The newly-released Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has fueled widespread enthusiasm among international game players and now serves as a good opportunity for foreign fans to delve into the world of Chinese mythology, according to an Australian gaming vlogger.
Developed by the Chinese indie studio Game Science and based on the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," China's first 'AAA' game, "Black Myth: Wukong," was officially launched last Tuesday and quickly became a top seller across multiple platforms, sparking global discussions.
In a recent video, Australian gamer Jesse Young expressed his enchantment with the game, labeling the experience as a complex and thrilling adventure featuring a user-friendly interface.
"I've been pretty flat out the last few days playing Black Myth: Wukong. It seems like almost every second person on my feed has been playing this game. I actually had a bunch of friends over the other day to play together," said Young.
He believes the game serves as an excellent window for foreign players to better understand traditional Chinese culture, as well as enjoy all that it has to offer.
"It's great to see a local domestic developer doing Chinese mythology. There is a lot to explore in Wukong. So if you're looking for those epic experiences and you don't mind a challenge, then I would really recommend this game," said Young.
While acknowledging occasional moments of confusion within the game's six chapters due to his unfamiliarity with the original narrative, Young praised the title for propelling him to delve deeper into Chinese mythology, aided by online resources that have enhanced the game's allure.
"There's a lot of people on Reddit and I found a lot of sites that were really helpful. So you can see all these people sleuthing it out on Reddit. There is a real appetite for getting into the nitty gritty of this mythology. So while it's not presented in a straightforward manner and it doesn't hold your hand, I think this kind of plays to the strengths, because it's getting people to do the work, to dig deeper if they really want to understand it," he said.
Young also shared more of his overall impressions and the joys he encountered in playing the game, saying it should pave the way for more big releases.
"The overall experience of Black Myth: Wukong is a cohesive and masterful adventure, which I heartily recommend. And I'm very excited to see other games like Lost Souls Aside and Phantom Blade Zero, which are just coming off the heels of this," he said.
"Black Myth: Wukong" video game ignites int'l interest in Chinese mythology
