Black Myth Wukong may be an original game, but its titular character is far from new. In fact, Sun Wukong himself is one of the most famous and highly regarded characters in Chinese mythology, and we see tons of those powers throughout the action-adventure. Before diving into the character’s powers, it’s important to explore the very long and eventful life of Sun Wukong, otherwise known as the Monkey King.
Appearing as a mythological monkey born from a stone in the story Journey to The West, Sun Wukong acquires supernatural powers and seeks immortality after fearing death. Shortly after, he rebels against heaven, fighting and eventually being imprisoned under a mountain by the Buddha. He is rescued by the monk Xuanzang and begins his journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from “the West” (hence the myth’s title, Journey to The West).
During the journey, Sun Wukong acquires a plethora of additional powers. He became immortal after eating the peach of immortality and also gained the ability to shapeshift, freeze enemies, and a whole host of other powers that make him unreasonably powerful. However, to jump into a game like Black Myth: Wukong and expect to gain all of Sun Wukong’s powers instantly would make it far too easy.
Sure, you get a taste of his ultimate power in the game’s opening sequence, but shortly after, you’re back to square one. So, how are Sun Wukong’s strengths represented in the game? How are Sun Wukongs powers reflected in Black Myth: Wukong? O.