The game is inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West. The player assumes the role of the Destined One, a staff-wielding monkey, embarking on a journey to recover six relics corresponding to Sun Wukong's six senses. The protagonist's weapon is a staff, which is based on the Ruyi Jingu Bang from the novel. The staff can extend and shrink in size during combat. The different staff stances—the smash, pillar, and thrust stance—provide versatility in fights. The combat mechanics involve resource management. Focus can be accumulated by landing light attacks, executing well-timed dodges, and other means.
A focus point is gained when the meter for focus is filled up. These points can be used to initiate heavy attacks. A heavy attack can be executed on its own or as a varied combo, which is triggered during light attacks. Stamina is depleted by sprinting, dodging, and attacking.
This cosplayer is dressed as the character Rakshasi. Black Myth: Wukong is widely regarded as the first AAA game from the Chinese video game industry, Nikkei Asia reports that it is seen as a new standard bearer for games in the Chinese video game industry, which is dominated by mobile games but gradually shifting toward console games, and could inspire Chinese developers to pursue ambitious projects that draw international audiences. .
Black Myth: Wukong had a budget of $70 million over its six years of development, as reported by Bloomberg. This was partly funded by the investor Hero Games. Feng Ji stated that the studio could not undertake such a project in the beginning, so they made two mobile games before they cautiously began the project, as they previously worked at Tencent and thus knew the possible risks from experience.
After escorting his master Tang Sanzang and retrieving the Buddhist scriptures in a pilgrimage to the West, Sun Wukong ascends to Buddhahood. Yet, he rejects life in the Celestial Court for the simple joys of life on Mount Huaguo instead. The Court grows mistrustful and sends an army led by Erlang Shen to force him to submit. Sun Wukong duels Erlang Shen, but he is incapacitated by the circlet that binds him and is sealed in stone on the mountain. He is severed from his six senses, corresponding to six relics. Over the next centuries, the monkeys of the mountain seek to recover the relics to revive him.
Black Myth: Wukong !
After escorting his master Tang Sanzang and retrieving the Buddhist scriptures in a pilgrimage to the West, Sun Wukong ascends to Buddhahood. Yet, he rejects life in the Celestial Court for the simple joys of life on Mount Huaguo instead. The Court grows mistrustful and sends an army led by Erlang Shen to force him to submit.
Sun Wukong duels Erlang Shen, but he is incapacitated by the circlet that binds him and is sealed in stone on the mountain. He is severed from his six senses, corresponding to six relics. Over the next centuries, the monkeys of the mountain seek to recover the relics to revive him.
Black Myth: Wukong was released for PlayStation 5, on 20 August 2024.
Black Myth: Wukong is a breathtaking action RPG that delivers on every front, whether you play on PC or PlayStation 5. From the moment you step into its beautifully crafted world inspired by the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West, you’re treated to an experience that blends stunning visuals, intricate storytelling, and thrilling gameplay.
Meesh Games
August 20, 2024:
- Black Myth: Wukong – Ps5
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