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In 2020, Black Myth: Wukong was released with stunning graphics and cinematic scenes, attracting widespread attention. After four years of previews and promotions, the review of Black Myth was finally released, and it seems that Game Science has delivered a satisfactory answer.

Let's take a look at the scores given to Black Myth: Wukong by various foreign gaming media:

"One of the most enjoyable action RPGs I've ever played"

PC GAMER：87/100

Tyler Colp of PC GAMER felt that Black Myth: Wukong overcame its technical stumbles with its acrobatic spell-based combat and vibrant cast of Journey to the West-inspired characters. Other reviewers seemed to agree, praising Wukong's journey through cinematic boss battles and gorgeous scenery, despite some minor flaws along the way.

"Occasionally incredibly frustrating, but overall a rock-solid RPG"

GamesRadar+：4/5

Austin Wood of GamesRadar found that while Black Myth: Wukong is often compared to the Dark Souls series, the modern God of War series is a more suitable reference point for the progression and structure of this Chinese ARPG. After praising the game's world-building - which occasionally rubs the level design the wrong way - Wood said that while combat is somewhat dulled by standard light attack combos, Wukong "is at his best in boss battles," and most boss battles are "truly a visual feast."

"Its best boss fights display a balletic grace"

GameSpot：8/10

Like GamesRadar's Wood, GameSpot's Richard Wakeling called Black Myth: Wukong's boss battles a highlight of the experience, writing that "the triumphant boss fights and fast-paced combat make up for the dull moments in between." Outside of combat, however, Wakeling said it suffers from "uninspired level design and a sparse enemy count", but these shortcomings pale in comparison to the cinematic climaxes of its best fights.

"A hilarious and exciting reimagining of one of East Asia's most beloved myths"

Siliconera：8/10

At Siliconera, Kazuma Hashimoto praised the obvious effort put into implementing Black Myth: Wukong as a rich retelling of Journey to the West, from incorporating traditional Chinese aesthetics to unlockable calligraphy illustrations. Despite some framerate drops and stuttering, Hashimoto said he was rewarded by Wukong's demanding combat that requires players to utilize every tool at their disposal.

“Game Science has achieved the impossible”

Polygon: Not rated

For Jason Rodriguez of Polygon, Black Myth: Wukong is an achievement: an engrossing, thoughtful, and emotional reimagining of the "timeless classic" Journey to the West. Its story, Rodrigeuz said, is "woven like a fine tapestry" into cultural traditions: a work filled with beautiful imagery, "satisfying" side quests, and excellent enemy design.

“I can’t believe it’s as good as it looks in the trailers and screenshots”

Rock Paper Shotgun: Unrated

According to Ed Thorn of Rock Paper Shotgun, Black Myth: Wukong's greatest achievement is that it manages to live up to all the pre-release trailers that initially captured our attention. "I haven't played a game this impressive in a long time," said Thorn, who was delighted by its gorgeous presentation and slick combat acrobatics.

"One of the most gorgeous games I've ever played"

IGN：8/10

IGN's Mitchell Saltzman, like other reviewers, noted some serious technical issues, including crashes, audio problems, and a boss fight that sent him into geometric structures. Despite this, Saltzman said the game's "strengths outweigh its weaknesses" thanks to its "lightning-fast, responsive gameplay" and sensory-pleasing setting.