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.
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.
100
A wonderfully difficult beat-'em-up that puts the player at the forefront of their very own martial arts epic.
10
Loved this game! Great concept! Loved that there were multiple endings to each boss fight. It gave it more challenge after finishing the original game.
9
I loved this game for being so colorful and stylish and the combat is so easy to get into but hard to master. The bosses are annoying though
10
No sé si llamarlo difícil, puede que saque todo mi perfeccionismo para intentar hacer el nivel con el mínimo de muertes
SIFU
Released On:
Feb 8, 2022
Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
84% Positive
66 Reviews
66 Reviews
14% Mixed
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3% Negative
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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.
Feb 6, 2022
90
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 fighter can be an absolute slog. However, for those who can grit their teeth through the losses and frustration, you’ll come out smiling on the other side having played one of the best games of the year.
User score
Generally Favorable
73% Positive
970 Ratings
970 Ratings
19% Mixed
249 Ratings
249 Ratings
8% Negative
104 Ratings
104 Ratings
Feb 23, 2026
10
Loved this game! Great concept! Loved that there were multiple endings to each boss fight. It gave it more challenge after finishing the original game.
Jan 19, 2026
10
No sé si llamarlo difícil, puede que saque todo mi perfeccionismo para intentar hacer el nivel con el mínimo de muertes
Feb 6, 2022
89
If you're looking for simple, direct action, this game is not for you. But if you are a stubborn player who loves to be tested, with Sifu you will get one of the most thrilling games in recent times. It's as hard and irresistible as martial arts.
Feb 28, 2022
82
Sifu's deep combat and ageing mechanics aren’t for everyone, but those keen to roll with the kicks and punches will find one of the most satisfying and addictive brawlers of recent times.
Feb 6, 2022
80
Sifu will age us as the main character ages, but it also gives us some of the best martial arts moments in video games, which make us say, like Neo in the Matrix, "I know Kung-Fu".
Feb 6, 2022
75
Sifu has an extremely high skill ceiling and very deep gameplay, paired wonderfully with stylized visuals and great art. The gameplay is extremely refined, but Sifu's narrative just feels unfinished as a whole, and could have been the difference from Sifu being a lot more than what it is.
Feb 6, 2022
40
It all meshes together into a game that's far too difficult and without the satisfaction that comes from making progress in a difficult game. It's like bashing your head against the wall, and unlike other games with this approach, the wall isn't starting to crumble. The wall has grown a smug, laughing face as it prepares to take away one of your character's most important abilities, just in time for the final boss battle.
Dec 2, 2025
10
One of the finest one versus many combat systems ever made, borrowing the right amount of fighting game mechanics to make every enemy feel dangerous. Every player and enemy ability has a situational purpose, making you tap into the large variety of abilities not just because they're cool, but because you have to use them when the situation calls for it. It makes the player feel like their growth from martial arts adept to martial arts master not because numbers are going up, but because you are getting better at the game.
Dec 7, 2025
7
Sifu es un juego que te entretendrá durante mucho tiempo combatiendo y descubriendo diferentes combos. Su jugabilidad es su mayor punto fuerte y por lo que más destaca. Sin embargo, su historia es muy simple y queda en segundo plano, por lo que no logra enganchar a quienes buscan una narrativa fuerte.
Oct 28, 2025
7
Very good combat (duh), not as good characters and story.
The difficulty is not always consistent, and sometimes an easier bit feels too simple and harder bits feel too punishing. Overall an ok game.
Sep 29, 2024
4
Maybe best combat I've experienced in a game, fluid fighting that feels like it's straight out of a martial arts film. The problems come with the game design. Inspired by Soulslikes, you'll lose progress and get older with each defeat. No real checkpoint system means frustration with each loss. Enough to deter me from finishing it. Just wish they'd implement this style of combat into some more fun and accessible games
Mar 17, 2024
4
Just button mashing and very unfair.Story is very bad (i havent even finished it yet).
SummarySifu is a stylish yet gritty beat-em-up, featuring visceral hand-to-hand combat in a contemporary urban setting. From Sloclap, creators of acclaimed PS4 fighting game Absolver, Sifu follows a young kung fu student on a path of revenge, hunting for the murderers of his family. One against all, he has no allies and countless enemies. He wi... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
