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[DarthPutin]

I really don't get this "diverse" whining. Are Chinese developers somehow prevented from making a game about martial arts?
First they say that you need more diverse characters in gaming (which is cool to have, sure), then they are pissed because YOU (developer) aren't diverse. I guess white people should only make games about white people. Then the press will be confused why the games are so homogenous. It's like some poisoned circle. Creators can't win, can they.

 

[Spukc]

eh if it's frustrating imma skip this one and get it in a sale, i lack time to redo shit over and over, also i rather chill when i game. Back to valheim i go

 

[Elios83]

81 metacritic is really good. Seems like the game basically lost points for its really high difficulty and rogue-like structure while the core-gameplay is great.
Given that I'm currently playing Uncharted remaster and I will soon have my dose of high difficulty gameplay with Elden Ring I wanted something more fun to play right now without any frustrations due to difficulty.
So I think I'm definetly going to pick this up but not day one as I wanted to.

 

[Urban]

Is there a Drunken Master mode?

 

[Smoke6]

Damn this brings back memories of playing Kung-Fu on nes! Me and my bro just sat a beat ninja garden the arcade classic after years of spending countless quarters at the arcades and not getting near the end lol

 

[Markio128]

Damn this brings back memories of playing Kung-Fu on nes! Me and my bro just sat a beat ninja garden the arcade classic after years of spending countless quarters at the arcades and not getting near the end lol

I have a friend who used to put 10p in Kung Fu Master in the arcade and just complete it multiple times. He was both very skilful and frugal

 

[saintjules]

Clearly, they can't play games that are slightly challenging I would not take someone seriously who do not understand game mechanics and simple parries and dodges.

This is why reviews should be taken lightly and never seriously.

 

[mansoor1980]

alanah pearce seems to like it

 

[SLB1904]

This is why reviews should be taken lightly and never seriously.

Reviews should take scores down. But I guess that won't fit their narrative. They know people don't read their stuff

 

[ManaByte]

alanah pearce seems to like it

That thumbnail

 

[Spukc]

alanah pearce seems to like it

i rather stick my dick in a blender

 

[mansoor1980]

i rather stick my dick in a blender

 

[Miles708]

Somehow IGN review raised my curiosity over the game.
At this point i'm almost tempted to give it a chance when the price goes down a bunch.

 

[Spukc]

 

[mansoor1980]

 

[Northeastmonk]

I remember the last time I was learning Kung Fu

I have too many games on my mind at the moment. I can’t justify it. It looks cool.

 

[saintjules]

Reviews should take scores down. But I guess that won't fit their narrative. They know people don't read their stuff

Yeah I agree with you on the score numbers. Just list pros and cons. Then people can think for themselves and see if it's worth it or not.

I'm waiting for the shit show when Horizon reviews come in.

 

[Shits_McGiggles]

I really don't get this "diverse" whining. Are Chinese developers somehow prevented from making a game about martial arts?
First they say that you need more diverse characters in gaming (which is cool to have, sure), then they are pissed because YOU (developer) aren't diverse. I guess white people should only make games about white people. Then the press will be confused why the games are so homogenous. It's like some poisoned circle. Creators can't win, can they.

The only way to win is to not play into the mob’s hands. The moment you even try to justify yourself is the exact moment you lose everything.

 

[TVexperto]

alanah pearce seems to like it

does she still have her cyberpunk chair?

 

[OneShotThrill]

Somehow IGN review raised my curiosity over the game.
At this point i'm almost tempted to give it a chance when the price goes down a bunch.

Same here..think ill wait for a sale before i grab this one.

 

[MiguelItUp]

So, I got to the second boss and died (game over'd) for the first time. I'm really enjoying it. I understand people have some severe issues with losing and difficulty, but this games vibe and visuals make it so much easier to digest. It makes me want to do better, and get better as a whole. I don't feel like it's TOO hard by any means.

REALLY annoying to hear about the whole diversity thing. But of course people will complain about the smallest, and dumbest things. I'd understand if the material was disrespectful, a disgrace, etc. But this isn't, nor was Ghost of Tsushima, and people still tried to complain about that. Even after Japanese devs commended them. I hate people, lol.

 

[xrnzaaas]

The game looks fun to play. I don't know if I'd have fun with it as I usually suck at fighting games. I'm still interested and at least it's going to land on my wishlist with hopes for a later purchase.

 

[lefty1117]

Really digging it so far ... very stylish. Dying is not so bad when you can literally just get up in the same place, no backtracking or replaying whole stages after death.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Really digging it so far ... very stylish. Dying is not so bad when you can literally just get up in the same place, no backtracking or replaying whole stages after death.

But dying ages you and you won't be able to progress or get certain skills once you're too old.

 

[Smoke6]

How are y’all able to play? My timer is stuck at zero

 

[Strider Highwind]

This is a pretty dope game lol. I think i'll be done with it just after lunch though

 

[TheTony316]

Anyone having problems with early access? The timer is stuck at 00:00.

 

[FrankWza]

Anyone having problems with early access? The timer is stuck at 00:00.

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sifu-ot-old-boy.1629742/post-265541742

 

[arvfab]

I really don't get this "diverse" whining. Are Chinese developers somehow prevented from making a game about martial arts?
First they say that you need more diverse characters in gaming (which is cool to have, sure), then they are pissed because YOU (developer) aren't diverse. I guess white people should only make games about white people. Then the press will be confused why the games are so homogenous. It's like some poisoned circle. Creators can't win, can they.

It's only fair they criticize western devs doing eastern games. I mean, remember the backlash for example Capcom got for Resident Evil and their US cast of characters.
I heard aliens are also pretty pissed at us earthlings for our depiction of them.
But the biggest sinner is Nintendo, having an italian character as mascot, yet I've never seen him eat pizza.

 

[Fbh]

I'll wait for a sale.
Game sounds fun but the it also sounds like it's almost NES era like in its challenge, using punishing difficulty to cover up an overall lack of content

 

[TheMan]

I was more excited before I found out it was a rogue like. The martial arts aspect looks really cool. I predict this will bomb though, so I’ll wait a couple months and pick it up for 30 to 50 percent off

 

[Elder Legend]

I was more excited before I found out it was a rogue like. The martial arts aspect looks really cool. I predict this will bomb though, so I’ll wait a couple months and pick it up for 30 to 50 percent off

81 metacritic is a bomb? Wow. 90 must be a smaller bomb then and a 10 is a miniscule bomb?

Reviews are up now..

 

[GHG]

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"Between the astonishing aesthetic paired with remarkable sound direction, Sifu is a presentational marvel. But unfortunately, punishing gameplay and overly-complex systems make for an inaccessible and overwhelmingly difficult experience."

Sounds like I'll enjoy this one then.

Whenever I hear crying about difficulty and "accessibility" I immediately become more interested.

 

[Salmon Snake]

I'll be so happy when my newborn babies grow little bit and I'll get to buy this, Dying Light 2 and Horizon Forbidden West at a sale !

Elden Ring I pre ordered.

This month is the best gaming month in a long time. It's actually quite sick.

 

[bender]

i rather stick my dick in a blender

 

[GHG]

Sekiro is sitting at MC 90. But you don't grind and replay the same tiny amount of content over and over again.

It took me 3 days to beat Isshin, 2 days each to beat the guardian ape and demon of hatred and a day to beat lady butterfly.

Not in literal playtime obviously but I hit many roadblocks throughout my playthrough of that game and the only way to get through it was to get better.

 

[Punished Miku]

It took me 3 days to beat Isshin, 2 days each to beat the guardian ape and demon of hatred and a day to beat lady butterfly.

Not in literal playtime obviously but I hit many roadblocks throughout my playthrough of that game and the only way to get through it was to get better.

Its a difficult game but its not a roguelike. Roguelike is cheap and lazy game design.

 

[GHG]

Its a difficult game but its not a roguelike. Roguelike is cheap and lazy game design.

Hades would like a word.

It's ok to not like the roguelike/lite genres, that's down to personal preference but to write them off as "cheap and lazy" is incorrect. Plenty of very well thought out and masterfully designed games that fall in to that category.

 

[Elder Legend]

Its a difficult game but its not a roguelike. Roguelike is cheap and lazy game design.

I love roguelike games. Hades is highly praise and so is Returnal. If done right I do not believe it's cheap/lazy design it's all about the execution imo.

 

[TheMan]

81 metacritic is a bomb? Wow. 90 must be a smaller bomb then and a 10 is a miniscule bomb?

Reviews are up now..

By bomb I meant in sales.

 

[Spukc]

Not you bender u cool

 

[Sleepwalker]

Looks good. Gonna wait on epic Tim to give it to me for free though. Too many games atm

 

[Bragr]

Reviews should take scores down. But I guess that won't fit their narrative. They know people don't read their stuff

That would be terrible, reviews without scores are like a football game without goals.

 

[Captain Toad]

That would be terrible, reviews without scores are like a football game without goals.

There aren't goals in football.

 

[Elder Legend]

There aren't goals in football.

He might be talking about real football (soccer in america) not the America bullshit that is football.

 

[RoadHazard]

Surprised it's scoring so well. It looks terrible in gameplay videos.

 

[RoadHazard]

There aren't goals in football.

Scoring goals is literally the entire point of football.

 

[FrankWza]

There aren't goals in football.

Field goals. They’re all about kicking. That’s why they’re in the Sifu thread.

 

[ChiefDada]

There aren't goals in football.

Which football are we talking about? The real one or the fake one?

 

[Jigsaah]

Its a difficult game but its not a roguelike. Roguelike is cheap and lazy game design.

Did you say DIFFICULT!?????