Black Myth: Wukong is based on the Chinese novel Journey To The West. Journey To The West is steeped in Chinese tradition and culture and is one of the most popular stories in East Asia. While the book was written during the mid-sixteenth century, many of the stories it is based on come from Chinese folklore that dates back much further.

While Black Myth: Wukong is not a direct adaptation of Journey To The West, it does serve as the basis for the game's characters and settings, with the creators adding a few more mythical creatures for players to fight. For those looking to jump into this game, you may be wondering if you should play in Chinese or English, here's which is best.

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Should You Play Black Myth: Wukong in Chinese or English?

How Should You Experience This Piece Of Inspirational Chinese Literature

Black Myth: Wukong was developed by Game Science, a Chinese company that is adapting one of the most influential pieces of Chinese literature into a game. Because of the historical and cultural weight this game carries, it is best when experienced with the Chinese voice actors. While the English voice actors do a fine job, the Chinese cast offers the experience of hearing the story in the language it originates from, which only further carries the deeper meaning of what this game is bringing to modern and global audiences. To the Chinese cast voicing the characters of this game, it is much more than a job, and a chance of representing characters they learned about in their childhood.

Those choosing to play in Chinese can still enable subtitles in their native language to make sure nothing said is ever missed, with dialogue during cinematics being the most important when it's much easier to read as opposed to during combat. Playing in your native language also has the benefit of focusing on the game's stunning graphics and visuals that will hook players right away in the opening cutscene. You can change the language of the game at any time through the main menu under the System option, letting you switch back and forth depending on what you want in the moment.

No matter which language you pick, the story will still be the same and the influence and story from the game will remain the same. Black Myth: Wukong will be a great experience in any language, and will be a great introduction to so many in the world to The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, who is known throughout China.

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Black Myth: Wukong
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6 /10
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Released
August 20, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
Game Science
Publisher(s)
Game Science
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Action RPG
How Long To Beat
39 hours
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