4 reasons why Assassin’s Creed Mirage is worth playing in 2025 (and 3 reasons why it's not)

If you’re thinking of diving into Assassin’s Creed Mirage in 2025, you're probably wondering whether it’s worth your time. After years of sprawling open worlds and complicated mechanics, Ubisoft’s decision to focus on a smaller, more intimate setting with a tight narrative brings the Assassin’s Creed series back to what fans love the most — stealth, parkour, and historical intrigue.

Is it still living up to the hype? Or has it become just another game in a long line of releases? Let’s break it down in detail.

Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer's views.

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Why Assassin’s Creed Mirage is worth playing in 2025

1) A classic Assassin’s Creed vibe

Mirage is the thirteenth major installment in AC series (Image via Ubisoft)

One of the biggest draws of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the return to the series' roots. Unlike recent entries that leaned more into RPG mechanics, Mirage offers a more focused, stealth-based experience akin to the original Assassin’s Creed games.

Returning to the style of Assassin’s Creed 1 and 2, the streets of Baghdad offer a parkour playground. Its rooftops and buildings provide strategic routes for stealth and quick escapes. While Basim’s parkour movements can be inconsistent, navigating the city’s skyline is still a satisfying experience.

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2) Combat that feels rewarding

Assassin’s Creed Mirage adopts the "Black Box" design from Unity and Syndicate, allowing players to explore different ways to eliminate targets (Image via Ubisoft)

For those who enjoy action, Mirage has you covered. The combat is fluid, with a satisfying mix of light and heavy attacks, dodges, and parries. And let’s not forget about the "Assassin Focus," an ability that lets players eliminate multiple enemies simultaneously. Activated by performing stealth assassinations, it temporarily stops time, allowing Basim to mark up to five enemies for instant kills in quick succession.

Whether you prefer sneaking around or going in with swords swinging, the choice is yours. Furthermore, the addition of different tools, like smoke bombs and throwing knives, allows for creative problem-solving.

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3) Flexibility in playstyle

Assassin’s Creed Mirage's story is set in Baghdad (Image via Ubisoft)

The game allows you to finish missions in a variety of ways. You could go full stealth or all-out combat — it's up to you. This freedom lets you approach challenges uniquely, making every mission feel fresh and exciting.

Plus, the game features a skill tree — Phantom, Trickster, and Predator — that allows you to craft your skills according to your playstyle, whether that means improving your stealth or beefing up your combat abilities.

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4) Investigating and unraveling the web

The story follows Basim Ibn Ishaq from Valhalla (Image via Ubisoft)

Assassin’s Creed Mirage focuses on the franchise's investigative roots by completing missions, gathering clues, targeting people, and piecing together mysteries. It's also excellent to identify red glow features on target identification that add detective work to the game.

Additionally, the game does not overwhelm you with side objectives so you can explore at your own pace. The farthest locations are just a quick camel ride away, striking a perfect balance between freedom and focus.

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Why Assassin’s Creed Mirage might not be worth it

1) Stealth isn't always smooth

A still from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Image via Ubisoft)

Stealth mechanics are core to Assassin’s Creed Mirage. However, it isn't always perfect. Sometimes, getting through guards without getting noticed is like playing a game of trial and error. The camera feels awkward; for example, it can be infuriating in narrow alleys or while running from guards.

The same goes for climbing — while it’s visually stunning, it doesn't always feel as fluid as it should. If you’re hoping for smooth, seamless parkour like in previous games, this could feel like a step back.

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2) Dialogue and voice acting can be stiff

Interacting with characters in Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Image via Ubisoft)

While the world of Mirage is alive and vibrant, some of the character interactions feel a little awkward. Dialogue can come off as stiff, and some NPCs (especially those not central to the plot) feel underdeveloped.

It’s not a dealbreaker, but it can pull you out of the experience at times, especially when the cutscenes don’t quite match the voice acting.

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3) Technical bugs & HUD

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the smallest AC title lasting around 15–20 hours in the campaign (Image via Ubisoft)

The PC version, in particular, suffers from several technical issues. Players have reported crashes, which can be frustrating during long sessions. The HUD feels cluttered with quest objectives, map icons, and skill points, making it hard to stay immersed.

Additionally, there is a recurring bug where Basim appears to "T-pose" over his camel and refuses to dismount unless the player reloads a previous save.

Also check out: 4 reasons why Assassin's Creed Origins is worth playing in 2025 (and 3 reasons why not)