Black Myth: Wukong proved to be an unforgettable experience, especially as my first completed Souls-like game. The stunning visuals produced by the Unreal Engine 5 and rich interpretation of Journey to the West lore were captivating, making every moment feel like part of a larger mythic tapestry.

Each chapter in Black Myth: Wukong stands out for its distinct biomes, landscapes, and enemy types, but also varies in how populated it is with key characters and plot events.
Initially looking through the gameplay i thought the game would be linear but oh my god u can unlock a ton of secrets by exploring through the various hidden paths throughout the journey and unlock new staffs or some key items which could help you in the upcoming boss fights.
The first chapter was short and introduced the basic game mechanics with fairly easy bosses which was fun and sparked the interest to proceed further into the story.
Second , Third , Fourth chapters were massive with a lot of secrets and bosses to be unveiled .
Fifth and Sixth chapters fell a bit short imo . Although at that point i was having too much fun and wanted more content :)

The combat was challenging but incredibly rewarding, with tight mechanics that demanded precision and adaptability. Every boss fight felt like an epic showdown, pushing me to improve and think strategically. While some sections were particularly grueling, the sense of achievement after overcoming them was unparalleled.
For me the toughest boss was Scorpion Lord for sure . It was a secret boss but well it was very satisfying to finally beat the boss after some armour and staff upgrades

Combat Mechanics were fairly easy to understand and implement in tough situations during boss fights.
There are 3 charged heavy attack stances Smash , Pillar and Thrust stance. I personally preferred smash stance and used its combo like resolute and skyfall strike to dodge enemy attacks and attack at the same time ,But you can use all the three stance strategically to win against the bosses .
These stances consume focus points which u can gain during the fights with a maximum of three focus point . Also you can unlock Four Focus Wukong Stance later in the game which is so much fun :).
The perfect dodges are so satisfying and rewarding and the sound when u perfect dodge along with theanimation trail they leave behind is just amazing.
The spells and transformations are a great addition accroding to the lore of the original story . It saved me numerous times in fight if you can use them strategically and makes the boss fights lot easier .

Side characters I absolutely fell in love with :)
Zhu Bajie (partner in crime with a sad past)
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And the ladies ofcourse ❤️
Fourth Sister
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Rakshasi
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Fox girl Pingping
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And massive respect for this guy for the bangers
Headless Guy
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Invisible Walls
disrupted immersion and thus limiting exploration
Random spells got selected on my controller
Nothing game breaking but it was quite frustating and annoying during tough bossfights . Think it was due to steam input messing with the settings in-game

Overall, Black Myth: Wukong delivers a masterful blend of storytelling, exploration, and combat that has set a new bar for action RPGs. Game Science truly "cooked" with Black Myth: Wukong, delivering a masterclass in game design, storytelling, and technical artistry. They have set a new barrier with Black Myth: Wukong. By blending cutting-edge visuals, innovative combat mechanics, and a deep, culturally rich narrative, they’ve pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the action RPG genre.