After more than a dozen iterations, you'd think they would at least learn to keep some of the good parts of this series. They didn't. Overwhelmingly, the problem is the controls. I can honestly say that over my playthrough, I only ever failed or was discovered because the controls don't work. Some examples: -Button prompt to assassinate, but instead you do an open attack -Trying to attack or assassinate, but character does nothing -Dodging or parrying that just doesn't register -Climbing can often take several seconds before it registers you want to keep going. On any given mission, I would say there is an 80% chance you will encounter at least one of these. If it causes you to fail, you'll likely have to redo 20 minutes or more. Even when the controls work, the game is unbelievably boring. The setting is bland. The traversal is incredibly painful. The story ****. The combat is horrendous. it consists of nothing more than pressing to attack or dodge or parry. No combos. No cool move set or animations. Combined with the fact the controls don't work, you want to avoid combat at all costs. Even the stealth gameplay is terrible. You can literally just hide in some bushes, whistle, and assassinate the guy who comes. Even if in open view of other enemies, they don't see you and will just follow one after the next. This was nothing more than a quick cash grab. Luckily I played it free on PS Plus... but still not worth the price of entry.

Thae game is good the story is average the assassination if good also but the compat is bad very bad

This game is so close to my heart. The visuals, characters, and setting were displayed so beautifully. The gameplay was fun and I adore Basim Ibn Ishaq. I often find myself just exploring the world and immersing myself in this wonderful game. I love that you can play oud in the new DLC, such a beautiful addition to a game so rich with Arab culture. I will ALWAYS download the DLCs for Mirage and Basims storyline/setting forever.