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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Nice to see another Assassin’s Creed game to explain yet another exciting story on another character, well done Ubisoft.
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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:emotional, replayability
71% User Score Based on 100 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 81 reviews

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About Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a single player open world role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and was released on September 2, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Includes: The Forty Thieves Quest Follow Basim Ibn Ishaq as he investigates the legend of the forty thieves.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
story20 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • Assassin's Creed Mirage returns to the series' roots with a compact, stealth-focused adventure that fans of the original games will appreciate.
  • The game features excellent graphics and a well-designed world, particularly the city of Baghdad, which enhances the exploration experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics are smooth, with enjoyable stealth elements and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier Assassin's Creed titles.
  • The game is significantly shorter than previous entries in the series, with many players feeling it lacks depth and replayability.
  • The storyline requires knowledge from previous games to be fully appreciated, making it less accessible for newcomers.
  • Many players found the character development and supporting cast to be unmemorable, leading to a less engaging overall experience.

  • story

    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth compared to previous titles in the series. While some appreciated the intriguing moments and relatable characters, others found the narrative bland, recycled, and disappointing, often feeling that it did not live up to the franchise's legacy. Overall, the storyline is seen as a short and somewhat unremarkable addition to the Assassin's Creed universe, lacking the engaging elements that fans have come to expect.

    • “The story is fun and the voice acting is well done.”
    • “It was a wonderfully written story with good gameplay!”
    • “Good storyline, characters are relatable.”
    • “The storyline is terrible and the main character has the personality of a rock.”
    • “The story doesn’t really go anywhere or do anything that surprises or strays from that formula, and the characters are basically the same we have seen in the previous games of the series, lacking the intrigue or depth provided in previous games.”
    • “This was an extremely brief and therefore disappointing story for Basim.”

  • gameplay

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its polished mechanics and enjoyable stealth elements, while others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking depth compared to previous entries in the series. Some players appreciate the return to classic stealth gameplay, but feel that the combat system is underwhelming and less engaging. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth and fun, though opinions vary on its creativity and challenge.

    • “The game itself is very polished and fun, adding some new mechanics to the series, while still keeping classics.”
    • “The gameplay is so smooth.”
    • “Good story, great gameplay.”
    • “While this returns to a familiar form, this game’s controls, gameplay, character acting, and story all really drag.”
    • “Gameplay sucks, combat system is horrible.”
    • “Even the fighting and gameplay itself seemed lazy compared to things you could do in prior games like sailing and warfare.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the spectacular visuals and detailed backgrounds, while others criticize them as mediocre or reminiscent of older console graphics. Performance is generally noted as outstanding, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience, but some players feel the graphics do not compensate for other shortcomings in character development and storytelling.

    • “The graphics are spectacular, the story sometimes a little bland.”
    • “Graphics and playability are well made.”
    • “Graphically, the game is well done as its detailed background and scenery are beautifully done.”
    • “Overall, the game feels like a very budget title; the quality of graphics and animation is pretty bad.”
    • “Typical Assassin's Creed game with the same PS3-like graphics.”
    • “The graphics are decent, but the gameplay is relatively smooth.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players have noted that while some side quests can evoke strong emotions and add depth to the experience, the overall narrative and character development often fall flat, leading to a mixed emotional impact.

    • “I already played a touching side quest that made the 'look for this item' quest worth it.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in and made me care about their journeys.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it left a lasting impact on me long after I finished playing.”
    • “The story fails to evoke any real emotions, leaving the characters feeling flat and uninteresting.”
    • “I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
    • “Despite its attempts at depth, the game ultimately feels emotionally hollow and uninspired.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find that the replayability of the game varies based on personal preferences, with RPG elements being particularly praised for their depth and engaging storylines, which encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “I enjoy all the Assassin's Creed games; it just depends on the type you prefer. I like the RPG style better because of the more in-depth storyline, which makes it more replayable.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, keeping the experience fresh and engaging each time.”
    • “With different character builds and story outcomes, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and narratives.”
    • “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting that both graphics and performance are outstanding.

    • “The graphics and performance are outstanding.”
    • “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for an optimal experience.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the experience despite feeling it leans towards a cash grab, while others criticize it as a mediocre offering that should have been included as DLC. Overall, the enjoyment of the game seems to outweigh concerns about its monetization strategy for some users.

    • “This is another cash grab presented by Ubisoft for a mediocre should-be DLC.”
    • “It feels like a cash grab, but honestly, it's so dang fun and worth it.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Overall, players report a noticeable improvement in stability, with fewer glitches related to camera views and gameplay compared to previous titles in the series. This suggests that the developers have made significant strides in enhancing the game's performance.

    • “I have not yet seen any glitchy camera views or environmental/gameplay glitches that occur as they have in every AC game I have played, but hopefully that means they have made some improvements in that aspect.”
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74%Critics’ scoreBased on 79 critic reviews
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Play Times

28h Median play time
25h Average play time
20-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Assassin's Creed Mirage is a open world role playing game with historical theme. Common tags for Assassin's Creed Mirage include gaming, story rich and epic.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Assassin's Creed Mirage was released on September 2, 2022.

Assassin's Creed Mirage was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux.

Assassin's Creed Mirage has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Assassin's Creed Mirage for its story but disliked it for its emotional.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a single player game.