Black Myth: Wukong Review Round-Up

Developed by Neowiz Games and Round 8 Studio, Lies of P is eerily reminiscent of Bloodborne . It caught the eye immediately when it was unveiled back in Spring 2021, thanks to a grim, Lovecraftian setting mixed with some diverse enemies and flashy combat. The game follows Pinocchio as he looks to navigate the city of Krat, while using a unique 'lie' system that affects gameplay dynamically based on his interactions. While the story of Pinocchio is an extremely well-known one, Lies of P promises to feature a retelling the likes of which hasn't been seen before. Offering visceral, challenging combat against some of the most creative enemies seen in the genre, Lies of P is an extremely exciting proposition. While the game doesn't yet have a release date, it is expected to arrive sometime in 2


While no gameplay footage has yet been released, based on the trailer's grim premise, it seems to be taking heavy inspiration from Dark Souls ' aesthetically dark world. The game is set to release in 2023, and fans will be hoping to see some gameplay emerge soon. Of course, it's quite possible that one or more of the titles on this list will be delayed. This is becoming a regular occurrence recently, and fans have learned to somewhat temper their expectations. Should they all manage to meet the 2023 release schedule though, then it could indeed be one of the strongest ever years for Soulslike ga


Built using Unreal Engine 5 , the game looks visually stunning, and if it plays as well as it looks, then gamers could be in for something special. Each time a subsequent trailer has been released, fan hype accelerates even further, and this title is probably the most hotly anticipated on the list. The game has a vague 2023 release window which everyone will be hoping it me


The common thread between the villainous narrators in the latest trailer for Black Myth: Wukong seems to be __ a hostile cynicism towards Buddhist teachings - a skepticism towards whether achieving enlightenment is even possible, and a belief that those who claim to pursue such as goal are hypocrites trying to conceal their vices from the world. Indeed, the two un-translated narrators in the Black Myth: Wukong trailer articulate this cynicism further, asking the game's protagonist (and player) if they're truly able to overcome destiny and break free from the snares of des


One of the biggest questions fans have had about Black Myth: Wukong is whether it will simply be a boss rush game from start to finish or if players will experience the same level of freedom and side content generally found in a standard modern action RPG. Thankfully, Game Science has confirmed that the world would eventually open up for players to meet new NPCs, acquire side quests, and uncover plenty of secrets. Regardless, it's still refreshing to see the final trailer for Black Myth: Wukong open with an environmental showcase, as if to reassure the game's followers that its world is much bigger than a mere boss r


A Soulslike game is pretty easy to identify. They are usually heavily combat-focused with an emphasis on dodging and parrying enemy attacks, offer a large weapon variety that can affect play styles, feature checkpoints that respawn enemies if used, and include epic, tough-as-nails boss encounters. Several of these games, some of which have been in the pipeline for a while, are set to release in the next calendar year, and each of them will be looking to prove they can stand toe-to-toe with FromSoftware's best gam

From Team Ninja, developer of the acclaimed Nioh games, comes Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty , which looks to be a spiritual successor to Nioh . Featuring the cast of characters from China's Three Kingdoms era, who fans of the Dynasty Warriors series will know well, the game is a mixture of tough, unforgiving combat, with elements of the supernatural and otherworldly beings. A demo was released in September, and as fans would expect from a Team Ninja title, it proved to be extremely challenging even in its beta ph


It seems like the breadth of independent development power in the industry right now is more impressive than it's ever been, with a plethora of studios plugging away at sequels to successful games or set to release exciting new titles. It could be said that this is the pinnacle of an indie game boom, with smaller teams able to more than pull their weight against larger behemoth studios with millions of dollars in backing. Developers like WayForward, Drinkbox Studios, and The Fullbright Company have firmly established themselves as names to know when it comes to indie games, but there is plenty of new talent on the rise as w


The newest trailer for the Chinese fantasy action game Black Myth: Wukong ** , released by the Game Science studio around August 19th, shows viewers gameplay footage and new cutscenes with the title's monkey protagonist, a shape-shifting, staff wielding simian who may or may not be Sun Wukong, the folkloric Monkey King. The English translations of the Chinese captions for the Black Myth Wukong Walkthrough Myth: Wukong trailer __ ** reveal several interesting details about the game's upcoming plot; the untranslated captions reveal even more secrets related to the enemies, allies, and clashing ideologies players will encoun