Mirror's Edge for iPad puts you in the shoes of underground runner Faith as she battles against a government conspiracy in this side scrolling arcade platform game.
Like a complex version of Canabalt, Mirror's Edge for iPad has you controlling a character who's always on the run, always going faster. What's different here is that Faith has a range of moves available to her, like slides, jumps climbs and rolls, all done with a variety of finger swipes on the iPad.
The graphics are good, presented in 3D, although Mirror's Edge for iPad plays like a 2D platformer. The soundtrack too suits the game really well, but the sound effects, especially Faith's breathing, can get irritating. The swipe and tilt controls in Mirror's Edge for iPad work well for the most part, but can feel imprecise at crucial moments, which can slow you down or result in a restart.
Mirror's Edge for iPad has a two player head to head mode, which splits the iPad screen. This is great fun, although two sets of fingers manically swiping can get a bit crowded! The 14 one player levels provide enough challenge, although it feels a little short.
If you're looking for a fast paced arcade game for your iPad, Mirror's Edge for iPad is a great looking title that's pretty fun to play.
