Sifu is living, breathing proof as to why I'll forever advocate shorter games with memorable, tailored experiences that I can replay whenever I want to just like a movie. That's why I miss the days when we still got games like Max Payne 3, The Darkness 2, Spec Ops: The Line, and so on.

@conroygreyfin7011

2 жыл бұрын

@@cactusmalone And that is actual true gaming in a nutshell.

@PsychoRavager

2 жыл бұрын

@@cactusmalone , I love cinematic games, too. And I do think that gaming should never be categorized as just for the cinematic ones or the ones that play like DOOM or others more akin to the classics. We should all be free to enjoy either or both. A matter of taste. However, I digress. There's always valid criticism to be had for any and all genres of games when they either delve too deep into something that they forget the very nature of what they are... to be a form of entertainment/art first and foremost... or become overly reliant on an established system from others that came before.

@R3TR0J4N

2 жыл бұрын

Liking linear story driven derivative titles is fine until youre enclosed to a single genre for it being time convenient hinders gaming literacy.. PS userbase in a nutshell.

@alonsogutierrez905

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you dude

@PrivilegedWhiteRabbit

2 жыл бұрын

So glad there's a new Max Payne game in the works.

This has to be the most “Jake Baldino” video you’ve ever made, and I love it. Mentions kung-fu action movies, The Matrix, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and a little Spider-Man thrown in for good measure. I think you also nailed why I love Sifu so much. This video is perfection

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you man. I feel like I hit my quota

@MysteryMustache

2 жыл бұрын

Jake Baldino's Greatest Hits!

@alexhardin5411

2 жыл бұрын

Just needs to mention the DeLorean and Star Wars to hit all of the Baldino-isms 😂

@MysteryMustache

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I want a DeLorean so bad. When I lived in Boston I used to see this lady drive around in one occasionally, and was always tempted to ask for a ride in that thing!

@gioisblue

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on

Really does feel like rolling through a movie, even kind of having to reshoot a scene take after take until it is perfect.

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it lol

@meurer13daniel

2 жыл бұрын

The hall scene was a 10/10 homage

@23simulation

2 жыл бұрын

Fucking THIS.

"I wish I could've done this in my 20s", u just summarised my whole life

If a game keeps me thinking about it while I’m at work then the devs have something great on their hands imo

I think we need more hand-to-hand combat games right now, I love a good kick ass game like rise of honor and Sleeping Dogs.

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Sleeping Dogs was my absolute favorite. I've been dying to replay it

@James-gj8rn

2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeBaldino it's on PS4 and back compat with PS5 so easy to play, love the game too :)

@JackHarlowComboMeal

2 жыл бұрын

Look up Midnight Fight Express! One-man dev team, set to release Summer 2022. EDIT: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHV1qZerkdCrgrA.html

@vibezworldwide

2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeBaldino Sleeping Dogs is so underrated. I really wish we could get a sequel of that game

@ocantu1987

2 жыл бұрын

Jackie chan stuntmaster was my favorite on ps1

Hope this gets a sequel, gameplay is awesome and the “one more” stacks up fast. Really grabs you to become a “Master” and beat a previous level at a lower age

@brandonhanserd7832

2 жыл бұрын

Or hopefully we could get a DLC that allows us to learn different fighting styles such as Muay Thai, Capoeira, Boxing, etc. Also the ability to allow us to wear different clothes and cosmetics….maybe even different skins. And if we do get a sequel it would be amazing to play co-op straight Double Dragon and Streets of Rage vibes!

@CMDArid

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonhanserd7832 Looks like your prayers were (slightly) answered as the recent update added difficulty modifiers (A slightly easier mode, and an IMPOSSIBRU HARD MODE!) and unlockable outfits.

good punching game

@adiddy911

2 жыл бұрын

What’s up Jake?

@jamesvancam

2 жыл бұрын

And kicking!;)

Sifu is kinda like Doom Enternal, where you have to earn the right to be a badass killing machine. Where as in this game’s case you have to earn the title of being a Sifu through the gameplay.

Absolutely love the game. Was worried that maybe the fighting wouldn’t be as fluid or as easy as the trailers showed off, which at first was true, but after much time playing it got easier to understand what I was doing wrong and I fell in love with it. It’s so pleasing to clear a room of bad guys with that multiplier going up. Like you said, I can’t wait to see what the developers do next, but personally I’m very satisfied with my purchase and already recommending to others. Now I’m repeating the levels to see what the lowest age I can get after beating the game twice. Great replay value I.M.O.

I am very surprised that I actually really enjoyed the art exhibition in the 3rd level. Not the level itself or fighting, but the art. If this exhibition existed irl, I would love to visit it

The hallway in the club with the lights flowing past and the controller pulsing, so cool! Not got much further than that, it is really hard 😬

@jacob3761

2 жыл бұрын

Just as a tip; the intro where you learn the controls teaches you what each boss’ weakness is, for the 2nd level boss you need to practice down dodging and for the second phase up dodging as well

@theDigited

2 жыл бұрын

Museum (3rd) level is amazing in all of its parts, including the design of enemies and boss.

@Datboiiruckus

2 жыл бұрын

Club really whooping my ass 😂😂

@verbon47

2 жыл бұрын

@@Datboiiruckus bruh fr, when i finally beat the boss my words were and i quote ''FUCK YOU, YOU PIECE OF SHIT'' then i cried because i was age 60.

@LogicallyKnot

2 жыл бұрын

@@verbon47 "Fuck you you piece of shit." My words anytime I defeat a boss in any game. Especially this one.

It's definitely a hard game, but it's such a beautiful and rewarding game once you get better

Just beat it for a second time, sparing all the bosses and getting the 'true' ending. The game isn't what I was expecting but I found I couldn't play anything else until I had this out of my system. Been a while since I played a game this tough but I love that it asked me to observe, learn, and be patient. Incredible experience.

I can't picture Jake being a rage gamer! Dude seems so calm and relaxed lol

Jake: This game is unforgiving Sekiro veterans: hold my g-fuel

Please please PLEASE anybody wanting a difficult martial arts game with some very pleasing art buy this game. If you love indie developers and beautifully hand crafted like games, buy Sifu. Not only does it support the developers but SloClap also mentioned that if Sifu did well, they would return to Absolver and that could be massive. It will encourage them to make changes people want and make the game even more fleshed out.

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Absolver 2.0 could be sick

@popcornfilms1

2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeBaldino especially with all these refinements

I think Sifu is like Sekiro meets Sleeping Dogs, but it’s also way harder than either of those games. Enemies don’t don’t telegraph anything, and you’re given as much time to react to unblockables as you are everything else. Enemy attack patterns can sometimes feel pretty spontaneous too, so you can’t always predict when in the chain they’re coming. I’m not sure I can beat this one.

@linhza501

2 жыл бұрын

Enemies do telegraph, it is just a bit faster than those other games. There are still some moves that have really long wind up. Saying that they don't telegraph is flat out a lie.

@okdude281

2 жыл бұрын

Enemies mostly have different strings and they put unlockables or low sweeps at the end so just memorize the beginnings and you'll be fine

@zedhead90

2 жыл бұрын

@@linhza501 sorry, I should say there isn’t much of a Telegraph. By comparison, Sekiro’s telegraphs are eternal and unmistakable, and by the metrics of many, it’s one of the hardest games ever (I wouldn’t go that far though). To be clear, though, I’m not saying it’s unfair. It mostly is fair. It’s just really, REALLY demanding.

@prabhiboyal7459

2 жыл бұрын

Is it actually harder than sekiro!? Thats kinda exiting

@zedhead90

2 жыл бұрын

@@prabhiboyal7459 yeah, in a few ways. Some are highlighted above, but besides that, the penalty for death is harsher and the moves you unlock aren’t as game-changing as Sekiro’s specials and attachments.

My temptation to buy it is growing stronger

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@averysowavygaming5956

2 жыл бұрын

Im just on edge on the 5 levels. Also I’m a trophy hunter so I’m curious to see how hard this Plat is.

@averysowavygaming5956

2 жыл бұрын

I just platinumed Hotline Miami so this makes me very happy because I been waiting for Devolver Dennoation Games to come out with HM3 And it’ll never happen because lore thats why. As someone who played Hotline Miami and. struggled a bit this makes me happy considering trophy hunters will get a huge sense of achievement I know I did! Growing stronger to this game.

I love games that make you master the mechanics and potentially allow you to blaze through with ease if you’re skilled enough; I was very excited about this game when it got revealed and I’m very glad to see you love it so much

So, this is perhaps my game of the year. It was just so fantastic from top to bottom and I agree, the camera is absolutely tragic. So many deaths were because I couldn't see what was happening. However, that's not enough of a complaint for me to really take away from the game. My favorite part was the final boss, as I loved how he was designed to truly test your mastery of the game. It excels at everything it does and these are the types of games and companies that deserve the kind of money Triple A titles make. This is where the true art, love, and dedication is applied. I enjoyed it so damn much and want to support the company, so ill probably buy it on PS4 as well. I knew this game was gonna be great, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. 9.5/10 game for me, hands down. Not perfect, but so nearly there. I hope they don't just leave it here and we get a series. Doesn't have to be sequels necessarily, but at least more games that are set in the same kind of world where they build on all the aspects of this game that made it truly fantastic and unforgettable.

I haven’t felt rage and joy like this since I took on some Batman Arkham Knight challenge maps. I can already tell this is gonna be addicting and challenging

Really hope Sifu gets the attention it deserves. Way too underrated compared to the other games coming out this month.

@nikomollo123

2 жыл бұрын

Except for elden ring of course, sifu and elden ring are easily gonna be top 10 by the end of this year

Definitely a challenge, but the way it makes me feel when I top a level or destroy a boss at age 20 after they kicked my butt is amazing. Been searching for a game that intrigues me for years. Sifu finally scratched that endless itch, and sloclap has set a good standard in my mind. I hope they add to this game, but take their time. Maybe an endless mode, some more story dlc, or even costumes. The sky's the limit, and i'm keeping an eye out for what's next. Hands down favorite part of the game is the "OldBoy" hallway scene reference in level one. Didn't know it was there but as soon as the camera switched views i geeked out, and proceeded to kick everyone's ass

Sekiro has my favorite combat , this game is a blast so far for me but it's definitely harder than most games I've played

I’m digging it and very very much shocked at how much I enjoy repeating the levels getting better and actually feeling the combat so hard. It’s amazing and I actually feel myself learning and getting better at the fighting in the game.

@JWitt30

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, once you start learning abilities and start a level you can tell your character is stronger and you have more shit to use at your disposal.

@darthjatarra

2 жыл бұрын

This all day , it's crazy it Never gets old

@TheDg403

2 жыл бұрын

I beat the 2nd stage at 33 after several attempts and I was so proud, but then I got to the third stage and I was like welp, I need to beat that level by at least 25😂😂

@verbon47

2 жыл бұрын

probably because the game makes you learn, imagine if this game was like the combat of AC. just button smash and vibes

Love the Old Boy style...man oh man.

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh yes

Once I figured out that replaying levels is the ticket to maximizing permanent moves/getting out with a low age, it really nullified the frustration factor. I was getting pissed at the low sweep spamming hos and the 2nd boss but it's all about repetition, repetition, repetition. Just like martial arts; muscle memory is king. I haven't beaten it yet, haven't even beaten the 3rd boss. I'm taking my time, learning the patterns, restarting the level when I want, etc. It really is weird how this repeating is still fun and rewarding, trying to beat my previous best and escape without a death while also building enough XP to buy a move permanently. Highly recommended game for kung fu/fighting game/challenging game lovers.

Love your energy, passion and enthusiasm for video games. If I ever need to hear a no bs take on a game. You are who I turn too. Can't wait to get my hands on sifu. Keep up the amazing work!

I am NOT a gamer God. Yang and his underlings kicked my ass too. But each loss was a lesson. Now I want to collect all the keys. There's a little mystery that I'm trying to unravel. And I want the rematch with the final boss in my 30s at least. SHEESH!

Just found your channel a couple weeks ago but have been binging your game reviews! Love how you break down games and I’m hyped to play this next 🔥 keep up the great content man 🙏🏼

bottles will break paper walls will tear glass will shatter everywhere -a poem by jake baldino

Gonna pick this up as soon as I can afford to, looks absolutely awesome and I love the concept. The idea of mastering the same levels at a younger age than before is so engaging and gameplay looks phenomenal, great vid as always Jake!

Your passion for games is awesome. Keep it up. Love the content.

Was searching for a new game to play & you've really sold me on this today. Actually just ordered it online & am super excited. Didn't even know about until until I watched your video on best ps5/4 games of 2022

Happy I found your channel dude. Great communication, and excellent description of the game. Peace

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Woah, thanks! I appreciate hearing that

I just finished watching the Before You Buy video, can't wait to play it, too bad my PC is another continent away ;(

@Darek_B52

2 жыл бұрын

You could try that Shadow streaming service if this is about a month long bind.

@waterbakey4330

2 жыл бұрын

@@Darek_B52 Playing Sifu through streaming would be the definition of pain

This is one of my favorite games now! Reminds me of those old beat-em-ups from the genesis and snes

great video as always, and why i enjoy your thoughts and commentary

Hey jake just wanted to let you know, these videos are my fav on youtube!

I would like to play the game but due to my disabilities I can’t play it - it looks stunning but it’s not possible for me to even try playing it - love your enthusiasm for it

Holy crap i didnt know jake had a separate channel. Subscribed!

I wasn't even really looking at this game until you started talking about it. Your channel is awesome man!

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Glad I watched your video in the game because it wasn't even on my radar, I picked it up, and I love it! For $40 this is a great game for the value and I love the art style. Keep up the great work Jake!

It teaches you, through constant frustration, mistakes and persistance. Multiple Lessons, without you even realising you're being taught these fundamentals. Superb!

I wasn't too sold on this game, but after listening to you talk so well about it I may have to give it a go. Thanks Jake!

Commenting a lil late, but honestly the biggest thing that captivated me was the audio. Not gonna lie just felt so badass when the audio links up when your kicking ass.

I feel like this game really targeted Kung-fu movie fans. The opening sequence alone hooked me. This boy was training on a wing chun dummy visualizing kicking these dudes asses for 8 years. I love this game.

@JackHarlowComboMeal

2 жыл бұрын

All for REVENGE! A fantastic homage to a whole bunch of martial art/action flicks. You five murdered my father... prepare to die.

@AztecUnshaven

2 жыл бұрын

Bak Mei Kungfu.

I just picked it up! I grew up watching a lot of Jackie Chan movies and as I play through it I find my self feeling like I’m playing through one of the movies! Great points Jake always cool to hear your takes

Great breakdown Jake! I'm 6 hours in and I haven't beaten the second boss so I feel it might take me a while lol. Keep it up man! Love your vids.

Love the content , keep it up

Good review. I also do not like hard games but there is something about the gameplay loop that's really hooked me.

I'll probably never play Sifu TBH. It seems much too hard. But, I can't wait to see someone pull a legit no-hit run on this thing.

@tobzdaman619

2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing the 100% all enemies defeated speedruns on this thing and then the "All Bosses" speedrun

@ratatoskrnuts6354

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a week since this comment, but if you haven't heard: they're adding an "easy" mode soon. So if you really like the idea, you can probably enjoy it quite a lot.

@MysteryMustache

2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware of that actually. But, I Googled it and Easy Mode is going to be a thing along with an even higher difficulty mode. As an update, I broke down and bought the game. Man, it's really frigging good, but I've never been great at games with complex fighting mechanics...so I've been getting my ass whipped a lot lol.

I saw your Before you buy video and im totally sold. Definitely going to buy it.

I'm so glad you said you're weak at some games. Because unfortunately I have the same. I love playing games, discovering new worlds and adventures, but sometimes I see that the game is a big big challenge for me. THX Jake :)

I started playing it today and I freaking love it

The thing about Sifu that constantly impresses me is that the theme is constant throughout. Sifu means 'master', and master is the word that rang through my head my entire playthrough. As a verb, as a noun, as a method, as a reminder, as a theme, the word sifu has infinite applications in this game. You start as a student learning to master his fighting style and learning new moves. Once you've beat your first playthrough, you've mastered the flow of the game. Now you have to master each individual enemies attack patterns. Then you have to master which moves give you the upper hand against certain encounters. Throughout this process, you're still mastering your abilities and permanently unlocking them. By the third playthrough, you're a complete demon, stomping through the easier fights with no problems, destroying the bigger threats with efficiency and tried and true methods. By the time you reach Yang the third time, he's the only true threat that remains in the entire game. Even the other bosses (except that museum slag) are fodder. This game is a game all about mastery of the game. There is nonway to accomplish a ton of the objectives without being indisputably phenomenal at the games mechanics. Not many games insist that you learn to utterly dominate them before you can even attempt the true challenge of the game, winning with mercy. Don't even get me started on arenas, I still only have like 3/4 of the gold stamps and every time i got another, it takes me MASTERING the layout of each arena to get kills or score in the most efficoent way possible. No game comes close to evoling this sense of domination outside of maybe the souls series, but even that isn't streamlined, so every player learns to dominate that game in their own way. Beautiful game, with developers that understood their theme and shot it to the moon with their dedication.

I forgot I preordered this! I’m so excited

Hearing you describe how hard this is makes me want to play it even more. I love challenges

I dig it, my thumbs hurt and I was like 10 hours in before I figured out you can throw someone but, I dig it.

Sifu is definitely for me. Excited to finally play it

Huge Absolver fan , so this was a must buy. Love it even if im old and my reactions are garbage. Was havin really tough time getting low death run on Club i was happy with to proceed with Museum, but after watching your vid i got inspired and just got through it at like age 23! stoked. great vid. Hope Sloclap gets the praise they deserve on this one.

There was this Combo Customization Feature in their Previous game, They can use something like that for a Sequel...

I'm with you Jake! Just like you it was one of my most anticipated games of 2022 and it delivered! Love everything about it and everything that has inspired it! Grew up watching Jackie Chan movies non stop and this game is exactly like a movie from the kung fu master with all the amazing fight moves plus the use of the environment to your advantage. And there is the classic revenge tale of your sifu getting killed with a modern take. It also has the brutality of a Donnie Yen movie like Ip Man or Flashpoint plus the gameplay reminds me a lot of Rise To Honor with Jet Li that I played on the PS2 religiously as you can take out multiple enemies from all angles. Then of course there is Sleeping Dogs with the violent takedowns, I mean damn...it is all my favorite things in one, the Hong Kong cinema style action, inspirations from my favorite films and games and of course the gameplay is just extremely smooth and fun. Though I am with you, it is very difficult at first!

Some of the best game art direction I've ever seen.

Seikiro, Dark Souls and Bloodborne made me the hardcore gamer of today. I have a habit playing every game on the hardest difficulty even when it's a new game.

As the great Bruce Lee once said, “I do not fear the man who practices a thousand kicks once, but rather the man who practices one kick a thousand times.” Point being, master the basics. Master the basics and you will be good at this game

I love this game. It brings me back to those beat em ups on the ps1 and PS2. I hope they continue building with this formula, I want more Sifu lol

I love how this game is mercilessly relentless....no chill no timeouts, no breaks , survival of the fittest. It beat me into despair a couple times but I'm getting it

Played this a lil yesterday, the game is very satisfying, tight controls. Finishing the first stage at 30 made me do it again down to 28. Haven’t played anything like this in long long time.

This is why Jake Baldino is my favorite on KZread. He is so dayum honest and he admits what we all dont want to admit, but we know is true.... Jake it was nice meeting you last week at RA!! (Ragers Anonymous) haha. :) Thanks for such a great video buddy.

The panoramic shot has such martial arts films vibe

I've only just beat the second boss but Damn, the first time I got the hallway fight, with the camera angle like the scene from Old Boy, my jaw dropped.

The discussion around sifu is pretty fascinating. I didn't expect it to be a hit but I kept hearing so many cool things about it I got it day 1. So far I'm getting my butt kicked but enjoying it a lot :).

just picked it up lastnight definitely one of my top 3 games of the past 5 years

this is why you're the king of game reviews Jake, you explained this game PERFECTLY!

Holy shit dude, I was getting mad Hotline Miami vibes from this game when I was watching gameplay! Especially when you hit the club level. I got so excited when you brought up that comparison! Haha. Absolutely love that series.

So happy you have been keeping this channel consistent Haven't been this early in a while. Still love you Jake! lmao haha hope to buy you pizza and a beer one day ahah

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! that is very kind and I'm glad you're here Ennis 👍👍🍕

You can feel the passion that the devs put in this game. I love games like this.

What camera are you using Jake? Great video

I'm sold after you mentioned Kung Fu + Hotline Miami & then showed Tony Jaa Ong Bok

The first hallway section from the side kill bill style was an INCREDIBLY satisfying moment. Can’t wait to get past the club.

Just got past The Museum....The Artist...what a fantastic boss fight. Everything from the Kill Bill setting to the amazing soundtrack implementation. The soundtrack fits the game mood and attitude so well. The Soundtrack engulfs you in this world. She had me ready to throw my controller, but when I finally took her down, I yelled out loud woo hoo! Felt so good. I am not one to rage, even though I was close on this one. I LOVE games that push you to your limit like this one. It feels so gratifying when you accomplish such a hard task. This game SLAPS!

13:00 "godspeed, spiderman." that shit broke me lmfao

My favourite Sifu moment so far is when i dodged a bat swing and it hit another enemy. Super fun

As a fan of hard games I'm kinda glad to hear this one's tough. The combat in this game looks incredible and I'm glad you really gotta master things to be that badass. Waiting on the physical release but I'm pumped.

@MrRochenator

2 жыл бұрын

Follow up, I know not everyone likes difficulty, but I think for a game that's trying to pay homage to martial arts it makes sense that you can't just jump in and say "I know Kung Fu". Mastering a martial art is a long journey and it's cool to see that challenge reflected (and dumbed down) in a game.

The first game that made me think "lets see how far impossible takes me". Awesome review.

Cant wait for playthroughs of people that never die

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

It's gonna be awesome to watch

The dualsense helps make this game even more amazing. It feels just so damn good and satisfying in your hands

@JakeBaldino

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome implementation

Gamed ever since its been a commercial thing. Sifu is my #1 ranked single player title in all that time...that says it ALL right there!

@opopopop6286

2 жыл бұрын

beginning had me nearly in tears as well, so superb! Also the fact I bought it AFTER they added the easy mode, which as a game pro is how I start out ALL my new purchases. Made it so that I had one of the best first playthroughs EVER! So anyone who hates on the devs for making that LEVEL needs to understand some basics about what I just shared!

Nice video length Jake

Sifu is exactly the kind of game I wish more people would make: It does one thing and it does it well. There aren't a million side quests and stupid little time trials or throwaway puzzles. And every inch of every level is FUN. There's no 5 minute car or horse ride to the fun part of the game. There's no long sequences of pushing forward on the joystick even though nothing is really happening on screen. Like I am happy to play the same 20 minute level over and over again if every single minute of that level is fun. God I wish they made more games like this.

I really want to play games like these, rage inducing games with a fair challenge. Sifu is roughly 17usd on epic where I live (all hail regional pricing), might pick it up over the weekend.

I love this game so much man

This game kinda reminded me of God Hand with the certain enemies turning into mini bosses and the unlocking new moves and the weaving obvs not exactly the same but I love both games this is definitely my new favourite martial arts game now

Often forget to check this channel so I get a Jake binge

The perfect review for this incredible game.

Can’t wait to get this game

I love it! Hard and frustrating but very addictive! Love your reviews!

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@Dello678

2 жыл бұрын

I won hahahhahah

@jamesvancam

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao no one asked or cares..oh its Gameranx (nervous & awkward smile*), what a suprise to see u here! Haha..You get a pass lol

@ennis5249

2 жыл бұрын

20th! im the bigger number so i win hehe