“Mirror's Edge Catalyst is a decent game but a terrible sequel/reboot/whatever.” Reddit · r/patientgamers · 5 months ago

Reviewers and fans alike often find themselves loving the feeling of playing Catalyst while simultaneously being frustrated by its structure.

“It spends a lot of effort making the player jump through stupid hoops, when all we really want to do is run, jump, and fly... maybe with some spin-kicks in between.” WordPress.com · 9 years ago

When you aren't fighting clunky combat mechanics or getting lost in side menus, the game is a masterclass in momentum.

: Composed by Solar Fields, the music is a standout feature, adapting dynamically to your speed and building in intensity as you climb higher. The Bad: Open-World Bloat and "Corporate Nonsense" The transition to an open world was a double-edged sword.

: The map is filled with hundreds of "delivery" fetch quests that often feel like filler rather than meaningful content.