![]() ![]() He assured us that levels would be appropriately checkpointed, and that by starting over, players could either repeat the level at where they aged out, or go back to a prior level if that one had taken too many years off their life. “The object is getting to your vengeance before you’re too old and have to start over,” Garczynski said. But I found it a unique way to limit the player and increase the difficulty beyond simply giving them a finite number of tries. This aging is not infinite - age enough, and the character will die, forcing a restart. This reflects the character’s progressive knowledge of kung fu - “sifu,” after all, means master (as in a skilled person). You’ll see this in the character’s appearance.Īs they age, the player becomes more vulnerable to enemy damage, but more precise and effective in their own strikes, Garczynski said. Should the protagonist fall to his enemies, they’ll be reincarnated on the spot - continuing the fight, not doing it over, even - but it will take a few years off their life. Sifu, on deck for a February launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC, presents these questions in a novel way: by aging the player. “How much are you willing to give up, of your life, for your vengeance?” “Is one life enough to know kung fu?” Sloclap’s Felix Garczynski asked during a press demonstration a week ago. Sifu, as a piece of martial arts pop culture, could be something a lot deeper than the classics that inspired the game’s developers. They’re the kind of big, philosophical questions that martial arts movies aspire to sincerely present, but rarely answer. What is most intriguing to me about Sifu, from Absolver developer Sloclap, is the questions it will ask of the player and of the character they inhabit. If the hero knocks out a foe partway through her (or his) combo, they’ll simply continue the next two or three motions on the next stooge nearby, before backflipping over a table or scrambling up a wall to higher ground. The blocks, strikes, parries, and throws all look choreographed, with no wasted motion, no spammed punches winging at the air. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength to master the devastating techniques of Pak Mei Kung Fu.The action in Sifu is a glorious homage to the best of kung fu filmmaking. Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. ![]() The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges. Learn how to master your art, whether by fighting through the underbelly of a nightclub, scrambling through a refined gallery to avoid getting surrounded, or vertically navigating a towering office building.Ĭareful positioning and clever use of the environment to your advantage are key to your survival. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos and be like water making its way through captivating environments. ![]() Your enemies don’t wait their turn, and they don’t broadcast their intent. Yet, be warned! Your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences. One against all, you have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet to bring you back to life every time you die. Whether you choose to play as a male or a female character, in Sifu, you will ponder that question on your path for revenge, hunting down your family’s assassins. ![]() Itching for some more good ol' Kung Fu action? The Arenas free expansion adds an entirely new game mode, featuring 9 dynamic locations and 45 challenges that will put your Kung Fu to the test! Gear up for spectacular combats, brutal opponents, and endless opportunities to refine your moves. ![]()
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