Sifu Reviews

Sifu is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.3 / 10.0
Dec 7, 2023

Overall, Sifu is an amazing indie game that emulates martial arts perfectly in an interactive video game with flashy fights in cool environments, a satisfying learning curve, and a decent amount of content. I'll return many more times for just one more fight sequence, and the Switch version is perfect if you can overcome its unavoidable performance limitations.

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Sep 7, 2023

While The Final Update doesn'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 content for those skilled enough to take on the challenge.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2023

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 of ‘Sifu’ since the already amazing Absolver. With this final update you all have sent this off into the world like Caine from ‘Kung Fu’ for all to experience and as we all hone our martial arts skills; I think I speak for all the fans when I say we can’t wait for the next fight.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2023

Sifu remains a difficult game taken at its standard difficulties but with the addition of an easy mode it is vastly more approachable than it was at launch. I loved this game at launch in 2022 and the fact that it’s more accessible now in 2023 just makes me love it even more. If you were on the fence before due to the difficulty, I would encourage you to give it a try especially for those of us waiting on the Xbox release; if you are a fan of things like the Matrix or Kung Fu movies in general then don’t sleep on Sifu.

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Essential
Apr 4, 2023

With an abundance of new content, Sloclap's re-release of Sifu makes this demanding game more approachable and fun without sacrificing its challenging gameplay.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2023

SIFU is a tough and unforgiving experience, but it's also capable of being highly rewarding. It highlights the authors' love for action movies such as John Wick or The Matrix, thanks also to several references found in the new Arena mode, which further extends an already excellent longevity. If you feel like putting yourself to the test and do not fear a rather high level of challenge, it's definitely recommended.

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90 / 100
Mar 27, 2023

Sifu is a completely satisfying fighting game. Its mechanics and levels are perfect, being a short experience but highly recommended.

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50 / 100
Mar 27, 2023

Arenas is more geared towards those who like to challenge hunt and make completionist runs on games.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2023

Sifu is still a solid action game that feels tailor-made for those willing to put in the time to learn the systems. The subsequent patches have opened up the game to more players who lean on either side of the difficulty spectrum, but it remains challenging even if you try to make the game as easy as possible. The main adventure is a more than satisfying romp thanks to the deep fighting system. The new Arenas mode adds loads more life to the game, even if your only interest is seeing which movies get referenced in a given scenario. Players on both the Xbox platforms and Steam are rewarded for their patience with a very good game, while the Arenas mode alone gives owners on other platforms and stores a big reason to return to Sifu.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2023

If you can find a way to break through the difficulty barrier, there's a fantastic brawler on offer here that I definitely think is the template going forward to bring the 2D scrolling beat 'em ups into the 3D world. Where previous efforts like Die Hard Arcade didn't quite stick the landing, SIFU definitely takes home the gold.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2022

As a whole, the Nintendo Switch version of Sifu is very good. The action fighting game has a reliable theme, good visual elements, interesting combat with smooth mechanics, a decent challenge level with a multitude of controls/moves, and a solid story.

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8.3 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2022

Sifu remains an excellent third-person roguelike that taps into classic kung fu combat. With its multiple free updates thus far in 2022, patient gamers should be assured that now is the best time to try one of the most accessible but still challenging roguelikes of the year. Sure, the Switch's port is probably a suboptimal experience compared to the PS5's hardware. But, it runs pretty well on the Switch, and it's quite fun despite the graphical quibbles one may expect from the Switch's hardware. SLOCLAP has done a pretty good job with this port and free updates, making Sifu a shoe-in for those wanting a souls-like experience on their Switches.

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85 / 100
Nov 18, 2022

Sifu was one of the surprises of the year and now it makes its way to Nintendo Switch in a more than correct version. We have the usual sacrifices in visual quality and performance in exchange for being able to play this demanding beat'em up anywhere. With its interesting playable mechanics and its staging, Sifu has earned the good reviews it has garnered and has become an experience that all beat'em up lovers should enjoy.

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7.9 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2022

Despite the many small criticisms in detail, Sifu is a really good game, but not necessarily aimed at everyone. The target audience should love challenges and be able to handle gaming frustration. The super easy difficulty level should be accessible to more gamers, but honestly didn't really pick me up. You could get through it without having any major problems. The levels are really beautifully designed and the battle system is absolutely successful. It's just incredibly fun to master the buttons and complete sections almost perfectly and destroy the enemies completely. The story is honestly an absolute minor matter, but offers some fun characters and connections. Sifu is a little gem whose color may not appeal to everyone, but is definitely worth a first and second look if you're ever looking for a challenging title for your console.

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Unscored
Nov 16, 2022

Seeing Sifu running on Nintendo Switch is as captivating as it sounds, but of course this isn't the best release of the game and comes with some technical compromises, even in its frame rate.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2022

Sifu is a competent action game that manages to transport you straight to an old Jackie Chan movie. The fluidity and rhythm dictated by the title are impressive, and the feeling of memorizing combos and moving around the environment destroying hordes of challenging enemies will excite most players from beginning to end. Apart from structural issues such as the high level of difficulty and the constant repetition of similar challenges, unfortunately it is the Nintendo Switch hardware itself that appears as the biggest antagonist. If possible, it's best to opt for a console with fewer performance issues to get the most out of what martial arts has to offer.

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8.7 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2022

If you’re a huge fan of beat-em-ups or crazy martial arts action Sifu delivers, but you’ll need to work for it!

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7 / 10
Nov 9, 2022

Sifu is a great game for those who love fighting games. Lots of combos to learn, and some awesome finishers to go with it. However, the story is a basic revenge story and the levels are very linear. If this doesn't sound like your kind of thing, don't bother. However, if it does, maybe get it on something other than a switch, just a suggestion.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2022

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 coming with all the extra content that has been pushed out since release, so fans and newcomers alike will still have the same great experience getting to grips with its frantic and reactive combat, but is it the best version of Sifu? Not really. If you've played Sifu on PlayStation or PC, there are a few noticeable differences that do detract from the experience and demote this version to last place. All things considered, it is still the same Sifu, and playing it in the palm of your hand is a satisfying and powerful experience that shouldn't be ignored if you have not played Sifu before.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2022

The Easy mode is a welcome reprieve, giving several more lifeboats before letting your drown, but even that has the ethos of "you will be testing your limits". But if ready to climb that mountain, players will be rewarded with some of the most refreshing hand-to-hand combat out there with inspired stylistic flair. If you enjoy the struggle, SIFU is in the upper echelon of video game fighting.

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