'Black Myth: Wukong' Is Believed To Be The Long-waited 'Boost' For Chinese Gaming Industry

The highly anticipated Chinese AAA game Black Myth: Wukong is set to be officially released on August 19th, sparking widespread discussion and attention. The trailer and story videos have created a global sensation, and media reviews have been gradually unlocked. According to Metacritic statistics, to date, an average score of 82 has been given by 52 media outlets worldwide, with IGN China even awarding a full score of 10.

In terms of media scoring, the main IGN gave a score of 8, Gamespot also gave an 8, and PCGamesN also awarded an 8. However, IGN China gave a perfect score of 10, considering Black Myth: Wukong a miracle with global market competitiveness.

As the developer of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science has been committed to the development of domestic AAA games since its establishment. The company was founded in 2014 and quickly stood out in the gaming industry with its innovative restoration of the Journey to the West world. Tencent, as an investor in Game Science, has played an important supporting role in this project, not only providing financial support but also promising not to interfere with the operational decisions of Game Science, maintaining its independence. This non-interference investment model has provided Game Science with full creative freedom, further ensuring the high quality of Black Myth: Wukong.

The successful release of Black Myth: Wukong will undoubtedly have a positive impact on Game Science and its investors. Pre-sales have reached 1.2 million copies, which is expected to bring in sales of 390 million yuan. This not only shows the popularity of the game but also reflects the competitiveness of domestic games in the global market. With the official release of the game, the market's confidence in Game Science will be further strengthened.

The Chinese gaming industry as a whole will also benefit from this, and related stocks are expected to rise. Analysts believe that Black Myth: Wukong has far-reaching significance for the export of Chinese games and the dissemination of Chinese culture, and is expected to drive the continued recovery of attention to related sectors. Especially those companies with strong R&D capabilities will gain more market attention in this wave of enthusiasm.

Game industry experts are generally optimistic about Black Myth: Wukong, believing that it performs well in many aspects, including the combat system, enemy design, visual effects, and soundtrack. Although there are some technical issues and insufficient localization translation, these issues have not seriously affected the overall experience. With the official release of the game, feedback from players around the world will further verify its market performance.

Investors should pay attention to the key points of Black Myth: Wukong in terms of market performance and player feedback to verify whether this adventure is worthwhile.