Black Myth: Wukong

The Nerd StashNat Collazo

9.5/10

Black Myth: Wukong manages to surpass any and all expectations I had while also introducing me to new aspects and features that continued to surprise and delight me.

GameGrinMartin Heath

9/10

Black Myth: Wukong may look like another soulslike on the surface, but in truth, it is a fantastic action RPG with great boss battles, memorable characters, and my favourite mechanic of the year so far, Transformations. You can be a rock with legs!

GinxTVShane Moosa

8.5/10

Black Myth: Wukong is a visually stunning, action-packed adventure that continues the tale of A Journey to the West. You'll encounter formidable bosses, explore breathtaking locations, and discover how this epic story unfolds. Despite a few shortcomings, the game guarantees an unforgettable experience for anyone who picks it up.

GRYOnline.plZbigniew Woznicki

8.5/10

Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be one of the best games you can play in 2024. The challenge has been properly balanced, and the whole thing is complemented by impressive graphics. However, Game Science studio had some technical flaws.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8.5/10

Black Myth: Wukong is an impressive action RPG with some flaws, offering a wonderful series of boss rushes steeped in Chinese mythology and enough combat variation to keep things fresh at every turn.

Playstation UniverseSimon Sayers

8.5/10

Packed full with secrets, Black Myth: Wukong offers a lot more content than meets the eye. While the main story path feels a bit repetitive with one boss after the other, the exploration and hidden side content makes up for it. Having a bigger arsenal of weapons and stances would have made the experience more fun, but it’s a good experience nonetheless.

GamingTrendHenry Viola

85/100

Game Science’s adaptation not only pays homage to the beloved Journey to the West but also introduces innovative gameplay mechanics and stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, making it a standout title in the action RPG genre. Black Myth: Wukong is by all means an ambitious title for a studio’s first project, and for the most part, it succeeds in aiming high. Its strengths in gameplay, visuals, and music are undeniable, but it is held back by technical problems and design choices that may not appeal to everyone.

MonsterVineJames Carr

Black Myth: Wukong features incredible visuals and great combat, although it only gets to shine its brightest during boss fights, but those do happen frequently. The level design and normal enemies leave much to be desired and there are plenty of technical hiccups throughout the experience, but the overall journey hits high enough highs to forgive these shortcomings. While not perfect, Black Myth: Wukong does live up to the visually stunning trailers that garnered it a ton of hype.

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

7/10

Black Myth: Wukong is a game stuck between wanting to be a Souls-like and a casual action game. It's a mostly enjoyable time hindered by some frustrating elements, but the love and appreciation for the source material is what shines through the most.

GGReconTarran Stockton

Black Myth: Wukong infuses the cultural heritage of China, its rich mythology, and one of its most important pieces of literature with an action RPG structure that's as deep as it is grand in scale. However, this same scope leads to some inconsistency across the board that is a detriment to the overall quality.

RPGamerZack Webster

Black Myth: Wukong is visually impressive and has decent gameplay. However, its story relies heavily on the source material and may ostracize those unfamiliar with the novel.

ShackNewsWill Borger

6/10

Ultimately, Black Myth: Wukong is what I like to call “Peak Fine.” It’s great when it finally opens up and lets you play it, and has a number of memorable bosses to fight. There’s a lot to explore and see and do, and I imagine most players will miss a good chunk of the game’s optional content on their first playthrough. But even at its best, Wukong never reaches the highs of the genre’s greats, and never completely comes together in the way the best action games do. It’s not bad, but it’s not special. It’ll take you to the dance and it has a few killer moves, but how much you enjoy it will dep...