SIFU - Is it worth your time? (Essay Edition)

[@pyrolinger]

This format feels like it'd be good for the more detailed games, or the games that really drew you in. This felt more like a love letter to the game / developer for their work than a straight up review. You still touched on the concepts of the games and what mechanics to expect, graphics etc. I don't feel this style would fit all games though.

[@Stryftek]

Yeah, makes sense. I was trying the style that other review channels like IGN and Skillup do. Not sure if it suits me yet - we'll see.

[@Stryftek]

So this is WAAAYYY different compared to my previous "Is it worth your time?" videos - and I'm not completely sold on this style. This was a first time, so future attempts would theoretically be better. But idk yet. I'd love to hear your opinion!!!

[@ethanfutch4974]

It’s a game that’s poetic and is made for the strong minded it’s reflected in the gameplay as well in the narrative . I’ve beat every boss and spared everyone and got both endings and I’m age 20 at every section so I would say it’s worth it, sifu is a great game and we need more games like it

[@seymourlove4788]

How do you do it ??

[@ethanfutch4974]

@@seymourlove4788 like sparing the bosses ?

[@Gusmed007]

I didn’t know there was gonna be an Easy Mode… I gotta finish the game before it arrives, or else I’ll be tempted to use it.

[@FortuneRed55]

The design language is so pretty! That hallway with the lights was so cool. I look forward to easy mode :)

[@UnifiedEntity]

I don't know how people say this game is hard. It's challenging but not like "omg this is so hard and impossible". Cause this ain't the classic Sonic games or MegaMan games THOSE shits were hard. Hell Ninja Gaiden Black and Sigma series is harder especially on your first time playing.

[@issy785]

the game is super hard but gets easier with repetition, im playing it through a second time to get the true ending and i’m dying a lot less to enemies and even bosses i was struggling with the first time around sean, for example, i can now handle easily, both phases in fact. And Kuroki? i consider her one of the easiest bosses now, i’d say the only truly difficult boss is Yang since he’s essentially you but better

[@Stryftek]

I'd rate the bosses (easiest to hardest) - Stage 2, stage 4, stage 1, stage 3, stage 5. But the stage 3 boss, only her first form is a pain. Then she's easy.

[@issy785]

@@Stryftek fax!

[@conservativestrawman9837]

@@Stryftek idk what you are doing to trigger Fajar's mix ups, but he basically just has two combo strings in phase two, focusing on parries and shrines that focus on parry damage will do wonders at the very begining. Buy don't forget to dodge when you need it lol

[@tonsantos21]

Man I love the way you narrate and explain things. Keep up the good work and thank you!

[@Stryftek]

Glad your enjoyed!!

[@eyeofodin01]

Just stumbled upon your channel while looking for stuff about Sifu. Your analysis is really good! You earned my sub!

[@Stryftek]

I appreciate it! Thanks!!

[@joelludvigsson5645]

You deserve more views. This was great! Felt really well made! Great editing. Keep em coming!

[@Stryftek]

Hey thanks!!! Horizon Forbidden West to be worked on soon :-)

[@AstonishingRed]

I committed myself to getting through this game at age 20. I actually accomplished it but I also never want to touch the game again because all the frustration I endured to get there. I HIGHLY recommend not starting out like that. Just enjoy the game and get through it before 78.

[@Stryftek]

Hahaha, yeah I can under that.

[@sharif47]

I like how they're adding easy mode now rather than at release. Imagine how many "Club going Old Man" memes we wouldn't get if easy mode was there from the start.

[@kasenng3861]

Great editing between finishers, it was engaging and unique

[@Stryftek]

Glad you enjoyed!! I had fun making it!!

[@whittyd5122]

Elden Ring and Forbidden West, the real GOTY Contenders.

[@Stryftek]

Probably. Sifu will at least get indie goty then :-)

[@whittyd5122]

@@Stryftek I can see that for sure

[@holamoco]

Sifu is 🔥🔥💓💓

[@Stryftek]

Truth!

[@forknife326]

After sekiro this game was a cake walk although fully mastering the game or at least trying to one of the most fun gaming experiences I've had in a while

[@Stryftek]

I need to go back and play Sekiro. Elden Ring has stolen my life.

[@nirjhar4803]

I found Sekiro more fair than this game...

[@diamonddelu]

@@nirjhar4803 EXACTLY but i still love sifu tho

[@wigglethorpe]

I think this was an excellent review. This is a great and frustrating game in a good way.

[@cinna_killayt9030]

Hey stryftek, for some reason my focus ability key binds aren’t binding and when I die the golden coins to revive myself don’t show up? Is it a bug?

[@Stryftek]

Weird.... it definitely sounds like it. I think there is a bug for trying to rebind the focus and you actually have to use DEFAULT. OR that's what I've heard. As for the coins not showing up.... huh - that's weird.

[@cinna_killayt9030]

@@Stryftek rhanks

[@adilthethrill1]

So I beat Sifu today. I agree with this review, but it gives spoilers. It ruins the surprise of learning that the game is actually about forgiveness.

[@dandrehoward328]

I beat the game at 20 multiple times ... I for sure want a hard mode

[@derptothemaxclearly]

Holding out for easy mode here. I like the majority of players can't get past the second out of five levels.

[@Stryftek]

Ones you learn the second stage it ends up being the easiest. But it does have a bad curve on it.

[@sonvolt5150]

Right there with ya man haha Well I am stuck on 3rd lvl boss but still I feel your pain

[@brandonsopinion8904]

Keep trying. Try to learn the combos that the enemies use. This game a lot more about knowledge than skill, very similar to the old nes Punch-out!!! games. Once you gain the knowledge a little practice will have you bringing down the toughest enemies with ease.

[@nol2521]

@@brandonsopinion8904 Exactly. That’s also the point of the aging system. You get to start right where you left off, at the cost of time. You gain knowledge as you age, until you finally learn the enemy’s patterns. I think the reason people are not being the most successful at this game is because they are thinking about it in the wrong way. They are focusing too much on trying to succeed, taking the aging system for granted. Those who use the aging time to fail on purpose, taking the time to learn the enemies, have a lot more ease with the game and that I guarantee.

[@TheT8or]

This game looks so good. I want to play it, but know I would suck at it haha

[@Stryftek]

It is a tough game! But totally worth it! Easy mode coming soon maybe (according to the devs)

[@mrhoneybadger5539]

its just fun.

[@gdelacerda]

🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@Stryftek]

🔥🔥💯🔥🔥

[@alcameler4145]

This game is awesome but very repetitive, better I play to Elden Ring in one week.

[@Stryftek]

I can understand the repition. In a way it is very grindy.

[@ericwoods6286]

Sifu wasn't made by an Indy company. They've got more than 5 employees working there and they're all getting paid a regular salary. Also, they have artists on staff that can actually draw and paint stuff that's actually worth looking at. You need to get your facts straight, kid.

[@Stryftek]

There's no real hard definition of what makes a company an "indy". Tehcnically indy is just independent, so it could be a large company - but still independent. Though traditionally we think of indie games as very small teams - because they usually are. As for Sloclap - everywhere I look they are referenced as indie : store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sifu#:~:text=Sifu%20is%20the%20new%20game,the%20independent%20studio%20behind%20Absolver. /shrug It would be nice to have more of a solid line. Maybe we make some sort of A, AA, AAA INDIE - based on their size.

[@mshak307]

From everywhere I am looking this is in fact an indie studio. If you look at their "Our Story" page on their website the first sentence is "Sloclap is an independent games studio created in Paris in 2015." I think for most situations its considered indie if its not backed/ funded or heavily influenced by a AAA studio. So maybe you need to get your facts straight before calling someone else out on it?

[@TheZacek]

This is my bigest dissapointment in like four years

[@nanzatbatorov8651]

Why

[@Stryftek]

Oh? Why so?

[@TheZacek]

@@Stryftek cause i suck :-D. I wanted to avoid spoilers So i never knew Its a ,,run,, game. I thought i Will enjoy a stress free kung fu Story but the Story Is quite short if u arrive to the botanist at 75 lol

[@nanzatbatorov8651]

@@TheZacek according to the developers an easy mode will get released, try to get used to the game for now and unlock permanent skills, there are a few mechanics that are fairly easy to abuse. You're expected to get better with time, that's the whole gist of it