Street Fighter V; Unravel; Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia, gaming reviews

An episodic release that we have not seen the likes of before

Street Fighter V will take hours of playing to master

Street Fighter V

****

PS4/PC (£39.99 )

Let's me be blunt; this is not a finished game. In its current form, there is a limited story, survival mode, and online; that is it. Next month, there will be a challenge mode introduced, then the month after an extended story – this really is an episodic release that we have not seen the likes of before. But, as it stands, this is a smooth fighter, featuring 16 characters, including four new players. Each one offers a distinct play style and will take hours of playing to master, meaning a lot of training before going online to fight series veterans. A worthwhile purchase, if Capcom deliver on their promised goods. Jack Shepherd

Unravel

****

PS4/Windows/Xbox One (£14.99 )

Unravel sees the debut of Yarny, a character made from a single piece of string, who uses his thread to lasso, catapult and swing his way through a series of physics-based puzzles. Though this problem solving can end up feeling repetitive, it's hard to fault a game with this much heart. Each level takes place inside a memory of a lonely old lady, and Yarny's journey through her story is both beautifully nostalgic and sad. With its stunning visuals and emotional message Unravel is an unmissable game. Sophie Witts

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

***

PS4/Windows/Xbox One (£12.99 )

Historical, spin-off platformer Chronicles, has taken us to 16th-century China, colonial India, and, now, Russia in the midst of revolution. As with the other two games in the trilogy, the focus is on stealth; something that quickly become apparent after dying from just two blows. The puzzles, meanwhile, are fun – if, at times, a bit overly challenging – but just enough to keep you involved. There is a storyline if you are so inclined, although you could just as easily play along while listening to podcasts or other music. James Tennent