SIFU

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 545 Ratings

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  1. Crashbdx
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Excellent game but sadly, the camera is really a problem too often, unforgiving game like this really need to figure this better.
  2. jaxsuperstar
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    BEST GAME EVER. Great mechanics and super difficult. One of the better PS5 titles.
  3. pizzer123
    Feb 21, 2022
    3
    The enemies have the ability to do break through block attacks and swarm you. You have the ability to waste your time memorising the exact attack patterns and were items are found. Having a training mode where you could fight different enemies would make this a 7-9. Since you can't practice you are forced to frustratingly replay the same bit again and again and again to try to memoriseThe enemies have the ability to do break through block attacks and swarm you. You have the ability to waste your time memorising the exact attack patterns and were items are found. Having a training mode where you could fight different enemies would make this a 7-9. Since you can't practice you are forced to frustratingly replay the same bit again and again and again to try to memorise what to do against relatively few enemies. buy only if they patch this in.… Expand
  4. Mister04
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Good game
  5. Sinful_Soul_81
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    I don’t have much to say other than this game was horrendous beat the game in 6 hours literally no gameplay this is unacceptable for a “next gen” game
  6. jonnyhovo
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    This game is great! The biggest issue with it in my opinion is its length. While you can definitely draw our your playtime by mastering each level before moving on to the next, you can run through the entire game in just an hour or two if you are simply trying to beat each boss. With that said, everything else about the game is great. Combat is incredibly satisfying and requires mastery inThis game is great! The biggest issue with it in my opinion is its length. While you can definitely draw our your playtime by mastering each level before moving on to the next, you can run through the entire game in just an hour or two if you are simply trying to beat each boss. With that said, everything else about the game is great. Combat is incredibly satisfying and requires mastery in order to get each achievement in the game. The art style is also incredible!… Expand
  7. Inquisidor44
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dura 5 horas Graficos muy pobres 50 eurillos cada hora
    Mejor compraros una serie x    … Expand
  8. Yuno0101
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    Making player repeat previous fights that he already won to the point of taking no damage at all, just to have another chance at the fight you stuck on is not hard it's tedious. Good art, good music, satisfying combat system, basic story, awful tutorial and a lot of grind of the things you've already beaten numerous times. If you like games where challenge is basically wasting your timeMaking player repeat previous fights that he already won to the point of taking no damage at all, just to have another chance at the fight you stuck on is not hard it's tedious. Good art, good music, satisfying combat system, basic story, awful tutorial and a lot of grind of the things you've already beaten numerous times. If you like games where challenge is basically wasting your time for 2-5 minutes before having another try - this game is for you.… Expand
  9. Yoyojoo
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Wow this is one of the best games I've ever played. At first it was really fustrating. I had to replay the 2nd level for 4 days before finally beating it at a good age but then I started getting really good. This game does a great job with the "wax on wax off" style. After beating the 3rd boss, everything just started getting really easy. I really felt like I was beginning to master it.Wow this is one of the best games I've ever played. At first it was really fustrating. I had to replay the 2nd level for 4 days before finally beating it at a good age but then I started getting really good. This game does a great job with the "wax on wax off" style. After beating the 3rd boss, everything just started getting really easy. I really felt like I was beginning to master it. When I got to the final boss, I struggled hard and ended up beating him age 56 but I kept trying and eventually I beat him age 21. Now I have beat each level without dying and the game feels really easy because of how much I had to keep playing and learning. I truly feel like I mastered it and it is very satisfying. With that being said, for the real players of this game who stick with it like me and really learn it and beat it, they will eventually get good. I'm at the point where I can run through levels and the challenge isn't there anymore. Theres a couple mods that make the game harder but I barely notice them now. The game will ultimately need more content to get the players who stuck with it to keep playing. It's too easy now. Don't get me wrong the length of the game is well worth the $40. It took me around 40 hours to master but now after all the dying and rage quits, it is too easy. Also the training mode needs to be better. Maybe if there was a arena mode or you could practice against certain enemy types to practice, it would help new players. All in all, I think it is GOTY for me and after dying over and eventually mastering it, the sense of accomplishment you get feels amazing and very rewarding.… Expand
  10. ZzjimbozZ
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    One of the most fun beat-em-up games I’ve ever played !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. RoverDiscover
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    Graphics are terribile, gameplay is intentionally very hard because otherwise the game can be finished in one take. Overhyped and disappointing.
  12. 21gramos
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    La sorpresa del año básicamente muy lindo el diseño de arte en esta aventura de venganza al estilo de los beat em up de los 90'
  13. ExtraSpicy
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Sifu is a extremely fun game. It’s the most fun in a game I’ve had in a year but my one complaint is it’s to short. You’ve probably heard that 1000 times but I finished the game in 5 hours I can’t justify paying $60 for 5 hours. I will definitely play it again later in 2022 but it’s still hard to recommend. Other then that the combat is just so smooth.
  14. cyberrowan
    Feb 20, 2022
    1
    repetitive and boring game that lasts two hours
    horrible ps3 graphics
    fair and sometimes unpleasant playable quality
    a bad product well sold if it didn't have the marketing campaign behind ps5 this game would have an average 40
    As I say, unpleasant to play, short and with graphics from another century.
  15. MrNatas
    Feb 20, 2022
    4
    The game is bland, with shoehorned mechanics that bring nothing to the table and other defaults that should absolutely not be there.

    Combos are few and far between, attacks that actually let you control your range are grind-locked and don't really offer variety. Where are the disarms, throws, why can't I launch an enemy into another, why can't I parry into a lock, why can't I grapple?    The game is bland, with shoehorned mechanics that bring nothing to the table and other defaults that should absolutely not be there.

    Combos are few and far between, attacks that actually let you control your range are grind-locked and don't really offer variety. Where are the disarms, throws, why can't I launch an enemy into another, why can't I parry into a lock, why can't I grapple? In short, why do I feel like I have less options in this game than in Street Of Rage 2?
    Also, stuff like dodges that leave you open in the last frames or having to hold a button to beat on a downed enemy (when it works) are terrible design options in the sense that they bring neither realism nor spectacle to the mix.

    The stages are pretty and feel lived in, but the enemy's lines will make you want to actually slap them across the face after the first half hour. Yes my nerves go the better of me, shut up.
    I won't talk about the story because there's none.

    Aging doesn't actually do anything more than a limited continue system would, except for locking you in a glass cannon build, whether you want it or not. The game is NOT a roguelite by any mean, there is no randomness in builds, enemies or level design.

    The camera is too often taking weird angles, obscuring your view, enemies glitches inside of walls, the auto-lock system is fussy and the game does a terrible work at explaining you how the controls work (I still don't know why sometimes my character leaps back before a heavy attack, but sometimes doesn't).

    The difficulty isn't a problem -lots of people like it. But in this case, there is nothing for me that makes me want to face that difficulty and progress further into the game. Some people will jump in because the level of mastery it takes to beat the game, and yes mastery is indeed a very valid motivation. Some people will jump in for the challenge given by the difficulty, which is also a very valid motivator. But if you're looking for a balanced and polished experience or anything that allows you to have your own playstyle, then look for something else.    … Expand
  16. daniven86
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    I am a 36 years old guy, with two children, a very busy job and a very hard life. I was really waiting sifu because I really love all the Chinese combat style movies and characters and all the lore in between this genre. I bought it on day one and I soon faced how genuine and difficult it was, remembering me all the time passed with arcade cabins in my very young life with a stick in theI am a 36 years old guy, with two children, a very busy job and a very hard life. I was really waiting sifu because I really love all the Chinese combat style movies and characters and all the lore in between this genre. I bought it on day one and I soon faced how genuine and difficult it was, remembering me all the time passed with arcade cabins in my very young life with a stick in the left hand and a bunch of money in the other! It took me 1 week, playing 1 hour and a half per day to complete and have all trophies and only god knows how much I have enjoyed the challenge to learn step by step all moves, ability skills, even with the training mode that I ever played in a game! Music is awesome, graphic is damn stylish, bosses remembers you lot of films, combat system is deep, hard to master, but once you reach the mind status, you become Bruce lee. I am only missing something more, I would like to have more, some dlcs, or a new diff ultima or a boss rush mode, something that could give this game at least a 10 more hours of playing. This is for me the only thing missing to vote 9 ( and the camera moving around you sometimes really sucks ).

    For all those foes who tells the game is difficult, well guys I think that the only problem is that you don’t want to really play video games, or maybe you forget the arcade cabins, or maybe you forget the good times passed learning something to reach perfection. If I made this playing 1 hour per day more or less, you all working in this amazing industry’s that have lot of hours to relate about a game, the only truth is that you don’t git gud enaugh, relating a game even without complete it.    … Expand
  17. TheTav
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, VERY similar to death loop, the aging mechanic is truly a brilliant way to make the player wanna repeat locations although already finished just to have more of an advance, would definitely recommend
  18. Ozzy1230
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Sifu is the most difficult game I've played so far. It brought that much more excitement when I beat a boss. It's very punishing yet so satisfying. No matter how many times I died I still have so much fun with it.
  19. MattiusV
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Un juego espectacular, con una mecánica de muerte, que al meno yo no había visto antes, el estilo de artes marciales como en las mejores pelis, con la sensación de repartir ostias como panes. Un juego que me recuerda al arcade de kung fu master, pero traído a la época actual, tiene sus cosas, y algunos errores, por momentos es un poco injusto, pero en línea general es un juegazoUn juego espectacular, con una mecánica de muerte, que al meno yo no había visto antes, el estilo de artes marciales como en las mejores pelis, con la sensación de repartir ostias como panes. Un juego que me recuerda al arcade de kung fu master, pero traído a la época actual, tiene sus cosas, y algunos errores, por momentos es un poco injusto, pero en línea general es un juegazo imprescindible, de lo mejor de esta generación.… Expand
  20. Bertrand
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Not for the faint of heart, not crazy hard either. You get better every time, and the Kung fu flow becomes exhilarating. Not to be played before going to bed though, as it is very exciting.
  21. Maxipada1
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    master piece this game is. These guys did an incredible job of creating an intense immersive kung fu play ground. You feel like a pupil of this world, an apprentice of kung fu. This is your training ground, unforgiving, uncompromising, and yet zen. All these incredible AAA games coming out this month and theres SIFU sleeper hit GoY. Like darksouls and kungfu? here you go
  22. kokosnussy1
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Best game ever played from an indie studio and even maybe the best game ever this game is hard to understand and even harder to master but when you once got to the point that you understand every single mechanic in the game it gets easier and for all of those crybaby’s that say „this game is way to hard“ or „get a difficulty meter“ just go play another game that pleases you’re standards inBest game ever played from an indie studio and even maybe the best game ever this game is hard to understand and even harder to master but when you once got to the point that you understand every single mechanic in the game it gets easier and for all of those crybaby’s that say „this game is way to hard“ or „get a difficulty meter“ just go play another game that pleases you’re standards in a game but don’t blame it on sifu Thank you for this game sloclap… Expand
  23. TheGoodeDoctor
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    The artwork is simple, effective, and has a style that conveys the game’s tone beautifully. The mechanics, while easy to grasp and incredibly difficult to master, are as rewarding as any I’ve ever played. When you get good at this game, it’s because you *got good*; you discovered a method to overcome the enemy, exploit the environment, or scrounge up a weapon to help you out. There’s noThe artwork is simple, effective, and has a style that conveys the game’s tone beautifully. The mechanics, while easy to grasp and incredibly difficult to master, are as rewarding as any I’ve ever played. When you get good at this game, it’s because you *got good*; you discovered a method to overcome the enemy, exploit the environment, or scrounge up a weapon to help you out. There’s no gear buffs, no pay to play, no shortcuts, and no cheats. You either get it or you don’t and, if you get it, damn does it feel good.… Expand
  24. Prezer0
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Managed to Platinum this on PS5, it is difficult but when you learn the mechanics and moves it’s easier, I really enjoyed this game for the challenge and definitely one of my favorite games of 2022. The developers did an amazing job and I’m looking forward to a sequel!
  25. Yujizenjiro
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    A very fun and challenging game, the battle with the final boss can frustrate you a bit, highly recommended game if you like having to master some mechanics such as in sekiro.
  26. TruGreyLoki
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    -Easy and accessible controls.
    -70's/80's xploitation-era Martial Arts film story with the fat trimmed. -Gameplay that rewards a methodical approach (Brute forcing your way only gets you so far). -Small details that won't blow you away, but gives a nice surprise (such as enemies knocking out their allies on accident cuz you dodged). -Minimalist in scope, but complex where    Pros:
    -Easy and accessible controls.
    -70's/80's xploitation-era Martial Arts film story with the fat trimmed.
    -Gameplay that rewards a methodical approach (Brute forcing your way only gets you so far).
    -Small details that won't blow you away, but gives a nice surprise (such as enemies knocking out their allies on accident cuz you dodged).
    -Minimalist in scope, but complex where needed.
    -Music and sound design is clear and fitting for each level.
    -Not a generic beat-em up or style fighter, but has an fresh method outside of get-combo-high-to-do-takedowns gameplay.
    -The Aging mechanic is a fresh take on a reason for why your character has countless tries on beating people down. (provides a challenge to keep yourself young throughout the story as so you have an easier time in the later end of the game.)
    -Not always online.
    -A TRUE single player experience.
    -Short and sweet.

    Cons:
    -Replayability so low once game is completed (unless you're a speed runner or doing personal challenges).
    -Enemy variety is limited (4 main types aside from bosses).
    -Minor to get-beat-by-the-boss-cuz-I'm-stuck-in-a-pillar-and-can't-get-out bugs.

    Final Thoughts: Pricing is an issue as it feels, in my opinion, like a quality $25 game; this however does not affect my review score. This is a solid 8/10 7 to 10 hour game.    … Expand
  27. qusai_mulla
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    I love this game every thing in it is perfect the game play and the art style
  28. Piligrim380
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Всё супер. За 22 часа пошёл. Но слишком мало свободы действия, хочешь не хочешь а боссы только через увороты проходятся. А последний через парирования.
  29. VloneBrazy
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    It’s a great game with outstanding combat that forces you to learn while failing. It is unforgiving but trusting the process will get you the most satisfying end of all. Finishing a stage at age 20.
  30. Beanbagbadboi
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Just an amazing game! This may not be for everyone, but everyone can appreciate the beauty of this game. It’s like my favourite kung fu movie turned into a game
  31. coffi
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This game is awesome. Easy to learn but hard to master. Combat seems simple but the more you play the more you release it's super deep. Don't listen to all the little soft babies with booboo in their diedies. They're just crying because they aren't man enough to play a game that doesn't have training wheels
  32. GKL
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Bought this game after seeing reviews comparing it to Dark Souls in the difficulty/learning curve of the game which is something I love. They were not wrong. The game can be punishingly difficult, but I usually know what I did wrong and in time find my way past each obstacle one I’ve learned how to navigate it. The art style is wonderful, and gameplay reminds me of old school games whichBought this game after seeing reviews comparing it to Dark Souls in the difficulty/learning curve of the game which is something I love. They were not wrong. The game can be punishingly difficult, but I usually know what I did wrong and in time find my way past each obstacle one I’ve learned how to navigate it. The art style is wonderful, and gameplay reminds me of old school games which were hard to master, but with time and dedication you could overcome anything it throws at you.

    The music is great as well. The only thing I’m not a fan of is how the camera sometimes gets in my way and causes me to get beat down, but all part of an overall amazing experience. Would rate 9.5 bc of camera issue, but other than that this games fire. Has that just one more time experience that I love in a game. They did an excellent job with this one, and I look forward to future dlc which is hopefully some new levels.    … Expand
  33. LagLegs
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Easily a great game, definitely love anything kung fu, especially Bruce lee. Just wish they had the one inch punch
  34. DevChriz
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    amazing game, great combat,great mecanichs, people who votes negative can't kill 1st boss xDD
  35. JoeC03
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Sifu is one of the most fun beat-em-up games I’ve ever played. I’ve always had problems trying to get into the genre of hard games (mainly roguelikes), but I felt very happy trying this one out. The visuals of the game are stunning. It’s very “cartoonish,” but its color palette and defined edges really gives it a unique look. Given how pretty it is, the game does come with a handy PhotoSifu is one of the most fun beat-em-up games I’ve ever played. I’ve always had problems trying to get into the genre of hard games (mainly roguelikes), but I felt very happy trying this one out. The visuals of the game are stunning. It’s very “cartoonish,” but its color palette and defined edges really gives it a unique look. Given how pretty it is, the game does come with a handy Photo Mode, and trust me, you’ll be taking a lot of pics. The game also runs at a buttery smooth 60fps on PS5 with great texture quality and shadows at 4K. The combat is also REALLY fun. It’s not flawless, but its flare, satisfaction, and twitchy movements really keeps you on your toes. What I enjoyed the most was how age was integrated, where your health and damage output can decrease and increase depending on your age. It didn’t make me feel super weak even when I was getting close to Age 70. Although I do think the evade button is a little too prone to being spammed, I often find myself mixing it with parrying to get finishers. As you get older, health plays a key factor, and getting finishers quickly becomes increasingly important. The spatial environment also regularly gets very cramped, and can lead you pinned down on a corner even when you try to evade. Another issue I found was that it was sometimes hard to target a specific character when fighting. I’m not sure if there is a lock-on feature, and if there is, then I did not use it throughout my whole run. This also connects to the fact that this game’s tutorial is poor and put at a very sidelined level to demonstrate the story and world at the Prologue. At the end of the day, a mixture of everything is what guarantees you to improve on your combos (which are really fun to do too!) and age. It’s very twitchy and you have to react fast, but it’s extremely addicting and really hooked me easily. What’s definitely the most controversial is the aging system. Given that I’ve already played games like Returnal, I felt ready to go through a similar experience with this game. This portion is extremely subjective and it’s not guaranteed that everyone will like it, but I absolutely adore it. The age system regularly encourages you to revisit and perform better on previous levels to advance to later stages younger. It demands perfection and understanding of the levels. It also encourages exploration, as some levels may have shortcuts or extra rooms that you may not have had the opportunity to explore in your first runs. The soundtrack is also great, especially in The Club. Despite its very few flaws in gameplay, I absolutely recommend this banger of a game. It’s extremely addicting and I can’t stop thinking about it!… Expand
  36. Vincent-ander
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo e fantástico e jogaria por horas OS gráficos e bonito oq fica marcante e as músicas… Expand
  37. PaTcH---
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This game is freaking awesome!!!! If you are into hard games that take some time to master, then this is your game. The mechanics are awesome, the combat is great, and the abilities are all unique and useful.

    A lot of little b*tches are complaining that the game is too hard, and giving bad reviews, if you are reading this and are one of those; GET GUD SCRUB!!!!
  38. Sara117
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    Joguinho baixa renda muito ruim, baixa renda sem nenhuma inovação muito porcaria
  39. GamingAddict
    Feb 14, 2022
    5
    Thanks playstation for not allowing refunds. This game is not for me but Im not allowed to get a refund after only an hour of playtime. This game has horribly binded controls and no accessibility options to make it easier than the ball busting difficulty that it has. This isnt a bad game, but my god it is too hard. I will never be able to beat this game due to the devs not including anThanks playstation for not allowing refunds. This game is not for me but Im not allowed to get a refund after only an hour of playtime. This game has horribly binded controls and no accessibility options to make it easier than the ball busting difficulty that it has. This isnt a bad game, but my god it is too hard. I will never be able to beat this game due to the devs not including an easier mode or some kind of difficulty slider.… Expand
  40. Nick20067779
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    this game is just good, it's not surprising, but it's still a good game and a challenging game which made me love it even more
  41. chrisplay2021
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece una propuesta muy interesante no es para nada una novedad, pero como "Rowlight" está perfectamente ejecutado, la dificultad es muy alta es la única pega que le veo ya que su arte gráfico está también perfectamente ejecutado, pese al presupuesto con el que ha sido creado.… Expand
  42. Ignar21
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Sifu is a truly spectacular fighting game, the game is short but getting to the end won't be easy and will take you at least 10 hours to master every mechanic the game offers, but once the game clicks you won't want to stop getting back into the action and do it all over again.
  43. MrHorse
    Feb 14, 2022
    4
    Too short. Awful camera. A couple bugs especially with audio. Don't like the aging mechanic (not even as a gimmick, it's integral and ruins the whole thing more than anything else.). Not as hard as people say it is as far as the gameplay itself goes. But one wrong move and you get a slowly applied vaneer of "genius" and "difficult". It's just lame to me. I can see why some people like it.Too short. Awful camera. A couple bugs especially with audio. Don't like the aging mechanic (not even as a gimmick, it's integral and ruins the whole thing more than anything else.). Not as hard as people say it is as far as the gameplay itself goes. But one wrong move and you get a slowly applied vaneer of "genius" and "difficult". It's just lame to me. I can see why some people like it. Hated it myself though. Combat was decent. That's it. DEFINITELY not a 10/10 just for that camera alone. But I see it's getting the PS exclusive Auto-score bump by the masses. I really wish this would stop. We are getting worse and worse games as time goes on. Sure, GoW and Horizon will probably be good. But new IPs have slowly been degenerating. And even TLOU got excused. Just because it's an exclusive that looks pretty. I'm starting to get frustrated. Feels like PS is going backwards while the others platforms (especially Xbox) just seems to be getting better and better (not that they started from a great spot, but still.) Maybe their new Gamepass like service will cheer me up. But other than the controller, I'm starting to feel like I got the wrong console. If not for Gamepass I would be having serious buyers remorse. And with how hard this was to get too Maybe those two games I mentioned will change my tune. But this game, certainly was in line with that sinking feeling. I'm not saying PS is collapsing. I'm saying I don't feel that quality of banger after banger that I loved all last generation. And people are giving them a pass just because "PS makes the best games so it must be good" line of thinking. Sorry for the rant, this is just the latest example and a breaking point for me. Horizon can't get here soon enough (please don't let me down... Please don't let me down). My console is not being turned on enough. PC gaming has taken up maybe 80% of my time. It was reversed last gen. And to be honest, a lot of that is on freaking gamepass, of all places!! I am starting to see what the big deal is about. And maybe I'll just sell my PS5 and stick to PC. Heck, even this game is on there (note the entire 1 point drop in user score). I'm not there yet, but if I'm feeling this way at Christmas, it's gone.… Expand
  44. PewPew_GameOver
    Feb 14, 2022
    4
    This game has potential, unfortunately the frustrating & infuriating gameplay mechanics dampens the fun. Trying a level over and over isn't even a problem, but the aging mechanic ultimately limits you to how many times you can actually die and try again. I'm a Soulsborne veteran and have never been this frustrated with any of the fromsoft games.
  45. Statutory
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    SIFU got me hooked. Big time. And that's a rare thing by the level of difficulty etc. People said this game is like soulslike with Jackie Chan, compared it with Returnal and Demon's Souls even. But actually I think this games is not so punitive like the others.

    Anyways, great + satisfying gameplay and combat. Great sound design. I'm loving it.
  46. THR0B
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    Понравилась очень продуманная боевая система. Причем, все ее элементы не просто существуют и работают, а тесно взаимосвязаны между собой. Например, в игре есть аж целых 4 способа избежать урона: блок, парирование, уворот корпусом и отскок в сторону. Нельзя выучить какой-то один и пройти игру - нужно ситуативно использовать каждый из них, они дополняют друг друга. Аналогично взаимосвязаныПонравилась очень продуманная боевая система. Причем, все ее элементы не просто существуют и работают, а тесно взаимосвязаны между собой. Например, в игре есть аж целых 4 способа избежать урона: блок, парирование, уворот корпусом и отскок в сторону. Нельзя выучить какой-то один и пройти игру - нужно ситуативно использовать каждый из них, они дополняют друг друга. Аналогично взаимосвязаны разные виды атак. В итоге получаем гремучую смесь из защитных и атакующих приемов, которые все работают в синергии.… Expand
  47. ProCome
    Feb 14, 2022
    7
    SIfu is a good game with nice combat system and great music, but the game lacks alot of things.
    for example:
    1. Parry system that the game "teaches" you, is pretty useless for the most of the game and especially for all the bosses fights. the game is not teaching how to "Evade" attacks almost at all, the evade's are probably the only way to defeat the game, if you master this early that    SIfu is a good game with nice combat system and great music, but the game lacks alot of things.
    for example:
    1. Parry system that the game "teaches" you, is pretty useless for the most of the game and especially for all the bosses fights.
    the game is not teaching how to "Evade" attacks almost at all, the evade's are probably the only way to defeat the game, if you master this early that will make the game much easier and less frustrating.
    2. Camera - you can't lock on specific enemy
    3. Area's - the first 2 are really good, but i can't say that to the other 3    … Expand
  48. Chinodolla214
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    It's Fast It's Fun. It's A great Hard at times UT as soon as you get the hang of it you going too love it
  49. zyakin
    Feb 13, 2022
    1
    слишком дорого для такой игры. Игра уровня инди. За что разрабы просят такой ценник?
  50. usrhollan
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    Cyberpunk has competitoin for worst PS4/5 game. A good way to waste 2 hours if you are extra bored. This feels like a PS1 game, a worse version of Tenchu with the usual cheap AI and overhyped scam marketing to make you buy. The rockstar Devs at least can brag about the hype on Instagram.
  51. Andryu180
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    I beat the game in 20 hours, it’s been just awesome and I hope to see more games like this, I’d pay full price no problems for these kind of experiences. There are however issues (rather things I don’t like / enjoy) that made me go for and 8 and not a 9, and that are stopping me to go for the platinum (something I go for only when a game is flawless). Here’s my list of negatives:

    I really    I beat the game in 20 hours, it’s been just awesome and I hope to see more games like this, I’d pay full price no problems for these kind of experiences. There are however issues (rather things I don’t like / enjoy) that made me go for and 8 and not a 9, and that are stopping me to go for the platinum (something I go for only when a game is flawless). Here’s my list of negatives:

    I really enjoy hard bosses, the harder the better if it’s a fair fight, but I hate when I have to repeat a stage to get to the boss again if I lose the battle. It completely change the way I play against the bosses: since I don’t want to repeat the level again, you do not experiment with moves, I play as safe as possible using cheap tactics and it’s just not fun as it could be. I had much more frustration with this game than with Sekiro’s last boss. 2. Too many punch moves and too few kicks. Combat in general is absolutely spectacular but i find all type of kicks to be the most enjoyable kind of attacks in games (I played Shenmue 1-2 over and over using just kicks). Sifu unfortunately lacks in both quality and quantity regarding kicks. Despite these - personal - flaws, overall Sifu is really a unique game with no alternatives on the market. Good job guys    … Expand
  52. YoungCrit
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    I love games that only have one difficulty, so the creator can convey to the players what he really wanted when creating the game. Along with the design style being very good, the game's mechanics are excellent and it has a pleasant setting, a well-deserved 10.
  53. Kratos_Br
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Um jogo com ótima jogabilidade muito desafiador, me fez lembrar o clássico Jack cham
  54. T3tsu0
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    Ce jeux est d'une qualité rarement atteinte dans le monde du jeux vidéo, merci à SLOCLAP de nous avoir pondu cette perle!
    Plus dur qu'un Sekiro, peu rebuter au départ mais le game/level design est intelligent, ce qui facilite la progression en le farm des niveaux.
    Sensation de progression et d'apprentissage jouissive, le devs ont bien capté le principe même du Kung Fu (je pratique). On    Ce jeux est d'une qualité rarement atteinte dans le monde du jeux vidéo, merci à SLOCLAP de nous avoir pondu cette perle!
    Plus dur qu'un Sekiro, peu rebuter au départ mais le game/level design est intelligent, ce qui facilite la progression en le farm des niveaux.
    Sensation de progression et d'apprentissage jouissive, le devs ont bien capté le principe même du Kung Fu (je pratique). On arrête le jeux , on à déjà envi d'y retourner.    … Expand
  55. Methabolica
    Feb 12, 2022
    8
    After 6 hours of playing: Fighting mechanics are so cool und gameplay is so much fun. Its very difficult, but I think it's still fair. You have to grind a lot of EXP. Roguelike progress could be bigger. There are no much you can take in the next run. 40€ is a bit expensive. Wait for Sale.
  56. SuckLordXXL
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Pros:

    Combat in this game is very fluid, landing somewhere between action games and fighting games. Don't expect to get through fights by smashing just one or two buttons (it's not like batman). It might seem frustratingly difficult in the first couple tries, but when you overcome your emotions and spot the patterns in enemies' moves, it becomes very easy, and that brings a really    Pros:

    Combat in this game is very fluid, landing somewhere between action games and fighting games. Don't expect to get through fights by smashing just one or two buttons (it's not like batman). It might seem frustratingly difficult in the first couple tries, but when you overcome your emotions and spot the patterns in enemies' moves, it becomes very easy, and that brings a really rewarding feeling. I think this fits the spirit of Kung Fu perfectly.

    Animation works are just awesome, really clean and simplistic art style, and the music is also amazing.

    Cons:

    Camera is my only major complaint for this game. It's really easy to get lost when stuck in a corner, and it's a pain in the ass that I have to manually adjust the camera during the most intense boss fights.

    Sound design seems kind of muted at first, but it somewhat makes sense when punches are so dense.    … Expand
  57. Jonathan17Navar
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    This Game is
  58. MACBX
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Just got platinum with 22 hours in with a no-death 20 yrs old run. I think it's a great game with solid mechanic, beautiful scenery and doesn't overstay its welcome.

    With that being said, there are couple gripes stopping me from giving this 10/10. First, avoid mechanic isn't explained very well. Block/Parry and Dodge works like every other game(no explanation needed), but Sifu has    Just got platinum with 22 hours in with a no-death 20 yrs old run. I think it's a great game with solid mechanic, beautiful scenery and doesn't overstay its welcome.

    With that being said, there are couple gripes stopping me from giving this 10/10.

    First, avoid mechanic isn't explained very well. Block/Parry and Dodge works like every other game(no explanation needed), but Sifu has another mechanic called avoid. Avoid is basically in-place bi-directional dodge (L1 + up/down) but how it works is **barely explained**. In level 1, you don're really need avoid but it's essential in level 2, especially boss fight. In fact, the boss fight is pretty impossible without grasping the avoid mechanic. This is why level 2 is such a huge difficulty spike (90% + trophy on level 1 completion, but ~30% on level 2) because the game fails to explain one of the most important mechanic in the game.

    Second, the camera. Camera is always problem is soul-like game but is especially bad in Sifu because it's built around battling multiple enemies at the same time. Meaning the camera will screw you not only in the corner, but in an open area by not showing you incoming attack from behind. This happens a lot, so you have to occasionally **manually** adjust the camera to put enemies in your POV or running around making sure no one is behind you. Running around to reposition works great but really breaks the feel-good game loop.

    And finally, there are few really useful abilities with other abilities acting more like baits. For focus ability, there's no reason to use anything other than strong sweep. For regular input abilities (not ones following chase or dash), they are not much better than simple light/heavy attack combo. These abilities exist for style point more than anything else.

    Again, Sifu is a great game, but just short of a timeless masterpiece because of abovementioned minor "flaws".    … Expand
  59. burnitdown
    Feb 12, 2022
    6
    The visuals and music are pretty good but it's the gameplay that sucks!! I don't mind the difficulty I've played almost all souls & souls likes but here the combat is just frustrating. Bosses mostly don't stagger and they hit hard while you hit like a baby! Let's not even get started on the camera issues, there's no locking mechanics so if the camera is messed up your parries won'tThe visuals and music are pretty good but it's the gameplay that sucks!! I don't mind the difficulty I've played almost all souls & souls likes but here the combat is just frustrating. Bosses mostly don't stagger and they hit hard while you hit like a baby! Let's not even get started on the camera issues, there's no locking mechanics so if the camera is messed up your parries won't register while the enemies still keep hitting you.
    I wouldn't waste my money on this mess tbh!    … Expand
  60. Raijin-_-
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Divertido e desafiador. Um dos melhores jogos de luta que já experimentei. cada mapa fica mais desafiador e quanto mais você jogar melhor e mais forte você vai ficar
  61. SticksofTruth
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    A really super game that pushes you to become better. Progress that is so much more than 95% of the boring AAA games that saturate the gaming space.
    If i can do it then so can you!
  62. Reivilo
    Feb 12, 2022
    4
    The age mechanic might be one of the stupidest game mechanic I have ever encountered.

    The more you die the more difficult the game gets until you cannot play anymore. I like games that are friendly. Not easy, but friendly. I played unfriendly games a lot, I started to play in the 80's where it was the one way greedy studios were artificially inflating the game length by frustrating    The age mechanic might be one of the stupidest game mechanic I have ever encountered.

    The more you die the more difficult the game gets until you cannot play anymore.

    I like games that are friendly. Not easy, but friendly. I played unfriendly games a lot, I started to play in the 80's where it was the one way greedy studios were artificially inflating the game length by frustrating the players with no continues or limited lives. It was ok at the time, I got 3 new games every 6 months and I didn't know better, but I have always thought the industry getting out of punishing the player for playing was one of the best evolution of those past 30 years. I am really amazed someone in 2022 was stupid enough to bring that back.

    Imagine playing Celeste and every time you die the character jumps a little less far or high and the lives are limited...    … Expand
  63. Tecneek
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Pros: - Engaging, addictive combat
    - Great level design and aesthetics
    - Brilliant design; it feels like true Martial Arts in the sense that you start raw and throughout your journey you begin to master and learn everything and conquer what once conquered you. - Again, I can’t stress how fun and great this combat system is. Crowd control hasn’t been this fun or strategic in quite some    Pros: - Engaging, addictive combat
    - Great level design and aesthetics
    - Brilliant design; it feels like true Martial Arts in the sense that you start raw and throughout your journey you begin to master and learn everything and conquer what once conquered you.
    - Again, I can’t stress how fun and great this combat system is. Crowd control hasn’t been this fun or strategic in quite some time.

    Cons:
    - The Camera can get annoying sometimes, but it’s all dependent on how well you can control it while fighting. A lock-on system would fix this, especially in boss battles like with Sean.
    -The game is only 5 levels, BUT it’s not a knock for me because the goal is the complete the entire game before your characters ages out, so it takes a lot of time to master it and understand the world and how enemies attack. I’m still grinding level 3 trying to beat it without dying and I haven’t even touched level 5 yet, and I have 28 hours into the game.

    Bottom Line: The game is so amazingly fun. The visuals and aesthetics work very well for this game, and I genuinely like the concept of the story. It’s simple but engaging. The soundtrack works really well and it really stands out in certain fights. Don’t be scared off by people saying it’s too hard. It’s just the right difficulty and given time, you will be the master; you will be the SIFU. 9.1/10    … Expand
  64. Hypershotz
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Easily a 10 for me, best hand to hand combat game I’ve ever played, loved the challenge this game provides! You have to get good and use all your skills to beat this game or be punished! Got the platinum trophy and I’m still playing it! 10/10
  65. Haluli
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    The game is incredibly good the only thing I can say is its the best beat em up game ive played up to date
  66. thegamer07
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Easy game of the year contender, only thing that sucks is the camera. 10/10 would play again and again and again
  67. JohnHamad5050
    Feb 12, 2022
    2
    The game is super short, and doesn't deliver what it promises. I am wondering why all these positive reviews by the critics? game is 5/10 if you are optimistic!
  68. PedroPessoa12
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Strong candidate for GOTY and the best indie game to date.
    Absolutely wonderful combat with the animations I always wanted to see in a video game.
    It’s all about git gud, not RPG progression.
  69. Nikita1298
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    It's the hardest game I've ever played. What I liked:
    - the fights
    - the music
    - complexity
    Playing this game you really learn how to play. When I got through it completely, the first 3 bosses didn't seem difficult.
    If you like games like soulslike or rogue like than I recommend this.
  70. akesserwani
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Hard, satisfying and just amazing. Get Sifu it wont be easy and can get nerve recking at times but get this game it is something special.
  71. SWERY_51
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    SIFU is like Furi and Sekiro Shadows Dies Twice had a baby, whom they named Kung Fu and fed with Roguelite elements.

    Firsts hours can be tough but with practice you will eventually get good at it and that's when the fun will truly begin.
  72. Tonyo92
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing, Fantastic Fighting Game I love it the music is also amazing 10/10
  73. Juanita1
    Feb 12, 2022
    7
    Macht kurzeitig Spaß, sieht gut aus und der Dualsense kommt gut bei dem Spiel, aber es ist für meinen Geschmack viel zu schwer und nicht für Gelegenheitsspieler, einen Schwierigkeitsgrad kann man auch nicht auswählen...
  74. Ganerumo
    Feb 12, 2022
    6
    Sifu is a very visually pleasant game, but falls short of being a stellar character action game due to subpar design decisions.

    Let's talk about the good bits first. The game has gorgeous presentation. Although the attention to detail is not spread evenly across the game in my experience, when it's there, it's really strong. Enemies react just enough to your performance that it feels    Sifu is a very visually pleasant game, but falls short of being a stellar character action game due to subpar design decisions.

    Let's talk about the good bits first. The game has gorgeous presentation. Although the attention to detail is not spread evenly across the game in my experience, when it's there, it's really strong. Enemies react just enough to your performance that it feels believable, losing and gaining confidence as the upper hand shifts. They can interact with each other just as much as they can with you which adds to the chaos. It's less Bruce Lee and more Jackie Chan: full of chaos and improv. Replay value is good and the five levels are densely packed enough with a fair bit of cross-level interaction. Even the simple things like your skill tree being a literal tree that grows as you unlock abilities add to a very visually appealing experience.

    Now for the bad parts.

    Sifu is all about fake depth. Initially, it's intimidating due to a steep learning curve, which comes from two things: the game has terrible controls, and the game has terrible tutorials. Among a slew of minor problems that render the combat not quite as good as it could have been, these constitute the core things that make Sifu a game that's frustrating in ways that feel accidental.

    The game's combat suffers from a significant problem with feedback and encounter design. Defensive moves have close to no visual or sound indicators for success. Parrying in particular only has a small and brief red flash on your hand when you succeed: enemies don't actually get staggered or slowed down until they've completed their entire move string. It's a far cry from the games it's obviously taking inspiration form, like Sekiro's parrying and Devil May Cry 5's Royal Guard, where successful parries are loud, flashy and impossible to miss. This might have been done to keep the visual style clean, but it really makes the gameplay suffer. This extends to enemy attacks, which are often very fast, hard to read due to their complexity, and lack good indicators for their states: they'll glow for a little while if they are strong attacks, have an extra little circle if they can't be blocked at all, and that's it. Enemies are difficult because they're hard to read in a way that could have been improved, not so much because they require tight timing or smart reactions.

    In terms of controls, Sifu suffers a similar problem as the same team's previous effort Absolver where it feels like controls were almost entirely arbitrary. Just downright strange decisions like putting most of your defensive moves in a single button but splitting weapon interaction on two separate keys, letting you rebind only some buttons and not others, having dodge and sprint on the triggers and wasting keys altogether (like the interact button, a thing you will barely, ever use and is irrelevant to the game's combat, occupies a face button for some inexplicable reason). It feels like the game is doing a different control scheme from what is intuitive just because it could, to fairly middling results.

    Encounter design is also middling. The game is extremely front loaded with good encounters and the later levels fall off hard in terms of them. It makes for an odd experience where the first two stages are full of great small moments and the later are just kind of boring lead-ups to an interesting boss.

    The tutorials make matters worse, not because they are too limited but because they are actively misleading. The game puts an emphasis on parrying: it's taught to you first, it's put front and center, it's the first thing your defense option does before it lets you do anything else. In reality, parrying is near useless: the real meat of the game, and the one that breaks it entirely, is evasion. Dodging attacks in place is so easy, so incredibly simple to spam, so brainless and yet is the answer to literally everything: not a single attack in the game cannot be evaded in some capacity, a handful requiring a slightly different form of evasion which is only made harder to achieve by way of bad controls. Once you are past this initial slump of realizing that the game is lying to you about what works, the levels become somewhat of a breeze.

    There's definitely more that could have been done with the game. Fine-tuning was direly needed and it's nowhere near as hard as people claim, it's just obtuse in what works and what doesn't and the difficulty that's actually there comes down to badly designed enemies and visual elements more than anything deliberate. The lack of additional features like a proper ranking system, a survival mode and/or arena mode, etc are all a bit disappointing; the game offers plenty enough in terms of content, but small extras would have been welcome. It's clear where the effort went with this game and it's undeniably a better product than Absolver, but it still falls short of being a genuinely good game to me.    … Expand
  75. Nick57
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    The game is very good and keeping this game for hours. Very challenging, but a great game.
  76. matula
    Feb 11, 2022
    0
    Too difficult, or at least they should offer different options.... would love to get refund, really disappointed....
  77. Sonruyz
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    That second level.... the music slaps but the enemies slap harder. The boss is easy when you learn how to dodge
  78. ibou
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    most satisfiying beat um up I played in the last decade.If you love clapping cheeks you have to buy this!
  79. Aspethera
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    One of the or if not the best beat'em up I have ever played. I also think the difficulty level is great it's not to hard or to easy
  80. JohnCrow
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    SIFU is THE BEST fighting BEAT EM UP game I have ever played, with a wonderful revenge story. It's a well-balanced game with fun mechanics that are amazingly butter smooth (which is very surprising to me since it's made by a small indie studio named SLOCLAP), and finally an amazing triple-A stylized consistent art style.

    The linear levels work with the type of game SIFU is, and    SIFU is THE BEST fighting BEAT EM UP game I have ever played, with a wonderful revenge story. It's a well-balanced game with fun mechanics that are amazingly butter smooth (which is very surprising to me since it's made by a small indie studio named SLOCLAP), and finally an amazing triple-A stylized consistent art style.

    The linear levels work with the type of game SIFU is, and replayability is kept in mind since there are items scattered through levels pushing for a bit more exploration than just fighting your way through.

    You can even choose what type of person your character is, do you spare the Boss or do you kill him?

    SIFU AI NPCs don't feel brain dead like lots of recent triple-A games that failed to meet expectations, on the contrary, they feel very alive and these amazing details are what make SIFU do well to not break the suspension of disbelief. Again keep in mind this was made by a small game studio, that is just mindblowing how they manage to ship a game in a better state than most big-budget triple-A games nowadays.

    Everywhere you progress in these levels the items may be around a corner or on a table, so make sure to look for them and hints for your investigation board. The game may also reward you with new parts of the levels that function as a shortcut on your next run. This also shows how SLOCLAP kept replayability in mind.

    The game mechanics are a bit complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it and start kicking asses you will feel like a Kung fu God. SIFU is at times is brutal, and non-apologetically difficult. You will have to strategize a lot, and you will probably still die a lot in the beginning. Just like in real life thou, with practice, you will master your craft.

    If you are a type of gamer that enjoys fighting beat 'em ups, with a tough challenge. This game is for you. SIFU is a love letter/homage to Kung fu movies & games, with some easter eggs here and there to fighting films such as Old Boy. SIFU requires time and patience, but I can assure you after spending some time repeating the same level to get my revenge it felt worth it, and the game steadily kept getting more difficult as I progressed constantly giving me a fun challenge.

    WELL DONE SLOCLAP, I hope you guys release more levels soon for the game free of charge since the game could definitely use more levels and maybe multiplayer CO-OP in the future!    … Expand
  81. piresplayerX
    Feb 10, 2022
    2
    The fighting moments is so bugged! I give up til fix it! There's good points, but the the game become so annoying because the problem from fight. Lost focus, many times my player got back to oponnent..
  82. Marbingos
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    This game not only is challenging but it keeps me wanting more. I come back to it to master each move and the combat is addicting. Games like this that are challenging and also rewarding is why I continue to buy games and support developers.
  83. last_of_us
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    This game is super hard
    when u die? u get older & there is limit in upgrading & ur health decrease but ur damage incrase
    but when u die u get older until u are about 73 75 & u die
    next problem is when u are lvl 2 & ur age is for example 40
    if u finish lvl 2 & u are 65
    so when u start lvl 3 u are 65 so u will game over after 2 3 time death
    & u had start lvl 3 again with 65 age
  84. thebrutalsam
    Feb 10, 2022
    1
    an absolute disaster tbh, especially the pricing, this is a 50 bucks game that I found myself finishing in less than 3 hours, the graphics look worse than ps1 and it gets so dull and repetitive after the first 30 minutes, progression is also horrible and utterly outdated not to mention the super cliché story that we've seen over a thousand times in kung fu movies, this game tries so hardan absolute disaster tbh, especially the pricing, this is a 50 bucks game that I found myself finishing in less than 3 hours, the graphics look worse than ps1 and it gets so dull and repetitive after the first 30 minutes, progression is also horrible and utterly outdated not to mention the super cliché story that we've seen over a thousand times in kung fu movies, this game tries so hard at being a kung fu-like movie but fails terribly. I do not recommend playing this at all.… Expand
  85. Jamitboi
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    One of the most challenging games I have ever played in my life. The more you practice the more you will succeed :)
  86. alexhoranszky
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    Sekiro/the raid/hotline Miami hybrid. Absolutely class.. If you've got the patience to learn the ropes
  87. Kingdanger4
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Sifu is a amazing game yet so hard to play it to te end and that is fine as long you have fun with the game
  88. Steyraus
    Feb 9, 2022
    1
    Better to beat you head bloody against a brick wall than play this game..It might also have the positive efect of knocking some sense into these pony fanboys..
    A dev should be able to make a game as hard as he wants. If a games to hard for you then it's not for you..These thing are true..But that doesn't mean there should be no discussion on difficulty and it doesn't mean the people who    Better to beat you head bloody against a brick wall than play this game..It might also have the positive efect of knocking some sense into these pony fanboys..
    A dev should be able to make a game as hard as he wants. If a games to hard for you then it's not for you..These thing are true..But that doesn't mean there should be no discussion on difficulty and it doesn't mean the people who feel the difficulty ruins the game should not have a voice and be shamed into silence.    … Expand
  89. DaniloNovakovic
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Quality > Quantity at its finest.

    While it doesn't have much levels there is this intrinsic motivation to have perfect run and finish level as young as possible, leading me to just replaying first level (by my own will - nobody is forcing me to) for 2 days straight already and I still having blast! :)
  90. RexZor
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Fantastic - TL;DR - Super fun Kung fu game with great art, gameplay, music that is punishing and a must play for anyone who is a fan of marital arts with very little cons. I give Sifu 9 Lightning Fast Strikes out of 10.

    Before I start let me say I have platinumed the game, so I have done everything in it so I know what I am talking about. Cons: Before we go to the pros lets talk    Fantastic - TL;DR - Super fun Kung fu game with great art, gameplay, music that is punishing and a must play for anyone who is a fan of marital arts with very little cons. I give Sifu 9 Lightning Fast Strikes out of 10.

    Before I start let me say I have platinumed the game, so I have done everything in it so I know what I am talking about.

    Cons: Before we go to the pros lets talk about the cons which there are two. The camera in this game sometimes is more difficult than the boss. Only after hours of playing have I mastered the camera. But new players will definitely have an issue with it. It still gets me killed from time to time. The second Con is that the game does a really poor job of explaining its system and existing mechanics. At first the game is really hard because you don't know you can do certain things. This does not feel good when you are dying over and over. Also the age mechanic and the way skills work are not really that detailed in game. But luckily we are in the internet age and you can find this information.

    Pros: The music in this game is amazing going from one stage to the next and even the song changes within the same change is insane. It's a joy to listen to start to finish. The art direction in this game is next level. It seems like a basic game with what the trailers show you be each levels art gets better and better and you can't possibly guess what will happen next. With the 3rd stage being my favorite. Stability and polish are both great I have very few stutters are lag anywhere in the game. It does happen but I can count on 1 hand the amount of times it has happened. Gameplay is king here and everything in this game is structured around making you feel like the biggest badass possible. There are few Kung Fu games and even fewer with this level of complexity and fun. This game is very punishing but very rewarding. You go from feeling like a side character in an anime. To feeling like IP with the more time and effort you put into the game. There is no difficulty setting so if punishing games are not your speed just skip on this game entirely.

    All in all this is my current GOTY and I plan to continue playing this game for the foreseeable future.

    I give Sifu 9 Lightning Fast Strikes out of 10.    … Expand
  91. shocker234
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    This is the BEST fighting 3D Game ever made. Es sencillamente BRUTAL, jugabilidad exquisita, gráficos exquisito, sonido exquisito. Por el momento y hasta nuevo aviso, es mi GOTY 2022.
  92. j__dont__play
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    If you are the type of person who doesn't like to self reflect on mistakes. Dot not play this game. If you are the type of person who likes to point fingers and not look internally. Do not play this game. This is most people. Having said that I have probably saved a lot of people money.

    However, If you want to push your skills, discipline and patients (kinda like succeeding in real    If you are the type of person who doesn't like to self reflect on mistakes. Dot not play this game. If you are the type of person who likes to point fingers and not look internally. Do not play this game. This is most people. Having said that I have probably saved a lot of people money.

    However, If you want to push your skills, discipline and patients (kinda like succeeding in real life) to see how far you can really go then this game is for u and you will be handsomely rewarded with a massive amount of dopamine.

    The art style is top notch and the character designs is excellent. Sloclap took the best from absolver and made a true master piece.

    The only issue i had initially was the camera. But I soon learnt with proper spatial awareness and positioning this can be eliminated entirely

    I would like to congratulate Sloclap on a masterpiece. Now let me get back to my platinum hunt!!    … Expand
  93. ProjekthorFDZ
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game hits u like a monk in a rollercoaster full of apes. Whoever likes games like sekiro, with a mix of a rogue lite and a gods implemented age Mechanik. This game is a hit.… Expand
  94. Jt0429
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Good-
    This game has some great graphics and looks surprisingly well especially for a indie game. The combat is challenging but in a good way to where I wanna keep coming back and figure out what I did wrong to finally overcome that hurdle. The level design is amazing and the variety of enemies you fight makes the game fun and engaging.
    Bad- When you are in tense situations the camera    Good-
    This game has some great graphics and looks surprisingly well especially for a indie game. The combat is challenging but in a good way to where I wanna keep coming back and figure out what I did wrong to finally overcome that hurdle. The level design is amazing and the variety of enemies you fight makes the game fun and engaging.

    Bad-
    When you are in tense situations the camera can be a bit janky and cause some unfair deaths. While I love the level design the fact you have to replay levels from the start really becomes a drag after a while. Also you can use weapons and while they are cool they are not as fun as they could have been.

    Thoughts-
    This is a refreshing take on the beat 'em up genre and makes the game so much fun to play. I enjoy overcoming the challenges the game throws at you and it makes the game so much more fun. I will admit it is a niche type of game and its more meant for people experienced with the genre but it is still super fun and addicting to play and retry levels over and over.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 79
  3. Negative: 2 out of 79
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 30, 2023
    100
    Sifu is boundlessly entertaining, immensely satisfying, and unrelentingly fresh. Even over a year after its initial release, I was still excited to jump back in, and I'm still excited to go back.
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  2. PlayStation Country
    Dec 5, 2022
    90
    It seems coming at this game late has given me a more positive perspective on Sifu. Whilst the Student difficulty wasn't available at launch, it does help wash away some of the repetition that can potentially grind a player down. Honestly, I felt the combat more than pulled its weight and controlling an encounter can feel incredibly rewarding. There's a challenge to be had but it's one that can be overcome with patient observation and persistence.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    May 31, 2022
    100
    A wonderfully difficult beat-'em-up that puts the player at the forefront of their very own martial arts epic.
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