Sifu Is One Of The BEST Indie Games I've Played In Years | Review

[@Brian_Sleesman]

I’ve put about 6 hours in so far. Still haven’t beat the second level…. Absolutely loving it

[@reylopez8433]

Just finished the 2nd level. However i was 58 years old 🥲

[@hamburglr1]

Be real. Is it worth buying?

[@arealious25]

Same here

[@juanvelez4830]

@@hamburglr1 it is, I've never felt more badass playing a game like with this

[@Ghost-ql3hl]

Bruh I know what you mean I was like 74 when I got to the second level I’m terrible haha

[@duncanself5111]

Definitely picking this up for PS5. Gotta support the good indie studios

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Pick up Project Wingman

[@duncanself5111]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming cool, I'll check it out 👍

[@hamburglr1]

I'm getting so annoyed waiting for ps5. I'm trying to find one for the normal price and not a mark up but having no luck finding them in stores

[@arealious25]

I bought the game twice for PS5 and PC.

[@hamburglr1]

@@arealious25 I'm stuck on ps4 until I find one in stock for normal price smh. Trying so hard but they are really hard to get

[@ntmetroid]

After beating the boss in area 2 five times, i got my age down to 31 going into level 3. Cant wait to get home from work and play more. The combat is very challenging but very satisfying when it all flows together.

[@reylopez8433]

I did the same @ Sean. Got my age down from 60-something to 32. Game feels a bit easier after that fight. Im struggling again with 3rd boss' 2nd phase, but im getting closer!

[@ChanceTHPS]

Been waiting on this game, glad to see people are liking it.

[@eldridgecharles1313]

The dodging in this game is so strong. Reminds me a lot of of Sleeping Dogs, but mostly Godhand's right analog dodging. Up for high strikes, left/right to reposition yourself, and down to avoid AOE moves

[@thelinklounge9205]

It also reminded me of the Ps2 classic Jet Lee Rise to honor

[@ephesiangaming2302]

Man I love a challenge from my games, I started playing on the hardest difficulty with most games a few years back when I noticed I was getting bored and losing immersion a lot. I wasn't thinking of getting this game at all, but your review changed my mind I'm pre ordering today for sure! 🤔🤘

[@tylerwood8710]

I absolutely do not want this to come off as a backhanded compliment; I watch most of your stuff, and you do a great job and have done a great job: Your script-writing is getting better all the time, and this review is a moment you've taken a big step-up. I can see some of your influence in style, and you're really doing well. Kudos.

[@MrMattyPlays]

I appreciate the consideration that you don’t want it to come across the wrong way. Not something you see often on the internet. Thank you, Tyler!

[@tylerwood8710]

@@MrMattyPlays Cheers, man. Keep up the good work.

[@astrojeet]

It took me like 3 mins of watching Skill Up's review to make this an instabuy for me. Then I watched some streams on it. Perfect game for me. Can't wait to play it after I'm done with my current FF7 (original) playthrough for the first time and then the Remake and then Elden Ring...yeah..... Will get to it eventually.

[@Al2One]

This looks super dope. May grab this on Tuesday

[@Borisam]

Great game! The mechanics are superb and the impact feeling is truly awesome!!!

[@Al2One]

@@Borisam I’ve consistently heard these same sentiments. Very refreshing.

[@kalega311]

Was on the fence for this, but the vast majority of the reviews are praising it and the mechanics seem right up my alley. Thanks Matty, I just bought it.

[@hamburglr1]

How do you like it? Im on the fence myself

[@hanzo90]

Speedruns for this game are going to be bonkers

[@Ryles_]

someone has already done it in 49 mins

[@InfiniteUmbra]

Comparing it to Shenmue, one of my favorite games of all time makes this a definite buy. Hell yeah.

[@anthonygamer]

It’s nothing like Shenmue, though.

[@SSJ2Phenom]

@@anthonygamer Actually, it's combat is EXTREMELY like Shenmue's combat. I never about it but he's absolutely right. It has the fighting mechanics of Shenmue mixed with the timing and precise mechanics of Sekiro. That's a great analogy.

[@silveriver9]

@@anthonygamer it is like Shenmue and Sekiro.

[@knucaccino]

Thanks a lot for this amazing review and specifically your attention to the sound! 😊

[@joshvarga3591]

Waiting out for the physical release, loved Absolver and will likely love this too.

[@andyespinozam]

I have absolver in my backlog, do you think maybe I'd have to play that to have some idea of this game? I am not a fan of fighting games, though this seems a bit different.

[@joshvarga3591]

@@andyespinozam As far as I know the games aren't connected in any way other than being made by the same devs and the combat being an evolution of Absolver's. You should be just fine starting with Sifu!

[@andyespinozam]

@@joshvarga3591 Oh no, I didn’t mean to know about conexión with the story. But you saying that this is an evolution of Absolver, I may actually try Absolver as it is in my library as it was part of PS+ some time ago, if my memory is right.

[@chris_p_bacon886]

@@andyespinozam he literally answered your question

[@owenabbiss3443]

wow the winter snowy level looks awesome

[@bigbari2384]

Great review! Appreciate the transparency and authenticity of your reviews! Definitely better than the mainstream ones! I’ll definitely be getting this on Tuesday for sure! Will be a nice game to play until Elden Ring gets here! Keep up the great work!

[@duncanself5111]

Perfect warm up 👊💥

[@bigbari2384]

@@duncanself5111 absolutely

[@AztecUnshaven]

For those that want to train in the real Gongfu style this game is based on (Bak Mei), there's a top tier academy in the San Francisco Bay Area... Dragonhouse MMA (owned by Sifu Zhong Luo).

[@coryburns4309]

For those who want to NOT waste your time. Learn a martial art that actually holds their weight in a real fight like Brazilian Jiu Jutsu. Every time an MMA fighter fights a “Kung Fu Master,” that “‘master” gets their ass kicked. Kung Fu is nonsense. But makes for good games and good movies

[@AztecUnshaven]

@@coryburns4309 Feel free to tell Zhong Luo that at Dragonhouse lmao. He'll fold you in half little buddy. MMA fighters are mixes of everything, pure BJJ guys get their asses kicked constantly in MMA. What happened when Roger Gracie fought in the UFC? Zabit and Muslim Salikhov are both top UFC contenders and both are Kungfu guys by the way. Don't believe the hype when people call themselves "kungfu masters". The real Kungfu guys handle business without stressing about who calls them "master".

[@coryburns4309]

@@AztecUnshaven the masters of UFC, and almost ALL mma gyms teach a combination of BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing or Mua Thai, and wrestling. You think that's a coincidence that McDojo sports like Kung Fu and Karate are never included? I mean for crying out loud. A FAIRLY SHITTY mma fighter in China kicked the shit out of one of the most prolific Kung Fu "masters" on earth. The Chinese government even black listed him for that and made him paint his face. Kung Fu, Karate, these are martial arts that rarely get practiced with full force, so they rarely know how to behave when in a real fight. While something like BJJ or Judo can go full force every lesson, consistently. You want to practice your old man sports like Kung Fu or Tai Chi... go for it. But to pretend that it's effective against any real fighters is hilarious.

[@ModernOak]

I absolutely loved your review @MrMattyPlays and respect your honest opinions on the game in all departments. This sounds like an absolute killer (pun intended! 😂) of a game, and you've sold me on it - will definitely go out and buy it! SIFU, here I come wachaaa 👊🏽

[@MundusMichaels]

Yes! I will buy this beauty on Tuesday. And yes! I love seafood.

[@robertworth1185]

Great review. Thanks for the video Matty.

[@Jojo-nq3bp]

listening to your review whiles playing halo 4 and the 117 theme comes on perfect timing as all things should be

[@JoeMuntal]

Lovechild between Sekiro and Shenmue is probably the most based take I've seen about this game. After playing it for a couple of hours, makes me realize it's basically what I had hoped Shenmue's (1/2) original combat system would eventually become. Great review.

[@moonie9000]

I'm a simple man. I hear "Shenmue" and you have my attention.

[@wmbryant9]

I'm so excited to play this and it comes out on my birthday day.

[@live4christ295]

SAME HERE Lol Also cant wait to play this on my Bday. Happy early my friend hope u have a good 1

[@jamesgreene6207]

To me 40 dollars is a bit steep but when you said that it'll be badass to see someone do a perfect run, my heart yelled "This is your time to shine!". Lol

[@allknowingfreddybear9291]

If you believe 40 dollars is steep, get ready for the next Generation of 70-80 dollar games for next gen consoles.

[@bboyfada2295]

@@allknowingfreddybear9291 It already happened.

[@laurencewhite3615]

@@allknowingfreddybear9291 I think he’s probably meaning that 40 dollars is a bit steep for this type of indie game, not a triple A game that would cost 70-80

[@jamesgreene6207]

@@laurencewhite3615 exactly what I meant. Thank you!

[@ericwilliams7945]

Already pre ordered it suck we deluxe edition owners can’t play rn but I can’t wait to dive into this later today.

[@duncanself5111]

Yeah, 48 hour early access

[@jakea1220]

Thanks for posting your reviews early man. Really helps out. Keep up the hard work Matty, been a long time subscriber, you rarely disappoint.

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

I like the look of it, I just wish they had some blood effects and cuts and bruises to enemies. All those hits to faces and no damage takes away the immersion for me a bit. I hated absolver but this has me intrigued.

[@TheHazarduz]

Fantastic video dude. Thank you so much. Sifu certainly looks like a great game.

[@ericmacgillivray537]

I absolutely love this game never had so much fun losing lol

[@adr.k8676]

It's been long since I've had the pleasure of mastering a game's combat like sekiro. The rush I had from completing the 2nd level with only 2 deaths was exasperating

[@TheProtagonistDies]

Nice bedroom Matty!

[@wolf1nsoul]

Fantastic close combat, challenging yet rewarding learning curve, environmental story telling? Oh F yeah😌...you sold me on that Sekiro comparison Matty!

[@OldestPagans]

Soooo hyped for this one!

[@PeterLangdon]

I gotta ask, which other game is the footage at 13:43 from?

[@greengoblin4391]

Love it so far. Managed to finish level 1 at age 23. Never played level 2 yet but I’m definitely scared of the difficulty curve level 2 has

[@John-996]

After playing the warriers for the first time and playing sleeping dogs again reallly got me into playing beat em ups again.

[@mariuspineda7420]

Really cool and unique looking game. Great review. Definitely will pick it up.

[@reylopez8433]

Very good game. I made it to 2nd stage @ 26 years old, but the boss absolutely destroyed me. I feel like i know what I did wrong, and im ready to get some revenge. Looking forward to playing some more tonight.

[@damienkrawczuk1435]

I don't know anyone that's gotten past the second level 🤣 but latest update gives you difficulty options, so now I'm buying it as soon as possible, did you ever suss out Trek To Yomi? I started with low expectations and came away enjoying it heaps it reminded me of Onimusha alot, love to know what you think of Trek to Yomi

[@dredezell6432]

i want to play this game so bad but im really scared. when i keep losing i go crazy and dont play my game for months. fenyx immortal rising kicked my ass man lol. i stopped playing it and i haven't played my ps5 in several months

[@soulrebel6309]

Wow did you ever go back?😅

[@keeferssi]

Matty: takes about 10 hours, Me: does advanced calculus...will take about 30 hours and send me to the hospital.

[@squeebbb]

I thought this looked like absolver! I have to try this now. Absolves fighting mechanics were amazing

[@Dorian_Barber]

Hey, Absolver was great in PVP. Not much of a single player vibe, but the PVP is heavily underrated.

[@MySplatterhouse]

Will cop this come Tuesday 1st thing in the mornin'!!! 👍🏿👍🏿

[@joemama-cf7sj]

Hope they add like a leaderboard or some kind of daily challenge runs or something to keep this game somewhat relevant, cause once you get good so to speak, it don't take long to realize how low content this game offers. Don't get me wrong, I love it but thats also why I want more of the game lol.

[@SSJ2Phenom]

@Anthonygamer Actually, it's combat is EXTREMELY like Shenmue's combat. I never about it but he's absolutely right. It has the fighting mechanics of Shenmue mixed with the timing and precise mechanics of Sekiro. That's a great analogy.

[@jakeward6450]

Hey Matty, do you think we will start to see blizzard games become available on games pass prior to the deal going through? Just played diablo 3 while on holiday and am thinking of getting it. Just don't wanna fork out if it's coming to games pass you know?

[@Choteron3]

Not a fan of sekiro? That is blasphemy matty 😆

[@ParthyFrez]

Absolver is my first fav game of all time and sifu gains the 2nd place. Two awesome games which based on martial arts. Waiting for absolver 2 😉

[@treebush]

OMG you are so right this is what shenmue should have been

[@moonie9000]

Nah Shenmue's slow pacing and thoughtful exploration in rich areas rife with atmosphere was what made Shenmue completely unique. The combat was secondary and rare.

[@jegjrtp87]

I still have Jade Empire for my OG Xbox. Awesome game. It needs a remaster

[@PeterLangdon]

Imagine if they made Jade Empire 2 and fused elements of Absolver & Sifu into the RPG elements and world of Jade Empire....

[@nuke_looter5174]

Absolutely love the game even though it can feel unreasonably punishing whenever it wants to it is frickin fantastic up and down addicting to play but also incredibly easy to turn off without hesitation and take that break when you hit your limit of BS which is also nice.

[@reginaldburgess6791]

Is there a way to get this game on a disc now, I don't have any internet access, and I believe that the game can only be gotten by downloading it

[@stoneekeh9216]

How are the keyboard and mouse controls? I’ve only seen people play on controller

[@BirdMan00]

I would really like to play this but dont have a ps5, is this a timed exclusive or permanent?

[@garyclarke2651]

Got it pre order and doesn’t care about the 50, u do have to support the devs!!!

[@DarkAge69]

Can't find info anywhere if Sifu supports ultrawide on PC, please answer if somebody knows, 3440x1440p 21:9 thanks

[@sixstringsamurai1981]

Can't wait to fire this up on PS5. Seems to me they sort of sacrificed elements of gameplay for realism, not in a bad way. Reminds me of how Red Dead 2 had a lot of things that were so immersive, they became slightly annoying from a gameplay standpoint. I took martial arts for years, so the patient aggression, the hiding of visual cues, the need to learn on the fly and sometimes the hard way are all realistic aspects, that i can see being annoying to some from a gameplay perspective. Frankly, I want to play this game more knowing that. lol

[@hamburglr1]

I'm trying so hard to find a ps5, I don't want to buy a mark up but am having no luck find any in stores. Driving me nuts

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

Some great rogue like games have been released in recent years.

[@allknowingfreddybear9291]

I don’t believe this is a rogue-like, it seems the devs had an intention with this game and are wanting to show you a specific experience.

[@muppetjoe870]

Great review Matt! Super excited for this one.

[@TheDailyGamingVideos]

Can’t wait to download this. Did you watch the Shenmue anime? it was so good!

[@MrMattyPlays]

I’m starting it today!

[@michaelschneider1365]

Sweet I’m buying it later today digitally and dlc for ghost of Tsushima

[@chriscangelosi9438]

I gonna pick it up tonight after work

[@Bigboss12024]

Time exclusive?

[@raidengoodman8754]

February starting off good

[@dustin4434]

Epic finally rolled out their version of trophies I saw you got one in the video hopefully all upcoming games have trophies on the storefront

[@CensorTube84]

I’ve been in the club all day getting beat down but it’s fun ! 😂

[@BigMujK]

How good like normal person idea of good or your idea of cyberpunk 2077 masterpiece good?

[@jorap9116]

Its fantastic its fabulous its spectacular its supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 😂🎉 great video my dude!🎉 seriously tho I love this game! Worth the price its also weirdly nostalgic.

[@polishprince47]

Salutations Mr Matty 😆

[@mysterio7807]

Sifu is the abbreviation of a slang name in portuguese (Sifu = Se fodeu - something like you f***** yourself) LOL

[@Medsas]

i hope theres a way to adjust the camera or fov on ps5 because it looks way too close, otherwise ill have to play it on pc

[@Unr3aler]

I think it is a great game that is far too little. There are just 5 levels and it costs 40 euros and while I enjoyed it, it was impossible to get out of mind the suspision that this system is designed to pad out a game that is far too short. Either it needs to be less expensive or add some challenge or arena mode so I get to enjoy some raw gameplay without just replaying levels I have played so many times already. And damn this needs some training mode where you can spawn enemies and bosses you have beaten to train fighting them. So my advice is wait for sale/for some content updates.

[@jaheim123]

0:18 0:30 0:48 1:01

[@sullysosavage365]

Kung Fu Chronos Before The Ashes looks dope af dude

[@Classymarc]

How are people fininshing this game in 10 hours? I I have been playing since yesterday and I just defeated the third boss at age 70

[@Kryptix0III]

this looks really good. Animations are top notch

[@brandonm2520]

Dope review. You should check out Gala Games.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

I no longer play games that are difficult simply for difficulty's sake. I have little patience for tedious games. Give me a great story and game play that doesn't require absolute perfection. I suppose this is a great game if you are in your early 20's and live on Mountain Dew and Ritalin.

[@DV-ou1yu]

This guy gets it!!! Lol I think my last hard hard game was Nioh 2....during the pandemic. Couldn't imagine playing that during full time work hrs. Currently playing Evil Within 1 and just considering deleting this anti-fun filth. EW2 was a much better experience while providing a challenge. EW1 is just cheap trial and error trash.

[@JWitt30]

This game is a speedrunners dream

[@indyfan1831]

I need a game to beat before elden ring and I think this looks like the one

[@mister-pinkman]

I can’t comprehend how you didn’t like Sekiro

[@FireMage9958]

I know this has nothing to do with Sifu, but how about them rangers Matty?

[@MrMattyPlays]

Love the team, but we need another scoring piece. Excited to see what happens at the trade deadline because I fully expect us to be buyers.

[@FireMage9958]

@@MrMattyPlays Hell yeah bro! LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

[@XxHessxX7]

I’m on ps5 and it’s not letting me download and play??

[@KmayThraSheR]

Same

[@deathstick7715]

Is sifu digital only

[@vrtillinfinity]

I’m waiting for the physical release since I collect games but I can’t wait to play it 🔥

[@J3strX]

Check out the Fallout: Nuevo Mexico trailer!

[@fdub301]

Absolver had great legs. & Is a fantastic game. & Everybody should play it

[@ughitstravis9243]

Age what a unique mechanic currently also kicking my ass.

[@live4christ295]

Lol facts

[@luanfigueiredo6156]

For me , sekiro is the best from software game,But I respect your opinion. I have been playing sifu, it's really hard, but I m gonna try more times

[@John-996]

Sekrio is great. but Bloodbourne has the be the best exploration is great and the setting is more intresting. theres allot of Fantesy samuri gamez which why I love Ghost of Tushimia as ot grounded. same reason i love Kingdom come as medieval games are always Fantesy.

[@richardroyce4128]

Wow!!! You actually played a ps5 game?!!?

[@TheGoldenAge7]

They all do … they just pretend not to

[@DV-ou1yu]

@@philspencer6887 Facts. It would be, "xbox gamepass does it again" or something familiar lol I wonder if he will review Horizon though...😬😬😬

[@LostRiver77]

It's not that you take more damage when you get older, you DEAL more damage, but have less health

[@epicwolf]

I love martial arts games. This game seem to be up my alley because it seems like it uses alot of Win Chung style kungfu which I love. I am going to hate this game because of the rogue like and how hard it will be.

[@AztecUnshaven]

The style is a Southern Kungfu system called White Eyebrow (aka Bak Mei).

[@GunGun-cf3ss]

Wish this was on steam

[@Antlover420]

Matty are you gonna react to the fallout nuevo Mexico trailer!

[@WauwautosaTufGuy]

The harder the better. When games get to easy it takes a lot of fun out the game for me usually.

[@jagoag6247]

im gonna be broke this month... so many games i have been buying for both PS5 and Xbox series X!!!!

[@ArielCleirigh]

Yeah SIFU , Returnal adictive hard games for true hardcore gamers not for people who ask for easy mode or Cry babies.