Astro Bot may be the best game according to critics, but Black Myth is the most sold one, with 20 million copies, beating Astro Bot’s 1.5 million. It seems that gamers prefer a lot of action and serious challenges in the gaming experience to happy sensations and minimal stress.
Beyond the exciting fights with enemies, Black Myth: Wukong delivers a deep-rooted storyline and various interesting moments. Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en, it offers a unique blend of emotions along with allegory and Buddhist philosophy.
This article will be a complete overview of the game, delving into its storyline, gameplay, graphics, and other exciting features. We will also get into the rumored expansion of the game. Let’s begin.
Quick Facts
| Developer | Game Science |
| Producer | Feng Ji |
| Designer | Jiang Baicun |
| Programmer | Zhao Wenyong |
| Artist | Yang Qi |
| Composer | 8082 Audio |
| Release Date | August 20, 2024 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5WindowsXbox Series X/S |
| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Mode | Single-player |
Why Black Myth: Wukong Is So Special?
Journey to the West and the legendary Monkey King have a huge influence on Chinese culture, expanding throughout East Asia. There were various games, comics, and movies based on it, catering to millions of fans. The recent addition with its advanced graphics, cinematic landscapes, and magical creatures became an instant favorite of Asian gamers, reaching 2.2 million players on the release day itself.
Black Myth: Wukong stands out from previous Monkey King-based arts and Asian games in general mainly because of the transformation it created in the gaming industry. The blend of the Monkey King myth carried subconsciously by the East Asian people and the creative power of developers attracted millions of people to console-based gaming, which was a shift from the gaming previously dominated by smartphones.
The game increased China’s tourism revenue because of the real locations featured in the scenes. Also, it put pressure on the semiconductor industry of the country to build better chips. It resulted in the development of Chinese hardware manufacturers, giving hope for future game developers.
The Storyline Of Black Myth: Wukong
You play The Destined One in the game, a monkey who travels to the West to revive Sun Wukong, the immortal Monkey King who was sealed to a stone by Erlang, the main antihero of the game.
The Destined One, who encounters various companions and rivals in his journey through nature, goes through an internal spiritual journey, blending various internal and external challenges to give the player a unique gameplay experience.
Major Features Of The Game
The game is filled with various interesting multifaceted characters, exotic locations, advanced magical weapons, and other interesting features. Let’s check the major ones in detail.
- The Characters: Apart from the Destined One, the game has a bunch of interesting characters such as the Erlang Shen, a rival who gives both physical and cerebral challenges to the player, Keeper, the folklore deity who guards the Soil and the Ground, and thousands of other characters like unique warriors, demons, friends, householders, and monks, mostly influenced from the Hindu & Buddhist mythology.
- The Tools: The game has various weapons, armor, drinks, relics, medicines, and other tools that enhance the suspension of disbelief in the player. According to the votes by the fans, the best weapon is Jingubang which can only be obtained in the final chapter. Other notable weapons include the Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear, Golden Loong Staff, and the Visionary Centipede Staff.
- The Graphics: Programmed by Zhao Wenyong and designed by Jiang Baicun, the game has blended the peak artistic creativity with the most advanced technology available, resulting in a breathtaking audio-visual experience. With Unreal Engine 5, the game combines a higher level of fantasy elements with realistic physics and body movements.
PC System Requirements For Black Myth: Wukong
| Category | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Latest Windows OS |
| CPU | AMD 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 / Intel Core i7-9700 |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5700XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / INTEL Arc A750 |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
| Storage | 130GB | 130GB |
Major Awards Won By Black Myth: Wukong
- Won the 2024 Game Awards‘ Best Action Game and Players’ Voice categories.
- Won Game of the Year, Best Action Game, Best Game Direction, and Best PC/Console Game at the Thailand Game Awards 2024.
- Won Ultimate Game of the Year and Best Visual Design at Golden Joystick Awards 2024.
- Won Game of the Year and Best PC Game at Equinox Latam Game Awards 2024.
- Won Best Visuals at the Gamescom 2023.
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Final Thoughts: Will There Be An Expansion To Black Myth: Wukong?
According to the producer Feng Ji, Black Myth: Wukong is planned as the first installment of a potential series, and the artist Yang Qi also said that many things they shot were not in the game, signifying another release soon.
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