Our quick take

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - 4.0 / 5

Taking its sweet time

Ancient England

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Side-mission explosion

Green and unpleasant lands

Picture perfect?

To recap

The Vikings’ forays into England feels like a perfect fit for Ubisoft’s latest historical action-adventure. It’s some of the best lockdown escapism you could desire, just in time for a next-generation of console launches.