The odds are stacked against you in the masterful roguelike beat-’em-up Sifu—but with a little tenacity and lots of fisticuffs, you just might come out on top. Here’s a look at the battle ahead:

On a mission to track down the evildoers who murdered your father and wrecked your dojo, you’ll rumble through five shady hideouts, unleashing your rookie kung fu skills against hundreds of bad guys. Punch, kick, and combo through cinematic fights using little more than your limbs and a mysterious magical talisman.

Should you fall in battle, your talisman will revive you—at a cost: Each time you use it, you’ll advance in years, getting slightly stronger but less resilient. Can’t beat a level before the talisman’s powers run out? Tough luck—your run’s over.

Over time, you’ll learn awesome techniques, like the Spinning Hook Kick and the Flowing Claw, while gaining permanent combat buffs. Whether you’re pulling these moves off with the customizable touch controls or a compatible gamepad, don’t let age slow you down!

Unlock and fully upgrade the Environmental Mastery skill as soon as possible. This handy trick lets you fling blunt objects at enemies, leaving them open to follow-up strikes and finishing moves.