Review Roundup For Sifu--Here's What The Critics Think Of The PS5 And PC Game
Developer Sloclap's beat-'em-up Sifu launches this week on PS4, PS5, and PC, and ahead of its debut, reviews for the game have begun to appear online. The launch of Sifu comes as the game has also been criticized for its cultural depictions. Khee Hoon Chan for TheGamer called Sifu a «soulless caricature.»
The combat in Sifu takes the form of a style of kung fu known as Pak Mei. Players beat and bash enemies with quick attacks that can crunch ribs and break jawbones. Here at GameSpot, we scored the game a 9/10 in our Sifu review. Reviewer Richard Wakeling said the combat mechanics help make each hit feel «incredibly satisfying,» with high praise for the game's environment layouts as well.
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Sifu also has an aging mechanic that follows your character's story from a kid to an aged kung fu master. As you get older, your character's maximum health decreases but damage attributes grows thanks to the wisdom attained over a career fighting enemies.
«There are memorable moments that stand out throughout, such as the boss fights and an enjoyable recreation of the iconic hallway scene from Oldboy, but it's Sifu's combat that shines through most brightly,» Wakeling said in GameSpot's review. «For as unique and interesting as its aging mechanic is, it wouldn't work without the combat carrying the load and ensuring that each replay is just as engaging as the last. Is one life enough to know kung fu? Maybe not. But I would happily spend mine playing Sifu to find out.»
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