Sifu

"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 …"

"Mastering Sifu&s;s combat system takes a high degree of dedication and practice, but like a true martial artist, you must push through the practice pains before you reap any rewards."

"Sifu is an uncompromising and merciless fighting game, but for this very reason it manages to give great satisfaction."

"I played the 2nd level of Sifu so many damn times trying to grind my way through unlocking more moves that I’m sick of it. I get that there’s a grind to it, but I think most games like this …"

"‎If you are looking for simple and direct action, run away from this game. But if you are a persevering player who likes to be put to the test, here you will find one of the most exciting titles of …"

"Sifu aims to bring the essence of Kung-fu to the screen, and to the controls, with a combat system as demanding as it is inspired, set in an inspired space that draws on all the tropes that usually accompany this …"

"An elegant martial arts meditation on temporality and self-possession, set in a loving but touristy idea of China."

"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."

"Sifu is a martial arts epic that prides itself on authenticity and realism yet without losing any of the fun and addictive gameplay. It&s;s great to see the lengths that the developer Sloclap have to go to create a genuine …"

"While The Final Update doesn&s;t necessarily break new ground for the kung-fu brawler, it certainly punctuates the completion of the game. While previous updates for Sifu may have felt more impactful, Sifu The Final Update provides hours of more difficult …"

"As someone who adores games like Spelunky for forcing the player to digest every bit of information, Sifu strikes that exact same spot with the force of a freight train, delivering a combat system that is truly unrivalled. As a …"

"Sifu is a game that I wanted to love. I had high hopes for it being one of my game of the year contenders, but it left me feeling intensely deflated instead. It&s;s a game that confuses the precise mechanical …"

"Sifu is a gorgeous, original and intelligent brawler whose self-confidence is leveraged by its masterful ageing mechanic and super tight combat."

"Sifu is a master of hand-to-hand combat, injecting its kung-fu showdowns with exhilarating fluidity, tactical depth and cinematic scale. Its structure is harder to fully embrace, though, as it demands a lot of repetitious dedication to even reach the final …"

"When taken as but a sampling of the entire experience, there does still linger some joy to savor in the combat and manner of challenge posed in Sifu. Set-pieces that unashamedly kick off with questions being asked and players put …"

"The coup of Sifu is that this process mirrors that of the hero; I was continually tempted to ditch my progress and start afresh, furnished with new knowledge at the expense of a little more life."

"‎In summary I can tell you that without me being a big fan of the beat &s;em up genre I can not stop recommending this game. Not only for its excellent staging and for its original progression system. If not …"

"With Sifu, developer Sloclap is asking a lot from players. From the punishingly difficult combat that takes hours to learn and tens of hours to master, to the need to repeat and near-perfect levels to lower your starting age, this …"

"Sifu&s;s incredibly satisfying combat can make you feel like an action-movie hero, but its challenging encounters and roguelike progression could leave less dedicated players feeling defeated."

"Sifu is a challenging game that rewards perseverance with a combat system for the ages."

"Sifu is a difficult game, and not always by design. But when the combat clicks, there are few games that make you feel so badass."

"Sifu&s;s brutal learning curve and unique structure that requires you to beat it in just one lifetime are significant barriers to overcome, but on the other side is truly one of the best modern action games around."

"Sifu offers a unique experience that focuses on detailed martial arts gameplay and dealing with enemies smoothly and quickly that are always on bar with your hero abilities and dangerous in any situation, you will go through tough boss fights …"

"Spectacular gain is preceded by drawn-out pain in this martial arts adventure where fighting prowess is the carrot and ageing is the stick"

"A rewarding experience from its start, Sifu delivers challenge after challenge, all of which are too exciting to turn down."

"Sifu&s;s unique aging mechanic and top-tier combat make the journey from a headstrong student to a wise kung fu master utterly thrilling."

"Sifu was one of the best games of the year when it launched on other platforms, and it&s;s no different now on Switch. Its hardcore combat that pushes you to the limits of your skill, paired with a smart ageing …"

"Sifu is an incredible journey. Featuring top-notch animations, music tracks, and visuals that are hard to match by even a big-budget animation studio, you will find your jaw-dropping as you make your journey through this story of revenge."

"When it comes to judging the Switch version of Sifu, things get a little tricky. At its core, it is still the same Sifu, and it&s;s coming with all the extra content that has been pushed out since release, so …"

"Whew… I mean if you are a martial arts fan this game is – as cliché as this sounds it’s really made for you. A special shoutout to developer Sloclap who has certainly honed own their skills to the level …"

"Sifu will test your patience, but learning how to coolly dismantle a room full of goons with virtual kung fu is worth the pain."