ROCHESTER – A local man is in critical condition today after plummeting from a building in an incident we can only assume will remind our readers of parkour-inspired video game Mirror’s Edge.
The individual, whose identity is currently unknown, was thrust into the unexpected role of a real-life Faith Connors when he plunged off the side of a four-story building in the downtown area after losing his footing.
This of course immediately evokes thoughts of Mirror’s Edge, known for its first-person, freerunning-inspired gameplay that immerses players in a high-stakes environment where precise movements and split-second decisions are crucial.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident, rushing to the scene to help the man, though he remains critically injured. Bystanders recounted the chilling scene, with one stating “I heard this thud and rushed to my window. There he was, sprawled on the pavement.” Another recalled “It happened so fast. One moment he was up there and the next, he was falling. I thought, ‘This can’t be real.’”
While statements from eyewitnesses of the incident are bereft of any mention of Mirror’s Edge, the parallels between the unidentified man’s perilous descent and the iconic game are palpable.
As emergency services work tirelessly to stabilize the critically injured man, the fast-paced, all-out fun gameplay of Mirror’s Edge is surely at the forefront of our reader’s minds.
