Great video, I think the aspect of the "Wude" many overlook in Sifu is the line that says "He who has Kung-Fu and Wude, MAKES the other know he CAN break him. And the other doesn't want to fight anymore. This is Wude." In essence confrontation is necessary (and even inevitable for some) with those that have wronged you to be able to move forward, backing down or refusing to fight is what ultimately leads one further down the abyss, as forgiveness and revenge are both goals that require action, moving forward requires action, being stuck in one place is inaction and while forgiveness and peace of mind is available there too, it's only through confrontation that those two ideals can truly feel earned as the person feels that they've done everything in their power and exhausted all the options to feel fulfilled, in that sense the path to forgiveness and revenge are the same in Sifu as it requires you to complete levels and fight opponents, but the outcomes of said fights are what separates the goals you embarked with. However I don't think that one can objectively judge a person seeking redemption/forgiveness vs someone seeking revenge/satisfaction as every person reacts differently to different circumstances put forth in front of them and there's a lot to gleam from both paths if one chooses to assess them in closer detail rather than simply disregarding them as "person seeking forgiveness = selfless, good man" and "person seeking revenge = selfish and bad". At the end of the day you don't know which side of the coin you're gonna land on if you haven't been in that situation yourself and we've known throughout history cases of both examples bringing men down as well as up both personally and externally/socially through their decisions. This is where Sifu kind of falters much like sadly a lot of the recent revenge-themed fiction in my eyes where it's trying to appeal to both perspectives but the very fact that the credits only roll after the Wude ending already tells you that the devs are really trying to tell the former's story through the latter's prism, which I will commend them on at least doing it that way, plenty of games would force-feed you the message bluntly and on your first playthrough but Sifu has the intelligence and enough creativity to guide you down one path to show you why the other is ultimately better for the character and you as a person, as for the hundreds of goons I've thrown off roofs, atriums, slit their throats, broke their tracheas and made sure they never have kids in their lives ? 👀 oops.
Yeahh lets not mention the goons, but your comment was insanely informative and honestly you need to make a video on your own and voice those opinions on forgiveness and redemption, people would love to hear it.
@@Charziot Oh man thank you, I'd love to but my voice and narration skills would instantly make me one of the goons in the game lol worthy of a beatdown, you sound great tho, put things very eloquently and got a good script and structure !
@@brocksrocks9012 Thank you so much for the kind words, nobody wants to be one of those goons from the game, poor fellas. It was my first shot at this type of content, and seeing how many such as yourself has enjoyed it, I've a craving to make more about other games and emotions in the future!
Bitterness is a root that causes hatred and anger, when you fight these bosses and kill them, it feels good at the moment. But when you beat yang and the bad ending plays, it purposefully feels empty. The pain or trauma one person causes will not disappear if you remove them from your life or hurt them equally, it will only cause more anger and you will dwell on it for years. But if you forgive what they have done (which can take years and is not something that should be rushed), that pain will be forgotten. I know because I have watched it take place it myself as well as friends and family. This was a great video and I’m glad a came across it 🙂
The people who have wronged me, I don’t think that even if I did forgive them, I’d let them back into my life. But my journey is not yours, and your journey isn’t mine. I wish you well on all your endeavors either way :)
Redemption and forgiveness. Words that simply cannot be applied for those who don't have empathy. Not only that, but morality is the strong point for the story. Yang, The Leader, is not a terrible person, he has a reason to do good and but Sifu has a reason to keep the talismans. Who is wrong? Sifu for keeping those talismans and not allowing Yang to use them because of family tradition? Yang for killing him and helpings his associates to do good (not entirely but mostly)? Or the main character for revenging his father? No one is wrong, it all depends on how you see it. Sifu teaches you, even if you are better than every one in the room, you do not have to show it. You could just quit and that's it. You did good. Killing might be a matter of cause, but is it necessary? When the main character shows mercy, smiles, why? Because he/she knows is doing the right thing, even, if their main intention was to kill the boss. Pride in this game is what shows the path you take. The older you get, the more revenge you want because you deal more damage. However, the younger you are, the more chances you have to parry enemies, thus, allowing you to spare the boss. It is a mechanic that shows you, indirectly, how much to want to get rid of the enemy rather than sparing the enemy. An metaphorically, parrying the enemy means you emphasize more with the enemy and killing the enemy means you are trying to seek revenge and ignore the person you are fighting with. There is a lot in this game, for sure, yet it is fascinating how war has always pride, death, emptiness, and of course, no Wude.
How can i forgive someone who took a loved one of mine from me that ain't happening fam and i believe when it comes to subject different approaches must be looked at depending on the situation.
Great video, I think the aspect of the "Wude" many overlook in Sifu is the line that says "He who has Kung-Fu and Wude, MAKES the other know he CAN break him. And the other doesn't want to fight anymore. This is Wude." In essence confrontation is necessary (and even inevitable for some) with those that have wronged you to be able to move forward, backing down or refusing to fight is what ultimately leads one further down the abyss, as forgiveness and revenge are both goals that require action, moving forward requires action, being stuck in one place is inaction and while forgiveness and peace of mind is available there too, it's only through confrontation that those two ideals can truly feel earned as the person feels that they've done everything in their power and exhausted all the options to feel fulfilled, in that sense the path to forgiveness and revenge are the same in Sifu as it requires you to complete levels and fight opponents, but the outcomes of said fights are what separates the goals you embarked with.
However I don't think that one can objectively judge a person seeking redemption/forgiveness vs someone seeking revenge/satisfaction as every person reacts differently to different circumstances put forth in front of them and there's a lot to gleam from both paths if one chooses to assess them in closer detail rather than simply disregarding them as "person seeking forgiveness = selfless, good man" and "person seeking revenge = selfish and bad". At the end of the day you don't know which side of the coin you're gonna land on if you haven't been in that situation yourself and we've known throughout history cases of both examples bringing men down as well as up both personally and externally/socially through their decisions.
This is where Sifu kind of falters much like sadly a lot of the recent revenge-themed fiction in my eyes where it's trying to appeal to both perspectives but the very fact that the credits only roll after the Wude ending already tells you that the devs are really trying to tell the former's story through the latter's prism, which I will commend them on at least doing it that way, plenty of games would force-feed you the message bluntly and on your first playthrough but Sifu has the intelligence and enough creativity to guide you down one path to show you why the other is ultimately better for the character and you as a person, as for the hundreds of goons I've thrown off roofs, atriums, slit their throats, broke their tracheas and made sure they never have kids in their lives ? 👀 oops.
Yeahh lets not mention the goons, but your comment was insanely informative and honestly you need to make a video on your own and voice those opinions on forgiveness and redemption, people would love to hear it.
@@Charziot Oh man thank you, I'd love to but my voice and narration skills would instantly make me one of the goons in the game lol worthy of a beatdown, you sound great tho, put things very eloquently and got a good script and structure !
@@brocksrocks9012 Thank you so much for the kind words, nobody wants to be one of those goons from the game, poor fellas. It was my first shot at this type of content, and seeing how many such as yourself has enjoyed it, I've a craving to make more about other games and emotions in the future!
Bitterness is a root that causes hatred and anger, when you fight these bosses and kill them, it feels good at the moment. But when you beat yang and the bad ending plays, it purposefully feels empty. The pain or trauma one person causes will not disappear if you remove them from your life or hurt them equally, it will only cause more anger and you will dwell on it for years. But if you forgive what they have done (which can take years and is not something that should be rushed), that pain will be forgotten. I know because I have watched it take place it myself as well as friends and family. This was a great video and I’m glad a came across it 🙂
I'm glad for your insightful words, I'm hoping your friends and family are doing well.
The people who have wronged me, I don’t think that even if I did forgive them, I’d let them back into my life. But my journey is not yours, and your journey isn’t mine. I wish you well on all your endeavors either way :)
If you know that's best for you life, I'm happy you've came to your conclusion, not everyone should forgive. I'm thankful for your words!
@@Charziot I’m thankful for the guidance you’ve given me with this video. I’m glad you were able to heal as well
Redemption and forgiveness. Words that simply cannot be applied for those who don't have empathy. Not only that, but morality is the strong point for the story. Yang, The Leader, is not a terrible person, he has a reason to do good and but Sifu has a reason to keep the talismans. Who is wrong? Sifu for keeping those talismans and not allowing Yang to use them because of family tradition? Yang for killing him and helpings his associates to do good (not entirely but mostly)? Or the main character for revenging his father? No one is wrong, it all depends on how you see it. Sifu teaches you, even if you are better than every one in the room, you do not have to show it. You could just quit and that's it. You did good. Killing might be a matter of cause, but is it necessary? When the main character shows mercy, smiles, why? Because he/she knows is doing the right thing, even, if their main intention was to kill the boss. Pride in this game is what shows the path you take. The older you get, the more revenge you want because you deal more damage. However, the younger you are, the more chances you have to parry enemies, thus, allowing you to spare the boss. It is a mechanic that shows you, indirectly, how much to want to get rid of the enemy rather than sparing the enemy. An metaphorically, parrying the enemy means you emphasize more with the enemy and killing the enemy means you are trying to seek revenge and ignore the person you are fighting with. There is a lot in this game, for sure, yet it is fascinating how war has always pride, death, emptiness, and of course, no Wude.
Wow bro. You truly got this game. Thank you for sharing. I felt the same how I was playing, I never gave up
Good talk
Almost every chinese kung fu story is a path of revenge lol
I really love sifu and I really needed to hear this, thank you 🙏
Sifu changed my mindset in life, I glad the video helped you.
Thank you teacher for your wise words
You are very Welcome, I enjoyed the game much I just had to share how it changed me and how It might change others!
nice video! if you don't mind me asking, where's your accent from? i 've never heard it before and it sounds really nice!
This is a first ever for me, Normally people guess the strangest places as to where I'm from but I'm actually Irish born and raised! :D
@@Charziot oh yep i'd never have guessed it lol
@@idrisssbbd3997 But at least your the first to have asked!
How can i forgive someone who took a loved one of mine from me that ain't happening fam and i believe when it comes to subject different approaches must be looked at depending on the situation.
I agree with you, as some things in life just truely are unforgiveable.
@Charziot indeed ma G