https://stayclose.social/MaribelTinline089/ Latest updates from Maribel Tinline https://stayclose.social/blog/39490/black-myth-doesnt-seem-like-a-true-soulslike-and-thats-a-good-thing/ Maybe some stubborn people just don’t want to engage with the game’s RPG mechanics. Maybe they got used to hammering away at a fight until they perfected it and didn’t need to spend time grinding levels or tailoring their builds, and now they resent having to adapt to a fight rather than overcome it through sheer will. I don’t know, I’m just a tourist, but what I do know is that if you’re unhappy with Erdtree’s difficulty, you need to stay far away from Black Myth: Wuk


A proper Soulslike needs to be punishing, making the player feel as insignificant as possible. Every single enemy in a Soulslike game , not just boss encounters, needs to pose a threat to the player. This is ultimately where Black Myth: Wukong may fall short, based on one major fact about the figure its protagonist is based


These allegations have put a huge damper on my excitement for China’s first triple-A, and it’s a huge shame – the game looks beautiful. Sun Wukong is one of the most compelling characters in Chinese literature, which is why there are so many characters and shows inspired by him. But that’s not going to be enough to get me excited for this game’s release and possible success. I wish I cared more, but I donâ


But then there’s the controversy. In 2020, comments from Game Science founder and CEO Feng Ji sparked a debate about the treatment of female gamers and had people proposing boycotts. On the day that the trailer was released, Feng made a post on Weibo. "I want to expand our workforce and hire more people. I want to be licked so much that I can't have an erection anymore," he wrote following Black Myth Wukong’s 2020 reveal. "I know you guys just happen to be so horny. I'm glad that the trailer has given you some satisfaction. My goal is to give blowjobs to people who appreciate my work, and to help people who share my vision achieve orgas


Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action RPG by Game Science, based on the novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en. Despite being an action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong is also yet another addition to the ever-expanding library of Soulslike titles, which follow, to some extent, FromSoftware's classic Dark Souls formula and mechanics. However, here lately, many games have been released that only have bits and pieces of the Soulslike genre found in them rather than being Soulslike through and through — like Shift Up's recent title Stellar Blade — and it seems like Black Myth: Wukong may be one of t


The best compliment that can be paid after any hands-on preview is that it leaves you wanting more. Black Myth Wukong patch notes|Https://blackmythwukongfans.com/ Myth: Wukong did that in all the best ways. I wanted to see more of the evocative world that lay ahead, improve my skills and challenge some of the optional bosses I saw but quickly trounced me, and to experience how the combat evolves over time. Just this small taste was enough to prove that the initial promise of Black Myth: Wukong – a beautiful game with impressive combat – was not a trick. This is the real deal and it’s easily one of my most anticipated games releasing in the latter part of 20


One of the biggest remaining questions in terms of the game's combat mechanics is whether the Monkey King will have access to weapons other than his staff. The staff itself seems incredibly versatile and is capable of changing its length and move set, depending on which stance the protagonist is in. While this already shows good variety, it would be highly unusual for a Soulslike not to offer any other choice of weapons , and for those who are drawn to the genre for its build variety, this could be a blow. Answers here would be much more appreciated as a res


With how immensely powerful Sun Wukong is — at least, with how powerful he is according to Journey to the West — it might be difficult for Black Myth: Wukong to be a traditional Soulslike. Based on what has been revealed so far, Wukong will be facing some massive foes, so it's likely he could meet his match. However, considering what has been written about him, it might be a challenge to make him insignificant in any world. That's actually a good thing, as it would be a shame to play as a legendary warrior such as Wukong and for his supernatural abilities to feel underwhelming against enemies. Instead, Black Myth: Wukong should lean as heavily into Wukong's overpowered nature as possible, still providing a decent challenge, but simultaneously allowing players to feel more powerful than anything else in the wo


Two that stand out, in particular, are Lies of P , a grim, Bloodborne-esque Soulslike based on the tale of Pinocchio, and Lords of the Fallen , a reboot of the 2014 Soulslike of the same name which looks very similar to Dark Souls in its style and aesthetic. Both of these are set to release in the next couple of months. Black Myth: Wukong , alongside these titles, could make the next couple of months an exciting one for the Soulslike ge


Black Myth: Wukong has been built on the impressive Unreal Engine 5 , and the result is a game that looks well and truly next-gen. One encounter in the heavy snow pits the Monkey King against the dangerous, fast-moving Macaque Chief boss. As the protagonist moves quickly around the terrain, the surrounding snow begins to accumulate in noticeable piles. Another boss fight against the Tiger Vanguard takes place partially in the water, which acts incredibly naturally as the fight thrashes around it. These are subtle but noticeable examples of Unreal Engine 5's power and Gamescom 2023 could well show off more of this in full eff
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/39490/black-myth-doesnt-seem-like-a-true-soulslike-and-thats-a-good-thing/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:23:13 +0000 Maribel Tinline https://stayclose.social/blog/39489/black-myth-doesnt-seem-like-a-true-soulslike-and-thats-a-good-thing/ Maybe some stubborn people just don’t want to engage with the game’s RPG mechanics. Maybe they got used to hammering away at a fight until they perfected it and didn’t need to spend time grinding levels or tailoring their builds, and now they resent having to adapt to a fight rather than overcome it through sheer will. I don’t know, I’m just a tourist, but what I do know is that if you’re unhappy with Erdtree’s difficulty, you need to stay far away from Black Myth: Wuk


A proper Soulslike needs to be punishing, making the player feel as insignificant as possible. Every single enemy in a Soulslike game , not just boss encounters, needs to pose a threat to the player. This is ultimately where Black Myth: Wukong may fall short, based on one major fact about the figure its protagonist is based


These allegations have put a huge damper on my excitement for China’s first triple-A, and it’s a huge shame – the game looks beautiful. Sun Wukong is one of the most compelling characters in Chinese literature, which is why there are so many characters and shows inspired by him. But that’s not going to be enough to get me excited for this game’s release and possible success. I wish I cared more, but I donâ


But then there’s the controversy. In 2020, comments from Game Science founder and CEO Feng Ji sparked a debate about the treatment of female gamers and had people proposing boycotts. On the day that the trailer was released, Feng made a post on Weibo. "I want to expand our workforce and hire more people. I want to be licked so much that I can't have an erection anymore," he wrote following Black Myth Wukong’s 2020 reveal. "I know you guys just happen to be so horny. I'm glad that the trailer has given you some satisfaction. My goal is to give blowjobs to people who appreciate my work, and to help people who share my vision achieve orgas


Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action RPG by Game Science, based on the novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en. Despite being an action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong is also yet another addition to the ever-expanding library of Soulslike titles, which follow, to some extent, FromSoftware's classic Dark Souls formula and mechanics. However, here lately, many games have been released that only have bits and pieces of the Soulslike genre found in them rather than being Soulslike through and through — like Shift Up's recent title Stellar Blade — and it seems like Black Myth Wukong patch notes|Https://blackmythwukongfans.com/ Myth: Wukong may be one of t


The best compliment that can be paid after any hands-on preview is that it leaves you wanting more. Black Myth: Wukong did that in all the best ways. I wanted to see more of the evocative world that lay ahead, improve my skills and challenge some of the optional bosses I saw but quickly trounced me, and to experience how the combat evolves over time. Just this small taste was enough to prove that the initial promise of Black Myth: Wukong – a beautiful game with impressive combat – was not a trick. This is the real deal and it’s easily one of my most anticipated games releasing in the latter part of 20


One of the biggest remaining questions in terms of the game's combat mechanics is whether the Monkey King will have access to weapons other than his staff. The staff itself seems incredibly versatile and is capable of changing its length and move set, depending on which stance the protagonist is in. While this already shows good variety, it would be highly unusual for a Soulslike not to offer any other choice of weapons , and for those who are drawn to the genre for its build variety, this could be a blow. Answers here would be much more appreciated as a res


With how immensely powerful Sun Wukong is — at least, with how powerful he is according to Journey to the West — it might be difficult for Black Myth: Wukong to be a traditional Soulslike. Based on what has been revealed so far, Wukong will be facing some massive foes, so it's likely he could meet his match. However, considering what has been written about him, it might be a challenge to make him insignificant in any world. That's actually a good thing, as it would be a shame to play as a legendary warrior such as Wukong and for his supernatural abilities to feel underwhelming against enemies. Instead, Black Myth: Wukong should lean as heavily into Wukong's overpowered nature as possible, still providing a decent challenge, but simultaneously allowing players to feel more powerful than anything else in the wo


Two that stand out, in particular, are Lies of P , a grim, Bloodborne-esque Soulslike based on the tale of Pinocchio, and Lords of the Fallen , a reboot of the 2014 Soulslike of the same name which looks very similar to Dark Souls in its style and aesthetic. Both of these are set to release in the next couple of months. Black Myth: Wukong , alongside these titles, could make the next couple of months an exciting one for the Soulslike ge

Black Myth: Wukong has been built on the impressive Unreal Engine 5 , and the result is a game that looks well and truly next-gen. One encounter in the heavy snow pits the Monkey King against the dangerous, fast-moving Macaque Chief boss. As the protagonist moves quickly around the terrain, the surrounding snow begins to accumulate in noticeable piles. Another boss fight against the Tiger Vanguard takes place partially in the water, which acts incredibly naturally as the fight thrashes around it. These are subtle but noticeable examples of Unreal Engine 5's power and Gamescom 2023 could well show off more of this in full eff
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