The game Sifu, an action game with martial arts elements developed by Sloclap studio, is now available for Android and iOS devices. The mobile version, released on Tuesday (the 13th), adapts the original 2022 gameplay experience for smaller screens by making changes to controls and camera.
The core concept of the game maintains the focus on kung fu-style fights, where players must master defensive techniques, counterattacks, and combinations of strikes to defeat opponents. The main innovation is the adaptation of the gameplay for smartphones, which includes touch controls designed to preserve the accuracy and intensity of the confrontations.
Furthermore, the mobile version features simplified environmental interactions and an adaptive camera intended to facilitate viewing the fights on small displays. Meanwhile, the artistic style, inspired by hand-painted art, as well as the cinematic presentation, remain unchanged, aiming to provide a visually similar experience to previous editions.
The game's story unfolds in a fictional Chinese city, where a young martial arts practitioner witnesses his father's murder. After eight years of training, he begins a path of revenge against those responsible for the tragedy. The gameplay combines elements of the roguelike and beat 'em up genres, encouraging learning through mistakes and continuous improvement of fighting skills.
To progress, players need to master the Pai Mei kung fu style, identify enemy weaknesses, and utilize the environment during encounters. The game, originally released in 2022, was created by the French studio Sloclap, also known for the game Absolver, and is now expanding its availability to mobile platforms.