Sifu Review

[@dito7347]

When people say “support indie games” these are the kind of games that need it.

[@GoodGamerMarshmello]

and yet they went the Epic exclusivity way

[@CriticalThought004]

@@GoodGamerMarshmello So?

[@KarlTheExpert]

@@CriticalThought004 So there's no reason to support them financially, they went the easy route and already got a big moneybag. I'll just sail the high seas and give money to indie devs who actually need it.

[@RaspberryBang]

@@GoodGamerMarshmello not just with Epic, but with Sony, too. They double dipped on exclusivity deals.

[@DarthGabejpg]

When people say "support indie games" its Usually not about a game that reviewed this well hhaa

[@AstonishingRed]

The “no hit” runs in this game are going to be true artwork.

[@Bangaly16kaba]

Bro you’d have to be a true master and patient at that cause the parry windows are so tight

[@jacoballison8237]

This is gonna be like the Dark Souls of beat ‘em up huh

[@Watermelon_Man]

@@jacoballison8237 right on the money

[@meurer13daniel]

A guy did a no hit run from the media preview and it was hell

[@LxftRxght]

@@Bangaly16kaba think big, anything is possible

[@kondal91]

9:48 that Old Boy homage is done so nicely

[@giltyakhtar]

Yessss,finally someone spotted it

[@EvilForgemaster]

Came here to say the same

[@ElGrueso]

That was my exact thought! Someone with movie culture!

[@chrisredeo4847]

That pretty cool

[@theendboss4849]

Great movie, everyone should watch. The original Korean though, not the shitty American adaptation

[@Flursh]

An actual detailed review that sounds like they actually took their time with the game, it’s a miracle

[@c.l.visions2581]

People say this on almost every single damn IGN video, like the video before it didn’t also have someone commenting the exact same thing.

[@chrismcnuggett]

To be fair to IGN, most games aren’t only a few hours long. The reason most reviews are just ok is because they gotta binge a 30 hour game in a single week, maybe even only a few days. Doesn’t allow for a lot of in depth Analyst unlike a short game in that same time span

[@Onepieceistheworstanime]

In an era were gaming is dead, I’m actually impressed.

[@chidaluokoro9104]

@@Onepieceistheworstanime Gaming is dead? Can people just stop throwing random word around

[@Mylesperhour20]

@@Onepieceistheworstanime gaming has never been bigger, this is dumbest comment ive read all morning. congrats

[@PropaMusicUK]

The scrolling beat em up has finally found it’s successor for the modern age of gaming, impressive looking stuff. Looking forward to playing

[@aryabratsahoo7474]

Yakuza and judgement exists

[@aryabratsahoo7474]

@@UserName-tv1sy still better than most newly released AAA titles.

[@nicktronson2977]

@@UserName-tv1sy Well hopefully it can run on my intel hd integrated graphics cuz this looks awesome.

[@adblockevery1243]

@@aryabratsahoo7474 Hell no it isn't

[@wutang_batman]

Still prefer 2D scrolling beat em ups.

[@esmedientes]

is it just me or is mitchell saltzman consistently been IGN's best critic for a while now? Always impressed with his reviews and this is no exception.

[@Rickai85]

Been impressed with his last few. Very articulate and focused on all the challenges and content that the game offers without shoving any woke opinions down our throats.

[@julianlouis1]

Jonathan dornbush is the best for me

[@n8ivegogo1]

G.O.A.T

[@blushingralseiuwu2222]

That's not saying much, that just mean he at least play the game and not copying other people review.

[@DjDarkD]

The Aussie always doing racing game reviews is a master too.

[@adambarta.s]

Damn, great review. It's nice to see when reviewers take time to make a longer video analyzing the game in more detail.

[@hanzo90]

He is the best reviewer at IGN

[@TheLastStand001]

Nice unoriginal comment there

[@hanzo90]

@@TheLastStand001 Pretty weird that a positive comment would bother you. Go get a girlfriend

[@ymaaw3735]

Like they should you mean?

[@ymaaw3735]

@ashy Sensitivity... you reek of it.

[@alexanderhs1617]

One of the best, most detailed and considered IGN reviews I've seen in my many years of gaming. The extra 5 minutes in this one goes a long way - well done to the reviewer and editor(s) on this banger!

[@Timeistheonlyessence]

rogue like's have become super over-used as a game extender that fail to correlate with game's themes or core tenants. It is always pleasant to see a game that makes the rogue-like element thematically salient. Will buy this on release instantly.

[@mog_3825]

Sounds exactly like Returnal

[@santhoshsridhar5887]

Sounds exactly like Deathloop

[@BreadCatMarcus]

@KrazedAssassin Or they're just someone who has a diverse vocabulary. Lame to call someone out for that.

[@Timeistheonlyessence]

@ashy no procedural generation, but perma death and having to restart is enough for me to put it in with the rest

[@jakemartinez6894]

@@santhoshsridhar5887 Deathloop’s not really a rogue like mate

[@shivaanpant6247]

Fun fact: in sifu when you pick up a staff and it breaks until it’s short, it becomes a bat like weapon. Making it have the same finishers as the bat weapon and pipe. Insane attention to detail

[@surosregime7777]

@John Wick you need to get weapon mastery so it can last longer.

[@taxicorky]

Playing the game right now and that "DAMMIT!!!" was heartfelt 🤣

[@youngmicrowave127]

This was one of the best in-depth reviews I've ever seen from this channel. Great job on the reviewer's part

[@alextownley9388]

Yeah this guy needs to start reviewing more games! Fantastic writer.

[@unityfusion6674]

Uhhh, he spent most of his footage just throwing people off ledges to insta kill them and claimed it was a positive, nah

[@joshk2533]

@@unityfusion6674 That’s been a valid tactic since Souls games were a thing.

[@danielvutran]

@@unityfusion6674 Most of his footage meaning less than 15% lol, learn to mathemize😇

[@Claubuza]

@@alextownley9388 He reviews a ton of games already.

[@valk5041]

It got a 9 for those who just wanna know the score

[@Alisson-pj9ww]

Friend, you're a real friend, friend.

[@gondalasatvarsh5892]

Mate you're the real mate, mate

[@Jimjammoth]

Pal, you’re a real pal, pal

[@starkiller332]

Thank you

[@JakDaxter3072]

Bro, your a real bro, bro.

[@BladeNinja]

I've been dying for this title as a fan and practitioner of martial arts. Glad it lived up to my hype!

[@Bloody-cj2qv]

A practitioner for martial arts? Me as well! I'm a red belt in taekwondo!

[@TheOneShadyCat]

You'll certainly be dying....

[@syahnovlikuartapama5401]

Bloody2019 that is impressive af

[@Bloody-cj2qv]

@@syahnovlikuartapama5401 thank you! Martial arts is a lot of fun, and when it comes to playing games like sifu it feels more relatable.

[@vanquese8947]

Me as well (muay thai judo bjj)

[@chrisc.405]

9:41 oldboy corridor scene reference

[@joelalegende549]

And The Raid

[@thisisab16]

And Zinda (oldbouy bollywood remake 😅)

[@teddyballgame8791]

Legendary one-take fight sequence!

[@ACameronUK]

Very happy to see this game living up to expectations - very annoyed to see Sony messing up the early access release 😔

[@exysa2798]

Messing Up? What happened?

[@samuraiboy497]

@@exysa2798 it’s not releasing yet the countdown is over

[@javgoblin]

Sorry, man.

[@FALLSYBRAND]

It's not due out till the 8th unless u bought the deluxe edition

[@joeg3061]

It’s not just you sadly, I’m having the same issue :(

[@TheSamiryoussef]

Can't wait to see someone do a wheelchair only Run on this...

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

No damage, wheelchair, blindfolded, Guitar Hero control speedrun.

[@bubblemonkeys]

Don't ya think, you're rolling to fast on this?

[@project_Akira]

Dumb comment 😒

[@Mang0skiiionly]

@@project_Akira 😯

[@TheSamiryoussef]

​@@silveriver9 Agreed, that would be hella Dope

[@peppythetruth]

5:38 That was kinda smooth the way he kicked the bat and caught it has it bounced off the enemy head.

[@MrKearney12]

Right? Playing this now and it's great. So smooth.

[@omuj5757]

Imagine if this gaming production company made a John Wick game with their graphical style and fighting. I'd buy that!

[@fabio78]

*their

[@EJK2099]

It should be in the style of Max Payne 3

[@omuj5757]

@@silveriver9 one hundred percent!

[@omuj5757]

@@fabio78 sorry drunk auto correct 😅

[@dtanobo]

@@UserName-tv1sy implying these guys are garbage developers lmao?

[@jdubbs0824]

If you grew up on sega and Nintendo having one set of lives is no issue for you.

[@raythompsoniii7215]

That is so facts bro kids today don't know ow about that

[@AnOnimOuZ1245]

Big facts 🔥

[@dribblepi5554]

Facts

[@TrashBandicoot12]

💯 Bro they don’t know

[@bigbellyburger1786]

@@raythompsoniii7215 nah the life thing sometimes counts up to like 7 and that’s just annoying

[@faresfares-ultra]

The true sequel to Jackie Chan stunt master on ps1

[@econosopher]

That game was fire 🔥

[@mannyhernandez5]

Loved that game

[@TaimatCR]

Those were my thoughts exactly

[@killboggins]

My bruises have bruises

[@smokeemifyagotem8851]

Stunt master is still better than this by a mile. This ain’t no 9/10 game lmao

[@manab787]

“Skill bill” was a cool play on words.

[@mikeshinwa3398]

One of the rare times where the game review score truly matches the game's quality. Mitchell Saltzmann is definitely one the best reviewers in IGN and this review is yet another showcase of that. As someone who's sunk in nearly 100 hours into Sifu at this point, Mitchell's review seems to be the best one that really understands the game's vision and what it really is.

[@TheLYagAmi]

The reviewer forgot to mention that the enemy ai is also super smart. Low level enemies will sometimes level up after parrying your attacks and then they will gain abilities like picking up weapons you’ve dropped and beating you to death with it lol.

[@creeperslayer241]

Not to mention, sometimes they will go past your takedown and become more powerful. Meaning they dodge or block more and become a bit more annoying to deal with.

[@animeonline100]

This guy is the best reviewer IGN has

[@yanmeister501st]

Pre-ordered the digital deluxe edition for the PS5. Game was suppose to unlock for early access at 1pm cet today but the game isn't downloading and the timer is stuck at 00:00:00

[@wogboy3556]

same here mine just isn’t coming up to download

[@danielmillington4722]

Twitter ,its a problem for most atm smh 🤦🏾 😪

[@jay_1755]

Sony messing up the early release cuz mines doing that too

[@notximming]

Same lmao

[@gta1977]

Me too. Hopefully they sort this out soon.

[@AllThings_Gaming-c1m]

Did anyone here bought the deluxe edition and their timer stopped at 0:00 and it’s not downloading??

[@spookysock]

Same here wtf is happening

[@tabtac975]

@@spookysock its probably because so many are trying to download it at the same time, just give it a minute

[@pancake7366]

Mimes saying 13 days

[@yanmeister501st]

@@tabtac975 This issue never happens with other pre-order games

[@heuss9414]

Man Absolver was such a slept on game! Anyone who likes action and martial arts NEED to play it!

[@original7412]

Are the server's still up?

[@tyfenrir]

@@original7412 Yes it's still very active on PS4

[@Dayl_Adams]

@JerkFlowCotto absolver was amazing, it’s a shame they give it up. Could have been amazing

[@kanick1983]

@@Dayl_Adams how can it BE amazing but then in the same sentence have BEEN amazing if they didnt give up on it?

[@ethanalspencer7294]

Sifu's system reminds me more of something like a Tony Hawk level than a Roguelike level. The fun is in absolutely mastering it on repeated playthroughs, and the gameplay is so fun that you don't need loot or randomization to make that part really, really fun.

[@virgilhawkins5680]

The difference is in stakes. No matter how many times you fail to complete a challenge or challenges in THPS, it doesn't reset your progress. You still have your stat points and previously completed goals. You still have the same level unlocks. This game punishes you with impunity at increasingly high stakes, i.e., roguelike.

[@applepieclub5012]

It’s like a combination of Yakuza and Tekken force. Looks like a frustratingly fun game

[@kSwissh007]

its challenging but once u get it down its soooO rewarding and satisfying!!! 💯🀄️👏🏾👏🏾🐯

[@SL4PSH0CK]

sleepings dogs

[@josephpayne2253]

@@kSwissh007 nobody believes you

[@t.j.hunter1149]

Enemies don't stand waiting for there turn statement while the enemies are currently waiting there turn is a classic IGN moment.

[@aqibros]

ha ha, my thought exactly 4:12

[@Batman_94]

*their

[@smokeemifyagotem8851]

Definitely not a 9/10 game lmao

[@accwontletmereplyanti-mobm7104]

@@aqibros That person was stunned though. Why would they move at that moment?

[@justinholmes1214]

Timestamp? Because l dont recall that happening at all. Unless you wanna count them not atta king every milisecond as "waiting around"

[@jjsyphor8288]

Can already see some people do a speedrun playthrough at the youngest age without dying and at the oldest age lol

[@Arturos90210]

Got a link buddy?

[@agonleed3841]

@@Arturos90210 🤣. I think he meant he can see it happening. someone's going to do it soon and post it. he sees it happening in the future lol. calm down

[@kitsunegr3y194]

Link

[@thotslayer9493]

no shid

[@walrusman86808]

As someone who has replayed streets of rage 4 dozens of times attempting 1 credit clears...this is exactly what I've been wanting

[@mattgchev]

This is the comment that sold me on this game. Not disappointed, so thanks!!

[@icemanjondoe]

me too i’ve literally replayed sor4 and the extra content for months and months on an end.

[@walrusman86808]

@@mattgchev no problem my dude!

[@deros1658]

Just to clarify, the game is amazing but be aware that there are some game breaking bugs. For me, there were some areas that don’t load in the map textures and the cutscenes would not occur. An example would be in the boss area of the squats (level 1) which would not load properly and textures would be missing.

[@jasonvolkman5977]

Where/when exactly? I’m 14 hours in and all the way to the 4th boss without experiencing any of that…

[@runkstrunks]

Saw a review saying the game was bad due to the difficulty. Thank you for giving an actual and honest review Mitch my man.

[@bigbellyburger1786]

The game has amazing look and great combat, if you could actually have time to fight, they could have made it a little easier because it gets annoying after a while

[@hotpockets69]

Reviews are literally opinions...

[@rickybobbyroode9814]

Runk Grow up nerd. People have different opinions. Go to your safe space if it triggers you.

[@kuoliibk]

This game is my spiritual successor to Jet Li Rise to Honor

[@BladeNinja]

That game was so brilliant!

[@KorruptDZN]

Duuuuudeeeeee

[@1meen1]

@BladeNinja lol that game was kinda tough though for me with those one shot bullets .

[@xikaryo6735]

Was not expecting so many great reviews for this game wow. Time to buy, and it’s perfectly priced too.

[@alphagodvon]

Was it worth it??

[@retierashia]

The hand-to-hand combat in this game feels so nice and powerful. Keeps me coming back.

[@Handleyocandleghee]

the way they went from absolver to this just shows how much a studio can improve when they listen to customers

[@dirtybaker]

A game like this needs co op. Tag team moves would be epic.

[@Asian_Import]

with friendly fire enabled 😈

[@oo7porschemgs995]

Sequel! :)

[@rufflesthegreat2264]

Absolver is that game

[@alpha6games751]

Anything with a bullet time type mechanic is a logistical nightmare in co op.

[@dmoneyswagg64]

No it doesn’t, every game doesn’t need co op🙄 it wouldn’t even make sense given the story is about ONE person fighting an army. Not you and your friends. If you want co op go play absolver

[@NoobProMaster01]

That Old boy film reference is so dope

[@danielmales123]

Yes cool reference

[@TienTran-uq6to]

Its remind me about hallway fight scene in the raid

[@michaelespeland]

@@TienTran-uq6to Same

[@MMACinephile]

People acting like they watched the film 🤣

[@michaelespeland]

@@MMACinephile What makes you think people haven't watched the film? Its not like its a secret film only a handful of select people can watch

[@XMG3]

imagine if they added randomized levels, endless mode and open source for mods, this would be permanent classic

[@marcusshaw3565]

Love the homage to the "oldboy" fight scene around 9:45

[@delvin0965]

If Batman adopts this gameplay, we may have a badass reboot.

[@ChronicSynchronizer]

Arkham walked so Sifu could pull of the 100m sprint

[@chrisredeo4847]

It would make Batman more challenging and fun

[@dguy8804395]

​@@UserName-tv1sy this is way more complex then the Arkham games, this is an evolution of Absolver.

[@Kal-El207]

@@silveriver9 You keep saying this. We get it. I’ve saw you on at least 18 other comments repeating this.

[@PavarottiAcqua]

This dude gave a great super honest review give this man a raise IGN.

[@OMARJD93]

i've played the part 1 of sifu!! It's safe to say that this game is a masterpiece! reminds me of Jet Li: Rise to Honor.

[@Evanz111]

9:42 - anyone else recognise that location and set piece~?

[@Zap_Arts]

Great Review. Really felt like you took your time to make sure you said everything that needed to be said.

[@PsychoRavager]

AAA games have turned so many gamers into addicts on ease and a lack of difficulty and skill, making so many afraid to tackle the challenge that older games used to produce. Sifu taking the classic beat-em up repetition is so refreshing!!!!

[@PatternLand]

Not a beat em up it’s something different

[@PatternLand]

Think battlefront, absolver, for honor, chivalry

[@dtanobo]

@@PatternLand what it's most definitely a beat em up

[@jasonvolkman5977]

@@PatternLand if this isn’t a beat ‘em up, nothing is. The ENTIRE GAME is literally beating up room after room of enemies.

[@PatternLand]

@@jasonvolkman5977 you can be more open minded and give it another name this isn’t what aloot of people think of when they think of beat em ups

[@ShamingOfGaming]

Is there anyone else who bought the digital deluxe edition with 48h early access who can't download the game?

[@i8GAz]

Yup

[@spookysock]

Same here wtf

[@nothanks8690]

No downloading it now

[@pancake7366]

@@nothanks8690 how

[@blitzslay8480]

@@nothanks8690 how did u download yours

[@momokomo3]

Very impressive and fair review. It is refreshing seeing reviews like these.

[@mopbrothers]

This game looks pretty entertaining. 3D beat ‘em ups are rare.

[@markfarley8235]

Only question is to buy Digital now or wait until May for physical version?

[@Teazy301]

The combat is almost like sleeping dogs, which was awesome

[@menalgharbwalsharq648]

Old boy included a sequence inspired by beat them up games, and now beat them up games include sequences from old boy. The circle is complete

[@gokusolosnocap]

WHOS HERE FROM EPIC GAMES

[@crocodiledowny2191]

No mention of how bad the telegraphy is of low attacks?

[@funkalux7973]

This game is awesome, the gameplay, visuals soundtrack, everything is just perfect, one of my favorite games of the year, no question. Just imagine a streets of rage reboot with this style... One can dream.

[@RaLLenheimer]

is that 9:43 the "Oldboy" Hammer Scene Hallway ? at least thats what it reminds me of

[@qasimplays2531]

This game really makes you FEEL like a sifu

[@ramanand5187]

Again, one of the very very few genuine IGN reviewers.

[@francisyang9997]

They missed a huge opportunity to make this game even greater....the bosses should also increase in age and experience as you do also

[@adad87821]

is it just me or is the game not unlocking?i pre ordered the deluxe edition and todays the early access release date but it isnt downloading nor is it allowing me to play

[@craig5322]

Mitchell Saltzman - excellent review! Very thorough and insightful commentary

[@Bennbeckmanz]

hello. Does this game utilize adaptive triggers and or haptic feedback on ps5? thanks.

[@dragond177]

The cinematic finisher and fluid animations remind me of AC3, this game looks great

[@natejoe9924]

You know people are going to do runs without dying once there's some talented people when it comes down to video games

[@MsDJ619]

Crazy how soulsborne games has influence on other games , Miyazaki is a unique person.

[@gamerinatrance3618]

I'm not sure how Sifu has much relation to From Soft games.

[@in4mus85]

@@gamerinatrance3618 well there's a posture bar for starters which is straight from sekiro.

[@seanrichardson7421]

Seeing the calbot move return from absolver was lovely to see

[@Lorenzovonmatter]

Was on the fence but this review have me really excited!

[@abhirockssethi]

1:46

[@enditakamweneshe6428]

Well listening to a mostly positive review is no guarantee that you are going to like a game.

[@t0xicg4m3rtn2]

anyone notice the homage to "oldboy"s hallway scene at the end ?

[@achilles_1118]

It's a 9, guys

[@matthewchristie2186]

for some reason I've preordered there is no time left but it's not downloading

[@deadlyweenug5835]

A lot of us are having that issue including me idk what’s going on hopefully they fix later today

[@nopizzawithoutpineapple]

The death system was portrayed as a double edged sword but it honestly just sounds really cool and seems like it puts more pressure on every single fight. Also, what about haptic feedback on ps5?

[@leosolcanonizado4065]

Your health decreases but your strength increases. So your enemies could potential die faster.

[@thiagobnla]

that Old Boy level at the end looks so cool

[@jerm5466]

Such an awesome game, I’m so happy for SLO Clap and hope this one sells well.

[@WitchOfTheEast2099]

Now thats how you make a review IGN.

[@86lanzo]

Getting sleeping dogs vibes from the combat..will definitely check this out.

[@sveeny]

Such a pity this doesn't seem to come out on XBOX... :-/

[@MegaWarriors24]

when major studios are cheating the gaming community with unrealistic promises ,buggy games and same ip's every year ,it's refreshing to see some indie studio walking the talk

[@akennedymusic]

A lot of people on PlayStation feeling scammed at the moment… they are offering the game at 48 hours early access for extra payment and yet nobody can download it

[@vash121086]

The way you age is really insane. And incredibly impressive. Wow.

[@Stigmaru]

Disney should hire Slocap to make a Shangchi video game.

[@iyedsenpai]

this type of game is controller killer 😄

[@Sorararawr]

some of the moves on joystick are kinda wonky though

[@pedroj3432]

That last scene in the video is a wonderful tribute to the movie Old Boy, which has one of the best fight scenes in cinema history.

[@johnb.5217]

The reviewer sounds he was PERSONALLY waiting on to play this game. That’s probably why this review is so great !!

[@ObsidianShinobi801]

If only it acc PREDOWNLOADED LIKE THEY SAID IT WOULD FOR EARLY ACCESS!!!!

[@samekhproductions]

9:42 Is that an Oldboy reference?

[@vipulgupta4348]

Such a great game. Great review.

[@luislongoria6621]

Using the d-pad for movement instead of the joystick makes dodging easier even if it disables some controls that can't be switched to the joystick. The practice menu gets nerfed that way too

[@salbrouwer8864]

really nice to see that ign now actually uses gamers who can game.

[@InnerRise]

1 subscriber

[@Claubuza]

He's been there for 5 years.

[@TheOfficialFusionProductions]

Purchased the deluxe edition but they are saying something is wrong with the auto download.. ppl aren’t able to download it yet ( the ones who purchased the deluxe edition are supposed be able to play 48 hours early )

[@angelcruz0143]

That rage in the beginning got me 🤣🤣

[@ApaYT]

Did we get spoiled about the prologue history?

[@DressedRunner]

That old boy reference at the end. Damn, gonna try this game now!

[@SirArthurNightmare_E17]

Sifu is basically the evolution to old school beat em ups and man this is exciting

[@ADDMOORE]

Another great & detailed review from Mitchell Saltzman 👏 always appreciate his work.

[@Viiniciws]

9:43 That a Oldboy reference?

[@muffineck9890]

This repetitive play thru thing is almost intolerable. With so many game companies now openly despising gamers, "unapologetic" design should NEVER be utilized. This game should be an 8 under the $20 section of the store.