Info about Assassin's Creed Mirage: Official game description: Comparison Grid =============== Deluxe Edition ============== The Deluxe Edition includes a Prince of Persia–inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, and more! Master Assassin Edition ======================= Includes the base game and six additional packs: \- Deluxe Pack: Prince of Persia–inspired pack containing an outfit, a sword, a dagger, a mount skin, an eagle skin, a talisman, and an outfit dye. \- Lightning Pack: Deadly weapons pack containing both a sword and a dagger. \- Jinn Pack: Dress yourself as a Jinni with this pack containing an outfit, a sword, and a dagger. \- Fire Demon Pack: Summon devilish monsters from the underworld with this pack containing an outfit, a sword, a dagger, a mount skin, an eagle skin, and an outfit dye. \- Master Assassin Pack: Contains four iconic Assassin robes. \- Guardian Pack: Dress yourself as a guardian of the old temple with this pack containing a costume and a mount skin. About the Game ============== VALLEY OF MEMORY ---------------- Enjoy 6 hours of new gameplay in Valley of Memory, a free major update that expands Basim’s story and introduces the breathtaking new region of AlUla, with gameplay improvements across the full game. THE ULTIMATE ASSASSIN --------------------- Become the most versatile and resourceful Assassin in franchise history. Parkour seamlessly through the city and leverage the largest assortment of tools to date. Get contracts and upgrades at the Assassin’s bureaus, collect vital clues, and stealthily take down targets with more visceral assassinations than ever before. A TRIBUTE TO AN ORIGINAL ------------------------ Experience a modern take on the iconic features and gameplay that have defined the franchise. Journey to Alamut, the legendary home of the Assassins who laid the foundations of the Creed, in this heartfelt homage to the game that started it all. AN IMMERSIVE, REACTIVE CITY --------------------------- Explore an incredibly dense and vibrant city whose inhabitants react to your every move. Uncover the secrets of four unique districts, from the industrial Karkh to the lush gardens of the Round City. Discover surprising world events and interact with historical figures that shaped the Golden Age of Baghdad. A POWERFUL COMING-OF-AGE STORY ------------------------------ Follow Basim’s journey in this tightly crafted, narrative-driven action-adventure experience. Witness his transformation from a defiant young thief to a Master Assassin as he meets allies, mentors, and foes who shape his destiny. Release date: Oct 17, 2024 Categories: Stealth Gameplay, Parkour, Assassination Techniques, Historical Setting, Action-Adventure, Narrative-driven Gameplay, Open-World Exploration, Character Progression Feature scans: - MTX: score 30; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The analysis of user reviews for Assassin's Creed Mirage reveals significant concerns regarding the pricing and value of DLCs, the presence of microtransactions, and the perceived value of the base game. Many users feel that the DLCs are overpriced and do not offer sufficient content to justify their cost. Additionally, there is dissatisfaction with the focus on cosmetic microtransactions, which are seen as unnecessary and not adding value to the gameplay experience. Some users also express that the base game itself feels like a DLC and is not worth the full price. - Wiki: score 10; verdict: Mixed Reviews with Notable Navigation Issues; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key themes. Navigation and bugs are significant issues, with many players expressing frustration over being stuck and needing external guides. Inventory management and the overwhelming amount of loot are also notable concerns. On a positive note, the game's cultural and historical accuracy, as well as its internal encyclopedia, have been praised by users. - Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally runs well on Linux with Proton, as indicated by multiple positive reviews. There are minor issues related to launcher updates and controller compatibility, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience. - Steam Deck: score 60; verdict: Mixed with Significant Issues; summary: The analysis of user feedback for Assassin's Creed Mirage reveals several key themes. Ubisoft Connect issues are a significant pain point, with users reporting crashes, synchronization problems, and the need for constant internet connectivity. Despite these issues, the game performs well on Steam Deck, with users reporting stable frame rates and good visuals. The storyline and combat mechanics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them lacking compared to previous titles. Gameplay mechanics such as free running have also been criticized. Overall, there is a strong negative sentiment towards Ubisoft Connect, which impacts the user experience significantly. - Hardware Profile: - Summary: The game generally performs well across different hardware cohorts, with high VRAM configurations showing particularly strong results. Lower VRAM setups also report satisfactory performance but with some caveats. - Sample size: 78 (2% coverage) - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based. - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 26 reports): Reports excellent performance with high visual settings. - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 25 reports): Generally runs well at 60fps on ultra settings, though some users note combat issues. - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 9 reports): Runs great with no reported bugs. - Caveats: 78 of 4617 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based. Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The evidence consistently suggests that the game is considered worth purchasing only when it is on sale. Multiple reviews mention that the game is not worth its full price, with specific mentions of $30CAD and $25 as fair prices. Additionally, the sentiment that the game should be bought at a discounted price is repeated frequently, indicating a community consensus that the fair price range is lower than the current base game price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 20.0h - Story completion: 15.0h - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides clear indications of the playtime metrics for Assassin's Creed Mirage. The first quote mentions that the playtime is around 20 hours, which can be reduced if focusing solely on the main story. The second quote reinforces this by stating a polished 15-20 hour adventure. The third and fourth quotes discuss DLC content, indicating additional playtime but not specifying exact hours, suggesting endgame content is substantial but not quantified. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game becomes enjoyable after players get past the initial tutorial and repetitive missions, with stealth combat and fluid navigation being key drivers of fun. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Completing the tutorial and initial repetitive missions - Time to anchor: 2h 0m - Friction: Lengthy tutorial; Repetitive missions; Clunky combat mechanics; Boring story and characters - Unlock drivers: Stealth combat; Fluid navigation; Beautiful setting - Conditions: Patience to complete the tutorial; Willingness to overlook repetitive missions; Appreciation for stealth gameplay - Player Archetypes: - Classic Stealth Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Nostalgia and appreciation for classic gameplay mechanics - Playstyle: Stealth-focused, enjoys classic mechanics and atmosphere - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: veteran; old-school player - Reference games: Assassin's Creed; Assassin's Creed: Unity - Completionist Achievement Hunter (sale) - Motivation: Completion of all game content and achievements - Playstyle: Completion-focused, enjoys replayability and challenges - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: completionist; achievement hunter - Reference games: Mad Max; Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - Cautious Value Seeker (sale) - Motivation: Value for money and quality gameplay - Playstyle: Cautious, seeks value and quality - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: value seeker; cautious gamer - Reference games: Assassin's Creed: Mirage; Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - Gameplay-First Player (buy) - Motivation: Engaging gameplay mechanics - Playstyle: Focused on gameplay, less concerned with story - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: gameplay-focused; story-indifferent - Reference games: Assassin's Creed: Valhalla; Assassin's Creed: Mirage Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Beautiful and immersive Baghdad setting (weight 0.52): The game features a stunningly crafted and historically rich portrayal of Baghdad. Players appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, detailed architecture, and the lively recreation of the city's markets and streets. - Excellent stealth mechanics (weight 0.42): The stealth mechanics are highly praised for being well-implemented and enjoyable. The game encourages stealth gameplay with fluid movement and a variety of tools. - Compelling story of Basim (weight 0.41): Basim Ibn Ishaq is well-developed and engaging, with a narrative that delves into his personal drama and self-discovery. The story is praised for being sharp, emotional, and mysterious. - Return to classic Assassin's Creed mechanics (weight 0.4): The game is appreciated for its return to the classic Assassin's Creed formula, reminiscent of the early games in the series. This includes a focus on stealth, parkour, and well-planned assassinations. - Fluid and improved parkour (weight 0.27): The parkour mechanics are praised for being fluid, smoother, and more engaging. The game features meaningful parkour that is useful and satisfying to perform. - Positive overall gameplay experience (weight 0.26): Players express a general enjoyment of the game, praising its gameplay, characters, and overall experience. The game is described as fun, beautiful, and amazing. - Great soundtrack and music (weight 0.23): The soundtrack is highly praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere. The music is described as phenomenal and a masterpiece, contributing significantly to the overall experience. - Focus on assassination techniques (weight 0.12): The game features a variety of assassination tools and techniques, with planned assassinations and useful tools for executing them. This focus on assassinations is a key aspect of the gameplay. Common complaints: - Forgettable story and characters (weight 0.55): The story and characters are widely criticized for being forgettable, bland, and lacking depth. Many players found the narrative uninteresting and the supporting cast unimpressive. - Unsatisfying combat mechanics (weight 0.34): Combat is frequently described as clunky, unsatisfying, and lacking depth. Players find it frustrating, repetitive, and poorly designed. - Clunky parkour mechanics (weight 0.24): The parkour system is frequently described as unintuitive, clunky, and frustrating. Players report issues with pathfinding, automation, and collision during free-running sequences. - Weak AI (weight 0.17): The AI is often described as weak, unintelligent, and poorly designed, leading to a less challenging and immersive experience. - Repetitive gameplay loop (weight 0.17): The gameplay is often criticized for being repetitive, with missions and activities feeling monotonous and unengaging over time. - Disappointing ending (weight 0.16): The ending is criticized for being unsatisfying, nonsensical, and confusing, leaving players with a negative impression of the story's conclusion. - Too easy and short gameplay (weight 0.15): The gameplay is often described as too easy and the game length as too short, leading to a less satisfying experience. - Lack of RPG mechanics (weight 0.13): Players note a lack of RPG elements and mission variety, leading to a less engaging and shorter experience compared to other games in the genre. - Poor voice acting and animations (weight 0.13): The voice acting is often described as poor or questionable, and the animations are criticized for being stiff and not smooth. - Presence of bugs (weight 0.13): The game has various bugs, including issues in missions and technical problems like frame drops during cutscenes and map-related issues. - Small and poorly designed map (weight 0.08): The map is criticized for being small, empty, and poorly scaled, with missing icons and a lack of depth. Gameplay feedback: - Parkour mechanics emphasized (weight 0.28): The game places a significant focus on parkour and free-running mechanics, similar to the early Assassin's Creed games. Players appreciate the verticality and environmental interactions. - Stealth-focused gameplay (weight 0.22): Stealth is a core mechanic, with missions encouraging infiltration, eavesdropping, and social stealth over open combat. Stealth kills and assassination techniques are highlighted. - Mission design and structure (weight 0.17): Missions focus on exploration, investigation, and understanding the environment. The mission structure involves restoring Assassin Bureaus and targeting high-value leaders. - Assassination techniques and tools (weight 0.17): The game offers various assassination techniques and tools, including the hidden blade. Players enjoy the one-shot assassinations and the use of gadgets. - Investigation mechanics (weight 0.15): Missions often revolve around investigations and clue collection, making the gameplay engaging and interesting. - Story and narrative (weight 0.13): The game features a short but engaging story flow, with a focus on the character Basim, who is charismatic and interesting. - Minimal and dangerous combat (weight 0.08): Combat is minimal and can be dangerous, encouraging players to avoid direct confrontations and focus on stealth. - Character progression system (weight 0.08): The game includes a progression system for character development and enhancements, allowing players to improve their abilities over time. - Exploration and investigation missions (weight 0.08): Players enjoy the exploration mechanics and missions that involve investigating and gathering evidence. - Use of tools and gadgets (weight 0.07): The game features various tools and gadgets that players can use and modify, adding depth to the gameplay. - Smaller, concentrated map (weight 0.06): The game's map is smaller and more concentrated compared to recent releases, focusing on a lively city environment. - Movement and control issues (weight 0.05): Some players have reported issues with movement and controls, including a stamina system that affects combat and movement. - Pickpocketing minigame (weight 0.05): The game includes a pickpocketing mechanic, adding a small but interesting element to the gameplay. Performance notes: - Good optimization (weight 0.2): The game is well-optimized according to several players, running smoothly on different hardware configurations. - Frequent bugs reported (weight 0.19): Numerous bugs were reported in various aspects of the game, including scenarios, combat, and missions. - Graphical and visual issues (weight 0.11): Some players noted poor lighting, outdated animations, and graphical clipping or disappearing elements. - Ubisoft Connect crashes (weight 0.09): There are issues with Ubisoft Connect encountering errors and crashing the game. - Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.08): The game plays well on Steam Deck, with solid performance and stable frame rates. - Long loading times (weight 0.07): Several reviews mentioned that the game has long loading times, which can affect the gaming experience. - Movement and gameplay bugs (weight 0.07): There are bugs related to movement and general gameplay, including issues with freerunning and parkour. - Cutscene lag and frame drops (weight 0.07): Players reported lag and frame drops during cutscenes, affecting the overall experience. - Technical and compatibility issues (weight 0.05): There are various technical issues, including compatibility problems with Windows 11 and specific hardware. - Stuttering issues (weight 0.05): Stuttering issues persist in the game, affecting the overall smoothness of gameplay. - Specific hardware performance (weight 0.05): The game runs well on specific hardware configurations, including older laptops and high-end PCs. - Game never starts (weight 0.03): Some players reported that the game never starts, which is a critical issue. - High hardware requirements (weight 0.03): The game requires fast PC hardware to run smoothly, which might be a limitation for some players. - Rare FPS drops (weight 0.03): Some players experienced rare FPS drops, which can be disruptive during gameplay. - No option to turn off TAA (weight 0.03): Players noted the lack of an option to turn off TAA, which can affect the visual quality. - Brightness level problems (weight 0.03): There are issues with brightness levels in the game, affecting visibility and gameplay experience. Recommendations: - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.5): Many reviews suggest that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale. It is often recommended to buy the game at a discounted price rather than at full price. - Recommended for stealth fans (weight 0.34): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy stealth-focused gameplay and are fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise. It is praised for its classic and faithful style to the origins of the series. - Best for franchise enthusiasts (weight 0.34): The game is recommended for long-time fans and hardcore enthusiasts of the Assassin's Creed series who want to revisit the franchise or experience a classic AC game. - Recommended for historical settings (weight 0.19): The game is praised for its rich historical settings and beautiful visuals, making it a good choice for fans of historical environments. - Good introductory game (weight 0.05): The game is seen as a great introductory title for new players who want to experience the Assassin's Creed series. - Play on highest difficulty (weight 0.03): Some players recommend experiencing the game on the highest difficulty setting for a more challenging and engaging experience. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.18): Players are disappointed primarily due to the game's weak and repetitive story, lack of character depth, and poor combat mechanics. Additional criticisms include the game's lack of innovation, numerous bugs, and the feeling that it did not meet expectations set by previous titles in the series. - Satisfaction (weight 0.15): Players are satisfied with the return to classic Assassin's Creed gameplay, particularly the stealth mechanics and parkour. The beautiful setting of Baghdad, enjoyable story, and the game's focus on stealth and assassinations also contribute to their satisfaction. - Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated with the game due to various bugs, poor combat mechanics, and technical issues. Additional frustrations include the lack of innovation, repetitive missions, and issues with parkour and enemy AI. - Joy (weight 0.09): Players experience joy from the game's beautiful graphics, enjoyable story, and immersive setting. The positive aspects such as the detailed world, engaging gameplay, and the emotional impact of the DLC also contribute to their joy. - Nostalgia (weight 0.08): Players feel nostalgic because the game returns to the classic Assassin's Creed style, reminiscent of the first game in the series. The familiar gameplay mechanics and the setting of Baghdad evoke memories of older Assassin's Creed games. - Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Players enjoy the game for its stealth and assassination mechanics, immersive environment, and captivating story. The detailed world, smooth parkour, and engaging gameplay contribute to their overall enjoyment. - Appreciation (weight 0.04): Players appreciate the game's return to the roots of the Assassin's Creed series, including the classic gameplay elements and the detailed setting of Baghdad. The addition of free DLC and improvements in combat and parkour mechanics are also noted. - Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's return to stealth and assassination gameplay, its engaging story, and the detailed world. The parkour updates and the game's ability to recapture the essence of the original Assassin's Creed also contribute to their excitement. - Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to the poor gameplay and story, frustration with combat mechanics, and various bugs and issues. The repetition of sequences and poor DLC quality also contribute to their anger. - Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the game for its beautiful graphics, well-designed gameplay, and engaging story. The detailed historical setting and beautiful map design also contribute to their admiration. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's map size and skill tree, which were better than expected. The story improvement in the last 25% and the addition of free DLC also contribute to their surprise. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game for its beautiful setting of Baghdad, engaging story, and overall atmosphere. The music, history, and legend of the game also contribute to their love for it. - Hope (weight 0.01): Players feel hopeful about the future of the series due to the positive aspects of the game such as stealth, world design, and atmosphere. They look forward to more games in the classic style and the potential return of beloved characters. - Immersion (weight 0.01): Players feel immersed in the game due to the fully voiced Arabic dialogue and the beautiful, alive world of Baghdad. The soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, making them feel like true assassins.}