PS5
Black Myth: Wukong
PS5 Details
- Native PS5 application
- Yes
Details
- Genre
- Release Date
- August 20, 2024
- Metacritic Score
- 74
Reviews
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We aggregate reviews from multiple sources, and use AI to summarize the pros and cons of each review.
Good
- Runs on Unreal Engine 5
- Early gameplays garnered over ten million views
- Plays similar to God of War
- Story can be completed in 15-25 hours
- Over 80 bosses
- Difficulty is easier than Souls games
- There are two unlockable combat stances
- Has a leveling system
- Amazing graphics
- Feature separate areas for each chapter
- Secrets can be found in every chapter
- Full of hidden side quests
- No microtransactions
- Secret bosses are the hardest and most fun
- Has a secret ending
- Offers a lot of content
Bad
- Not much known about the game before release
- 80% of the game consists of boss fights
- Combat mechanics are simplistic
- Only one weapon
- Performance on PS5 is not always perfect
- No parrying or blocking
- Often requires backtracking
- The game is too easy
- Bosses have similar movesets
- Boss fights end quickly
- Story is short and repetitive
- Most players will never uncover all the game's secrets
Good
- Staggeringly beautiful graphics
- Interesting adaptation of Journey to the West
- Strong, slow first impression
- Variety of unique monstrous enemies
- Fluid combat with cool spells and animations
- Exceptional enemy designs
- Interesting checkpoints
- Helpful guide character
- Enjoyable overall story
Bad
- Reports of sexism within the studio
- Action doesn't feel as good as it looks
- Not quite a Soulslike game despite comparisons
- Bosses don't really require pattern recognition
- Dialogue might not hit the mark for some
Good
- Tense, dynamic boss fights
- Dedicated boss arenas
- Immaculately crafted opponents
- Variety of foes from Chinese mythology
- Brilliantly creative abilities
- Unlockable perks, skills, and magic
- Satisfying sense of character growth
- Spectacular art direction
- Superbly animated characters
- Memorable boss encounters
- Good plot
Bad
- No difficulty settings
- Linear level design
- Limited exploration
- Artificial game world
- Disjointed storytelling
- Basic tools in the first hours of gameplay
- No PS5 optimisation
- Ineffective 'Performance' mode
- Input lag issues
- Low resolution in performance mode
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Standard Edition
Videos
Digital Foundry
Black Myth: Wukong - PS5 Tech Review - Excellent Visuals, But Too Many Tech Problems
PlayStation Access
Black Myth: Wukong - The First 90 Minutes of PS5 Gameplay
PlayStation
Black Myth: Wukong - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
PlayStation
Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | PS5 Games
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