Hei shen hua: Wu kong

Assuming the role as staff-wielding primate Destined One, 'Black Myth: Wukong' is a world worth wandering. I've seen it compared to FromSoftware titles but it's not nearly difficult enough to warrant as such, and it's all the better for it. It is first and foremost an adventure, more inviting than punishing. Where it does take a page from the Soulslikes; however, is in the manner of which so much content is below the surface and between the lines. You could blast through the game in just under a day as a boss rush, or you could spend the better part of a week hunting down every boss, collectible, and NPC. It's not so much a story being straightforward with you as it is a sprinkling of parables left to you to solve, which leads to as much active interpretation as it does passive enjoyment.

The game shines at its best and brightest in boss fights. There are 81 of them, all of which are simply sensational spectacles. Some are rehashed and repetitive, but the audio-visual view is delightful. Gyrating, sparkling dragons spiraling through the air. A corrupted buddha placing his palm on the plains leads to pulsing, splintering, and erupting.

I'm not particularly familiar with the source text 'Journey to the West,' but I'm inclined to learn based on the gorgeous reconstruction of the world. Each and every area is dripping with detail - vivacious forests and subdued snowfields, intricate temples and rugged rock faces. Demystifying what will come next makes for a pretty powerful lure.

In conclusion, 'Black Myth: Wukong' is a true triumph. It looks and plays as good as advertised, as if GameScience was bursting onto the scene and declaring: "Every other developer has got some stiff competition." I'm hearing them out, and you should be, too.

Hands down one of the best games of the year! After the let downs of earlier this year, it was definitely a breath of fresh air. You may have heard this, but it's kind of a cross between God of War with souls-like elements. It takes a few min to figure stuff out, and when you have it down, they add a new thing in. So it's always growing in the options you can access. Death is very forgiving, and even aids you on your journey. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. I think one of my favorite parts though is the journal or compendium. It shares myths regarding the yaoguai you come across, and that helps build the story.

This is what it means to make a game with love and care and not political and social BIAS. The passion of every person that worked in this AAA title can be felt in every sound design, map, character, and gameplay dynamic.

I was lucky enough to play it at it's surreal graphics peak, almost burning my PC a couple of times but it was worth every small heart attack i had.

This game hands on is what the gaming industry should be and what gamers expect from other gamming companies. Take your time be diligent and listen to the community as you create a rich story and gameplay dynamic free of imposing personal, social and political Ideologies.

Game of the year for sure and i hope this game can win an Academy award for best Short films.

I hope you all can enjoy this amazing game and it's story. Now if you excuse me, I'm gonna read some Journey To the West.

As a man who used to play all sorts of video games for 10+ years, I am rating this as a 10 out of 10. To me this game is a symbolic art piece which marks the beginning of the 21st century China renaissance. It is not just a top game but soaked in so much profound sense of Chinese culture, history, religion and philosophy. All of these different aspects are so well balanced and built into the touching story and carved out a beautiful new world for the well known characters of the Journey to the West. The #1 superhero in China Sun Wukong is so well depicted in this reinvented version and I can only even argue that it has fleshed out in a way that is better than the original story. Many characters like Bajie, ZiZhuer, YangJian are all very well built and touching.

In terms of the gameplay, the fighting system is a true blessing to most people. The 72 shape changes are great fun. And the stick/staff-based weapon system sucked in so much China martial arts that it's almost a new form by itself. The many bosses are stunning and fun to challenge.

The last but not least is the beautiful graphics, the mountains, forests, deserts, palaces, temples, volcanoes, lakes, sea and countless sculptures and artifacts. All of these are beautiful replication of the ancient world and rich history of China.

I can stay in the beautiful world of WuKong for ever. Ever since I picked up this game, I have spent 200+ hrs playing it and now in the 6th round of the game. It's beyond my expectation and truly amazing game and artwork to recommend to everyone who wants an amazing experience!

Black Myth: Wukong was a letdown. It ran poorly with noticeable ghosting and low visual quality. Combat wasn't broken, but it felt boring-mostly light or heavy attacks with the occasional ability. The perfect dodge effect looked cool, but fights lacked variety and depth. The story didn't pull me in, and I found myself not caring about what was happening. Voice acting felt off. Despite the hype, it came off as unpolished and forgettable. I also found navigation frustrating at times-I often wasn't sure where to go or what to do next. Overall i didn't enjoy my time in that game and i wont be playing it again.