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#Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)".
 
#Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)".
 
#Click apply/okay and run the game.
 
#Click apply/okay and run the game.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Creative ALchemy Fix}}
 
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, you can download Creative's ALchemy software to restore sound.
 
{{ii}} In some cases, this fix does restore the sound but makes the sounds of the videos go in a faster speed making the sounds higher pitched than usual.
 
{{ii}} This is a OpenAL game and should not be used with Creative Alchemy.
 
 
#Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/28-creative-alchemy-universal/ Creative ALchemy Universal] (doesn't require Creative sound cards).
 
#Install and run ALchemy.
 
#If the game is not listed under "Installed Games", click "Add".
 
#Add "Mirror's Edge" to the "Game Title" box.
 
#Check the "Use Game Path" box/bubble and type the location of the <code>mirrorsedge.exe</code> file e.g. <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\DICE\Mirror's Edge\</pre>. Steam version would be listed under <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\mirrors edge\</pre>
 
#Check the "Install into Sub Folder" box and type in "Binaries".
 
#Check the "Install into both Root and Sub Folder" box.
 
#Leave the other values at their default and click "OK", the profile should be created.
 
#If Mirror's Edge is in the "Installed Games" list, click on Mirror's Edge and click on the ">>" button. It should now be listed under the "ALchemy-enabled Games".
 
#Close ALchemy and enjoy Mirror's Edge with sound in cutscenes!
 
 
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Revision as of 01:15, 3 November 2013

Mirror's Edge
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
DICE
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows January 13, 2009
Mirror's Edge on Wikipedia

Key points

Has NVIDIA PhysX support that uses features such as detailed debris and cloth physics.
There have been a couple of patches but the game developers have ceased support.
DLC is only available through the Origin version of the game.
Game performs well for machines that can handle most Unreal Engine 3 games such as Unreal Tournament 3.
Some issues and bugs when using NVIDIA PhysX.

General information

Official Website
Mirror's Edge Wikia - a mostly lore focused wiki.
Steam Users' Forum
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Pure Time Trials Map Pack is available only on Origin (EA Download Manager). Installing the DLC using a Steam installation of the game will not work.

Improvements

Patches

At the game's first release, there were various bugs and performance problems, some if not, most, of the problems have been worked out from patches that have been released. These patches can be automatically downloaded and applied via Origin or Steam; patches can also be manually downloaded and installed. The latest release is patch Version 1.01 which fixes some PhysX problems on various configurations. (Asian versions have different patches).

Skip Intro

Instructions

Crosshair Toggle

Instructions

Adding binoculars

Instructions

Modifications

Custom Maps

Shorty after the game's release, risc12, a member of the On-Mirror's-Edge Forums found a way to open up the game's unreal editor, allowing for custom maps.

Instructions

Game data

File:Mirror's Edge General.png
In-game general settings.

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

File:Mirror's Edge Video.png
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Flawless Widescreen utility supports this game.
Default FOV is 85.
Instructions

Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

File:Mirror's Edge Controls.png
In-game control settings.
File:Mirror's Edge Gamepad.png
In-game gamepad settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse Smoothing

Instructions

Audio settings

File:Mirror's Edge Audio.png
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

Game fails to start / Crashes without error messages

Instructions

Screen tearing

Instructions

Massive Framerate Drops

Instructions

Language

Instructions

No Sound During Cutscenes/FMVs in Windows 7

Instructions

Merc's audio cuts off before end of sentence

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required. Video card must have 256 MB, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better