Black Myth: Wukong - All Cartoon Animations

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Intel Core i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz
RAM 128GB DDR4 DUAL
GPU Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Gigabyte
Mainboard Asus Rog Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi)

[三上主播]

强如自己的猴哥，也被天庭所杀。
妻离子散。

不回头无法爱你，回过头便会害你，所以八戒不认她，不能认啊。

[tonymg]

It’s like u bought a game, simultaneously u got 6 episode of love death robot level of short films. Devs can really make a series out of this.

[hrhuang]

So, for all those confused by the end animation of 5th chapter, here is the explanation. Everything in the animation happened, it's just that the events shown are not linear. Hundreds of years back, before the journey to the West, Wokong and the Bull became sworn brothers, and together they rebelled against heaven, which is the mid part of the animation where the Bull and Wukong fought side by side against the celestial army. That rebellion was also the first time Wukong fought Erlong (the three-eyes dude from the beginning of the game). They lost that fight and Wukong was captured and eventually imprisoned under the five-finger mountain for 500 years. Then the journey to the West took place, during that journey, Wukong and his gang ran into the Bull again. Wukong and his gang were blocked by this fire mountain and needed to borrow the Plantain Fan from the Bull's wife to quell the flame, but lots of shit happened and they made the Bull into an enemy (Bajie even killed his mistress). The Bull was so powerful that Wukong had to call for help from the celestial court to subdue him (he was defeated not killed), this was shown at the part when Wukong and Bajie were talking down to the Bull. Then the journey to the West concluded, and time forward to the beginning of this game. Wukong fought against Heaven again, this time, the Bull and the four bosses from previous chapters joined Heaven's force to defeat Wukong. Hence 5 of Wukong's 6 senses were given to them as rewards, this is the part at the beginning of the anime. When the Bull held Wukong in his arms, he started to reminisce the past. They didn't show Wukong fought the 5 of them in the intro, I guess more combat went on after Erlong thrust Wukong into the mountain.

After that event, at some point, the Bull's son finds out about his own lineage and wants to take Wukong's "body sense" so he can become strong enough to avenge his people (rebel against Heaven like his dad and Wukong did). But fear for his son, he refused, thus the father and son are at odds now.

[TravelBlissever]

There is no denying that they have learned from many previous games, but I see that the game team has really put their heart into their product when they have created such animated cutscenes. From graphics, gameplay to animated cutscenes, all are the result of 4 years of development.

[Rorscho]

The fox's story is similar to the POV of Celestial Court about Wukong: They look at the nature of yaoguais and think someday it'll turnaround and bite them, and decided to take action firsthand.

[violetw]

Many people say they can't understand the relationship between Bajie and the spider spirit: to elaborate, Bajie admired the Moon Goddess (not Chang'e), and he accidentally ran into one of her maidservants on his journey, who was Chang'e (Chang'e is a title, and all maidservants of the Moon Goddess are called Chang'e). The Jade Emperor and the Moon Goddess were having a private meeting when Tianpeng (Bajie) saw them, and he was banished to the mortal world. This Chang'e, who couldn't forget Tianpeng, descended to the mortal world and became the spider spirit. When Bajie, who was banished to Gao Village, saw Gao Cuilan, he mistook her for Chang'e and chased after her. However, Gao Cuilan was terrified when she saw Bajie's true form. As Bajie journeyed westward, he reached the Spider Cave, where the reincarnated Purple Spider immediately recognized her beloved "pig head." The two fell in love, and Bajie released the Purple Spider during this ordeal. The Purple Spider had Bajie's daughter and waited for him until she grew old. Because of that mistaken identity, the Purple Spider said before she died, "You are still as foolish as before" (referring to the mistaken identity), also implying that Bajie didn't dare to acknowledge them for fear of heavenly retribution.

Even someone as strong as Brother Monkey was killed by the heavens. The Bull Demon King, a powerful warlord, had his family broken and scattered just because he got involved with the person of destiny. How could a small Spider Cave resist the heavens? Bajie didn't have the skills of his senior brother, nor the influence of the Bull Demon King. If he didn't turn back, he couldn't love her; if he did, he would harm her. Therefore, Bajie didn't acknowledge her and couldn't acknowledge her. Bajie was determined to help the person of destiny. Even if he failed, he would only lose his own life and wouldn't involve his loved ones again. The greatest love he could give her was to let go.

[thienhoangtran]

I know the animation of each is unique and top-notch, but shouldn't we give props to the music?
Each and every part of the music fits perfectly, creating such an emotional backstory to each chapter.

[salty]

the black bear and the greedy monk was such an iconic episode

[bokrnes]

This game is a complete package. You got Beautiful Cartoon, Great 3D action, Great Story all that. Great work bro❤❤❤

[kiekeyz]

This is probably the aspect of the game that caught me most off guard. This were so extremely well done! really enjoyed the different animation styles. I think the stop motion one was one of my favorites.

[山道鈴木-nr]

Here’s the English translation of the annotations I provided:

### 1. **The Relationship Between Tianpeng Marshal and Taiyin Xingjun**
- **Background**: In Chinese mythology, Tianpeng Marshal (the celestial identity of Zhu Bajie) is a general of the Heavenly Court, while Taiyin Xingjun is the goddess in charge of the moon. Tianpeng was banished to the mortal realm after witnessing a secret meeting between Taiyin Xingjun and the Jade Emperor. This story is not fully detailed in the original "Journey to the West, " but in the game "Black Myth: Wukong, " the relationship between Tianpeng and Taiyin Xingjun is given a more complex and dramatic interpretation. This story involves emotional entanglements among the gods and the strict hierarchy and taboos of the Heavenly Court, reflecting the fate of a hero lost within the mythological system.

### 2. **Chang’e's Identity**
- **Annotation**: In Chinese mythology, Chang’e is typically considered an individual, the Moon Goddess. However, in this context, Chang’e is used as a title representing all the maids serving Taiyin Xingjun. This might be confusing for Western readers. This setting hints at the multiplicity of roles within the mythological world and the blurred lines between names and identities.

### 3. **Bajie’s Love and Tragedy**
- **Annotation**: Bajie’s mistake in recognizing Gao Cuilan as Chang’e is a classic tragic misunderstanding. This plot reflects Bajie’s deep-seated attachment to the past and his longing for love, though these emotions ultimately lead to the tragedy between him and the Purple Spider. Western readers might need to understand that this "misrecognition" is rooted in the concept of fate, indicating the helplessness and struggle of a person when confronted with the forces of destiny.

### 4. **The Spider’s Lair and the Purple Spider**
- **Background**: The Spider’s Lair is a famous den of monsters in "Journey to the West, " and the Purple Spider is one of these monsters. This story emphasizes the entanglement between her and Bajie across lifetimes. The reincarnation of the Purple Spider symbolizes the concept of karma and reincarnation, a significant theme in Eastern culture. This theme of reincarnation and fate might be less familiar in Western culture, requiring further explanation.

### 5. **The Power and Ruthlessness of the Heavenly Court**
- **Annotation**: The Heavenly Court mentioned in the story is the highest authority in Chinese mythology, similar to Mount Olympus in Greek mythology but more strict and ruthless. The interference and punishment from the Heavenly Court demonstrate the inescapability of fate, where any rebellion or deviation can lead to devastating consequences. This fear of the Heavenly Court is why Bajie cannot acknowledge the Purple Spider, even if he wants to. If he does, she would face punishment from the Heavenly Court. This plot reflects the sense of powerlessness in the face of overwhelming external forces when it comes to personal emotions and happiness.

### 6. **The Love of Letting Go**
- **Explanation**: In the story between Bajie and the Purple Spider, Bajie chooses to let go to protect her, which is a painful but selfless form of love. Western readers might interpret this as a "sacrificial" love, a concept that resonates in both Eastern and Western cultures. This love does not stem from weakness but from a deep desire to protect the loved one, preferring to endure pain rather than see the other suffer.

These annotations help Western readers better understand the complex emotional bonds between Bajie and the Purple Spider, as well as the deeper cultural and philosophical significance embedded in this story.

[Amantducafe]

Now i want more animation about Chinese Buddhism and Taoism. I feel like the knowledge and wisdom they give is relayed through powerful storytelling. Is that universal human experience that even when i'm from another culture and speak another language i can understand.

[nguyentuan]

I love watching Tây Du Ký when I was a kid. The story is to be deep and very meaningful. I have to say “The Journey to the West” is all about my childhood. I love China’s Culture. From Vietnam with love. Peace.

[TamTueDao]

In Vietnam, the 1986 version of the “Journey to the West” film has been re-aired more than 3000 times from 1988 until 2010. As a result, “Journey to the West” remains a childhood memory for millions of Vietnamese people up to now. Enjoying the game “Black Myth Wukong” with such outstanding quality is truly fantastic! I really appreciate how the game conveys the sequel content of “Journey to the West” through cutting-edge role-playing game graphics! 🌟

[kaox]

This game needs to become a full movie or series. Come on!!! This world needs it!

[VorpalSnickerSnack]

It's pretty sad the fox, ended up dead due to a dream of fear. What really sucks is the fox, was hurt and scared to let the man help it, only for it to die.

[Aplouter-pdvz]

Most touchable anime I think it’s the Chapter 5, especially the lyrics of the song “Don’t laugh at me.” A father who have to carry the unbearable weight was just so touching.

[gogoawy]

Finally a video with good image quality, Chinese speaking characters, English sub. Kudo!

[qqwu]

The pig was originally a god in the sky, because he accidentally saw the leader having an affair with someone he admired. The leader was afraid that things would be discovered, turning him into a pig and depriving him of the throne.

[ritsukalee]

What’s interesting is that the game’s imagination of Sun Wukong’s ending reflects the theme of another famous Chinese novel, “Water Margin”: as an outsider, trusting the ruling class will never have a good result. You can only either become them, kneel down to them, or overthrow them completely.