On August 16, the embargo on the long-awaited Souls-Like reviews Black Myth: Wukong , inspired by Chinese mythology. The game, which for a long time ranked first in the "hangers" Steam finally received its first reviews. And it seems that the game really justified most expectations, although there were no disadvantages.
Total rating and first impressions
Black Myth Rating: Wukong on Metacritic is now 82 out of 100 on the basis of almost 50 reviews. Most observers appreciated the game very high, placing it in the "green" area, which indicates a general positive reaction. However, several reviewers have given lower grades, noting certain aspects that affected the average score.
What did the developers manage?
- Cinematographic battles with bosses -Boss-files have become one of the main advantages of the game. Fascinating and well thought out, they create a unique feeling of epic battles.
- The combat system - players noted an excellent combat system that allows you to transform from other heroes, adding variability and strategic depth.
- Graphics - Black Myth: Wukong called one of the most beautiful games in the market. Visual effects, detailing the world and characters are admirable and emphasize the skills of developers.
- The plot and the world of the game - the story and the world in which the events unfold, also received approving reviews. The players noted that the plot is interesting to follow, and the study of the world captures.
- Secrets - there are many hidden elements that encourage research and add rehabelle.
- Hardcor - In terms of difficulty playing to modern parts of the God of War series than Elden Ring or other from From Software projects. This makes it more accessible to the wider audience.
Disadvantages of the game
- Leveldizin is one of the most criticized aspects of the game - Leveldizin. Players say that in some locations it is difficult to navigate, which can cause irritation.
- The variety of opponents - the second half of the game, according to many observers, suffers from insufficient variety of enemies, which reduces the overall dynamics of gameplay.
- Difficulty in difficulty - some segments of the game were much more complicated than the previous ones, which caused complaints from some players.
- Optimization - optimization problems also did not miss the attention of critics. Although they are not critical, players will have to adjust graphic parameters for a comfortable game.
What next?
Black Myth: Wukoong is an ambitious action with RPG elements inspired by Chinese mythology. The plot of the game tells about the adventure of the chosen one who has to go through a series of trials and reveal a large legend, based on the classic novel of the 16th century "Journey to the West".
The release of the game will take place on August 20, 2024 at the PC and Playstation 5, and despite some drawbacks, the game has already become one of the most anticipated events this year in the play industry. The expectations of the players are mostly justified, and now it remains to wait for the full version of the game to evaluate it in all its beauty.