Maybe some stubborn people just don’t want to engage with the game’s RPG mechanics. Maybe they got used to hammering away at a fight until they perfected it and didn’t need to spend time grinding levels or tailoring their builds, and now they resent having to adapt to a fight rather than overcome it through sheer will. I don’t know, I’m just a tourist, but what I do know is that if you’re unhappy with Erdtree’s difficulty, you need to stay far away from Black Myth: Wuk

A good while in the making, Black Myth: Wukong was revealed back in 2020 . The game will follow the journey of the 'Destined One', a character modeled after monkey king Sun Wukong. All manner of creatures, both small and colossal, look to stand in the player's way. Many seem to be direct allusions to Jou rney to the West , such as a giant arachnid that might be one of the book's spider demons—or an anthropomorphic black bear that likely represents the demon Xiong Shanjun. Many other creatures could also take their likeness from more ancient Chinese mythol

I’ve been watching a lot of Elden Ring clips this week, especially the ones that include commentary about the player feeling frustrated or demoralized. What I’m seeing most often is bosses that chain together multiple attacks that force you to dodge with perfect timing over and over. It feels like you should be rewarded with an opening to counter attack when you time a dodge perfectly, but Erdtree’s bosses like to dance around, striking repeatedly, and force you to dodge three, four, sometimes five attacks in a row before you have a chance to coun

The success of a soulslike can be heavily affected by the quality of its boss fights. Over the past decade, FromSoftware titles such as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne have managed to create some of the most incredible battles yet seen in video games. Black Myth: Wukong needs to put its own spin on this, and with a rich tapestry of Chinese mythology to pull from, it shouldn't be short of inspiration. Sun Wukong appears to be equally capable of taking on beasts both big and small, so the prospect of some high-profile boss showdowns is exciting. However, with a long way to go until the game's release, fans will be hoping for more trailers and news s

Soulslikes have always been known for having iconic monster designs, often showcasing exceeding creativity and gruesomeness. Just look at the Dark Souls series and their bosses for a masterclass in the nightmarish imagination that's become a Soulslike signature. Black Myth: Wukong takes a similar approach here. Its designs are brimming with imagination and many carry on that body horror tradit

What's most interesting about this development is that it appears to be the first Triple-A release, AKA a full-priced game, to simply be a code in a box. For what it's worth, Just Dance 2023 is also a code in the box, though it's fairly niche and not on the level of Black Myth. The practice is often seen on Nintendo Switch releases, where the game is played off the cloud , or where it doesn't fit on a single cart. Otherwise, outside bundled digital copies with a console purchase , or "Game of the Year" editions that often have the DLC as a voucher , this would appear to be a first.

I know some gamers like to ignore the actions of companies as long as they make good games. I am not one of those gamers. Knowing that I will be putting money into the pockets of a misogynist by buying a game makes me deeply uncomfortable. Will I be playing the game and writing about it honestly and critically on the basis of its merits? Sure, if I get a code. It’s my job to care about the triple-A landscape, and Chinese representation in the gaming industry will benefit from coverage of this game. But I don’t want to spend a cent on it, because I’m not interested in making people like this ric

Since it was unveiled in 2020, the upcoming Black Myth: Wukong has fans of action-RPGs excited. From its impressive visual presentation to fast-paced, free-flowing combat, the game is shaping up to be one of the finest in the soulslike genre. Set in Ancient China, the game is based on the 16th-Century novel Journey to the West . Developer Game Science appears to be working hard to ensure Black Myth: Wukong is able to live up to the hype currently surrounding it, and there are certain elements of the genre that the game should implement in order to maximize its chances of succ

In another post about the trailer, he said, "Now I feel pressure in my pants!" These are weird and kind of gross statements to make on a public forum, to be sure, but not necessarily indicative of bigotry. However, some also cited the company’s 2015 recruiting advertisements, which were highly and inexplicably sexualised, Blackmythwukongfans.com making some feel it indicated a sexist company culture. He also said that Black Myth: Wukong "needed no female players" alongside some other stereotypes about women and gay peo

Both physical editions come with an activation code for the Digital Deluxe Edition of Black Myth: Wukong (for purchases on JD.com, it will be a WeGame activation code; for overseas purchases, it will be a Steam activation code). To ensure the Destined One with a physical edition can play on August 20th's launch, activation codes will be sent in advance by the customer service of our sales platform after purchase confirmation.