Black Myth: Wukong Game Review – Gameplay and System Requirements
First Blockbuster Chines Game
Black Myth: Wukong, developed by “Game Science,” a relatively new gaming company in terms of game production, is the new talk of the town, especially in the world of the gaming industry. Before the release of Black Myth, the company, which was founded in 2014 by some former Tencent Games employees, had managed to produce only two individual properties under its label: 100 Heroes (2015) and Art of War: Red Tides (2016). Though the previous games managed moderate business in the local market, soon those games were overshadowed by larger gaming companies. It took the company to almost bankruptcy, but “Wukong” was their last hope! Their new release, “Black Myth: Wukong,” managed to sell over 10 million copies in just three days, surpassing previous records of Elden Ring and PalWorld on Steam.
The Black Myth: Wukong Game Review
After a long time, Black Myth: Wukong delivers to give a classic RPG gameplay vibe with its mythical tales derived from the ancient Chinese novel “The Journey to the West” and epic boss battles. In this Wukong game review, we explore how, despite the ending being poetic to some or disappointing to others, the gameplay still manages to win the gamer’s heart. The roller coaster ride of detailed environments, lighting, and character designs makes the player feel like they are part of the world of Black Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth Wukong system requirements for PC
Black Myth: Wukong is a heavy game and needs a high-end computer or gaming laptop to run it smoothly. As the game is now available on all major platforms, according to the reports, the size of the game is between 108GB and 130GB, based on different platforms. The minimum requirement to run Black Myth on a computer is as follows:
1. OS: Windows 10.
2. CPU: Intel Core i5-8400/ AMD Ryzen 5 1600.
3. RAM: 16 GB.
4. Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB.
5. DirectX: version 11.
6. Storage space: 130 GB.
7. Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
While this is the base system requirement to play the Black Myth Wukong. But gamers probably need to use compatibility mode, as it may shut down many effects such as ray tracing and environmental collision. The idea requirements to enjoy the gaming experience at its best are as follows:
1. OS: Windows 10.
2. CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500.
3. RAM: 16 GB.
4. Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon 5700 XT / INTEL
Arc A750.
5. DirectX: version 12.
6. Storage space: 130 GB.
7. Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
The Unsung Tale Of Sun Wukong: Game Review
After a long time, Black Myth: Wukong delivers a classic RPG gameplay vibe with its mythical tales derived from the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West. Wukong game review reveals how this fictional sequel to the legendary tale immerses players into a world where, after the tragic defeat by the gods of heaven, Wukong’s soul is preserved in six relics. The main protagonist, “The Destined One,” a clever prime ape of the monkey clan, embarks on a mission to revive the great monkey king. Players will face both new and old enemies from the novel, defeating bosses and completing side quests, evoking a true RPG experience.
Connection Between The Journey To The West And Black Myth: Wukong
While the journey to the West tells the story of a celestial monkey, Wukong, and how he becomes a great threat to all the gods and demons with his immortal powers and “jin gu bang,” a holy staff with enormous energy. The makers of Black Myth incorporated the ancient tale with its direct continuation in their new game. After completing the task of collecting the holy scrolls from India and spreading the teachings of Buddhism along the way, Wukong and his friends gained “Buddha hood,” an immortal godlike status from the great Buddha, but some of the gods of the high council were still afraid of the monkey king and wanted to see him serving them. They declared a fight and managed to defeat him with cheating and conspiracy. Wun Kong’s soul is now trapped in six relics. As the game progress and comes to it end, it is reviled that the “Destined One” is a reincarnation of Sun Wukong and must collect all the five relics (sixed relic being himself) to gain all the powers of the unsung warrior.
The Ultimate Boss Battle
One of the main reasons for Black Myth: Wukong’s huge success is for its epic boss battles. The game gives a nostalgic vibe of the classic RPG games of the 2000’s era, where gamers had to defeat big bad baddies to go to the next level. While the game has only four chapters, it is filled with over 97 characters where the gamer has to defeat all of them to become the new “Monkey King.” There are 11 bosses in the first chapter, 17 on the second, 22 on the third, and 18 on the final chapter, making it a roller-coaster ride for the gamers who are playing the game for the first time.
Wukong Game Review : Disappointing Conclusion Or A New Beginning!
While the game is getting worldwide praise from the gaming community for its gameplay ability upgrades and boss battles, the conclusion of the game made some gamers disappointed. As the game comes to an end, the new incarnation of Wukong has to again live his life sealed under a boulder, just like his previous life (a given curse by Buddha before the journey to the west). This conclusion leads the gameplay to nowhere, and the entire struggle leads to a sadistic seldom. But if the gamer manages to complete the entire game with all the side quests and full power upgrades, the ending adds a new gameplay chapter, ‘Mount May,’ where the gamer can find an old enemy, Erlang Shen, and the four heavenly kings at the top of the mountain. If the player manages to defeat all of them, Erlang Shen gifts his divine weapon, ‘Sanjian Liangren Qiang,’ to the new Monkey King. The developers made multiple endings to mock the gamers who speed-run the game just to reach its conclusion. Fans are speculating that the alternative tale of the journey to the west from the eyes of the new Wukong can bring up some new tales in its potential sequel or future updates. For a detailed analysis, check out our Wukong game review.