Sifu players can't get past the second level Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sifu players can't get past the second level Why accessibility is important. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 14 Feb 2022 90 comments Sifu players are struggling to get past the game's second level. Sloclap's kung-fu action game launched last week and has already become notorious for its high difficulty level. Looking through trophy data rustled up by PushSquare, however, shows just where those difficulty spikes are: namely, the second level. Watch on YouTube A look at the process of death and aging in Sifu. The game's Prologue has been completed by around 97 percent of players (easy enough, considering you can't die), and the first level has been completed by 82 percent of players. That then drops to just 34 percent of players finishing the second level - clearly a huge brick wall for many. Completion of the subsequent level then drops by almost half to 17 percent of players, and then down to 11 percent for the next. Beating the final boss has been done by 6 percent of players, while the platinum trophy remains ultra rare at 1 percent. Of course, players aren't expected to breeze through any game to platinum in such a short time. But that drop in percentage for the second level proves the game's high difficulty perhaps hasn't quite been balanced. It also proves the importance of accessibility. While Sifu is undoubtedly a game about honing your skills to enact revenge, that difficulty spike is clearly off putting for the majority of players. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings In an interview on Twitch, Sloclap co-founder Pierre Tarno said that accessibility options will be coming in a post-launch update, including an easier difficulty mode. Initially, Tarno confirmed the game would not be receiving difficulty modes, with the intention to "challenge players and to encourage them to learn, improve and adapt". It seems the team are now backtracking on this. Sifu is "a brilliant, eccentric fighting game" we said in our review, that "expects close attention and patience, and rewards you with scuffles of incredible intensity". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store