Sifu Reviews
Sifu was one of the best games of the year when it launched on other platforms, and it's no different now on Switch. Its hardcore combat that pushes you to the limits of your skill, paired with a smart ageing mechanic, makes for one of the most satisfying gaming experiences in the beat 'em up genre. While the Switch port is obviously a bit downgraded from the PS5 version, it's still a more than valid option for Nintendo-only gamers and those keen to try this kung-fu brawler out on the go.
Stylish kung-fu combat, in-depth combo systems and high replayability make Sifu a must-play for beat 'em up and fighting game fans.
A wonderfully difficult beat-'em-up that puts the player at the forefront of their very own martial arts epic.
Sifu is the perfect representation of why the martial arts genre is so beloved by many and tackled through various mediums through the years. The amount of detail in the moves shown in this game empowers the player, making you feel like you can take on the world. The difficulty may be a turn-off to some, but the difficulty options added recently make it a more accessible game in comparison to how the game first launched in February, giving a chance for more players to experience how much of a gem this game really is, and how much it can inspire future games aimed at delivering a similar experience.
Sifu is a definite must-experience beat-em-up for 2022, and for those who have passed on this title because of the crushing difficulty, you can rejoice in the fact that the developers have added difficulty settings that allow you to experience the game at your own pace but still keep the overall experience. While the original really pushed for the aspect of lifelong mastery through its difficulty setting, the new update really opens up the game to a fuller experience that a wider base can experience instead of being intimidated by it. There is more to Sifu than this, boasting its atmosphere and immersion to breathe life back into the beat-em-up genre that’s really been relegated to retro games or remakes of retro games.
We haven't beaten a man this much in a while, fellas. Sifu is a wonderfully enjoyable production, except for a few minor problems.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Despite its ups and downs, Sifu is a game that will satisfy those looking for an extra challenge.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Sifu is not for everyone, but if you're looking for a modern beat‘em’up with an old-school difficulty and amazingly smooth combat, you will be satisfied.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Sifu is a tightly designed kung-fu fighter that doesn't pull any punches on difficulty.
Thanks to a very inspired art direction and style, Sifu captures the player with its environments and colors, reaching very high levels during the boss fights. However, the title is not without its flaws, such as problems with camera placement.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Step into the shoes of a Kung Fu master on a revenge mission. Fight through drug houses, nightclubs and more special locations. Unleash your creativity on groups of enemies with clubs, bottles and steel pipes. Sifu is a tricky game to play, but definitely worth the effort.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
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.
Sifu is a Kung-fu masterpiece that puts you right in the shoes of a martial arts master. Though you’ll have to put in the hard work to get there, it is a rewarding ride that comes with a real sense of accomplishment when you reach the end. It’s striking art style, fluid animation, brutal combat, combined with it’s unique death & rebirth mechanic comes together to create a game that is truly fun and rewarding to play.
Except for camera problems and the occasional minor bug, I have nothing to complain about the game. Yes, one might argue that the absence of procedurally generated location games is detrimental, but the title with the locations it has worked great as far as possible. Sifu thus takes a recommendation of 9 points out of 10. The difficulty is pleasantly balanced, so the good old statement "git gud" really applies here.
Review in Czech | Read full review
A 3D beat 'em up by the developers of Absolver, SIFU is an outstanding action game.
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 that require you to learn how to read their movement in order to beat them, the game only set itself back with an over-simplistic story and a lack of adequate explanations of the main systems, and a confusing camera in many battles, and some skills that make little difference
Review in Arabic | Read full review
If you like the martial arts genre in movies, as well as beat 'em up in video games, Sifu may be one of the best video games you've ever played.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A demanding combat system makes Sifu incredibly satisfying to play, but the game’s haphazard homage to Asian culture is filled with flaws.