Fans of Soulslikes are undoubtedly eating well at the moment. Elden Ring 's DLC is right around the corner, and there is a slew of upcoming releases that will look to push the boundaries of the action-RPG soulslike sub-genre over the coming months. One of these, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers , seems to take specific inspiration from the likes of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice , and will no doubt be looking to differentiate itself to avoid direct comparisons with 2019's Game of the Year. The game is described as a dark retelling of the Ming Dynasty period and will feature real historical characters. With a tentative release window of 2025, developer Leenzee has plenty of time to establish some key differences for its debut ti

Whether Black Myth: Wukong can be classified as a Souls-like is beside the point; this is a game that will appeal to fans of those brutally difficult titles and series like Devil May Cry as well. The player character, Sun Wukong, evolves through a standard skill tree and with the abilities he acquires, rather than through spending points to buff stats like Strength and Endurance. Combo strings are essential for getting big damage on a foe, and mixing in charged heavy attacks allows players to express their skill in different w

Physical Collectibles: Steelbook case, Wind Chime Necklace, Gold Sun Crow Pin, Thunderstone Ring, Constricting Headband, Chaos at the Pearls Banquet (silk scroll), Warranty Certificate, Stamps and Post

In a statement provided to Windows Central , a Microsoft representative provided some official comments about Black Myth Wukong 's delay on Xbox consoles. Stating that the company is "excited for the launch" of the upcoming Xbox game , the spokesperson said that the console manufacturer is "working with Game Science to bring the game" to Xbox platforms. "We can't comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders," said Microsoft, "but we remain focused on making Xbox the best platform for gamers, and great games are at the center of th

Soulslike fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming Black Myth: Wukong for just over 4 years, but that wait is finally nearing its end as the game's August release date fast approaches. Taking inspiration from the Classical 16th Century Chinese novel Journey to the West , Black Myth: Wukong puts players in the shoes of The Monkey King himself, Sun Wukong, as he takes on all manner of creatures from Eastern mythology. One of the questions players have had about the game during its long development was whether the title would be receiving a dedicated physical release, and it appears that players will indeed have the option of picking up a physical copy, albeit with a few cave

Where the Soulslike elements of Black Myth: Wukong may fall flat is in the game's protagonist, who is based on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Best known as one of the players in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong is a monkey who acquires supernatural abilities through dedication to Taoist practices. He is incredibly strong, he can run "with the speed of a meteor," and he can even transform into various animals, weapons, and other objects. He is also a very skilled warrior who can freeze people in place, and he can even cloak himself and become invisi

Physical Collectibles: Steelbook case, Wind Chime Necklace, Gold Sun Crow Pin, Thunderstone Ring, Teaching of the Heart Sutra (silk scroll), Warranty Certificate, Stamps and Postcard, Confront Destiny (40cm statue of Sun Wuk

Black Myth Wukong guide|https://blackmythwukongfans.com/ Myth: Wukong was first seen nearly four years ago with a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay video, and since then the game has maintained a steady course of popularity throughout development. Created by Chinese developer and publisher Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong is a narrative Soulsike RPG based loosely on a novel called Journey to the West , in which players take the role of a Monkey soldier inspired by Sun Wukong, or the Monkey King. As the "Destined One," players will journey across vast landscapes inspired by Chinese mythology, wielding powerful weapons and magic as they battle through fierce enem

While Black Myth: Wukong might have some similarities with the Souls-like subgenre , it is not a full Souls-like. Players will use shrines to perform actions like replenish heals, log a checkpoint, and fast travel throughout the world, but Black Myth has as much in common with FromSoftware’s titles as it does a character action game. For starters, the combat in the game is extremely fast-paced. Dodging is essential for survival, with no traditional options for blocking or parrying attacks. And where a Souls-like might feel more open in its construction, the first few hours of Black Myth: Wukong appeared fairly lin

It’s an elaborate ballet of dodges and attacks that makes Black Myth: Wukong so addicting - taking risks to get in damage and then retreating when necessary. Things get more interesting with the introduction of spells and transformations, the latter of which can completely change up gameplay. I only had access to a few spells during the preview, one that allowed Sun Wukong to freeze an enemy in place and get some free damage, and the other that turned him invisible for a sneak attack (or to bypass a group of baddies altogether). Spells cost mana, though, so even though a cooldown relegates them, players won’t be able to use them infinitely. It’s a smart balancing move since the freezing spell (called Immobilize) works on bos