Set in ninth-century Baghdad at the height of Islamic prosperity, Mirage goes back to basics-it's a more compact map with fewer things to do, but with more meaning behind every action. And that's one of the main reasons why Assassin's Creed Mirage is so fun to play. If you're a first-time player, new to the AC franchise and trying to make sense of all this, it's a frustrating experience. Over the past several years, the Assassin's Creed franchise has arguably become weighed down by its own scope, sidequests, collectibles, and gameplay infrastructure, which only gets more and more complex and layered with each subsequent title. Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac
