Black Myth: Wukong Impresses with Stunning Visuals and Engaging Combat

Game Science's debut action RPG offers a rich retelling of Journey to the West, despite some technical issues and repetitive gameplay.

Black Myth: Wukong releases on August 20, 2024, for PC and later for consoles.
The game features a blend of action RPG elements inspired by Soulslike games, Monster Hunter, and traditional action games.
Players control the Destined One, a character on a quest to recover powerful artifacts in a mythical Chinese setting.
Critics praise the game's visual fidelity, enemy design, and cultural storytelling, but note performance issues and a lack of gameplay innovation.
The game runs on Unreal Engine 5, with some stuttering and optimization challenges, especially on PC and Steam Deck.