12/27/2023 0 Comments Sifu review![]() These moves allow health to be regained and finishes the enemy off. Depleting the former places them in a stunned state which can leave them open for a takedown. Much like From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, each enemy has a structure and health bar. It becomes more complex with high and low dodges introduced fairly early on and the combo list is always at hand to show you what your fists can really accomplish. L1 is where the blocks live whilst left trigger helps you dodge and run. Square deals light attacks whilst triangle handles the harder strikes. You’re given a tutorial to deliver the fundamentals of basic combat. Fights feel fluid and, despite encounters being very much designed and curated, there’s still an element of unpredictability. Based on Pak Mei, there’s a focus on aggression and swift movements. Gone is the DIY combos of Absolver in favour of a more specific moveset. Punches, on the other hand, land with a satisfaction that I keep coming back for. ![]() Not that revenge thrillers need strong narratives. The process of piecing it together can be compelling but it’s not a story that’s intending to break new ground. Usually, videogame vengeance is served as bittersweet and, whilst Sloclap do try their best to muddy the waters, I don’t think it quite lands. I don’t think it’s helped by hiding the true ending behind a very challenging win condition. It’s more of a setup than a narrative but you can find notes and keys whilst playing that do shed more light on the gang’s motives and history. Our nameless punching machine sees their father killed in the prologue and, after a short montage, they’re ready to tackle the people at the heart of their trauma. The game tells a traditional tale of revenge. Whilst that focused on multiplayer pugilism, this newer effort feels more refined and aimed at going solo. Sloclap’s been tinkering with combat systems since their debut Absolver. When Sifu originally released I was knee deep in review mania and I always have trepidation tackling a game where the difficulty is a keen selling point. Sometimes it’s good to be late to the party. Decemin PS5 / Reviews tagged Beat em up / brawler / chinese / kung fu / martial art / pak mei / revenge / sifu / sloclap by Mike
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