We played Black Myth: Wukong and it’s one of the BEST action RPGs in years!

We got to play a 2 hour preview of Black Myth: Wukong at Summer Game Fest 2024. Is it a Soulslike? Does it live up to the hype? With sharp combat and powerful spells, Black Myth: Wukong is definitely one to keep an eye on. Join us as we explore what makes this game one of the best Action RPGs we've played since Lies Of P!

[andrewhopson]

"More like a modern god of war game than Dark Souls" now I am sold!

[mokulashi]

good graphic, good gameplay, and good slap on IGN, Sweetbabay, take my money, China

[mikhailoutten]

Thank goodness i hate souls like games thank goodness its action

[aoshi]

Last year was lies of P, then ff7 rebirth, stellar blade, and now wukong. Just packed with great games!

[harshitrakhiani]

As soon as I saw wukong notification...i clicked as fast as I could 😅

[HARdrewReal]

this game deserves to be more popular

I want this to be GOTY

[pepper.desert]

Just wanted to point out that the game does have a block/parry system. One of few ways we’ve seen players parry enemy attacks is through a light-heavy combo in Smash Stance, which has a mechanic similar to GP (guard point) in Monster Hunter. “Stone Solid” is another block/parry ability that’s been revealed. In previous demos, it was also shown that certain bosses (like the Macaque Chief) have the ability to parry player attacks as well.

[Narutaru]

This is one of the best demo analysis I've ever seen. Well done, GamesRadar. Well done.

[zetajolyne]

One of the things I don't understand about video games is, since last gen there are fewer and fewer monsters, whether new God of War or Monster Hunter World, there's significantly less variety in the enemies compared to their predecessors, and the situation has worsened in this gen. I'm glad that Wukong chose the difficult path of making many diverse enemies to meet players' needs, wish them a lot of success.

[faissalsoumaille]

So relieved that it’s not a soulslike! I’m a gamer dad with 2 kids, got no time to lose all my XP while dying in a game

[brucekent-rqug]

This is what a game media should do, not like IGN.

[PAXperMortem]

It looks so damn good! Not just the graphics, but the abilities and enemies too!!

[meeeeeeeeeee]

"very few of those absurdly delayed dodge baiting attack animations that have infested many modern action RPGs" THANK THE GODS!!! hype restored!

[jlb]

Thing I’m worried about the most is just how liner are we talking here? Every time I see gameplay for this game (that isn’t a boss fight) it’s the player walking in a straight line through a narrow jungle lane. Exploration is a big part of the enjoyment in a game for me.

[jamo]

Not a soulslike, continues to describe similar features to them that are in favourite souls. Cant wait for this game

[pigboykool]

One of the MOST beautiful games this year! Must Buy for me! Love the art, magic, & combat system.

[leophoenix]

This game is winning the game of the year award

[GhostOfficial-]

I’m glad it’s not like souls.. I’m just tryna relax a lil bit while playing, ain tryna be sweating and on the edge of my seat every battle.💯

[WhatchaGotSay]

Thank you for clarifying that this isn’t a souls like and for describing the game in such vivid detail. I had no intention on getting this game because souls like games are played out. I’m highly considering getting this game now!

[averageheighteric]

We went from callong every hard game a souls like to being way too obtuse about it. This video absolutely described a souls like.