SIFU

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 545 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 431 out of 545
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 545
  3. Negative: 65 out of 545

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  1. 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
  2. idohaker
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Great game, very original. It has a sense of john wick mixed with groundhog day and it's so brilliant and fluid. Not for the faints of heart that's for sure. It's very difficult. But it's rewarding and fair and if you die you feel like it's your fault and you can get better.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. DarthDeadite
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Fantastic, best hand to hand combat game I can recall playing and so satisfying when you get the hang of the controls. The camera can be a little awkward at times but nothing that can't be patched over time. Very tough and rewarding just like a game should be!
  7. jaxsuperstar
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    BEST GAME EVER. Great mechanics and super difficult. One of the better PS5 titles.
  8. 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 :)
  9. tee233
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    best indie game in 2022, I'm glad Sony supported this game, incredible gameplay and very interesting art direction!!!
  10. Kratos_Br
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Um jogo com ótima jogabilidade muito desafiador, me fez lembrar o clássico Jack cham
  11. 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!!!!
  12. 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.
  13. VeRuMv
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    This game is absolute masterpiece. Gameplay is outstanding. Sloclap did very good job making this game. I'm excited waiting for their another game
  14. 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.
  15. 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'
  16. Neo-BRAT
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра про кунг-фу! Уважаемым разработчикам - моё глубочайшее почтение.
    Хочется добавки =)
  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. WHITESIXOMAR
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Unique game and combat loop experience!! Sifu is so addictive, I spent tons of hours learning the gameplay mechanics, very simple yet quite difficult to master, at least in medium difficulty.

    Everything is so minimalistic, the creative design, the music, the controls, the combos, it's all so simple and perfect. I can just relax at the hideout, listening to the soundtrack and moving the    Unique game and combat loop experience!! Sifu is so addictive, I spent tons of hours learning the gameplay mechanics, very simple yet quite difficult to master, at least in medium difficulty.

    Everything is so minimalistic, the creative design, the music, the controls, the combos, it's all so simple and perfect. I can just relax at the hideout, listening to the soundtrack and moving the camera around.

    I'm still amazed that I've spent so many hours playing a five-level game, replaying them over and over again. My 1st hours with the game were very frustrating, the enemies were so tough. But as soon as you begin to master the timing of the combat loop, you start becoming so badass. I love how powerful you feel when you kick ass :)    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. BossSlap
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Sifu is absolutely an incredible game. Playing it brings back fond memories of classic games like Streets of Rage, The Bouncer, Double Dragon, and Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles. Sifu feels like you are playing an old 70's Bruce Lee action film. Love it.
  21. ggh4212
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I honestly have no issues with this game. I’ve had minimal bugs and an amazing time. I platinumed this in around 7 days after release and I just want more. Since then I’m still coming back to play more. This game and the devs deserve the highest praise for this. More DLC or sequels in the future would be great. The only aspect that could use improvement is a more in depth story but the oneI honestly have no issues with this game. I’ve had minimal bugs and an amazing time. I platinumed this in around 7 days after release and I just want more. Since then I’m still coming back to play more. This game and the devs deserve the highest praise for this. More DLC or sequels in the future would be great. The only aspect that could use improvement is a more in depth story but the one given here is not bad by any metric, just simplistic and stock standard. If you haven’t played it already, please give it a try.… Expand
  22. 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!
  23. qusai_mulla
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    I love this game every thing in it is perfect the game play and the art style
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. ethicsbeanie
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Brilliant game, souls type martial arts. At a certain point the game "clicks" and you really enjoy it.
  29. motchymotch
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    8.1 is criminally low for this amazing game, i dont care that i had to put it on ez mode, the game itself and its secrets are sooo well put together

    amazing soundtrack aswell
  30. Carlines21
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is so good. You really should give a try, the history is more Deep that It seems at first.… Expand
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Metascore
81

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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