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Game Information

Game Title: Black Myth: Wukong

Platforms:

  • PlayStation 5 (Aug 19, 2024)
  • PC (Aug 19, 2024)

Trailers:

Developer: Game Science

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 88 average - 100% recommended - 7 reviews

Critic Reviews

But Why Tho? - Abdul Saad - 7.5 / 10

Black Myth: Wukong is an incredibly engaging and entertaining action RPG in many ways. While the overarching narrative leaves a lot to be desired, and the technical and balance issues can be a hindrance, the game still provides an epic, unforgettable gameplay and cinematic experience that not many games can rival.


Digital Trends - George Yang - 4 / 5

Black Myth: Wukong is only a Soulslike in the way Stellar Blade is, and that’s to its credit. It lightly borrows elements from the subgenre but carves out a niche for itself by focusing on its key differences. Despite some performance issues and frustrating difficulty spikes, Black Myth: Wukong’s frenetic combat and emphasis on fluid movement make it feel unlike any of its other contemporaries.


GameBlast - Luan Gabriel de Paula - Portuguese - 9 / 10

Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most impressive debuts in recent years. I don't remember a small company being able to deliver a project as solid, polished and with its own identity as this one. The Game Science team chose a source material full of meaning and importance, applied their passion and experience and transformed a literary classic into an addictive, well-constructed game with a unique identity. Despite problems in the world design, in the writing of some characters and in underutilized systems, the game will certainly please those who waited so many years to finally make their journey to the West and face the dazzling wonders of the mythical world of Chinese folklore.


Gamer Guides - Ben Chard - 85 / 100

Four years since its initial reveal, Black Myth: Wukong is a great success. An engaging, cinematic story, a combat system with many options, and breathtakingly beautiful, this is one journey you won’t want to miss!


Gaming Age - Matthew Pollesel - 8 / 10

I’d say that Black Myth: Wukong pretty much delivers on what it always promised: a gorgeous world where you get to battle crazy monsters and demons. It would be nice if there was a little more to do between the craziest monsters and demons, but if you want a game that will test you while giving you some nice scenery to look at, you’ll find it here.


INVEN - Dongyong Seo - Korean - 9 / 10

The game prominently showcases its distinctly Chinese story and visuals, and it nails them perfectly. The stunning action sequences that unfold within these beautiful scenes keep you constantly engaged, driving you relentlessly toward the next chapter, the next boss, the next item, or the next transformation—always eager for what’s coming next.


TechRaptor - Joseph Allen - 9.5 / 10

Black Myth: Wukong is an absolute delight. Its gorgeous world, incredible enemy variety, and satisfying combat all come together to create an experience worthy of the Great Sage himself.


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[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 10 points 10 months ago

I'll wait for some more performance reviews and maybe even a few patches, but this sounds promising. Was looking forward to this game so I'm glad it seems like it delivers.

[–] MarcomachtKuchen@feddit.org 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Really happy it's getting good scores. The mentioned perfomance makes me worried tho

[–] eutsgueden@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

The issues sound patchable to a layman like myself. Embrace patient gaming and enjoy in a month or so.

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Looked really good from the trailer I just watched.

[–] CaptainBasculin@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago

Could buy on a sale, looks interesting