Sifu

Players felt satisfied primarily through mastering the game's deep and fluid combat system, which includes precise timing, parrying, and dodging. This mastery led to a strong sense of accomplishment, skill growth, and the feeling of becoming a powerful martial arts master, often compared to iconic figures like Bruce Lee or Neo. The overall high quality of the gameplay, visuals, and replayability also contributed significantly to this positive emotion.

Excitement stemmed from the game's fun, challenging, and addictive nature, particularly its unique and engaging combat system. Players were thrilled by the cinematic feel of the fights, the ability to pull off impressive moves, and the overall high quality and style of the game, often leading to a strong desire for replayability and even sequels.

Frustration was frequently caused by the game's high difficulty, especially with challenging boss designs and the unforgiving aging/death mechanic. Players also experienced frustration due to camera issues, unresponsive or clunky controls (particularly with keyboard and mouse), and technical bugs like crashes or glitches. Repetitive grind for achievements and unclear mechanics further contributed to this negative feeling.

Admiration was driven by the game's exceptional overall quality, particularly its stunning art direction, authentic cultural portrayal of Chinese Kung Fu, and meticulously choreographed combat. Players appreciated the game's innovative mechanics, philosophical themes, and the developers' deep understanding and execution of the martial arts genre, often considering it a masterpiece.

Disappointment arose from the game not meeting certain expectations, often related to its perceived short story length and unrewarding endings. Players also expressed disappointment with specific design choices, such as 'guess-the-punch' boss mechanics, issues with additional content like the Arena mode, and technical flaws that hindered the overall experience.