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Black Myth: Wukong

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Action
  • RPG
  • Chinese mythology

You play the Destined One, a monkey warrior travelling through landscapes from Chinese mythology and facing dozens of huge bosses. Demanding staff combat, transformations and spells, in one of the most visually spectacular games around.

Why play it now

When you're full of energy and want a session of boss fights that demand learning every pattern.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys demanding soulslike action but with a somewhat more accessible pace.

When not to pick it

If you're tired or repeating the same boss many times frustrates you: there are lots and they take practice.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 100 out of 100
  • Exploring: 55 out of 100
  • Story: 55 out of 100
  • Thinking: 40 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Best with a controller
Accessibility
No timed inputs
Disk space
130 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Steam reviews
96% positive (1,212,919)
Developer
Game Science
Release date
19 AUG 2024
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.