Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth, Open World

Step back in time to the Golden Age of Baghdad with Assassin’s Creed Mirage! 🤩 Experience the refined stealth gameplay and immersive narrative that defined the early days of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. ⚔️ Play as Basim Ibn Ishaq, a cunning street thief who joins the Hidden Ones and embarks on a journey of discovery and mastery. 🏙️ Explore the vibrant and historically inspired city of Baghdad, from its bustling markets to its opulent palaces. Master parkour across rooftops, utilize a wide array of iconic assassin tools, and eliminate your targets with deadly precision. 🦅 Unravel a captivating story filled with conspiracies and intrigue in this love letter to the classic Assassin’s Creed experience. Are you ready to become a Master Assassin?

Ratings:

• Metacritic Score (Aggregated): 76/100 (Generally Favorable)
• IGN: 8/10
• GameSpot: 7/10

Key Features:

• A Return to the Roots: Experience the stealth-focused gameplay, tools, and structure that defined the early Assassin’s Creed games.
• A Captivating Narrative: Follow the journey of Basim Ibn Ishaq, from a street thief to a Master Assassin within the ranks of the Hidden Ones.
• The Golden Age of Baghdad: Explore a meticulously recreated and historically inspired 9th-century Baghdad, a vibrant and dense urban landscape.
• Master Assassin Skills: Utilize iconic tools like the Hidden Blade, smoke bombs, and throwing knives, and master parkour to navigate the city rooftops with agility.
• Eagle Vision Returns: Utilize Basim’s eagle, Enkidu, to scout environments, mark enemies, and plan your assassinations from above.
• Linear and Focused Experience: Enjoy a more narrative-driven and tightly paced story compared to recent sprawling open-world entries.
• Immersive World: Encounter a diverse cast of characters, engage in side quests, and uncover the secrets hidden within the city.
• Modernized Classic Gameplay: While returning to its roots, Mirage features modern enhancements to gameplay mechanics and controls for a smooth experience.
• Stealth-Focused Missions: Plan and execute assassinations with a focus on stealth, utilizing social blending, disguises, and environmental manipulation.
• Detailed Historical Setting: Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Baghdad during its Golden Age.

Black Myth: Wukong delivers one of the most polished and visually stunning Soulslike experiences of recent years. With fluid, dodge-focused combat, versatile magical staff mechanics, and formidable boss battles, it captivates action-RPG fans. Though occasional bugs and some level design quirks persist, the immersive Chinese folklore setting and cinematic storytelling make it a must-play.

Rating: 4.5/5

Genre: Action RPG, Soulslike, Adventure

Features:

• Stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals with ray tracing and dynamic environments

• Fast-paced, skillful combat with resource management (focus and mana)

• Transformations and shapeshifting abilities for varied combat styles

• Challenging and diverse boss battles

• Rich storytelling inspired by Journey to the West

• Exploration of expansive mythical landscapes

• Single-player mode with controller support and cloud saves