Sifu’s combat is inherently cinematic in its highly technical combat. Parries, dodges, Focus strikes, and regular attacks are all married in harmony with one another, with different combinations and strategies used against different enemies.
But a lot ofSifu’s atmosphere is steeped in the diverse and memorable locations players explore with respect to each main boss. Several cinematic action movies could easily be seen as influence for a number of thechoreographed set pieces inSifu, such as the long, narrow hallway full of opponents found in the Squats that is reminiscent ofOld Boyor Netflix’sDaredevil. However, another likely influence has been reimagined directly intoSifuthrough a mod.
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Sifu’s PC edition has recently received a mod that reskinsSifu’s vengeful and death-defying protagonist into Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. Further,John Wickfeatures a scene where Wick shoots and fist-fights his way through a lively nightclub.Sifu’s combat is entirely composed of close-quarters-combat with no gunplay involved, butSifu’s early Club dance floorand pit section are highly reminiscent of the movie’s with colorful stage lighting and electronic music playing in the background.
John Wickis popular for its stylish hand-to-hand combat mixed with elegant gunplay as the titular character commonly takes on a number of enemies at once. The similarities then betweenJohn WickandSifuare easily perceptible, and the character looks at home in thisSifumod, even with a handgun not being an option. The active finisher animations that recover the player’s health inSifuare also comparable to the cinematic action inJohn Wick, which has become popular in most action movies lately.
The Club poses a considerable challenge asSifu’s second stage and tests players’ mettle with multiple enemy variations in succession. While mobs of normal opponents appear in many of the Club’s corridors and rooms, there are also many enemies who can perform staggering guard-break attacks that players must avoid, lest they suffer a lot of build-up on their Structure meter.The Club’s final boss, Sean, poses a huge threat with sweep attacks that are difficult to react to and attack cancels that are difficult to punish.
Sifuhas officially launched its digital editions, though fans can still look forward toSifu’s physical Vengeance Editionwhich releases in May. Until then, players have already begun runs ofSifuwithout aging past Age 20 and attempting to not get hit at all.
Sifuis available now on PC, PS4, and PS5, with a physical edition set to release on May 3.
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