Sifu is a martial arts fighting game with a flowing control system and ageing protagonist. You fight with Kung-Fu combat designed with impact and authenticity in mind. The twist is, each time you die you age which means eventually you are too old to progress and must begin again.

You play a young Kung-Fu student on a quest to avenge his family who was murdered by a squad of mysterious assassins. After eight years of preparing his revenge, the day has come. Through linear levels and more open environments, you hunt down the murderers and anyone else in your way

He has the help of a magical pendant. But it comes with a cost: he gets older every time he comes back to life until eventually, he has to start again. The challenge is to see how long you'll survive before having to start your quest again. Along with this unusual ageing mechanic, the combat itself requires careful positioning and intelligent use of the environment to gain the advantage. You end up using everything at your disposal to survive: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows and ledges. Each time you start again you can learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei Kung-Fu.

The result is a game that reflects on the cost of revenge and violence, seen directly in the ageing player. But beyond this there is a really solid combat game where you learn to make the best use of your abilities to improve efficiency and minimise the passing years.