but then ditches the focus on destruction and fury and instead goes for elegance and style - and still does guns really well, when it feels like it. You're Faith, resident of an ominously sanitised near-future city. But the arctic cleanliness masks political corruption and police brutality. Criminals and dissidents have been pushed underground, resulting in the foundation of a covert network of runners - couriers carrying sensitive packages of information out of sight from heavily monitored regular channels. Faith is one of these couriers - impossibly athletic, sure-footed and fast - and she's about to get tangled up in the city's darker side because her city cop sister's been framed for murder.

"Because it is a short game, a weekend is probably all you will need with it. There are a couple of other modes such as a time trial mode and harder difficulty setting. You also have the option of tracking down 30 hidden runner’s bags throughout the game. Downloadable map packs are also available for PS3, 360, and PC which should somewhat extend the replay value of Mirror’s Edge. Unless you’re a first-person shooter nut, you should definitely give Mirror’s Edge a try. It is a fun and fresh experience that will entertain you for a weekend and make you wish for such athleticism in real life."