Black Myth: Wukong - PlayStation 5

If you dont like challenging games like for example the Dark souls games, Elden ring, Sekiro or Bloodborne you should probably stay away from this one.It is extremely punishing if you are not good at those games or dont like those types of games. Personally I love challenging games and all of the Souls and Souls like games. I dont like easy walk through the park games so Wukong is absolutely perfect for my taste.Again if you are not a fan of the Souls games or Souls like games stay far far away from this one or you will be very disappointed.It was by far my favorite game of 2024 but its definitely not for the casual gamers who don't want to be challenged and just want to have fun destroying everything in your path with no problems. You will die many many times on the same enemies if you are not good at these types of games. There are no difficulty settings in this game so you are stuck with what the developers chose to do just like most Souls games and Souls like games. It is absolutely nothing like God of war of Ghost of Tsushima if that is what you are thinking. Great game but not for everyone.

Black Myth Wukong is set around Chinese Mythology, specifically the Journey to the West novel series, don’t expect a full game iteration of the story as it’s entirely different really only featuring characters and occasionally lore from the original. You play as “The Destined One” who sets out to find the 5 ancient relics of Sun Wukong (a very important central character of Journey to the West) to fulfill his destiny and ultimately become his successor, going through the 6 chapters of the game, fighting boss to boss until reaching the end where you claim the relic before moving onto the next. The game to me feels very similar to a soulslike, while also removing aspects and mechanics from the genre to differentiate itself from other titles, providing a unique experience to players. The gameplay is fast paced with a dodge and perfect dodge mechanic, 3 different attack stances (Smash, Pillar, and Thrust stance), along with a “focus point” system that has you using light attacks to charge these points to unleash more powerful heavy attacks or special abilities depending on which stance you find most fun to use, when you gain enough exp by killing enemies and bosses, you level up and gain a “Spark” which can be used to upgrade or unlock abilities in the massive skill tree to fit your playstyle. In terms of difficulty, it feels hard but fair, no boss felt unfair or unbeatable, but has you learning the attack patterns until you can eventually beat it, the gameplay loop is so satisfying and fun to go through being borderline addictive, there’s also a lot of replayability to be had if desired. All this paired along side beautiful visuals and graphics, a cinematic soundtrack featuring epic orchestral renditions of original music from the Journey to the West tv series, and the unique story and lore provide for an either nostalgic experience for fans of the original story, and a fantastic game that meets the expectations it had.

The game is amazing don’t get me wrong. I can’t remember if they were selling it as a “Souls-Like” game or not, but if they were they definitely checked that box with a triple check. You will die….A LOT! Do I regret getting the game, no. Do I think they could have tweaked some things, yes! The camera is probably one of my biggest issues with the game. The game is fun nonetheless when you aren’t cursing at the screen 86.3% of the time because the boss you fought killed you in 2 hits. I’m trying my best not to look up videos on how to beat different bosses. Practice makes perfect! I’d definitely recommend this game to anyone…A rage quit or 10 could be in your future though!

Playing on PS5. Great graphics, gameplay, art, music, visuals. Not super vibrant like God of War 2018 or HZD, but more like Elden Ring, where colors are a bit off (?) and muted. This game is a mix between a souls-like and 2018 God of War. I'm terrible at souls like games, so I'm not great at this game. Beating bosses does feel like a triumph though. I only got about 8 hours in before calling it quits. I'm sure I'll come back to it later.

Strap in, monkey warriors. Black Myth: Wukong isn’t just a game—it’s a trial by fire, a dance with destiny wrapped in the finest silk of Chinese mythology. This isn’t a journey for the faint of heart. It’s for those who crave combat with bite, who thrive on the thrill of standing toe-to-toe with ancient horrors, and who revel in the artistry of a world dripping with mysticism and menace.From the moment you step into this dark, dreamlike retelling of Journey to the West, you feel the weight of Sun Wukong’s legend pressing down on you. Every swing of the staff is poetry in motion, a brutal ballet that demands precision and patience. Parry too soon? Death. Dodge too late? Death. Hesitate? You guessed it—death. But when you nail the timing, when you shatter an enemy’s guard and watch them crumble like a forgotten tale, it’s chef’s-kiss perfection.The world is a haunting masterpiece—ancient temples swallowed by nature, desolate battlefields where echoes of past wars still whisper, and creatures pulled straight from nightmares. Each boss fight feels like a legend come to life, woven with spectacle and savagery. One moment, you’re locked in a ferocious duel against a thunderous demon general, the next, you’re weaving through the eerie glow of a spirit-infested bamboo forest, waiting for the next monster to lunge from the shadows.But it’s not just the brutality—it’s the soul. Black Myth: Wukong is a love letter to Chinese folklore, a testament to the power of myth, and an absolute must-play for those who live for challenge, for beauty, and for the stories that refuse to fade.