The game that launched the parkour trend.

The gameplay is serviceable, but the visual direction remains unopposed. The soundtrack is no joke either. A true time capsule. Not sure if this game deserved a sequel, but I couldn't help wanting one. It's an eye opening three hour experience and playing it on a 32:9 Monitor is life changing. You may not notice it, but our real world is ruled by muted colors. Mirror's Edge helps you escape that. My PC and workstation is modeled after this game. I love this game so much. I love it.

The easiest first game to review.

I think this was probably the first video game I ever played. I still go back and visit it once a year. It holds up pretty well. On a technical level, the graphics are dated, but it retains a charming visual style. Jeremy Soule, composer of the Elder Scrolls series, had to compose these games before John Williams and I think he did an immaculate job.

It's also the first game I ever, "Hacked". I haven't hacked many, but it really sparked my obsession with No Clipping Out of Bounds, and irrational phobia of falling through the floor.

I also discovered recently that there's a recently formed team that's included and polished all of the cut content, creating an expanded experience (cut levels, new areas to explore, etc.) They did a great job after playing it recently. I have no idea if I can recommend this game or not, but sure.