Sifu Review: A Missed Opportunity in Kung Fu Action

In the world of kung fu movies, a good fight scene is all about fluid motion and dynamic action. However, Sifu, the latest game from developer Sloclap, fails to deliver on this front, instead opting for a static and unengaging combat system that feels like a relic from the PS1 era.

One of the most disappointing aspects of Sifu is its lackluster environments. Rather than interactive backdrops that allow players to use their surroundings to their advantage, the game's settings are little more than static screensaver-quality graphics. Want to flip over a table or knock someone into a stack of bottles? Forget about it – everything is a fixed prop.

The combat system itself is also a letdown. While one-on-one battles can be satisfying, the inability to chain attacks between multiple foes feels like a bizarre oversight in a game that frequently pits players against hordes of enemies. It's as if Sloclap took all the worst parts from other martial arts games and mashed them together into something unrecognizable.

The result is a game that feels like a missed opportunity, with too many weird design choices that undercut what could have been an entertaining experience. Sifu's environments are so non-interactive that it's hard to imagine anyone enjoying the game for more than a few hours before getting bored and moving on to something else.

In short, Sifu is a disappointment from start to finish. It's a kung fu beat-em-up with all the wrong moves, and fans of the genre will likely find themselves checking out long before they've even completed the first dozen or so hours. If you're looking for a good martial arts game, look elsewhere – Sifu is not worth your time.

Sifu review