Action RPG · Game Science · 2024
Black Myth: Wukong
4.5/5
White hot
The Monkey King's journey from Chinese legend, told with spectacular bosses and some of the most beautiful scenery in games.
Help on offer
Spells and transformations give alternatives; no difficulty menu.
What you do
Fight with a staff, transform into creatures, cast spells and face more than eighty bosses through six chapters.
Who it suits
Players who want spectacle and bosses. More forgiving than Sekiro, but still tough.
First contact
A gigantic opening battle in the clouds, then a forest full of wolf warriors. The visuals are astonishing.
The grind
Boss after boss, each very different. Transformations and spells give you options.
When to cool down
Chapters and shrines make clean stopping points.
Burns bright
- Spectacular bosses
- Stunning art
- Rich legend
Burns you
- Invisible walls
- Uneven difficulty spikes
Verdict
A gorgeous boss-rush through legend.
Next in the fire
Written by the Ember Forge desk. Updated 25 October 2026. Facts checked against publisher and store pages at that date. Set a limit with the Cool-down timer before you start.