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Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperGame Science
PublisherGame Science
Release DateAug 19, 2024
$59.99
Peak Players2.4M
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Black Myth: Wukong is a visually stunning action-RPG that blends high-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 graphics with deep Chinese mythology. While it offers a challenging boss-focused experience that empowers the player more than traditional Souls-likes, some users find the narrative difficult to follow and report performance degradation in later chapters.

Pros

  • Exceptional visual fidelity and artistic design powered by Unreal Engine 5.95%
  • Deeply immersive exploration of Chinese mythology and Journey to the West lore.85%
  • Satisfying combat mechanics that make the player feel powerful rather than just a victim.80%
  • High-quality animated cutscenes that provide a unique storytelling flair.75%
  • Recent patches have significantly improved optimization for mid-range hardware.70%

Cons

  • Significant performance issues and frame drops reported specifically in Chapter 3.80%
  • The story and scenario can be confusing or hard to follow for those unfamiliar with the source material.75%
  • Heavy reliance on a boss-rush structure with some encounters feeling gimmicky.70%
  • Perceived lack of value relative to the high price tag when compared to genre leaders like Elden Ring.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently described as a hybrid between God of War (2018) and the Souls-like genre.
  • The game features a rich variety of environments including deserts, ice regions, and dense forests.
Confidence: 78%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
24.1K
Peak · last 90 days
47.0K
All-time peak
2.4M

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$41.99since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews1.2M
Positive: 1.2M (96%)Negative: 42.3K (4%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

30h

Avg Playtime at Review

76%

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