Sifu (PS/PC)

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Some previews

I've only watched the first one, the IGN one, and I have to say it looks right up my street. He made a reference to Sleeping Dogs, and I loved the fighting in that, so I'm more excited for this now. Have to curb it though! I'll let ye know how I get on in Feb, because not knowing about games before playing them is a pleasure I try to keep these days. Sleeping Dogs/Arkham combat is what I took from this, and the roguelike features are interesting, especially the temp vs permanent idea. Any outside of the first video, I don't know about and I'll keep it that way. I'd imagine this will be a €30/40 game, so it'll be a day 1 for me going on what I know about it.

Standard it is!

That's savage. February is a packed month but this is still day one for me.

Noice, get it out before the big ones. I am excite.

Physical release confirmed for 'Spring 2022'

https://www.psu.com/news/sifu-is-getting-a-physical-release-on-ps4-ps5-in-spring-2022/

I thought there was a discount if you preorder it but it's just for the deluxe edition. I'd also prefer a physical copy but that won't be out until spring. I might have to put this off for a while with dying light and Elden Ring this month but i REALLY want to play it.

Trophy list

You know what, as much as i want it, i think I'll wait for the physical copy. Not sure of replay value yet and getting stuck with a 40 euro digital game can be a pain when I'm done with it.

Yeah, me too. Especially with everything else coming out in the next month or so, May should be perfect timing for this

Review embargo is up and first reviews are immensely positive. All 8s and 9s.

I'd love to bite this week but am happy to wait for the physical release with the immense backlog and release schedule this month.

The early-access download for Sifu isn't working. Devs and PlayStation looking to fix it.

Played the first level. It's definitely tough. The timing for parrying attacks seems very tight, and some attacks need deflect but also directional input. Unlike Sekiro though, it's much more difficult to read enemy attacks.

Input for combos or upgraded moves are a lot like beat-em-ups, but that can make it difficult with numerous enemies on screen.

It's nothing insurmountable though, at least not so far (though I have heard the second level will be the biggest stumbling block to get over). I died a couple of times in the first level. The amount you age by each time you die depends on if you beat other enemies to lower your death counter. So the first time you die, you age by one year (so 20 to 21). You die again, you age again by 2 years (21 to 23). However, you can reduce the amount you age by beating enemies, so if you died once to 21 and beat an enemy, then die again, you only age by one year again. So I died a few times in the first level, but I think I was still only 26. (Edit: Actually, from listening to a review, it seems only defeating certain enemies lower your death counter and how much you age. Still trying to figure out the mechanics myself).

I can definitely see why people might replay levels for xp. To unlock upgrades permanently you have to unlock it 5 times.

It was enjoyable so far anyway. Feels a bit simplistic but I think that's just first level kind of thing.

Been watching some vids and really torn on this. On one hand, it doesn't look like much content but on the other, that content looks quality. It's reminding me more of OlliOlli 2 than Dark Souls where the emphasis is on nailing perfect runs. I could fly through that game as well but had no problem replaying it over and over to get better. Plus the fighting looks **** cool!

Also, never knew you could pick a female character, either I missed it or was never really mentioned?

Ok, preordered! Weirdly, the regular edition is no longer on the ps5 console store, just the deluxe edition for 45. Went into the ps mobile app and the regular edition was there for 40. Bought it through the app, then downloaded onto console. 7gb's later, I'm playing the game! It's not supposed to release until tomorrow! Must have to do with the mess up with the deluxe edition.

Devs have said they are already working on post content and have some great free content coming up.

Ah ****! My copy won't open now, says payable in 16 hours :(

Seconded on dodging. I started playing trying to parry everything, but it’s well worth taking some time to practice dodging. Did a second run of the first boss and it’s much more effective there.

Beat the 2nd boss, but was 69 (nehehe) so haven't moved on to the third level yet. Instead I went back to the first level and beat it without dying, so trying to get through The Club with minimal lives lost. Not going well.

I'm definitely getting better at dodges, but low attacks absolutely wreck me nearly every time. It just feels weird holding up to avoid it, my brain keeps telling me to hold down because that's what you'd normally do with low attacks (even though down is also to duck high attacks).

The camera doesn't always help things either, especially with the Club boss. Have found myself up against the wall or pillars a lot.