Black Myth: Wukong has officially taken home the Ultimate Game Of The Year award during the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards. The game, developed by Game Science, is an action RPG that was released on August 19, 2024. The game was by far one of the most anticipated games of the year. It was so wanted that it ended up having a peak player count of over two million people. With that being said, let’s look into the more in-depth reasons behind its big win.
Reasons For The Big Win
There are many things that can be said about the reasoning behind the success of Black Myth: Wukong. For many, the game is dubbed a work of art rather than just a video game experience. From the words of one Steam reviewer, Raisy, “A nearly perfect masterpiece and work of art, an unmissable adventure in Chinese mythology, and a unique story that narrates themes of mission and growth, love and courage, breaking the cycle of fate, and fighting for the well-being of all!” Reviews like this stem from the style, story, and intense combat that can be found within the game.
It is for the same reasons that Black Myth took home one other award during the event. It also took the award for Best Visual Design. This is impressive given that it was put up against games like Metaphor: ReFantazio and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. While it didn’t take home an armload of awards like Astro Bot or Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the game is obviously impressive in its own right to have come this far. It’s truly a big win for Game Science.
A Heartfelt Thank You
After the announcement was made, a pre-recorded message from Game Science CEO and founder Feng Ji was played. In the video, he thanked everyone who made the game possible. He stated, “I sincerely want to thank every colleague at Game Science, every partner, and especially all the players who bought Black Myth: Wukong. It’s your unwavering support and trust that have helped us overcome all these challenges and hardships, allowing us to finally set foot in this ‘uncharted territory.'”
