Black Myth: Wukong

Intense overall intensity
Highest flag: Violence — graphic & gore

What's in it

Violence graphic & gore
High

Staff, spear and magic combat against beasts, demons and human-like bosses sprays blood on the ground and on the character, and enemies are cut down with bloody wounds and bodies left behind. Some bosses are grotesque, oversized creatures that are hacked apart over long fights.

Dark themes mild
Low

The story deals with a fallen deity and a quest to restore their honor, touching on themes of redemption and sacrifice.

Who can reach your kid

What it is

Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player action RPG set in a fantastical Chinese-inspired world based on the novel Journey to the West. You play as Wukong, a monkey king rebelling against the gods, and fight your way through six chapters filled with enemies, bosses, and puzzles. Combat is central, featuring satisfying sword and staff attacks, blocking, and dodging. The story explores themes of rebellion and divine conflict, and the game is noted for its demanding difficulty and beautiful, culturally rich environments. There is no voice or text chat, microtransactions, or user content to interact with.

How it's framed

The game frames its content through the lens of a mythological rebellion, presenting Wukong's struggle against the gods as a heroic act of defiance rather than a celebration of violence. Combat is presented as a test of skill and mastery within a fictional, stylized setting.

Details

Developer
Game Science
Publisher
Game Science
Released
Aug 19, 2024

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