As summer yawns its way through a gaming lull, all eyes are turning to the highly anticipated release of Black Myth: Wukong. This action RPG with clear references to Chinese mythology has been occupying the top spot in the Steam’s ‘Most Wanted’ section, which makes gamers ask if this is going to be the next big thing or just another monkey business.
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Global Release Timing: Mark Your Calendars!
Los Angeles: August 19, 7pm PDT
New York: August 19, 10pm EDT
São Paulo: August 19, 11pm BRT
London: August 20, 3am BST
Berlin: August 20, 4am CEST
Sydney: August 20, 12pm AEST
Auckland: August 20, 2pm NZST
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Pro tip: Preloading begins from August 17th if you are on PS5, Steam, or WeGame. So, get ready for a chunky 130GB download if you aren’t keen on watching download progress bars more than actually playing games.
Conclusion
Sure enough, the first reactions have poured in and they are as sizzling as a monkey tail in a chili farm. Tyler Colp, one of our writers, says that the game is blooming with an eccentric cast of characters and expressive combat all included in the vast universe of the source.
But wait, you perky monkeys, it’s not the blatant Soulslike rip-off you might have thought from these brief descriptions. Black Myth: Wukong plays to its own tune, with moves focused on stances and not so much weapon changes, and level design that is much more compressed and boss rush than Journey To The West.
FAQs
Q1: When can I preload the game?
Preloading for Black Myth: Wukong starts on August 17th if you are gaming on PS5, Steam platform or WeGame. The game itself is a massive download that needs 130 gigabytes of storage space.
Q2: What are the early reviews saying about Black Myth: Wukong?
The first impressions are rather positive. The game is not a mere Soulsclone, it has a unique combat engine based on stances instead of weapon swaps.
Q3: What can I expect from the gameplay of Black Myth: Wukong?
It is an arcade action game based on Chinese legends and folk stories. It has a wholly conversion-based approach to combat, not focused on the mere switch of weapons.
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