The lack of a player vs CPU mode is a perplexing omission and something we hope Capcom rectifies sooner rather than later.Īnd this isn't the only thing missing.
But the lack of a fail state or win conditions do very little to keep you involved. This is traditionally where you practise moves and combos. So what can you do if you're seeking more single-player hijinks? You could modify AI behaviour in the game's Training mode. It's a fun little distraction but isn't enough to keep you hooked for more than a few sessions. If you're looking for a purely single-player experience, there's Survival Mode that lets you pummel through a a bunch of characters, and after each match you can choose to raise your health or your offensive capabilities, at a penalty to your score. Speaking of which, the story mode is the only way to play against AI opponents - you can't do this in an arcade or player vs CPU mode. It only serves as an excuse to hone your skills against a few AI-controlled opponents. Street Fighter V lets you play as any of the available 16 characters, but its story has no coherence. On the topic of story, if you were expecting a narrative-heavy fighting game, you're better off playing Mortal Kombat X. (Also see: How Capcom Is Making Street Fighter V for Newbies and Hardcore Fans Alike ) These do a decent job of conveying the plot, but they pale in comparison to the rest of the game, having an almost half-finished look to them. The game's single-player story mode is bookended with water-coloured panels between matches. It has an eclectic set of characters, a number of varied stages, and a more than competent soundtrack that complements some of the most addictive gameplay around.įrom detailed backgrounds complete with Bollywood movie posters, to hilarious belly physics on obese (but surprisingly powerful) fighters, the production values we've come to expect and love from the series are present, for the most part. Street Fighter V, as the name implies, is the latest in the long-running series of fighting games. However since you're here expecting a review and not just a "tweet", you'll need a whole lot more to go by. If we wanted to set the record for the world's shortest review all we have to say is that unless you're a big fan of the series, you should not be buying Street Fighter V right now.
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