Video games have long ago ingrained themselves into our daily lives. They are a full fledged career for game enthusiasts. Hence, there is no doubt in saying that our lives do circulate around games. And as we can understand games so easily, all because of game translation services, it has become easier to play any game. Of course, when the linguistic and cultural barriers are removed, how can we stop ourselves from playing games that provide us with the experience of a lifetime?
One of these games that gives you the experience of a lifetime is Black Myth: Wukong. In this read, we are going to talk about Black Myth: Wukong in detail. As well as the reasons behind the success of this game and why its fame is just a growing factor.
Black Myth: Wukong: Outshining All
Game Science, a Chinese video game production firm, created the game Black Myth: Wukong. The gaming market was dominated by Chinese titles like Genshin Impact before Black Myth: Wukong gained prominence. But every other game has faded into the background since Black Myth: Wukong’s release. And when we say every other game, we literally mean every other game. Even the launch of GTA 6 which gained hype in the gaming circles, was immediately masked by Black Myth: Wukong.
Before the launch of Black Myth, the gaming community was excited for GTA 6. But now the gaming community is all about Black Myth. Even now, after the launch of Black Myth, its fame is not coming slow anytime soon.
Talking About Black Myth: Wukong
As mentioned earlier, Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese game, released on Steam. Since then, this game has earned billions and sold more than 20 million copies. Steam is already known for offering a wide variety of AAA games and after the launch of Black Myth, it gained further fame. One of the reasons behind the epic success of this game is that it is China’s first AAA game. It means that money spent on the development of this game is in massive numbers. This stunning Chinese role-playing game (RPG) has not only defined the incredible talent of Chinese game developers but also redefined expectations for what Chinese games can provide.
This game is an intricate blend of Chinese mythology and the use of cutting-edge technology which puts the audience in a trance. This game particularly revolves around a Chinese character, Monkey King who goes by the name Sun Wukong. The game brings the attention of world audiences towards Chinese mythology and they get to the unique aspects this mythology holds.
Reasons Behind the Success of Black Myth: Wukong
According to the critics, the fame Black Myth has achieved is not going to slow down as this game has a strong foundation of not only the gameplay and story but also the visuals. Before Black Myth, Red Dead Redemption, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Edition ruled the gaming world. Well, they are still famous but with the fame of Black Myth, all these games have become a little less famous.
Extensive Storyline
The story of this game revolves around Sun Wukong. He is sent to the underworld as punishment due to his unruly behavior. He is called back to the mortal world. The Bull Demon King and his demonic army are becoming a greater menace at the same time as Wukong takes entry into the mortal world. To take on this fearsome opponent, Sun Wukong has to get back together with his former comrades and gather strong artifacts.
This character is called the “Destined One”, which makes him the center of attention. Gamers play the game from Wukong’s perspective and gather stones along the way to capture power. This power is then used to kill the antagonist of the game.
Characterization
The characterization of the game makes it a memorable phenomenon for the target audiences. Sun Wukong is an equally intelligent and mischievous character. The supporting characters like Master Tang is compassionate and wise, while Pigsy is both dedicated and loyal to Sun Wukong.
Role of Game Translation
Right now, the Black Myth Wukong has been translated into 12 languages. However, dubbing is present in only two languages, English and Simplified Chinese. Imagine the impact of this game when it has been localized with the help of a game localization company. Without proper localization, the game has managed to become famous in the whole world. Just think what would be the level of fame when it is localized for different cultures. Pretty huge, right?
Final Words!
By far we have talked about the never-ending fame of Black Myth, Wukong. The reasons behind its fame are mainly its storytelling and narrative as well as the characterization. Other than that, the fact that the game is translated into more than 12 languages further adds to its success.
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