Sifu is certainly one of the more challenging combat experiences you'll have in a game that's not titled Dark Souls, thanks to an interesting death and aging system every time you die. Thankfully (mercifully) Sifu employs level shortcuts that you can unlock after reaching a certain point in each stage.
In the final level, The Sanctuary, you can unlock a great shortcut that takes you straight to the section just before the final boss room. In order to grab the Inner Garden Door Keycard, progress through the entire level until you reach a mini-boss armed with a bo staff (seen below).
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This mini-boss doesn't show you anything new—once you defeat him, you'll receive the Inner Garden Door Keycard. Every time you restart the level now, you can access the shortcut by heading straight outside after you exit the lobby at the start of the level.
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