The game only takes about 20 hours to beat rather than stretching on far too long.
The effort has been well implemented, but Mirage doesn’t bring anything new to the table either.
Plus, being a prequel toAssassin’s Creed Valhallashoehorns the story and keeps it from really soaring.
Basim becomes one of The Hidden Ones and helps overthrow members of The Order.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review code provided by Ubisoft.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
It’s a good premise, but the game doesn’t always carry it out very well.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
The Assassin’s Creed series returns to its stealthy roots with Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
But this doesn’t mean that Mirage’s characters or plot are perfect.
This includes Roshan, Basim’s tough master.
This might be the intended point, but it’s still odd to play.
This is far more contained and manageable than Valhalla’s 60-hour playthrough, which I appreciate.
Plus, it prevents the game from getting too repetitive.
There are five Members in The Order that you must unmask and then assassinate.
There was even one Member I related with and felt Basim was in the wrong for killing.
This choice will help determine exactly how the game looks and performs on Xbox.
If you change this setting, though, you’ll need to allow the game to restart before continuing.
As such, some patches and improvements could fix the things I discussed here by launch or shortly thereafter.
Hopefully, a fix is in one of the first released patches.
After running around like this for a few minutes, the game suddenly froze and shut down.
At three separate points, I encountered bugs that were so bad that they caused the game to crash.
Once again, the game eventually crashed.
Basim becomes one of The Hidden Ones and helps overthrow members of The Order.
Aside from those instances, the game worked well without stuttering or awkward rendering.
There aren’t any new mechanics, so gameplay and controls feel familiar and somewhat tired.
If you like the way previous Assassin’s Creed games have played, then you’ll likely enjoy Mirage.
It just would have been nicer if they had had more of an updated flare.
So, if you like how previous Assassin’s Creed games have played, you’ll likely enjoy Mirage.
When the mechanics work right, climbing up a tall tower or jumping off of a building feels great.
Players get to work with historical figure, Ali Ibn Muhammad, who is notable for leading the Zanj Rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate.
Climbing mechanics can also prove frustrating when running away from attacking enemies.
This usually proves to be a fun puzzle to solve that requires some thinking.
Once obtained, players can upgrade gear via merchants if they have the proper materials to do so.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage eavesdropping on a conversation.
Discovering outfits or gear alluding to previous Assassin’s Creed games always proved to be a fun reward.
Mirage’s combat is very satisfying if done correctly.
Players can unleash a quick attack, let loose a charged attack, counter an attack, or dodge.
Basim is haunted by a djinn in his dreams.
Using stealth maneuvers lets you sneak up on an enemy and quietly assassinate them without fuss.
Text options are also very large, making captions, subtitles, or menu options easier to read.
AC Mirage: Should you play it?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage employs similar sneaking and stealth mechanics as its predecessors.
If you love sneaking around ancient cities and climbing buildings, this is a game for you.
It just manages to do this without stretching on for too long.
Learn about the origins of Basim ibn Is’haq while running through the streets of 9th-century Baghdad.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s climbing mechanics aren’t perfect and might make you climb something other than your intended target.
Players can make Basim stronger by acquiring better gear.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Unlocking Skills in the Skill Tree can make Basim a significantly better Assassin.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You can upgrade your tools or unlock new ones at The Hidden Ones headquarters.
You can make subtitles, captions, and menu text large for easier viewing.
A compass appears along the top of the screen to mark significant quests or locations nearby.
