Assassin's Creed Mirage Reviews
Basim's story, while disappointing in some aspects, has a nostalgic bittersweet taste to the true veterans of the Hidden Ones order, as Assassin’s Creed Mirage represents a sort of homecoming by picking the Middle East as the stage for an adventure in which a clean and silent execution will always be the best way. Full of issues? Absolutely. Objectively limited, a product that is always shadowed by the expansiveness of its direct predecessors, [which are] more robust and concise? Safely. Pleasantly fun? There's no doubt about it.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage is a complete return to roots, from the return of parkour, stealth and tactical assassinations to all the systems that made the older titles great, it also delivers one of the most vibrant settings ever in Baghdad with a great emphasis on producing an authentic Islamic and cultural image but I can never say the same about its main story as it really flops hard near the end with no ties up to the main lore despite it being on a crucial point in lore toe to toe with Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
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The franchise's next installment arrives at a crucial point where it needs to pave a new path after the myth-based trilogy. While it successfully combines various systems from its predecessors, somehow the game seems remained at an ordinary level as its lack of new, interesting experiences.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage takes a step back to focus on the franchise's stealth roots, and it does offer an enjoyable experience despite its hiccups. While the stealth gameplay could use some refinement and the graphical fidelity falls short of expectations, the pared-down character management and emphasis on strategy add a layer of depth often missing from bigger, broader RPGs. It's clear that Mirage could have benefited from a bit more polish and attention to detail. If you're a fan of the series or enjoy stealth-focused games, Assassin's Creed Mirage might be worth your while, but go in knowing it's not flawless.
Assassin's Creed Mirage takes the franchise back to its roots and becomes itself again. Although not without flaws, it is certainly an improvement over what we got with Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla.
Valhalla is simply a thing of the past. Assassin’s Creed Mirage has brought the fine art of stealth back to the franchise in a great fashion. And with many exciting ways, including the brand-new focus mechanic, you have more than enough tools to accurately portray the ultimate assassin. Although the story isn’t perfect, besides that, the developer has done splendidly to take the franchise back to the top by moving to the more traditional side, and that’ll surely give the fans hope for projects in the future.
After many years of whining and complaining from the fan base, Ubisoft finally seemed to give in last year: There would be an Assassin's Creed game "according to the old formula", entitled Mirage. A so-called return to form, with fewer RPG elements and more old-fashioned sneaking and blending into the crowd on a smaller scale than the previous three games (read: Valhalla, Odyssey & Origins). It was music to the ears of many fans, but has Ubisoft managed to keep these promises? The short answer: yes! But that does come with some caveats.
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More confined and familiar to players from earlier eras of the series, Assassin's Creed Mirage doesn't always hit the level of polish and satisfaction promised. But once in autopilot, the resolution of its missions turns out to be enjoyable.
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Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is an experience tailored to those who remember the early days of the franchise fondly. Yet, it relies on the coattails of its founding games without evolving what made them great. Furthermore, this lack of innovation harms your time exploring beautiful parts of its scenery. Your time could be well spent when completing its story if Basim carried more weight and did not fall prey to a haphazard ending. Overall, the game is nothing more than a mediocre trip down memory lane while Ubisoft prepares for its next big entry.
My time with Assassin’s Creed Mirage was enjoyable, but it’s also difficult not to look at everything else that is completely absent that was introduced in Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. Ultimately, Mirage feels like a game that is old with outdated mechanics, but that’s also what Ubisoft aimed for. It’s an interesting way to experience a title, almost like Mirage is a remake of another game that didn’t exist before. Instead, it’s channeling that trilogy of Assassin’s Creed titles that began in the early 2000s – and I think that’s exactly where it should stay. Mirage makes for a great goodbye nod to that era, but it’s not one I want them to continue pursuing if it’s going to be this toned down.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is an adventure and parkour game in which we will take control of Basim, a master assassin from the 9th century in Baghdad. It is a fairly short title that provokes mixed opinions because on the one hand it is seen as a very well done return to the past, while on the other it is perceived as insufficient due to everything cut out, even so it can take you about 12-15 hours to finish it and 8 p.m. if you dedicate yourself to exploring everything. Graphically it is spectacular, although it has deficiencies in terms of gameplay movement and outside scenes, while the soundtrack is shown as a notable element.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage encourages players to experience its story to the end, and it’s a journey you’ll be glad you embarked upon. The game features nostalgic set pieces reminiscent of early series entries but also introduces genuinely unique experiences that may shape future entries. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone Assassin’s Creed adventure, longtime fans will appreciate the connections to previous plot points and the thrilling gameplay moments.
Mirage delivers what I've wanted from Assassin's Creed better than it has in over a decade. In a fantastically recreated 9th century Baghdad, finally I feel like an assassin again.
For the most part, Mirage is indeed a return to those days, though it doesn’t entirely abandon some of the modern Assassin’s Creed DNA. Though not perfect and certainly not mind-blowing, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a solid entry in the series that might show Ubisoft that games don’t have to cost the world to develop or contain hundreds of hours of content.
Ultimately, I’m having a hard time trying to fathom why Ubisoft is selling Assassin’s Creed Mirage at a discounted rate. Sure, it’s much smaller in scale compared to the three RPG epics that came before it. However, when comparing Mirage to the greats like Assassin’s Creed 2 or Brotherhood, I almost certainly don’t feel shortchanged for my time. There are mild qualms with its accessibility (as a visually impaired person, I found picking out small pieces of evidence extremely tricky), and the occasional tailing missions are still as dull as they were a decade ago. On the whole, though, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the definition of a return to form. It’s stripped out all of the franchise's accrued bloat and brought everything back to basics, resulting in the first truly stealth-focused Assasins’ Creed game in years. I truly hope this isn’t the last we see of this formula.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage marks a concerted effort for the series to return to its roots, but that doesn’t make it immune to longstanding issues.
The return to the franchise's roots has been a success for the developers. They returned the old mechanics, which is insufficient for a perfect game. Unfortunately, Assassin's Creed Mirage lacks coherent direction and a quality script. After the previous long episodes, however, this is a pretty enjoyable game for a weekend.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a wonderful blast to the past that gives players a reminder of just how fun old-school Assassin’s Creed can be. There’s a greater focus on stealth and the world is more streamlined, but there’s still plenty of creativity on offer as you figure out the best way to take out your targets. And when you do pull off the perfect silent kill? It’s really, REALLY cool. I just really enjoyed my time with the game, and whilst I’m still a fan of the more expansive and RPG-centric approach taken in modern Assassin’s Creed titles, there’s still plenty of room for this old-school take on the gameplay as well. Here’s hoping it’s not just a one-off, but something we’ll see embraced again in futures releases in the series.
Assassin's Creed Mirage is a great return to form offering a fun adventure within a dense, lively city that does hit that feeling of classic Creed.
“Assassin’s Creed: Mirage” is a commendable effort by Ubisoft to return to the franchise’s roots while also trying to keep pace with modern gaming trends. It offers a visually stunning world filled with opportunities for stealthy gameplay but is more of the same for long-term AC fans versus the next big game.