Assassin’s Creed Mirage: A Focused Entry in the Series
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s map is going to be smaller than expected, but that's actually a good thing. Similar to Fallout 4, the Ubisoft RPG aims to focus on a specific region rather than scattering a multitude of locations throughout the game world. Let's delve into the map considerations and fan reactions.
It is no secret that many are highly anticipating Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Revelations provided a marvelous, albeit occasionally vague, playground in the ancient cities of Damascus and Jerusalem. However, Odyssey's Nordic cities felt empty, and Valhalla seemed more like an expansive sandbox rather than a cohesive experience.
Not only does the return to the classic Assassin’s Creed approach capture interest, but it’s also the stealthy gameplay experience that excites. The thrill of leaping from rooftop to rooftop and executing stealth assassinations within cities has been missed. Unity’s Paris, with its vast crowds and distinct districts, remains a standout location in the series for many. Nevertheless, after Unity, Ubisoft's focus on creating massive open worlds rather than specific locations limited the room for urban environments.
However, Mirage seems to mark a return to form, offering a fresh and immersive experience within a more compact setting that eliminates the feeling of traversing the desert for hours on horseback. Ubisoft confirms to IGN that Baghdad, similar in size to Revelation’s Constantinople and Unity’s Paris, suggests an overall reduction in map size.
Revelation showcased immense crowds and intricate medieval cityscapes that were nearly impossible to replicate in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. While Baghdad was a bustling city in the earlier games, its crowds paled in comparison to those of 1940s Paris. It is intriguing to see how Ubisoft manages to strike a balance between scale and immersive atmosphere.
In an ideal world, we would have a compact city teeming with content and areas to explore, with large crowds at every corner, adding to the thrill of assassinating a target right in front of them. However, for now, Assassin’s Creed Mirage presents an intriguing prospect—an Assassin’s Creed game that genuinely focuses on assassinations, even if it is smaller than its predecessors.
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