Assassin's Creed Returns to Its Roots with Focused Stealth in Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage has a smaller, more focused scope compared to the massive Valhalla. Its setting in 9th century Baghdad is gorgeously downscaled.

Mirage protagonist Basim lacks the charm and personality of Valhalla's Eivor. He is fairly bland and unmemorable.

Stealth is re-emphasized in Mirage. The threat level feels higher as you stalk and sneak through Baghdad.

Mirage pares down many RPG elements like skill trees found in recent games. The experience is more deliberately challenging.

Mirage bucks some open world trends, opting for a navigational challenge through a single dense city environment.