Black Myth: Wukong review: monkey business

Review info

Platform reviewed: PC
Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Release date: August 20 (TBC for Xbox) 

Chinese games are increasingly making a name for themselves on a global scale, although their impact beyond domestic borders has been mostly limited to the free-to-play scene through titles heavily influenced by Japanese anime. This is in part reflective of tastes within the Chinese market generally, a sector dominated by PC, mobile and free-to-play gaming, although as a result of this divergence in tastes it has made it difficult for titles beyond those like Hoyoverse’s Genshin Impact to resonate internationally. Could Black Myth: Wukong change all that?

It’s difficult to say. While the game has certainly captured imaginations pre-release for its richly-detailed worlds inspired by historical China and Journey to the West, even as it has dealt with controversy over its sexist and misogynistic remarks against female players, from a gameplay perspective the final experience is one that feels lacking in numerous key areas. While it certainly looks capable of standing toe-to-toe with the biggest Western AAA titles of the moment, actually sitting down with the game is a different story.

Source: www.techradar.com

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