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Black Myth: Wukong is rich in Chinese mythology and folklore. Inspired by the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, the game pays homage to some of China's most famous locations and most well-known legends.
More Black Myth: Wukong is reportedly only four months away.
But while many of Wukong's nods to history are overt, it seems the developers have been hiding secrets in clever ways, including the number of attacks an enemy has.
Spoilers ahead:
Erlang Shen is one of Black Myth: Wukong's secret bosses and is needed for the game's "true ending." After encountering him in Wukong's prologue, players will need to do battle once again with the legendary boss in order to see the game through fully.
The boss is known for being notoriously difficult with his wildly varied moveset, often taking players hours to overcome the fight. However, it's recently been discovered that his moveset may, in fact, provide a link to the character's real-world lore.
In Chinese folklore, Shen is capable of transforming into 73 different forms,...
