Sifu

Action, rogue-RPG and dessert touches, revenge

That the beat'em up genre is oversaturated is more than evident. Luckily, games like Sifu for PC are here to bring fresh air. Not surprisingly, this is a fighting game (kung-fu and martial arts) that is as demanding as it is original and fun.

Revenge is a dish that is served with kung-fu

Sifu is a third-person fighting game that brings two great singularities to the genre. First of all, its tight difficulty and the recreation, cinematic and Hollywood, of a multitude of martial arts movements. Moves and techniques, all of which can be expanded thanks to a flirtatious skill tree. Indeed, this is not a typical button masher. Having to take advantage of our environment and ability to survive.

Second, our character gets older every time we die. The game ends when they reach a certain age. Something that, in return, brings new techniques and increases our strength. On the other hand, it is also possible to unlock certain skills permanently after starting a new game. Something that, together with the dragon statuettes, provides a very interesting roguelike touch.

Artistically, this is a sober, but eye-catching, 3D title that, both visually and sonically speaking, successfully combines elements of traditional Asian culture with others of a more modern nature.

Its gameplay, mainly technical, the progression system and the rogue or RPG touches give shape to a really interesting proposal.

In short, when you download Sifu means playing an explosive cocktail that combines action, a very technical and unique martial arts system, and several RPG components. An update of the beat'em up genre to the current times.

Requirements and additional information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Windows 8.1.