The reviews for Black Myth: Wukong are now live, and the overall reception has been mostly positive. Critics praise the game for its imaginative presentation and rich combat. However, some reviewers have pointed out technical issues and criticisms.
GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic reports a “generally favorable” metascore of 82 from 48 reviews. Our very own reviewer, Richard Wakeling, writes that “Black Myth: Wukong shines in its elaborate boss battles.” However, the game sometimes devolves into aimless tedium during its downtime.
* “Black Myth: Wukong is an uneven game where the highlights often outnumber the lowlights.”
* “Its triumphant boss battles and fast-paced combat make up for the stale moments in between.”
* “The choice to go for a boss gauntlet is unexpected and, honestly, quite refreshing.”
* PC Gamer praises the game’s joyful action RPG gameplay and loving treatment of its world and characters.
* IGN commends the game’s fantastic combat, despite some technical issues and localization problems.
* GamesRadar enjoys the game’s strong combat and fascinating world, comparing it to the modern God of War games.
Black Myth: Wukong is set to launch on August 20 for PC and PS5. If you’re interested in purchasing the game, preorders are currently discounted at Fanatical.