Black Myth: Wukong

"Black Myth: Wukong is an exceptionally well-playing and slick Soulslike adventure stacked to the rafters with memorable boss fights, an in-depth upgrade system, and some seriously good-looking environments. The fluidity of its staff-based combat combined with the litany of spells, …"

"Wukong excels at allowing players to feel increasingly like the Monkey King himself. This is an action RPG whose focus is less on punishing, labyrinthine environments and more on delivering precise, melee-based combat encounters that put the Destined One’s agility …"

"Black Myth: Wukong is a phenomenal, enthralling and imaginative experience that’s a must-play for anyone who enjoys Chinese mythology."

"A highly respectable debut game, Black Myth: Wukong offers a version of the Journey to the West rich in content and enforced with a balanced level of challenge."

"Black Myth: Wukong is everything we expected and even more so a game that on its own merits is going to be crowned as one of the best of the year without a doubt. Exquisite gameplay and cinematic plot development …"

"Despite some frustrations, Black Myth: Wukong feels great and finishes strong – so strong that I&s;ve half a mind to give New Game Plus a try, if only to find yet more stuff I missed."

"At its core, Black Myth: Wukong is a good action RPG with excellent combat mechanics, phenomenal cinematic boss battles, and some of the best audiovisual presentation in modern gaming. Unfortunately, however, it&s;s held back from true greatness by very underwhelming …"

"Black Myth: Wukong is a game that shies away from the Soulslike label, yet it is clearly gunning for the Soulslike audience. It is far from the best in the genre, but it&s;s also not the worst game that has …"

"Black Myth Wukong falls a little far from the legend of the Monkey King due to a few mistakes and design decisions, but it manages to offer an action adventure especially designed for fans of souls and those who like …"

"Black Myth: Wukong stands out as one of the strongest debut games released in recent times. While not groundbreaking in any way, it masterfully blends elements from several popular franchises to deliver an engaging action RPG experience that ranks just …"

"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 …"

"Game Science&s;s adaptation not only pays homage to the beloved Journey to the West but also introduces innovative gameplay mechanics and stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, making it a standout title in the action RPG genre. Black Myth: …"

"Black Myth: Wukong is a stunning game to look at, but the exploration is lacking, and the fighting is just sort of fine for the most part. It&s;s just a bit uninspiring, and isn&s;t a game that I&s;m expecting to …"

"A massive success from an up-and-coming studio, Black Myth: Wukong will hold your attention most of the way through with variety in gameplay, storytelling, characters, and level design."

"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."

"It’s beautiful, frantic, challenging, and a delight to play."

"Black Myth: Wukong is a beautiful, somber, fascinating tale to experience — you just have to muddle your way through a forest of problems to enjoy it."

"Its dramatic and spectacular boss fights just about keep Black Myth: Wukong afloat, but behind all its glitz and glamour is a frustratingly hollow and rudderless action game."

"Black Myth: Wukong is one of 2024&s;s must-haves. Heart-stopping visuals and frenetic combat as its foundation, strained by uneven performance and level design that sometimes misses the mark. Still, it manages to deliver an epic and immersive adventure."

"Hands down, one of this year&s;s best action games - Black Myth: Wukong is a flurry of sublime combat and expert boss design."

"Despite some frustrating technical issues, Black Myth: Wukong is a great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, tantalizing secrets, and a beautiful world."

"Black Myth: Wukong is a video game with a brilliant and well-composed combat system, full of facets and things to see. It could very well be a new yardstick for the action genre, even if the inexperience of the team …"

"Prior to this release, few would have heard of Chinese developer Game Science, but the studio has produced a totally original epic"

"Black Myth Wukong is an original and satisfying experience."

"Black Myth: Wukong is an uneven game where the highlights often outnumber the lowlights."

"It takes time for Black Myth: Wukong&s;s combat to truly click, but when it does, this is one of the most creative action titles on PS5. One after another, its spectacular boss battles steal the show - a procession of …"

"Black Myth: Wukong is a very fun game. The story, visuals, and music all boast their Chinese origins, and the gameplay is addictive, with a combat system focused on customization and exploration that rewards the player. However, the PC version&s;s …"

"Packed full with secrets, Black Myth: Wukong offers a lot more content than meets the eye. While the main story path feels a bit repetitive with one boss after the other, the exploration and hidden side content makes up for …"

"Black Myth Wukong is a true AAA experience that blends the intensity of Sekiro with the accessibility of Modern RPGs bundled in a well polished package."

"Black Myth: Wukong features stunning graphics, engaging mechanics and an imaginative setting. However, it&s;s bogged down by odd level design choices and a few technical hiccups. Despite its faults, it&s;s a solid action RPG that fans of the genre will …"

"Black Myth: Wukong blossoms with an eccentric cast of characters and expressive combat all wrapped up in the rich world of its source material."

"Ultimately, Black Myth: Wukong is what I like to call “Peak Fine.” It’s great when it finally opens up and lets you play it, and has a number of memorable bosses to fight."

"In case of too many new games – break glass. Inside you will find Black Myth: Wukong. A great proposition among numerous game debuts of upcoming fall. It really is original, and stunning to look at, even though it’s not …"