Description
A landmark achievement for Chinese AAA gaming — Black Myth: Wukong delivers stunning, mythology-inspired action-RPG combat that became one of the fastest-selling games ever.
Product Description
Black Myth: Wukong was developed and published by Game Science, releasing in August 2024 as the studio's debut major title and the first installment in the planned Black Myth series. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it casts you as the Destined One, a staff-wielding monkey warrior on a journey to recover six relics tied to the legendary Sun Wukong's six senses, drawing directly from the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West.
The game combines cinematic, boss-focused combat inspired partly by the Soulslike genre with a strong emphasis on spectacle, striking art direction, and faithfully adapted mythological abilities and transformations. It became a landmark commercial success, selling over 10 million copies within days of launch and over 20 million within its first month, making it one of the fastest-selling games of all time and a significant milestone for AAA game development originating from China. Critical reception was generally favorable, holding a "Strong" aggregate rating, with praise for its combat feel, boss variety, and visual presentation, alongside some criticism of its largely linear, boss-rush-style level structure and early technical performance issues (subsequently improved through post-launch patches).
Similar Games
If you enjoy Black Myth: Wukong's mythology-inspired boss-focused combat, you'll also want to try Elden Ring for another visually stunning, combat-focused action RPG with a comparable challenge level; Nioh 2 for another demanding, mythology-inspired action RPG; and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for a different beloved mythological/anime story told through action-RPG gameplay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a Soulslike game?
A: It draws some inspiration from the genre's challenge level, though its combat and structure differ meaningfully from a traditional Soulslike.
Q: Do I need to know Journey to the West to enjoy the story?
A: No, though familiarity with the classic novel adds extra context and appreciation for its adaptation.
Q: How long is the game?
A: A single playthrough typically takes around 30 hours.
Pros
Landmark commercial and cultural success, one of the fastest-selling games ever
Stunning art direction and impressively animated boss encounters
Faithful, spectacular adaptation of Journey to the West mythology
Substantial post-launch patching has improved PS5 performance since release
Cons
More linear, boss-rush-style structure than open-world Soulslikes like Elden Ring
Some technical issues (screen ghosting, latency) noted at launch, though later patched
Large install size (over 100GB on PS5)
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Specifications
- Brand
- SONY
- Condition
- New
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How much does the Black Myth: Wukong – PS5 cost in Kenya?
The Black Myth: Wukong – PS5 is priced at Ksh 8,500 at City Gadgets. You can pay via M-Pesa, card or cash on delivery.
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