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Black Myth: Wukong - Europe & USA & Canada
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
• Explore a Land of Vast Wonders
"A world unseen, where wonders gleam,
And with each stride, a new scene streams."
Enter a fascinating realm fill...
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19 August 2024
Recent Steam reviews:
Very positive
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All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly positive
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/img_steamline.png?t=1736335042)
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Scene.gif?t=1736335042)
"A world unseen, where wonders gleam,
And with each stride, a new scene streams."
Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!
As the Destined One, you shall traverse an array of breathtaking and distinctive landscapes from the classic tale, composing an epic of adventure that is seen anew.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Boss.gif?t=1736335042)
"Heroic Monkey, might and fame,
Adversaries rise, to test his name."
One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with their unique strengths.
As the Destined One, you will encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Battle.gif?t=1736335042)
"Spells unbound, talents in play,
Unleashed abilities seize the day."
Spells, transformations, and magic vessels of all manifestations, in which some counteract while others amplify, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find a winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_NPC.gif?t=1736335042)
"Within all souls, both wild and tame,
There thrives a tale of life's fierce flame."
Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed.
As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them to taste the love, hate, greed, and fury they once held and still carry within.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/img_steamline.png?t=1736335042)
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Scene.gif?t=1736335042)
• Explore a Land of Vast Wonders
"A world unseen, where wonders gleam,
And with each stride, a new scene streams."
Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!
As the Destined One, you shall traverse an array of breathtaking and distinctive landscapes from the classic tale, composing an epic of adventure that is seen anew.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Boss.gif?t=1736335042)
• Confront Mighty Foes, Old and New
"Heroic Monkey, might and fame,
Adversaries rise, to test his name."
One of the major highlights of Journey to the West is its diverse cast of adversaries, each with their unique strengths.
As the Destined One, you will encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_Battle.gif?t=1736335042)
• Temper Your Mastery of Varied Spells
"Spells unbound, talents in play,
Unleashed abilities seize the day."
Spells, transformations, and magic vessels of all manifestations, in which some counteract while others amplify, have long been iconic combat elements of Chinese mythology.
As the Destined One, aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find a winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
![Black Myth: Wukong thumbnail](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2358720/extras/SteamGIF_NPC.gif?t=1736335042)
• Discover Heartfelt Tales Behind Every Facade
"Within all souls, both wild and tame,
There thrives a tale of life's fierce flame."
Beneath the ferocity and craftiness of your foes lies an engaging tapestry of their origins, personalities, and motivations waiting to be revealed.
As the Destined One, you will uncover the stories behind a variety of characters, delving beyond your battles with them to taste the love, hate, greed, and fury they once held and still carry within.
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![Black Myth has sold over 25 million units worldwide so far](https://gaming-cdn.com/images/news/articles/10470/cover/1000x563/black-myth-has-sold-over-25-million-units-worldwide-so-far-cover679d465e06b23.jpg)
Black Myth has sold over 25 million units worldwide so far
The commercial success for Black Myth: Wukong knows no limits. Widely acclaimed by the press, Game Science's title keeps selling like hotcakes.
According to the latest figures released by Niko News, the game has sold over 25 million copies worldwide since last August.
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![Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong lead the nominations at the GDC Awards 2025](https://gaming-cdn.com/images/news/articles/10403/cover/1000x563/astro-bot-and-black-myth-wukong-lead-the-nominations-at-the-gdc-awards-2025-cover67994691d42c0.jpg)
Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong lead the nominations at the GDC Awards 2025
A few awards for games released in 2024 are still to be handed. In fact, it's near time for the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) to get underway on March 19, but before that, let's take a look at the list of nominees.
A total of 18 games appear in the ceremony's 9 categories. Keep in mind that only…
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Black Myth: Wukong isn't available on Xbox yet because of the Series S
On the Weibo platform, Feng Ji, director of Black Myth: Wukong answered a question about why the game hasn't released on Xbox Series just yet.
While many rumors pointed to a technical problem, Microsoft went to deny this and point to it being a hidden PlayStation exclusive as to why the game wasn't…
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---{ Graphics }---
☑ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☑ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☑ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☑ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☐ 7
☐ 8
☑ 9
☐ 10
---{ Graphics }---
☑ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☑ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☑ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☑ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☐ 7
☐ 8
☑ 9
☐ 10
2024-09-01T08:37:33-0400
GAME OF YEAR
- Combat and bosses
- World telling and story
- 50+ hours of things to do
- some fps drops which will be fixed
2024-08-20T01:49:12-0400
thank you instant gaming for saving me 10€, now i can enjoy the game and go for a +1 drink
- GOTY
2024-08-22T08:58:11-0400
A Mix between Souls and God of War
- Fucking amazing graphics
- Smooth gameplay
- Good story, amazing anime-like cutscenes
- Invisible walls can be annoying. Especialy in a game where 40% of shit is hidden :D
2024-08-29T18:49:33-0400
First type of game (souls) I played and I'm amazed, I'm like a kid in a store.
- No feminism propaganda
- No woke agenda
- Very well optimized
2024-09-20T11:01:52-0400
Very safe purchase, 100% recommended and excellent price
- You receive the product instantly
- Cheap
- 100% Safe
2024-08-21T14:56:12-0400
amazing clean game with no microtransaction no woke crap its beatiful fun and amazing game
- everything
2024-09-03T16:46:02-0400
Recent reviews
nice game loved it
- Amaizing textures
- Good story
- Smooth gameplay
- no woke (jc ofc)
2025-02-05T05:24:34-0500
Black Myth: Wukong, developed by the Chinese indie studio Game Science, is an action role-playing game that has garnered significant attention since its release on August 20, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms. The game draws inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West," allowing players to assume the role of Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King.
Visuals and Art Direction
One of the most lauded aspects of Black Myth: Wukong is its stunning visual presentation. The game leverages the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver breathtaking graphics that bring ancient Chinese landscapes and mythological creatures to life. The meticulous attention to detail in character designs and environments creates an immersive experience that has been widely praised by both players and critics. The Guardian described it as "a fantastically exciting action game," highlighting its visual appeal.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Gameplay and Combat Mechanics
The gameplay centers around fast-paced, melee-based combat, requiring players to master Sun Wukong's diverse abilities, including shape-shifting, weather manipulation, and clone creation. These powers add depth to the combat system, allowing for varied strategies in encounters with a wide array of enemies and formidable bosses. The game adopts a structured approach, encouraging exploration of meticulously designed areas without the aid of mini-maps or quest logs, fostering a deeper sense of adventure and discovery.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
However, some critics have pointed out that while the combat system is precise, it may lack uniqueness. IGN Japan noted that "Black Myth: Wukong’s combat system doesn’t have anything that makes it truly unique," suggesting that the variety in combat approaches is somewhat limited.
METACRITIC.COM
Narrative and Exploration
The narrative closely follows the events of "Journey to the West," offering a retelling of the classic tale. Players embark on a journey through various lands, engaging with a cast of characters, completing isolated questlines, and uncovering hidden areas. These secret areas, referred to as "Obsessions," are tied to Buddhist themes of attachment and suffering, rewarding curious players with additional content and challenges.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Exploration is a key component of the game, with the structured level design encouraging players to delve into the intricacies of each area. Unlike many action games, Black Myth: Wukong is not open-world, which some players may find refreshing as it offers a more focused and deliberate exploration experience.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Technical Performance and Localization
On the technical front, the game delivers a solid performance, though some players have reported frame drops during cutscenes and in more graphically intensive moments. Additionally, certain sections of the game, such as the journal menu that lists enemy types and characters, lack localization, which can be jarring for non-Chinese-speaking players.
NME.COM
Critical Reception and Sales
Black Myth: Wukong has received generally favorable reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 80 from outlets like Jeuxvideo.com, which praised its exhilarating gameplay and immersive experience. However, some reviews, such as from TheSixthAxis, have critiqued the exploration aspects, describing them as lacking, and the combat as "just sort of fine."
METACRITIC.COM
In terms of sales, the game has been a commercial success. Within its first week, it sold over 10 million copies across all platforms, making it one of the fastest-selling games of all time. This success has been celebrated as a significant achievement for the Chinese gaming industry, marking a milestone in its cultural impact on the global stage.
EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG
Conclusion
Black Myth: Wukong stands as a visually stunning and ambitious action RPG that offers a fresh take on a classic Chinese tale. Its blend of traditional storytelling and modern gameplay mechanics provides an engaging experience, despite some critiques regarding its combat depth and exploration design. The game's commercial success underscores its impact and signifies a notable moment for Chinese-developed games in the global market.
Visuals and Art Direction
One of the most lauded aspects of Black Myth: Wukong is its stunning visual presentation. The game leverages the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver breathtaking graphics that bring ancient Chinese landscapes and mythological creatures to life. The meticulous attention to detail in character designs and environments creates an immersive experience that has been widely praised by both players and critics. The Guardian described it as "a fantastically exciting action game," highlighting its visual appeal.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Gameplay and Combat Mechanics
The gameplay centers around fast-paced, melee-based combat, requiring players to master Sun Wukong's diverse abilities, including shape-shifting, weather manipulation, and clone creation. These powers add depth to the combat system, allowing for varied strategies in encounters with a wide array of enemies and formidable bosses. The game adopts a structured approach, encouraging exploration of meticulously designed areas without the aid of mini-maps or quest logs, fostering a deeper sense of adventure and discovery.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
However, some critics have pointed out that while the combat system is precise, it may lack uniqueness. IGN Japan noted that "Black Myth: Wukong’s combat system doesn’t have anything that makes it truly unique," suggesting that the variety in combat approaches is somewhat limited.
METACRITIC.COM
Narrative and Exploration
The narrative closely follows the events of "Journey to the West," offering a retelling of the classic tale. Players embark on a journey through various lands, engaging with a cast of characters, completing isolated questlines, and uncovering hidden areas. These secret areas, referred to as "Obsessions," are tied to Buddhist themes of attachment and suffering, rewarding curious players with additional content and challenges.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Exploration is a key component of the game, with the structured level design encouraging players to delve into the intricacies of each area. Unlike many action games, Black Myth: Wukong is not open-world, which some players may find refreshing as it offers a more focused and deliberate exploration experience.
THEGUARDIAN.COM
Technical Performance and Localization
On the technical front, the game delivers a solid performance, though some players have reported frame drops during cutscenes and in more graphically intensive moments. Additionally, certain sections of the game, such as the journal menu that lists enemy types and characters, lack localization, which can be jarring for non-Chinese-speaking players.
NME.COM
Critical Reception and Sales
Black Myth: Wukong has received generally favorable reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 80 from outlets like Jeuxvideo.com, which praised its exhilarating gameplay and immersive experience. However, some reviews, such as from TheSixthAxis, have critiqued the exploration aspects, describing them as lacking, and the combat as "just sort of fine."
METACRITIC.COM
In terms of sales, the game has been a commercial success. Within its first week, it sold over 10 million copies across all platforms, making it one of the fastest-selling games of all time. This success has been celebrated as a significant achievement for the Chinese gaming industry, marking a milestone in its cultural impact on the global stage.
EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG
Conclusion
Black Myth: Wukong stands as a visually stunning and ambitious action RPG that offers a fresh take on a classic Chinese tale. Its blend of traditional storytelling and modern gameplay mechanics provides an engaging experience, despite some critiques regarding its combat depth and exploration design. The game's commercial success underscores its impact and signifies a notable moment for Chinese-developed games in the global market.
- it is a very nice game
- it has beautiful graphics
- it is the best game
- the intro is in chinese
- it loads hard
2025-01-29T10:38:24-0500
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