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Assassin’s Creed Mirage
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This is back-to-basics for Assassin’s Creed. Mirage is a compact, focused stealth-adventure in an impossibly beautiful Middle Eastern setting.
Game Info
In the ninth century CE, Baghdad is at its height, leading the world in science, art, innovation, and commerce. Amid its bustling urban landscape, a conflicted young orphan with a tragic past must navigate the streets to survive. In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. After an act of deadly retribution, Basim flees Baghdad and joins an ancient organization – The Hidden Ones. As he learns their mysterious rituals and powerful tenets, he will hone his unique abilities, discover his true nature, and come to understand a new Creed – one that will change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.
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Total Reviews: 110
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55% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Ubisoft Bordeaux
PUBLISHER(S):
- Ubisoft Entertainment
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Assassin's Creed
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Ubisoft Anvil
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
110
Critic Reviews
78
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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High Score
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Median Score
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Low Score
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Christian Donlan (Eurogamer)
October 4, 2023
4/5
Golden Age Baghdad, along with a return to a more focused, stealth-based design, makes for a rich and characterful adventure.
Sam Loveridge (GamesRadar+)
October 4, 2023
4/5 stars
Ubisoft Bordeaux has delivered exactly what it promised. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a compact, stealth-focused adventure that punishes anyone trying to go in loud, and it does so in a world that’s always a delight to explore (and be chased through).
Zack Zwiezen (Kotaku)
October 4, 2023
Recommended
It’s nice, in 2023, to play a modern AAA open-world video game that doesn’t feel like a slog to work through. One which rewards stealth and non-lethal tactics, too. When I was finished with almost everything Mirage had to offer—after about 25 hours—I found myself hopeful that Ubisoft will continue making not just big “RPG” Assassin’s Creed games, but also smaller, stealthier entries, too.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (110 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 8 / 10 | 10-14-2023 | Assassin’s Creed’s return to the series’ roots was more or less successful. There’s a lack of good story here, and it doesn’t offer a lot of fresh ideas, but as a transition between the last trilogy and the next big game, Mirage is solid entertainment for fans old and new. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Video Review | Read review |
| Areajugones | Nazaret López | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | This installment is not only made for those who are staunch fans of the saga, but also for other new players who are arriving. Which means that you will not need to complete any of the past deliveries, to be able to enjoy this. | Read review |
| Atomix | Aldo López | 85 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | If you are thirsty for an Assassin’s Creed with a classic touch, it is evident that Mirage will fulfill what you are looking for, and now it is expected that Ubisoft will want to continue returning to the path lost some time ago. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Diego Perez | 3 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Outside of its stunning setting, Assassin’s Creed Mirage doesn’t have anything exciting or new to offer. It’s a mixture of the worst parts of classic and modern Assassin’s Creed, sacrificing both storytelling and exploration in an attempt to appease fans from both eras. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | جواد محسنی | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes the series back to where it all began, and while it feels great to take a break from more and more complex RPG gameplay that we’ve seen in the past few entries, it is not necessarily a step forward for the series as the game becomes too boring too fast. Mirage is still a great action adventure, but maybe a balance between Role Playing gameplay and linear story telling would be what this series need to find its path again. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Jason Flatt | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | There are some kinks in Assassin’s Creed Mirage that hold it back from perfection, but without a doubt, it is the sharpest, most succinct entry in the franchise yet. With the best elements brought together throughout the series’ many games, Mirage stands out as at once completely classic and fully modern. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 7.3 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage sadly doesn’t fully commit on its way back to the roots and ends up as dull mix of everything what we’ve already seen in the past games. Simple variations of already established systems and the short uninspiring story will especially disappoint series veterans. As Expansion, Mirage would have had the right to exist but as full price title, it doesn’t offer enough. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Justin Wood | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Overall, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a great return to form for the series, the gameplay is less bloated and more focused on the minute to minute fun. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Edie W-K | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage might be a smaller experience than the mammoths that have preceded it, but that doesn’t make it lesser. Clocking in at a decent 20-30 hours of streamlined gameplay and story, it’s a great return to form to the stealth-focused days of Altair and Ezio. While the main missions could have used more variety, it’s encouraging to see that Ubisoft hasn’t forgotten the franchise’s roots. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 10-20-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Jaz Sagoo | 86 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a return to form. While the RPG titles offered a huge world, there’s something about the smaller, tight-knit areas that lend themselves to the life of an assassin. The smaller scope and focus on stealth are refreshing which makes the moment-to-moment gameplay a blast. Combat is diverse allowing you to adapt to whatever situation you find yourself in and missions give you the freedom to find your own route to the objective. Aspects from the history of the franchise combine in Mirage to make this the best release the series has offered in years. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Justin Prinsloo | 6 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a return to the roots the series is known for, shedding the RPG elements and massive open world for a more intimate experience. Social stealth and traditional parkour are back, and while they don’t offer anything the franchise hasn’t seen before, they’re complemented by a gorgeous recreation of historical Baghdad. The setting is the true protagonist and offers players something new to experience where the gameplay fails to do so. Fans of the series are sure to be refreshed by this calculated step backwards for the franchise, before it inevitably returns to its massive RPG identity. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 8 / 10 | 10-06-2023 | Rough combat and simply serviceable story aside, Assassin’s Creed Mirage trims the fat while also adding plenty of promise for future entries in the series. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 4 / 5 stars | 10-10-2023 | This is an ideal way back into the franchise if you’ve lapsed from it recently. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Steven Mills | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | For those looking for a pure return of form to the original Assassin’s Creed, you’re going to love Mirage. After all, the stealth, parkour, and accompanying systems are the best they’ve been. And Baghdad is one of the best cities we’ve explored in the series yet. But for me, I can’t help but wonder if the true mirage was thinking this return to the old formula was the right direction to take. | Read review |
| Dexerto | Jessica Filby | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Despite the lackluster combat, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a brilliant homage to those that came before, highlighting just what makes the franchise so popular. With any luck, Mirage will set a precedent for future releases, incorporating the best aspects from Assassin tales old, and new. It’s not perfect, but Assassin’s Creed Mirage is about as close as the franchise has gotten for years, hopefully highlighting a new age for the Hidden Ones’ future. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Nathaniel Stevens | 7.8 / 10 | 10-08-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage from developer Ubisoft Bordeaux is a scaled-back version of the last three games. It puts more focus on story delivery than it does on gameplay options and complete execution of them. It’s a good game with a wonderful lead character, but at the end of the day, you’re probably going to leave the experience wanting more. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Tomas Franzese | 3 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | At first, Assassin’s Creed Mirage seems like it’s going through all of the proper classical motions of an old-school Assassin’s Creed game, but it lacks the passion and innovation necessary to make it a truly memorable installment. While Ubisoft’s ability to create historical locations in immaculate detail is still unmatched, the bland story and missions demonstrate that Assassin’s Creed still needs to make a true leap of faith. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-13-2023 | Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is a return to form for the series. What had become a formula so bloated that it lost sight of what actually made the series good has been simplified to make it more engaging. What you get here is an efficient and clean historical action game. One that gives you the chance to explore a less-travelled part of history from a part of the world that people are usually too busy demonising to explore as a setting. Ubisoft would benefit from writers who understood how to convey narrative efficiently, but in every other way the more focused and streamlined experience that Mirage offers makes it the most cohesive entry in this series for a very long time. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a strong return to the original identity of the series, with greater focus on stealth and a more manageable length, but Ubisoft continues to spin its wheels with where all of this is going. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Not Recommended | 10-22-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Golden Age Baghdad, along with a return to a more focused, stealth-based design, makes for a rich and characterful adventure. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Carrabba | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage evokes with some effectiveness the chapters of the “pre-role” era, with a system of notoriety that pushes to return to anonymity with the means available to Basim. | Read review |
| Expansive | Sam Diglett | 6 / 10 | 10-11-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage has gone right back to stealth-focused basics which seems destined to split the AC community down the middle. It’s as close to a remake as we may ever get for the original and sometimes it’s to a fault. Despite its stunning visuals and seamless parkour, the combat is really iffy, the environments soon become samey and mechanic repetition set in pretty quickly. While it’s welcome to see the hard-focused return on stealth and the Assassin’s Contracts actually make you feel like an Assassin again, the change in pace between games is really breakneck and it’s probably not going to be to everyone’s tastes. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Miller | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Concerns about the conclusion aside, I still had a wonderful time in Baghdad’s ancient alleys and palaces. Not everything is perfect, but the “less is more” design philosophy goes a long way to making this one of the most consistently engaging titles within the series for some time. | Read review |
| Game Rant | Joshua Duckworth | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Despite a few shortcomings, Assassin’s Creed Mirage completes its mission of being a love letter to the earliest days of the franchise. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Tiny_Ellie | 7 / 10 | 10-09-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage was full of great promise. In the end, it is more of a tribute than a true return to the roots. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mostafa Zahedi | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage does bring back some good old memories due to its setting and classic structure, but unfortunately it also inherits some serious issues from its predecessors. from inconsistent AI behavior to sporadic screen tear in crowded places. that aside, lack of interesting side quest and side content is also somewhat noticable. nonetheless, it’s an acceptable assassin’s Creed experience that could entertain us for some hours. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Anna Duncan | 10 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Nice to see another Assassin’s Creed game to explain yet another exciting story on another character, well done Ubisoft. | Read review |
| GameHaunt | Andrei Cortez | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes us back to the “glory days” of Assassin’s Creed. | Read review |
| GamePro | Annika Bavendiek | 82 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Mirage successfully returns to the roots of the Assassin’s Creed series, but also stumbles a bit over those roots. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 8 / 10 | 10-12-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Blaine Smith | 9 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Mirage is the Assassin’s Creed many have been waiting for. It pays homage to its roots, bringing with it the challenge and satisfaction of a well-planned and executed stealth assault. It effortlessly blends together the old-school approach with updated design philosophies, a deeper and more immersive game world, and a story that enthralls from start to finish. | Read review |
| Gamersky | Unknown | 8.2 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage simplifies the complex systems of the mythological trilogy and returns to the solemn, dignified atmosphere of AC1. If you miss the Assassin’s Creed before the mythological trilogy, Mirage is a must-play. It will rekindle the sense of wonder and emotion that the series used to provide. | Read review |
| GAMES.CH | Benjamin Braun | 80 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a nostalgic trip to the past, dressed into a modern graphic robe. It combines a more lineare action-adventure approach while providing a lot more freedom than in its role models like Assassin’s Creed II. This way, Mirage is made for long-term fans of the series. But because of some inauthentic gameplay mechanics in combat and stealth, it cannot fulfill the highest expectations. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | If you’re a long-time Assassin’s Creed fan that fondly remembers the early entries of the series, you’re likely to love Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Those who have found the last trio of entries simply too big will appreciate its sharper focus, too. While it does little to propel the series forward mechanically, it’s a return to what made it stand out in the first place: an open world stealth game where hiding in plain sight and making use of your parkour skills is key. Factor in the brilliant setting and some challenging assassination scenarios, and you have a game that pays homage to the series’ roots while successfully standing on its own two feet. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Jordan Ramée | 6 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s focus on social stealth and detective work makes for a compelling dive into ninth-century Baghdad. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Sam Loveridge | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Ubisoft Bordeaux has delivered exactly what it promised. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a compact, stealth-focused adventure that punishes anyone trying to go in loud, and it does so in a world that’s always a delight to explore (and be chased through). | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Jason Dailey | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Mirage is the ultimate Assassin’s Creed comfort food for those who’ve been longing for a return to the classic stealth formula. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’s well done, and the nostalgia you’ll feel playing it will remind you of why you enjoy the series in the first place. Ultimately, Basim and Baghdad coalesce to create a tantalizing vision of what the future of Assassin’s Creed could be – a reincarnation of what it once was. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage looks to the franchise’s past, and delivers a strong, focused entry that is exactly what it says on the tin, nothing more and nothing less. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Henry Viola | 85 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage underscores Ubisoft’s commitment to bring the series back to its roots, making it a compelling choice for those who are long time fans. Despite not revolutionizing the franchise, it still expertly transports players to an intricately designed Baghdad, and presents a captivating narrative through the lens of one of the most beloved assassins in the series. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 8.4 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Ultimately, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a game that comes with the question of balance. By shining the spotlight on stealth, the game should deservedly get plaudits for the foundational refinements made to the formula. But at the same time, removing much of the bloat also means closer scrutiny of everything that’s left. Depending on your preference, this could be the soft reboot of the established recipe that many have yearned for or a step backwards, albeit one that comes with many quality-of-life tweaks. But, it represents a choice, and it is one that we are glad that Ubisoft Bordeaux has taken in giving players the flexibility to enjoy the franchise in its modern guise through a lens of the past. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Unknown | 8.9 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Ubisoft returns with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a title that perfectly mixes the classic formula of the saga with the advances and innovations of the latest titles and that achieves a gameplay very focused on stealth. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is perfectly serviceable and will certainly scratch an itch for major fans | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Jan Tracz | 5.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed: Mirage has some good features that fans should appreciate, but ultimately even they will become tired with extremely dull gameplay. We should demand more from this series. This kind of pseudo-return to the roots is not enough. | Read review |
| Guardian | Julian Benson | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Set in ninth-century Baghdad, this latest iteration of the murderous mega-series has cleared out recent bloated extras, leaving you with just a sword and dagger | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a triumphant return to the style of the original Assassin’s Creed games. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Shane Boyle | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-06-2023 | If Ubisoft’s mission with Assassins Creed Mirage was clearly to create something that paid tribute to the series’ roots while acting as an entry point for new fans, and perhaps a re-entry point for lapsed ones, then that mission has been well and truly accomplished. The razor-sharp focus on throwback stealth gameplay, stripping back of RPG systems, and de-emphasizing of melee combat all come together to create the most focused entry in years. Melee combat may feel awful, and the wilderness regions woefully underutilized, but when the streets of Baghdad itself are as joyous to explore as they are, and the stealth combat represents not just a return to form, but a series high, it’s hard to see those flaws as anything other than minor blemishes. I have no doubt that the future of Assassins Creed largely lies in more sprawling RPGs, but Assassins Creed Mirage shows that the classic formula still holds value, so here’s hoping Ubisoft sees a world in which the new can exist with the old. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Daniel Quesada | 87 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | It’s not the biggest or most spectacular game in the series, but it doesn’t pretend to be either. If you want nostalgia for past times with a technical invoice of present times, here you can enjoy in a big way without having to connect to the Animus. | Read review |
| IGN | Jarrett Green | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s back-to-basics approach is a successful first step in returning to the stealthy style that launched this series. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Angelo Bianco | 7.8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a gaming experience that all in all works and entertains without much pretension, although it does not allow the series to take any major step forward. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Mario Seijas | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a triumphant return to the roots of the series. Basim invites us to be stealthy and think carefully, calculating every step in a Baghdad full of details and places to explore. It is a different installment to what we are used to with the most recent releases, but both newcomers and veterans of the saga should give it a try. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Gareth Newnham | 4.2 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the game that old school fans of the series have been waiting for. By taking the action back to its roots, Ubisoft has crafted one of the most exciting entries in the long running stealth series for the best part of a decade. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Tomáš Otáhal | 6 / 10 | 10-05-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Zack Zwiezen | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | It’s nice, in 2023, to play a modern AAA open-world video game that doesn’t feel like a slog to work through. One which rewards stealth and non-lethal tactics, too. When I was finished with almost everything Mirage had to offer—after about 25 hours—I found myself hopeful that Ubisoft will continue making not just big “RPG” Assassin’s Creed games, but also smaller, stealthier entries, too. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 7.8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | I also don’t mean that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a failed attempt. It is a game with quality in several sections and with which players who have been hooked on the series for years will enjoy. It’s also for those who miss the series, but prefer to avoid the overwhelming amount of content from the most recent trilogy. However, you will find yourself with a bittersweet drink if you expect it to be the game that manages to revive all those old glories of times that, let’s face it, will never return. | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Matt Kowalski | 8.2 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage utilizes all the improvements and mechanics that the Assassin’s Creed franchise has established and worked to improve on over the last 15 years. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 75 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage brings the series back to the old ways. The game, which will please old fans of the series, may not please everyone with its bad artificial intelligence and old-school gameplay. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed gets back-to-basics with a shorter, more focused – if slightly less polished -campaign, and a return to an impossibly beautiful looking early-era Middle East. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Ben Thomas | 72 / 100 | 10-13-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a decent return to the series’ roots that puts stealth and free-running parkour back into focus. While it has several issues, and Basim’s story is uninspired, many will still appreciate silently exploring a smaller sand castle. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Azfar Rayan | 85 / 100 | 10-07-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage strikes the ideal balance between nostalgia and innovation. It is a mix of its root formula of the original games and the glimpses at the upcoming releases. The heightened importance of stealth will inspire you to become more immersed in your surroundings. At the same time, the reduced number of equipment possibilities and the game’s decreased length will guarantee that Basim does not outstay his welcome. Hopefully, Ubisoft will appreciate Mirage’s distinct approach while simultaneously working on numerous Assassin’s Creed projects. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Gülhis Canpolat | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | I lowered the score a little bit because it was separated from the modern story, a little bit because the track was not as smooth as I wanted to be. But I really cried in this game, friends. I cried because I really missed being the assassin in Assassin’s Creed games. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Garrett Martin | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Yet another solidly designed, thoroughly enjoyable, predictably weird, unoriginally off-the-wall Assassin’s Creed game. May they make 13 (or 29) more. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Morgan Park | 77 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage isn’t the triumphant return to glory that I hoped it’d be, but it’s a good first stab. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Raza Malik | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | A callback to what made Assassin’s Creed a hit for many over the years. While the main character and the movement fall somewhat short, the world and reintroduction of classic mechanics make up for that in a big way. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Nat Smith | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage delivers a renewed focus that trims the fat from its predecessors to commemorate the very best bits of the series, but familiar parkour problems and anemic combat hold it back from true greatness. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Michael Leri | 5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | While its brevity impedes the story, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is thankfully a lot shorter than the last few entries. However, its relatively slender figure only points out how the series has used quantity to overcompensate for its stagnation. This is laid bare in Mirage, as its stealth and open-world design all pull from eras that have long since fallen out of style — an unforced error that is mostly because of Ubisoft’s decade-long overreliance on that structure. Baghdad’s potential as a classic setting in the franchise has also suffered because of this and has been undermined by the artificiality of its blueprint. Mirage was designed to go back to basics, but it just ended up being too basic. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Michael Harradence | 9 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a fantastic return to form for the long-running franchise, and by leveraging the very best of the series’ offerings and doubling down on the original game’s design philosophy, Ubisoft has created the most authentic Assassin’s Creed game in a decade. | Read review |
| Polygon | Tauriq Moosa | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s focus makes it one of the best games in the series | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Ubisoft takes a less-is-more approach in its latest historical adventure, and it helps the game’s educational elements shine. Read more. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Overall, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is a decent game in the series, but a largely forgettable one. After the dizzying heights of Odyssey and Valhalla, Mirage takes too much of a step back and relies too much on gameplay the series has long moved on from. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage makes great effort to simplify the Assassin’s Creed formula back to what it was when it first found popularity. The solid stealth mechanics lend themselves well to creating satisfying infiltrations and the open-ended assassinations are some of the series most engaging contracts. It’s just a shame that in scaling so much back, the optional content is lacking and the story ultimately goes nowhere. Still, if you’re here for an experience akin to the original Assassin’s Creed, you’ll find little wrong with Mirage. It’s an endearing callback to what made us fall in love with the franchise over a decade ago, for better or for worse. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Thiago de Alencar Moura | 85 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an excellent homage to the past and a well-realized title in its own right. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage sets off in search of its roots, and it finds them | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Victor Tan | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage gives you an engaging Assassin experience that enhances gameplay. Doing additional work to reach your target immerses you in the assassination experience. Using different weapons and objects is engaging and lets you find your preferred playstyle. Finding items and exploring locations have several benefits that make it worthwhile. There are some visual glitches and indoor navigation is difficult, but it’s a solid game that is worth exploring. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Alice Bell | UnscoredFALSE | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes some of the best bits from the whole series and puts them together in a smaller, more focused, stealthier package. This is how big companies can make better games. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عبد الله الباشان | 6 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed went backwards (literally) with Mirage. Even though they have managed to capture Baghdad in a perfect way, yet they failed to deliver a good game on its own. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Ed Acosta | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers an engaging experience, blending historical accuracy with the intrigue of the Assassin’s Creed series. While the graphics are crisp, they may not represent a significant leap from the previous title, Valhalla. The shift towards a more stealth-focused gameplay mechanic is a welcome return to the series’ roots, although combat mechanics could benefit from some refinement. The upgrade system aligns with Valhalla’s mechanics and doesn’t overload you with weapon choices. However, the game is marred by frustrating checkpoint issues, stronghold respawn mechanics I don’t like, and occasional merchant prompt problems. Despite these drawbacks, Mirage successfully brings the series back to its stealthy origins and provides an enjoyable gaming experience for fans of the franchise like myself. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Kyle Gratton | 4 / 5 stars | 10-16-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Peter Dragula | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | In Mirage, Assassin’s Creed embarks on an exhilarating journey back to its origins, immersing players in the enigmatic world of Basim, the Baghdad Sleuth. Mirage presents a blend of stealth-focused gameplay within a more intimate urban landscape, where players unravel intriguing mysteries in a city shrouded in secrets. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Bill Lavoy | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a worthwhile experience for invested fans of the series. It’s going to give you that stealth and stab gameplay that you’ve enjoyed before, even if it doesn’t build upon it outside of the tools. It’s bookended by exceptional first and third acts, but Ubisoft has again failed to create a detailed and meaningful world that you want to explore beyond its waypoints. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Leif Rey Bornales | 9 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Overall, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage truly delivered an assassin simulator game that we all loved from the beginning. It is surprisingly a fast-paced game for a game that is known for its stealthy waiting. A game that is genuinely worth its price, a game that I will indeed be playing ’til I platinum it. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Not Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Aaron Riccio | 2.5 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Mirage ought to have been more than the dim illusion of where the series has already traveled. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Gianluca Arena | 7.3 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a divisive trip down memory lane for Ubisoft: it’s a retelling of the origin story we’ve heard many times in this franchise, and a re-enacting of the same mechanics and moment-to-moment gameplay the saga was known for before Origins. It’s up to personal tastes if this is enough or not, but we were expecting more. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Ben Salter | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | If you’re old enough to know who Desmond Miles is, and have a desire to return to the series’ origins, Assassin’s Creed Mirage hits the spot. It reins in the endless expansion and has very clear direction. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 8.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is tight experience delivering a great example of non-linear gameplay, and a fantastic return to form. Unfortunately Basim’s outing also emulated the technical difficulties we’ve come to expect from Assassin’s Creed titles. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Dolce | 8.3 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is not a remake of the first chapter of the series in disguise, as some might think, however the stated intention to pay homage to the origins of the series has been fully respected. With all that goes with it, for better or for worse. The more compact and not at all dispersive experience benefits not only the pace of play, but also that of the narration, which always manages to be focused on the figure of Basim. Unfortunately, many of the historical defects of the series remain, first of all the poor artificial intelligence of the enemies, while the structure of the main missions is all in all of a good level, with some small exceptions. A successful operation, however, the one carried out by Ubisoft Bordeaux. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Jordan Andow | 4 / 5 stars | 10-23-2023 | It may be too much of a step back for fans of the RPG-focused recent games. However, Assassin’s Creed Mirage delivers an experience that successfully takes the series back to its stealth roots, finding its heart and soul again, which makes it a must-play for any traditional Assassin’s Creed fans. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Gareth Chadwick | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage will appeal to anyone who’s been pining for a return to the old school open world stealth of the earlier games. It’s pretty much exactly that with a few extra refinements and additions. Some of those additions are a bit distracting and immersion breaking, but nothing gets in the way of some good old fashioned assassinations. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Carlos Hernandez | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is proof that the original, stealthy approach to the series’ formula still works just fine in 2023; Ubisoft’s commitment and focus on a single concept is a testament to its core strengths. Mirage lacks ambition, but it’s welcome a correction from recent bloated series entries. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Heidi Nicholas | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Mirage feels like the perfect length — far from outstaying its welcome, I want it to keep going. This refocus on stealth is so much fun, and while I’ll still be playing the next open-ended Assassin’s Creed game we get, it feels like Mirage pretty much achieved exactly what it set out to do. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | حسين الموسى | 6.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage granted a personal wish and carried us to the city of peace, presenting it wonderfully in terms of both visuals and sounds, even though Orientalism was very apparent in the way it depicted its setting and characters. However, the repetitive gameplay loop and the weak enemy AI do weaken the whole experience | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Adam Speight | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-19-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a condensed version of the modern Assassin’s formula. That may disappoint some who hoped for something that felt new while also significantly harkening back to the series’ past. Stealth does get a boost, alongside occasional engaging narrative and characters, but there’s plenty of padding that dampens the fun. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is proof that Ubisoft doesn’t need an expansive open-world to create a compelling Assassin’s Creed game. I don’t need a laundry list of neverending chores to knock out, or endless quests and question mark icons to explore in order to level up. All I need is my hidden blade, a cool hoodie and some darts, and I’m good to go. Mirage is Ubisoft’s most focused Assassin’s Creed game in six years, and a much-needed revitalization of the series. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θέμης Μπολτσής | Recommended | 10-12-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage left me finally satisfied and I am glad that in 2023 there is again a chapter in the series with such a more old-school direction. I wouldn’t say it’s a complete return to the roots, since there are still remnants of the RPG era, with the parkour system being my biggest complaint. while the “now” of history is again absent. However, I think this is a game that fans will particularly enjoy, and I easily recommend investing their time in. It has one of the best cities we’ve ever seen in the entire Assassin’s Creed series, a real achievement, with awesome level design and a lot to teach. Literally, it has a well-crafted stealth system with many tools for each scenario, and its scale is finally at normal and manageable levels, without you ever feeling like it doesn’t respect your time. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 10-13-2023 | 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. | Read review |
| VG247 | Dom Peppiatt | Recommended | 10-04-2023 | Mirage represents the past, present, and future of everything Assassin’s Creed stands for – and you can feel it in the game’s bones. | Read review |
| VGC | Jordan Middler | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a short, sharp trip through the blood soaked streets of Baghdad. A welcome return to the series’ roots, Mirage is a breath of fresh air in the endless sea of open world adventure games. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Tom Bardwell | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Despite its faults and playing it very safe, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a step in the right direction for Ubisoft, an exercise in concision and a solid attempt to rekindle what made early AC games memorable. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Thomas Medina | 8.5 / 10 | 10-06-2023 | The joy of abusing enemy AI through the use of social stealth and corners. An open-world city to explore and parkour through, pickpocketing everyone. And the sandbox black box missions are fantastic, a culmination of the franchise at its best. Sure, overall the formula for the game is a collection of Ubisoft classics. But isn’t that what we’re here for at this point? Exploring a city, solving small puzzles, collecting stuff, and going stabby stabby while looking cool doing it. This is an Assassin’s Creed game, unapologetically, and it’s much better for it in my opinion. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Nathan Birch | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage doesn’t make the sharpest first impression with its dated visuals and by-the-book mechanics, but like its hooded protagonist, the game sneaks up on you with its manageably-sized yet vibrant map, intricately-woven campaign, and varied missions. Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s blade may be slightly tarnished, but it still leaves a mark. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | James Wood | 8 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a gorgeously crafted love letter to the memory of the franchise, establishing a vibrant new world but coming up a little short on ideas to match it. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Rebecca Spear | 4 / 5 stars | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage provides a fun time for fans of stealth and city climbing, even if it doesn’t really add anything new to the series. The game only takes about 20 hours to beat rather than stretching on far too long. The world of ancient Baghdad is a beautiful place to explore, filled with puzzles, upgrade options, and historical areas. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | I’m not sure who’s the target audience for Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. It goes beyond returning to basics and is just basic. It’s not terrible or unplayable, and if you enjoy the core Assassin’s Creed gameplay or want a chance to run around Baghdad, it might scratch your itch. The problem is one that I’ve never had with an Assassin’s Creed title before. They have problems, flaws, and issues aplenty, but each one felt like there was ambition behind it. Mirage feels unmemorable and bland and plays like a phoned-in Assassin’s Creed title. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 90 / 100 | 10-04-2023 | In paring things back and zoning in on what really makes Assassin’s Creed special, Mirage emerges as one of the most pure and enjoyable entries in the series for a while. Basim’s origin story is certainly one well worth delving into. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Meysam Khalilzadeh | 7 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage develops Basim into a well written character and makes following his story enjoyable. Mirage also has a beautiful world where gamers can enjoy Baghdad’s amazing structures and using Arabic music helps building a great atmosphere. But gameplay is where Mirage falls short. The game mainly uses the same mechanics from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and it’s not a return to roots as it was advertised in prerelease trailers. overall if you’re a fan of Assassin’s Creed game you will still enjoy Mirage but don’t expect anything fresh and revolutionary. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Ken McKown | 7.5 / 10 | 10-04-2023 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an interesting entry in the series. On the one hand I adore the streamlined approach to the story. I like being able to invest in this world in a smaller, more focused package. The return to stealth is a turn-off for me though. I have truly enjoyed the more action-focused entries as of late. Still the quality is here and tying this into Valhalla was a smart idea since that was the most recent game. Fans of the lore will have a great time, but those that never clicked with the stealth approach of those early games may find this one a little hard to crack into. | Read review |
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