Assasins Creed Mirage Flashcards
why does Basim appear re appear in the franchise?
Basim - appeared as a side character in Valhalla - this will appeal to the fan community, and presumably increase sales of this title.
why do they return to alamut as the loaction for Mirage?
Returning to Alamut - a location from the original game, again to appeal to long-term fans by going full-circle. It is also a return to more stealth-based gameplay.
language
The game’s default is entirely in Basim’s native language, with the series’ first-ever full localisation in Arabic.
what did that guardian say?
The Guardian praised its stripped back approach as ‘a stab in the right direction.’
Critical/Commercial Contexts
Basim - appeared as a side character in Valhalla - this will appeal to the fan community, and presumably increase sales of this title.
Returning to Alamut - a location from the original game, again to appeal to long-term fans by going full-circle. It is also a return to more stealth-based gameplay.
The game’s default is entirely in Basim’s native language, with the series’ first-ever full localisation in Arabic.
The Guardian praised its stripped back approach as ‘a stab in the right direction.’
Reviews and Marketing
Retails for £35.99, significantly lower than most AAA titles.
Ubisoft said that Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s smaller scope was partially due to some fans wanting a less bloated game.
However, Assassin’s Creed Mirage currently has a 77 overall critic rating, making it one of the lowest-rated main series games in the franchise’s history.
The launch celebration livestream featured star and developer interviews, behind the scenes deep dives, a Collector’s Case unboxing, etc. with links to the pre-order.
Industry and Audience Contexts
While triple-A studios are commonly associated with lengthy, full-priced games, more developers are starting to recognize the value of smaller-scale, lower-budget releases. These budget entries in major series are often referred to as “standalone expansions.” Standalone expansions aren’t a new concept for triple-A studios, but their increasing prominence in the modern gaming landscape not only reflects their creative potential but also highlights the growing fatigue towards the industry’s current trends.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage was planned to be downloadable content until Ubisoft decided to expand their unique concept into budget titles.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage returned the series to its stealth-based roots after the last few games adopted an open-world RPG format. However, Mirage’s release as a standalone expansion also serves as a low-risk means for Ubisoft to test whether the series’ classic formula will still appeal to fans. After the critical and commercial success of Mirage, it’s likely that future full-priced Assassin’s Creed games will follow in its example and adopt the series’ original stealth-oriented gameplay.
Technological Context
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is out now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna, and is included with a Ubisoft+ subscription.
Ubisoft + - available on a few platforms, it offers over 150 Ubisoft back catalogue and new games, plus DLC and in-game items for a monthly fee.
Master Assassin Edition Bonus Content
Only available with Ubisoft +
Deluxe Pack: unlock a Prince of Persia-inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons.
Digital Collectibles: digital Artbook and soundtrack
Master Assassin Pack: four costumes
Bonus Content:
Lightning Weapons Pack: Lighting Sword, Lightning Dagger
Guardian Pack:guardian costume, Mesopotamian Lion
Jinn Pack:Jinn outfit, Jinn sword, Jinn dagger
Fire Demon Pack: Fire Demon outfit, Demon Claw, Demon Fang, Merthyhuwar, Simurg, Red Initiate of Alamut
PEGI 18
Some cutscenes include finishing moves which feature elements of graphic violence, such as a bladed weapon being thrust and twisted into a person’s neck, accompanied by large amounts of blood and agonised sounds. This is shown in close-up. The game also contains infrequent depictions of the motiveless killing of innocent people, who will scream and try to flee but can be caught and killed. There are also depictions of violence towards defenceless human characters. For example, during an interrogation, a character is seen seated on a chair with his hands bound behind his back as he is punched. The game includes use of strong language (‘fuck’). At one point, there is sight of child thieves who have been hanged, although the hanging is not shown.
Other issues:
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items - in the form of maps, weapons and costumes - which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child.
