The gaming industry in China is highly developed, but most developers release their projects only
on mobile platforms. Chinese developers rarely create games for PCs and consoles, and those that
do often have modest budgets and less advanced graphics. Such projects can’t be considered true
AAA blockbusters.
Black Myth: Wukong is the first major-budget Chinese game to be released on PCs and next-gen
consoles. Within three days of its release, it sold over 10 million copies, which is considered
a phenomenal success by industry standards.
Today, we’ll take a look at Black Myth: Wukong, explain what kind of game it is, and discuss what
kind of computer you need to achieve a high and stable frame rate.
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Black Myth: Wukong has very high system requirements, but that won’t be a problem for our
computers. With our PCs, you’ll enjoy high and stable frame rates in any modern game.
The game's plot is based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West. A monk named Tang
Sanzang decides to journey to India to learn the true teachings of Buddha. Accompanying him
are other pilgrims, most notably the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. After a long journey, the
heroes
return to China, having gained wisdom and sacred scriptures.
Upon returning home, Sun Wukong decides to challenge the heavenly gods. He is defeated in a
battle with Erlang and turns to stone. Just before his demise, the Monkey King manages to
divide his power into six parts, represented in the game as relics stolen by
Yaoguai—powerful
evil spirits.
The main character is also a monkey, determined to find all the relics and free Sun Wukong
from his imprisonment. To do so, the protagonist embarks on a long and dangerous journey
across China, encountering new characters, many of whom knew Sun Wukong personally.
The story is divided into six chapters, each telling its own tale. The game’s ending will
depend
on the decisions made throughout the storyline.
Black Myth: Wukong Gameplay
Black Myth: Wukong is a classic slasher game. Players will engage in close combat, upgrade
skills, and explore locations to find new gear.
The game borrows many mechanics from other Souls-like titles such as Sekiro: Shadows Die
Twice, Elden Ring, and Dark Souls. For example, Black Myth: Wukong features Guardian Altars
that restore health and allow players to craft weapons and gear, similar to the bonfires in
FromSoftware games.
Unlike other Souls-likes, Black Myth: Wukong is not as hardcore. The difficulty level isn’t
too
high, and you don’t lose experience points upon death, meaning there’s no risk of losing
severallevels' worth of progress. Experience points can be spent on increasing health and
stamina, as
well as unlocking new combat skills and techniques.
There are also many RPG elements in Black Myth: Wukong, such as the gear system.
Equipment is categorized by rarity. Armor marked in blue is common but has lower stats,
while
purple-marked gear is rare and offers much better stats.
There’s no open world in Black Myth: Wukong. The game is linear, but some locations are quite
expansive. Branches in the paths can lead to resources, valuable items, and gear-filled
chests,
making exploration rewarding.
Fans of slasher games love boss battles, and Black Myth: Wukong offers plenty of them—over
100, to be exact. Players will encounter new bosses roughly every 20-30 minutes. Each boss
is
unique, and defeating them requires careful planning, with specific strategies, abilities,
and gear
choices.
Combat System Features
The combat system revolves around fast, low-damage attacks, heavy, high-damage strikes, and
dodging. During fights, players must monitor not only health and stamina but also the level
of
concentration. Concentration builds up with every hit. Once filled, the player can unleash a
special combo or powerful attack that deals massive damage.
While similar features are found in other slasher games, Black Myth: Wukong’s combat system
stands out due to its unique skills. For example, one skill allows you to climb onto your
staff to
avoid enemy attacks, another freezes enemies in place, and a third turns the protagonist
into
stone.
Additionally, the game allows for transformations into other creatures, adopting their combat
styles. For example, after defeating a Wolf, the protagonist can transform into one, gaining
access to special abilities and weapons of the defeated foe.
Black Myth: Wukong: PC System Requirements
Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most visually stunning and technologically advanced games
of its time. The quality of textures, global illumination, detailed environments, geometric
accuracy, and vegetation is all top-tier by industry standards.
Developers have paid special attention to physics and tessellation, which breaks polygons
into
smaller primitives. For instance, deep footprints and ruts form in snow or sand as you move
through them. The characters' hair moves dynamically, reacting to motion. Vegetation also
responds to other objects, bending as you walk through grass. These kinds of details are
rarely
seen in games, even in big-budget blockbusters from wealthy developers.
However, gamers must pay for such cutting-edge graphics with high system requirements.
Minimum
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10, 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
RAM
16 GB
Storage
130 Gb on SSD
Recommended
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10, 11
Processor
Intel Core i7-9700
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
RAM
16 GB
Storage
130 Gb on SSD
The minimum and recommended system requirements listed below account for upscaling
technologies like DLSS and FSR. The developers have stated this directly. If you want to
play at
native resolution without upscaling, you’ll need a significantly more powerful graphics
card.
We recommend not going beyond “high” graphics settings and leaving global illumination at
“medium” for a balanced performance and decent FPS. But if you have a powerful PC, feel
free
to max out all the settings.
Maximum System
Requirements for 4K
Operating System
Windows 10, 11
Processor
Intel Core i7-14700
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super
RAM
32 GB
Storage
130 Gb on SSD PCI-E
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