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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.
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.
A wonderfully difficult beat-'em-up that puts the player at the forefront of their very own martial arts epic.
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Palyo
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
10
Derin_Ates
Sifu is an action game with five compelling bosses, an incredible atmosphere, smooth and masterable fighting mechanics, a great soundtrack, story, different locations to go through and movement... It's perfect. When you take on a challenge and try to finish the game at the youngest age, the game is actually extremely hard, and that is not frustrating, but actually the most fun part.
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Nofix
Un jeu qui en demande au joueur et qui sait en mettre plein de vu. Les bosses, les point de vue de caméra, les combats et une mise geniale ! Tout ça combiné donne un jeu autant son aspect incontournable que légendaire. Bien qu’il peux convenir a beaucoup de monde et qu’il est une réel armonie de rejouabilité, la difficulté peu en rebuté quelque un.

SIFU

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Feb 8, 2022
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Generally Favorable
81
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7.9
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Generally Favorable
81
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Mar 30, 2023
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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
Game Revolution
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.
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Jul 19, 2026
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Derin_Ates
Sifu is an action game with five compelling bosses, an incredible atmosphere, smooth and masterable fighting mechanics, a great soundtrack, story, different locations to go through and movement... It's perfect. When you take on a challenge and try to finish the game at the youngest age, the game is actually extremely hard, and that is not frustrating, but actually the most fun part.
Feb 23, 2026
10
Dr_Unk
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.
Feb 6, 2022
89
Hobby Consolas
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
New Game Network
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
IGN Portugal
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
PlayStation Universe
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
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Gfinity
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.
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Jan 19, 2026
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Criticoexperto
No sé si llamarlo difícil, puede que saque todo mi perfeccionismo para intentar hacer el nivel con el mínimo de muertes
Apr 1, 2026
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Phil8707
​Ein Indie-Brawler mit Kino-Ästhetik. Es ist eine Rache-Story: Eine Frau (oder ein junger Mann) ist auf dem Weg, den Mörder und ehemaligen Schüler ihres Vaters zu töten. Dabei geht es noch um dieses eine Geheimnis, warum der Killer so versessen auf dieses kleine Kästchen im Besitz ihres Vaters war. ​Hauptsächlich prügeln wir uns von Level zu Level und durch Räume voller übermächtiger Gegner. Hier geht es nur ums Prügeln, Ausweichen, das Einsetzen von Techniken, den Gebrauch herumliegender Waffen sowie das Blocken. Beherrscht man nichts davon oder fehlt einem die Geduld, wird einen schnell die Frustration packen. Das kommt nicht von ungefähr, denn man bedient sich hier einer bestimmten Gameplay-Technik: Wie bei Sekiro kommt unser Protagonist irgendwann aus der Form, **** und ist angreifbar. Stirbt man, bekommt man so lange eine weitere Chance, bis man 70 Jahre alt ist und der Zauber der Wiederauferstehung dahin ist – denn jedes Niederliegen durch den Gegner kostet uns Lebensjahre. Durch Erfahrung können wir uns jedoch in Fähigkeiten oder Kampftechniken verbessern. ​Nun zur Kritik: Man hat viel Gutes gehört, aber das Spiel versagt in einer Sache fundamental – dem Kampf. Es gibt mehrere Aspekte, die den Kampf trotz perfektem Ausweichen oder Blocken einfach unausbalanciert wirken lassen. Die Gegner blocken genau wie wir, dennoch brauchen sie deutlich weniger Zeit, um in unserem Verhältnis die Form zu brechen. Auch kann man nur wenige Treffer landen, die nicht sofort durch das Blocken des Gegners oder das Ignorieren unserer Schläge zu einem Gegenangriff führen. Außerdem fühlen sich die Schläge, trotz haptischem Feedback, zu unpräzise an, und gefühlt bringt Blocken nichts, denn auch damit verlieren wir zu schnell unsere Energie. Man merkt, die Entwickler wollten eine herausfordernde Spielerfahrung bieten, die aber zu ungenau und unfair ausgearbeitet wurde.
Dec 7, 2025
7
Flash912
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.
Sep 29, 2024
4
Mindurbidniss
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
xgdy
Just button mashing and very unfair.Story is very bad (i havent even finished it yet).
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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
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Feb 8, 2022
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