DownLikeBCPowder
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You guys have me wanting to impulse purchase this even though I've got a lot on the gaming plate right now. I was already interested before I knew it was going to be a "budget" priced release.
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Reizo Ryuu
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Jemm
Member
Beginning is a bit drag, but after prologue and training you'll finally get to the title screen and reach Baghdad. After finding the bureau, you'll get your freedom and that's when the fun begins.
Did a story mission at the docks and it was good old stealth play. Heavy dudes can be assassinated with one hit etc. No high expectations for the story etc, but the gameplay mechanics are familiar (and somewhat improved) enough. I liked Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla, too, but this is a refreshing change before the next huge entry.
Works well on XSX in perf. mode, though cut scenes are janky (30fps?).
Did a story mission at the docks and it was good old stealth play. Heavy dudes can be assassinated with one hit etc. No high expectations for the story etc, but the gameplay mechanics are familiar (and somewhat improved) enough. I liked Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla, too, but this is a refreshing change before the next huge entry.
Works well on XSX in perf. mode, though cut scenes are janky (30fps?).
EDMIX
Writes a lot, says very little
Crazy to think this is a newly formed team. Glad to hear a lot are liking it thus far, will probably pick it up some time next year.
If I had the time, this was going to be a day 1 for sure, but we are knee deep in like several RPGS lol
I hope if this does well, Ubisoft has this team continue making the traditional style AC games so...maybe we see one 2028 by them.
If I had the time, this was going to be a day 1 for sure, but we are knee deep in like several RPGS lol
I hope if this does well, Ubisoft has this team continue making the traditional style AC games so...maybe we see one 2028 by them.
Kenpachii
Member
Specially the training camp made me feel like playing a PS3 game lol.
But the game is butt easy, because if u can assassinate everything in 1 hit, what's the difficulty then. Just whissle, kill, whissle kill etc etc.
SJRB
Gold Member
It's kinda weird how they make the training segment a mandatory thing. Surely after 13 games, most people know how to climb a wall or assassinate from a haystack.
I understand it's also used for character development, but making it optional would be a more elegant, less time wasting solution.
Thinking of giving this a go this weekend, but not looking forward to bruteforcing through the prologue/intro sections one bit.
xrnzaaas
Member
Mainstream games always have to rely on the fact that for some players it will be the first one in the series. I always laugh when a new Forza game reminds me how to accelerate, brake and rewind.
Eiknarf
Banned
Are there adaptive triggers and haptic feedback on the Dualsense?
(I’ve yet to get concrete confirmation)
NeoGAF says, “No”
Twitter says, “Yes”
YouTube says, “No” and “yes”
So I’d take your answer as you’re actually playing it
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cormack12
Gold Member
The OT is up for anyone with the game: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/assassins-creed-mirage-ot-basim-the-origin.1662001/
I will check and get back to you. I have them off in the system settings since i dont like them.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
No. Compared to say final fantasy 16, this is not that. It’s not using the triggers to create tension, the rumble is just generic junk. I haven’t heard my controller play sounds out of it.
This is playing on ps5.
Eiknarf
Banned
Oh interesting- especially in 2023 on a PS5
It’s a shame. I would have ran out and bought it today.
I like my games to feel like the Dead Space remake. Callisto Protocol. The Last of Us part 1. Ghost of Tsushima Directors cut.
thatJohann
Member
Omg this game is boring me to death.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Yeah I’m struggling to find any redeeming qualities to this game.
Feels worse than a ps3 title with a barely ps4 pro level of visuals. Plays meh, flows meh, and has old issues from past games here with climbing. Combat is just so bleh.
Eiknarf
Banned
I just looked at the back of the box on a physical copy being sold on eBay, and it only reads, “Vibration Function Supported”. So that’s very last generation.
The current gen games like Dead Space Remake, The Last of Us Part I, Deathloop, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut etc etc read, “Vibration Function and Trigger Effects Supported”
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I’ve gotta be real as a long time fan of this series fluctuating between 8/10 or 9/10 games, this is abysmal.
I’m struggling to find any enjoyment. Name any part of a game and there is glaring issues here.
Hard pressed after 3 hours to feel this is even worth $20 or past a 5/10 score. It’s just slop.
I’m struggling to find any enjoyment. Name any part of a game and there is glaring issues here.
Hard pressed after 3 hours to feel this is even worth $20 or past a 5/10 score. It’s just slop.
Could you develop a little bit ? I am on the fence on this one
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Dialogue is poorly written and even more poorly delivered. Initial story set up has no draw. Basim is whack and dull. His motivation is meh, especially compared to say Origins.
Combat for stealth ? Go into high grass, whistle, auto kill, repeat. Combat outside of it ? Parry, hit hit, dodge, hit hit. This is on hard mode.
Activities around town need constant eagle vision so it takes you out of immersion because it’s very deep red and blue used.
Chromatic use here isn’t just “too much”… it makes the game have a green vomit filter.
Facial tech /models are awful even compared to Valhalla. Environments seem better though.
The AI is full blown dumb AF. Pickpocket mini game is bad because you have to react perfectly right away instead of it being a meter that contracts and expands to time it. Instead you either tap correctly immediately or you blew it .
The game offers no carrot to pursue here or interest for me.
If someone is further perhaps they can expand on if the narrative ever picks up a good chunk or if Basim is likable cuz right now he’s stiff as a board.
thatJohann
Member
I fell asleep holding the controller. Wish I could get my $50 refunded.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
I am really, really enjoying this game. It reminds me of Assassin's Creed 2 - by far my favorite entry in the genre - so much. Basim is a very likeable character, if purposefully uncomplicated (at least three or so hours in).
Best $50 I've spent for my PS5 in a long time. And man, the surround sound support is great in some places. It looks better than my recollections of Valhalla as well.
Best $50 I've spent for my PS5 in a long time. And man, the surround sound support is great in some places. It looks better than my recollections of Valhalla as well.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
I put more time in, and I'm sad to say that while I thought the combat would improve with time and new skills, it doesn't.
In AC2 and Black Flag, it felt good taking on multiple opponents. Using various weapons, mixing in ranged, disengaging then re-engaing. All that. None of that is present here. Not only is it awful attempting to take on more than one opponent at a time, but they all move the same exact way and spam the same attacks. Dodging and blocking both feel far from precise when there's more than one enemy swinging at you. It's just bad.
I'm also finding most quests relying on the same formula. In AC2 using distractions was totally optional, and basically just helped a little and added some variety to how one approaches a target or goal. In this they're pretty much a necessity in many situations, and require tokens that need to be grinded as far as I can tell.
Knocked down several pegs for me. The core AC gameplay outside of combat and the big scripted levels is largely intact, but man, the components that are bad are preeeettty bad.
In AC2 and Black Flag, it felt good taking on multiple opponents. Using various weapons, mixing in ranged, disengaging then re-engaing. All that. None of that is present here. Not only is it awful attempting to take on more than one opponent at a time, but they all move the same exact way and spam the same attacks. Dodging and blocking both feel far from precise when there's more than one enemy swinging at you. It's just bad.
I'm also finding most quests relying on the same formula. In AC2 using distractions was totally optional, and basically just helped a little and added some variety to how one approaches a target or goal. In this they're pretty much a necessity in many situations, and require tokens that need to be grinded as far as I can tell.
Knocked down several pegs for me. The core AC gameplay outside of combat and the big scripted levels is largely intact, but man, the components that are bad are preeeettty bad.
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Zheph
Member
Quite a change... how many hours you had in your first message? It felt rather wild no offense
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
Like maybe 3 hours. The problems I've found really hit after the long introductory period, when you've finally become an assassin and start doing the world quests.
Zheph
Member
Sorry you can't find that AC2 feeling you were looking for
I was really on the fence and watched a lot of footage of that game (I never really do that) and I can't believe how bad the whole thing felt, almost insulting to compare it to old entries
The prologue and training was luckily short enough for me not to be bothered with it. The prologue basically is Aladin with a dark twist (and no love story). A small time thief who becomes a big character. It did set a tone for the game though so it was alright IMO.
Overall I think the game is a solid 7/8. Definitely worth it if you are an AC fan.
Overall I think the game is a solid 7/8. Definitely worth it if you are an AC fan.
I really enjoyed it (finished it in around 16 hours) but the parkour is really janky. Animations, facial expressions and character models also feel dated. The game could definitely benefit from a higher budget, so I hope that we'll get another similar AC game with a proper triple-A budget.
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MidGenRefresh
*Refreshes biennially
I just played the intro and it was extremely boring. Game looks and feels stiff and dated. Constant switches from 120FPS 4k ultra gameplay to pre-recorded cinematics at 30FPS hurt the presentation. Well, now I'm in the open world, hopefully it will get better.
devilNprada
Member
So seemingly only bad reviews? Bummer I was going to play this next on my list!
VanCityGamer
Member
SJRB
Gold Member
Most reviews are "okay", which is exactly what this game is. Nothing more, nothing less.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
The PS4/5 Base Game version is free right now on PS Store. Probably a mistake.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Hurry and make this its own thread so people can jump on it
Giallo Corsa
Member
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Looks like it got pulled already. Ubi shut it down?
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
It said base game for me and was a large download.
Giallo Corsa
Member
Found the "base game" version, it says "demo" on the receipt that Sony sends you.
Standard game is still 50 Eurodollars
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Hmm. My receipt does say demo. Doh! Guess maybe they just named the demo incorrectly? I’ll try it out
xrnzaaas
Member
I've bought it on sale and played it quite a bit. Baghdad setting is more than enough to get this game - it's just goddamn beautiful and I want to keep taking captures. I am having an issue with the up-down parkour system. Sometimes it doesn't work like it should and Basim glitches or struggles to drop down. Or things like entering the building through a window can be a pain in the pass.
I also recommend the Arabian dubbing - it makes the game much more atmospheric.
I also recommend the Arabian dubbing - it makes the game much more atmospheric.
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genesisblock
Member
This game is weird. Everything about it should just hit all the nostalgia muscles: the Leventine theme, the middle east setting, classic 1-hot assassinations...Basim, who should've been Altäir 2.0 carries none of his counterparts charm, personality and characteristics from his Valhalla counterpart.
Instead I feel like I'm playing a parody of AC1. The story isn't flushed out, the controls are the absolute worst playing in all of the series. Baghdad should've been more iconic. It feels like a remake of a theoretical PS3 game with "modern" graphics. It is by far the most inspiring out of all the series, feels like a another design committee trying to appeal to the "true" fans but without understanding why.
Instead I feel like I'm playing a parody of AC1. The story isn't flushed out, the controls are the absolute worst playing in all of the series. Baghdad should've been more iconic. It feels like a remake of a theoretical PS3 game with "modern" graphics. It is by far the most inspiring out of all the series, feels like a another design committee trying to appeal to the "true" fans but without understanding why.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
It is a 2 hour demo, and I wasn't impressed. It does give you enough time to set the plot and have your actions have major repercussions, but I did not think it was that good.
Zheph
Member
I couldn't even get myself motivated to click "download", all the reviews looked terrible to me
TrebleShot
Member
Thought this game was mid personified.