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Black Myth: Wukong

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Aug 19, 2024 - PlayStation 5, PC
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

82

Top Critic Average

79%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
87 / 100
Eurogamer
3 / 5
IGN
8 / 10
Game Rant
3 / 5
TheGamer
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
6 / 10
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
GameSpot
8 / 10

Black Myth: Wukong Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5

Fluid, challenging combat

Limited enemy variety and gear system

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG that blends Chinese mythology with Soulslike gameplay elements. Critics praise its stunning visuals, dramatic boss fights, and unique combat system, citing its rich world and frenetic combat as major highlights. However, the game has suffered from technical issues, a lack of meaningful exploration, and some repetitive level design. Despite these drawbacks, the game is celebrated for its artistic presentation and thrilling battles.


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Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | Launching August 20, 2024 thumbnail

Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | Launching August 20, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong - Pre-Orders Now Available | August 20, 2024 - Confront Destiny thumbnail

Black Myth: Wukong - Pre-Orders Now Available | August 20, 2024 - Confront Destiny

Black Myth: Wukong Release Date Trailer | Confront Destiny on August 20, 2024 - English Dub thumbnail

Black Myth: Wukong Release Date Trailer | Confront Destiny on August 20, 2024 - English Dub


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Critic Reviews for Black Myth: Wukong

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

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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.

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

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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 also not the worst game that has followed in Dark Souls' footsteps. If you go into it expecting a mostly standard Soulslike experience with some blood-boiling boss encounters mixed in with basic level design, you will have a better time than if you were going into it expecting it to be like a traditional character action game.

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

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Metro GameCentral

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6 / 10
Metro GameCentral

An ambitious but uneven action role-player, with impressive visuals and excellent boss battles, that are held back by an inherent shallowness – particularly in the lack of meaningful exploration.

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

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

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Industry Coverage

Black Myth: Wukong FPS Mod Lets You Take Down Erlang With An Assault Rifle

Black Myth: Wukong FPS Mod Lets You Take Down Erlang With An Assault Rifle

All The Destined One actually needed was an AK-47.

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Black Myth: Wukong Player's Incredible Combat Skills Will Make You Doubt Your Own

Black Myth: Wukong Player's Incredible Combat Skills Will Make You Doubt Your Own

This kid makes it look easy.

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Black Myth: Wukong's Staggering Number Of Copies Sold Puts Even Elden Ring To Shame

Black Myth: Wukong's Staggering Number Of Copies Sold Puts Even Elden Ring To Shame

Black Myth: Wukong sold 20 million units in its first month.

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Black Myth: Wukong Passes Yet Another Impressive Sales Milestone

Black Myth: Wukong Passes Yet Another Impressive Sales Milestone

One of the biggest games of 2024 so far, Black Myth: Wukong, passes another incredible milestone just over a month after its release on PC and PS5.

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