Sun Wukong is an integral and long-enduring part of Chinese culture, one that has been reinterpreted time and time again across multiple mediums since the character was first created in a 16th-century Chinese novel called Journey to the West. The monkey god is iconic because he’s impossibly powerful and intelligent, has so many skills that he’s practically unbeatable, and uses those powers to sow chaos. He’s largely considered a trickster god, recent blackmythwukongfans.com blog post a la L

Like many people in my age group, I first found out who Sun Wukong is through the CCTV Chinese television adaptation of the same name, which I’d watch with my grandmother while she babysat me. Others discovered him through one of the many animated series, comics, films, and plays portraying the all-powerful immortal monkey man. The original Dragon Ball was heavily inspired by Journey to the West. Dota 2 has a character called Sun Wukong. League of Legends has a champion based on him. Sun Wukong is everywhere if you know what to look for, and he’s now the focus of a highly-anticipated Soulslike, slated for release in the summer of 2

Chinese games like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail are huge and Chinese games dominate the mobile game market, but these games don’t have nearly the cultural impact that companies like Nintendo have had with their intellectual properties. Chinese representation rules, and I was so excited to see something that resonates with so many Chinese people turned into what looks like a really cool game – China’s first major triple-A game, no l

One of the biggest remaining questions in terms of the game's combat mechanics is whether the Monkey King will have access to weapons other than his staff. The staff itself seems incredibly versatile and is capable of changing its length and move set, depending on which stance the protagonist is in. While this already shows good variety, it would be highly unusual for a Soulslike not to offer any other choice of weapons , and for those who are drawn to the genre for its build variety, this could be a blow. Answers here would be much more appreciated as a res

Black Myth: Wukong 's main differentiator appears to be the sheer power of its protagonist, the Monkey King, and his unique suite of abilities, including being able to morph into various other forms. This, along with some of the weapon skills that have already been displayed, appears to give Black Myth a unique identity among the other Soulslikes. On the surface, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers appears to have much more in common with Sekiro , which, if executed correctly, shouldn't harm its chances of success at

With so many of its direct competitors releasing over the next four months or so, having a release window of 2025 will likely work in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers ' favor. This will give the title room to breathe and should allow the dust to settle on all of its rivals before it unleashes itself. Being available on PS5, PC, and also as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title will give it a great chance for success, so if Leenzee can stick the landing with the game's mechanics and settings, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers could be one of 2025's sleeper h

Black Myth: Wukong has been built on the impressive Unreal Engine 5 , and the result is a game that looks well and truly next-gen. One encounter in the heavy snow pits the Monkey King against the dangerous, fast-moving Macaque Chief boss. As the protagonist moves quickly around the terrain, the surrounding snow begins to accumulate in noticeable piles. Another boss fight against the Tiger Vanguard takes place partially in the water, which acts incredibly naturally as the fight thrashes around it. These are subtle but noticeable examples of Unreal Engine 5's power and Gamescom 2023 could well show off more of this in full eff

While Game Science is taking a more traditional approach to retelling the Monkey King’s adventures, that doesn’t mean it can’t provide its own unique spin on Journey to the West . Gameplay trailers have shown that the Monkey King-inspired protagonist can transform into different creatures during combat or exploration, and Game Science should strive to make this mechanic a core part of the title. This would stay true to the novel, in which the Monkey King could transform into 72 different forms, and help ensure that Black Myth: Wukong ’s unique gameplay is just as big of a draw as its narrat

Black Myth: Wukong has already captured the attention of many gamers with its fast-paced take on traditional Soulslike gameplay showcased in early trailers, but engaging combat and gorgeous visuals may not be enough to compete in a genre still dominated by Elden Ring . One way it could stand out from the crowd is by adding more options for traversing the in-game environments than the walking and running shown off in the trailers, ensuring that the journey part of the Journey to the West -inspired game is as exciting as the com