![]() The attack inputs are uncomplicated, which I like (I was never good at complex Street Fighter inputs), but so far offense in Sifu has been less exciting than defense for me. (Enjoy these clips of Canelo Alvarez, my favorite golfer/boxer, as an example.) If you follow MMA or boxing, you've seen fighters enter a zone in which they're always where their opponent's strikes aren't-it's mesmerizing to watch, and fun to do in Sifu. Evading a combo without backing up an inch is an exquisite feeling-I hadn't realized that it's what was missing from so many melee combat games that only give you a dash or a dodge roll. The timing is pretty forgiving, but it feels like it should be: You're fighting multiple opponents, so it's still pretty damn hard to hit without getting hit. That's accomplished by holding the block button and pushing the directional stick one way or the other. Even more fun, though, is standing in place and using torso and leg movement to slip punches and roll under high kicks. Dodging doesn't cost anything, so you can dart left, right, forward, and backward as much as you want. Parrying feels good, but not as good as not being hit at all. One missed parry can break my concentration, and it isn't long after that before I'm on the floor celebrating birthdays. Sometimes you have to parry three strikes in a row before you can safely retaliate, which isn't sustainable, at least at my skill level. It's possible to parry strikes by tapping the block button just before a blow connects, but that won't necessarily stop a goon from finishing their combo. When developer Sloclap (makers of the excellent fighting game Absolver) told me that Sifu is about "mastery through practice" earlier this year, it wasn't kidding. It's about taking on five or six goons at once and strolling out of the pile unscathed. The thing that most excites me about Sifu remains the same, though: the high level of skill that seems to be possible. The camera can be a bastard, for instance, and I'm not enamored by the atmosphere. Sifu remains the early 2022 game I'm most excited for, although the hands-on demo brought my excitement down to earth. The nightclub level I demoed didn't even include the area's boss, one of five assassins the protagonist is hunting to avenge their father. ![]() I went from 20 to 60 faster than a Bugatti on my first try, so I feel safe in saying that Sifu won't be easy to beat. At first, the protagonist's age only advances a year each time they're stood back up, but the cost of resurrections increases as they get older. ![]() Sifu is the thrilling sort of game that holds you two mistakes away from defeat at all times, with the twist that getting KO'd ages the character rather than sending them back to a checkpoint. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength to master the devastating techniques of Pak Mei Kung Fu.The goal of boxing is frequently said to be 'hit and don't get hit,' and the axiom applies to Sifu. Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges. Learn how to master your art, whether by fighting through the underbelly of a nightclub, scrambling through a refined gallery to avoid getting surrounded, or vertically navigating a towering office building.Ĭareful positioning and clever use of the environment to your advantage are key to your survival. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos and be like water making its way through captivating environments. ![]() Your enemies don’t wait their turn, and they don’t broadcast their intent. Yet, be warned! Your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences. One against all, you have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet to bring you back to life every time you die. ![]() Whether you choose to play as a male or a female character, in Sifu, you will ponder that question on your path for revenge, hunting down your family’s assassins. Itching for some more good ol' Kung Fu action? The Arenas free expansion adds an entirely new game mode, featuring 9 dynamic locations and 45 challenges that will put your Kung Fu to the test! Gear up for spectacular combats, brutal opponents, and endless opportunities to refine your moves. ![]()
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