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on November 20, 2025
Black Myth: Wukong has captured gamers' attention since its reveal four years ago. All the released footage looked impressive, which led some players to doubt whether the actual game could live up to the hype. Despite being the debut title from Chinese developer Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong delivered exactly as promised. Players are impressed with standout features such as top-notch graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, fast-paced and varied combat, and well-crafted boss fights with little to no repetit<br><br> <br>One standout was Saiyuki: Journey West , a tactical RPG akin to Final Fantasy Tactics , where Wukong, Bajie, and Wujing could use their transformations in battle, with Sanzang as the healer. It didn’t set the world on fire back in the day, being a PS1 game released nearly a year after the PS2's launch. Still, Gamespot liked it enough to nominate it for their ‘Best Game No One Played’ prize at their 2001 awa<br><br> <br>The complaints weren't limited to Reddit either. In Black Myth: Wukong's Steam reviews , players were quick to point out that one of the biggest cons is that "invisible walls are especially noticeable in the first chapter," and that it's "Annoying to see something that looks like a cave, but has an invisible wall five feet in front of <br><br> <br>Part of the reason why Cloud Step is so useful is that you can drink from your gourd and use any medicine and even some other spells, all while the enemy has their eyes set on your decoy. This spell also doesn't cost much Mana, making it low-commitment as w<br><br> <br>The game is filled with characters from the novel who either help the Destined One on his journey, like Bajie, or fight him, like Red Boy and Erlang Shen. Made by Chinese developers Game Science, it’s arguably the best and most authentic game based on the novel. It aims to be the first of many Black Myth games based on Chinese mythology. Since the game has already hit 10 million sales within the first three days , players should have little doubt about seeing more Black Myth games in the fut<br><br> <br>Given the abundance of consumables and gathered resources, every Black Myth: Wukong player will have items they'd like to sell in exchange for Will (the in-game currency) to upgrade their gear or Cultivate Spirits. However, this option is currently absent. With just a few tweaks, more depth and convenience could be added to this system, allowing players to better manage their resources and enjoy a more flexible trading experie<br><br> <br>While players can always farm more Will and Blood of the Iron Bull from enemies, the ability to freely respec Cultivated Spirits — even if it only returns part of the investment — would be a valuable addition. It would encourage more experimentation with different Spirits and make this aspect of the game more dynamic and engag<br><br> <br>Regardless of the set bonus, this enhancement is extremely useful in tough encounters, especially if your Gourds in Black Myth: Wukong have been used up. Moreover, if you're standing in water, this effect is further enhanc<br><br> <br>A lack of a mini-map or compass was lamented by players and suggested as a simple solution to this issue. As was having the barriers glow a particular color when approached to make it clear the area was a no-go zone. Whatever the reason for it, though, this design choice is an odd <br><br> <br>The first spell you unlock is likely the one you're not going to want to let go of for the rest of the game. It's no wonder Immobilize is such an easy ability to get attached to since you get it so early on, and it's so quick, easy, and effective to util<br><br> <br>It turns the story into a Donkey Kong Country -esque platformer with Prince of Persia puzzle-solving, where players can switch between Sanzang, Wukong, Kihong (Bajie), and Sandmonk (Wujing) on the fly. That way, they can switch between their different skills and abilities (gliding, double jumping, etc.) to navigate various obstacles. It’s a fun little game that fell under the radar for many, but it delivers a strong showing through its deep ties to Journey to the We<br><br> <br>Sanzang is supposed to be a male monk, but because of the Japanese translation’s ambiguous use of gender, he’s often turned up in their media as a woman, be it as <a href="https://blackmythwukongzone.com/posts/shared-legendary-roots-goku-and-black-myth-wukong-s-journey-west-connection/">Dragon Ball Z Kakarot</a> Ball ’s Bulma, Warriors Orochi 3 ’s Sanzang, or in the 1978 Monkey series. This show actually made it abroad to the West, where Ninja Theory continued the trend for Enslaved: Odyssey to the We<br><br> <br>The environment and level design was called the game's " biggest detractor ". The area in question could have just had a full "cliff face, instead of a path with an invisible wall," it was suggested, with the fact that there are "steep rock faces on either side of the path," making the decision even stran<br><br> <br>Black Myth: Wukong features excellent character progression, offering several distinct skill trees for staff stances, various spells and transformations, celestial medicine passive buffs, and more. What's even better is that each of these systems is highly flexible, allowing for unlimited respecs with little to no penalty whenever players want to try something new. However, for some reason, this flexibility doesn't extend to the Spirit Cultivation system. Once players upgrade certain Spirits (and there are many), they cannot reclaim the resources spent to invest in newer opti<br>
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