Black Myth: Wukong - First Impressions. Title: Black Myth: WukongType of Game: Action RPGDeveloper: Game SciencePublisher: Game ScienceReleased: 20.8.2024Platforms Available: PC Game, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (TBD)Platform Reviewed: PlayStation 5Level of Maturity: Teen Article Reading Time: 4 minutesOpenCritic Rating: 80/100Metacritic Rating: 82/100 (PC) A Souls-like at Its Core Right off the bat, Black Myth: Wukong is truly a Souls-like title at its core. Uncompromising enemies, the need to learn incoming attack combinations from most opponents you meet, and careful health management all contribute to the familiar challenge that fans of the genre expect.
Wukong’s approach to the genre differs more in the extraneous details. For instance, you don’t lose souls after every death, so you don’t have to go retrieve them afterward. Unique Abilities that Enhance Gameplay Wukong also offers some very interesting abilities, such as freezing an enemy for a few moments, giving you a convenient opportunity to heal or attack.