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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review

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  • Assassin's Creed Mirage revisits series' stealth roots.

  • Set in a meticulously recreated 9th-century Baghdad.

  • Focus on Basim's story connects past to present.
Bilgesu Erdem
Last updated: 7 February, 2024 - 10:16 am 10:16 am
Bilgesu Erdem 1 year ago
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In the world of video games, few franchises have undergone as many transformations as Assassin’s Creed. From its inception, the series was known for its blend of stealth, action, and historical exploration. However, over the years, it morphed into something far grander and, to some, unrecognizable from its origins. Enter Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a game that marks a deliberate step back to the series’ roots, embracing the stealth-heavy gameplay that defined its early entries. Set against the vibrant and bustling backdrop of 9th-century Baghdad during its Golden Age, Mirage offers players a more focused and nuanced experience.

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Stealth Takes Center StageBaghdad: A City AliveA Story of Duality

Stealth Takes Center Stage

Mirage strips away the sprawling RPG elements that characterized its predecessors, focusing instead on the art of stealth. Players once again find themselves navigating crowded streets and scaling buildings, with a renewed emphasis on blending in and striking from the shadows. The game does away with the leveling system, ensuring every enemy presents a challenge that can’t simply be overpowered by grinding levels.

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Baghdad: A City Alive

The star of Mirage is undoubtedly the city of Baghdad. Ubisoft has painstakingly recreated a city teeming with life, culture, and history. From the bustling markets of the Karkh district to the scholarly atmosphere surrounding the House of Wisdom, Baghdad feels like a character in its own right. It’s a playground for would-be assassins, offering countless paths to explore, secrets to uncover, and a rich historical tapestry that educates as much as it entertains.

A Story of Duality

At the heart of Mirage’s narrative is Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character known to those who ventured through Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Mirage takes us back to explore his origins, offering a story that, while compelling, leans heavily on the player’s familiarity with his future. Despite this reliance, the tale it weaves is one of intrigue and personal growth, set against the broader conflict between the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients.

Mirage brings back beloved gameplay elements from the series’ past, including eavesdropping, pickpocketing, and the all-important hidden blade. The reintroduction of the notoriety system adds a layer of strategy to how players interact with the world, making the act of assassination more than just a physical challenge. The game’s combat, while not its focus, requires a thoughtful approach, rewarding stealth over brute force.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage represents a homecoming for the franchise, offering a distilled experience that harks back to what made the series a household name. While it may not break new ground, it refines the formula to its essence, delivering a game that is both a love letter to long-time fans and an invitation to those yearning for the stealth-driven adventures of old. In the streets of its beautifully realized Baghdad, players will find a world rich with history, challenge, and the thrill of the hunt.

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By Bilgesu Erdem
Bilgesu graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema. After working as a reporter for various television channels and a newspaper, Bilgesu is currently working as a content editor at Newslinker. She loves technology and animals.
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