Sifu Review Roundup

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The developer behind cult hit brawler Absolver have returned with Sifu, an action-packed PlayStation console exclusive. PS5 owners are excited to see if the hand-to-hand combat in the game plays as good as it looks.

Sifu’s story is a bit clichéd, as it’s a kung fu revenge story where the player is hunting down a group of thugs that murdered your family. Thanks to a magical talisman the player can resurrect, with the catch being that each time they do so they age. The older a player, the harder it is for them. This gives a sense of tension to the game that doesn’t exist in most rogue-likes, and also makes for a difficult experience where failure might lead to only more failure.

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While the game looks like a brawler in action, Sifu actively discourages button mashing. It plays more typical to a Soulslike game, where even the smallest enemies can cause massive amounts of damage if a player doesn't play carefully. They will have to learn attack patterns and perform combos without interruption in order to make sure enemies don't have opportunities to attack.

But gamers are wondering if this means that the game will be too difficult, or if Sifu manages to thread the needle of challenge and entertainment. This is what critics have to say:

“Sifu is a one-of-a-kind rogue-like that marries an engaging setup with sublime combat mechanics. It scratches that integral itch that fuels subsequent runs, and it tries its best to avoid the feeling that time has been wasted. Progression exists in many different forms, but Sloclap's standout title pulls off one of the more impressive versions of it. Sifu shows players they are actually getting better at the game.”

Score: 4.5/5

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