Black Myth: Wukong review

Black Myth: Wukong is built around boss fights, and it gives you more tools for them than most action RPGs. Game Science's Steam page says you master staff techniques and can freely combine spells, abilities, transformations, weapons and equipment, some of which counter each other and some of which amplify each other. The story follows the Destined One through settings and enemies from that classic novel, and each major foe has a backstory you uncover along the way. Steam lists it as playable without timed input and recommends a gamepad. It has more Steam user reviews than any other game on this list, over 880,000 when we checked. The drawbacks are no multiplayer, a 130 GB install and a $59.99 price, the same as Elden Ring. For a single-player action RPG with a strong boss roster and a setting few other games use, it is a strong pick.

Who it is for

Players who want boss fights with staff combat and transformations

Price

$59.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Key features

• Story based on one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature
• Staff techniques combined freely with spells, transformations and magic vessels
• A large cast of mythological foes and rivals, each with its own strengths
• Steam lists it as playable without timed input
• Full controller support with DualSense support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Mixing spells, transformations and staff skills gives each fight several approaches
• Strength: Setting and enemies drawn from a classic novel
• Strength: Over 880,000 user reviews on Steam, the most of any pick here
• Weakness: Single-player only
• Weakness: Minimum specs ask for 130 GB
• Weakness: Steam recommends a gamepad

Key facts

• Developer and publisher: Game Science
• Released on Steam: August 19, 2024
• Based on: A classic Chinese novel
• Storage (minimum): 130 GB
• Steam user reviews: Over 880,000

Where it ranks

Black Myth: Wukong is No. 4 in our Best Action RPGs verdict.