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Чёрный Миф: Укун против Бога войны: истоки мифологических традиций
Black Myth: Wukong – это ARPG, выпущенная в августе 2024 года, которая часто сравнивается с God of War. Обе игры предлагают захватывающий сюжет, но действие происходит в разных мифологиях.
Black Myth: Wukong вдохновлена романом Journey To The West, где обезьяна, предназначенный, находит потерянные реликвии или части Сунь Укуна, Короля обезьян. В мире смертных разбросано шесть реликвий, и они содержат чувства Укуна, такие как зрение и слух. Such characters as Эрлан Шен and Красный Мальчик, which can be found in Journey to the West, appear in the game as antagonists. Monsters also taken from folklore.
The game also features certain details connected to mythology, such as the decreasing magical staff of Сунь Укуна, which he received from Ао Гуана, and the black dog of Эрлан Шеня, named Сигоу, which appears at the beginning of the game. Being rooted in Chinese mythology, Black Myth: Wukong offers an incredible experience for both newcomers and those unfamiliar with the lore, combining an engaging gameplay process with a rich narrative.
Разработка персонажей и истории
Black Myth: Wukong and God of War beautifully acquaint players with the world and develop characters inspired by mythology. God of War portrays the tragic past of each character. Бальдр begins to hate his mother after she deprives him of the ability to feel. Фрейя is overwhelmed with guilt towards her son, and Мимир vows to take Odin’s pound of flesh from him. The most important thing is that the story of Atreus’ growth evokes strong emotions in players. The story revolves around Кратос and his "son", but ultimately involves characters from all nine worlds.
In Black Myth: Wukong, the Destined One strives to become the successor of Сунь Укуна, years after his rebellion against the Heavenly forces. Although the story is mainly focused on the monkey, it also sheds light on other characters, particularly the Monkey King. Animated cutscenes show key moments from Journey to the West, while the past of Сунь Укуна is told in detail. We also see how Эрлан Шэнь intends to punish the Destined One, just as he intended to stop Сунь Укуна. In the secret ending of Black Myth: Wukong, Эрлан changes his mind.
Another character worth mentioning is Princess Железный Веер, also known as Ракшаси or "the bride with white hair". In the novel, Сунь Укун forces her to give up her iron fan, attacking her. In Black Myth: Wukong, the princess is willing to give up her valuable possession, the Red Child, to save her son, Красный Мальчик. The silver-haired princess also appears less haughty in the game compared to her mythological analogue, wearing a sorrowful expression that highlights years of being neglected by the King of Beasts, and the pain of bearing an unwanted child.
Разнообразие в бою
In Black Myth: Wukong and God of War, players create the main character according to their preferences using traditional attribute assignment systems. Black Myth: Wukong has such characteristics as Health, Defense, and Critical Hit, with a meter for spells, skills, and transformations. Meanwhile, in God of War, there is Strength (attack), Runes (magical power), Defense, Health, Luck (critical hit), and Recharge. Magic is present in both games; the Destined One can create duplicates or summon a fire ring, while Кратос unlocks and uses various Rune attacks.
The most notable difference in combat between Black Myth: Wukong and God of War is the variety of weapons. The arsenal of the Destined One is limited to staves, similar to how Сунь Укун used only Ruyi Jingu Bang to defy the Heavenly forces. Meanwhile, Кратос is more versatile, using a variety of weapons, such as the Blades of Chaos, the Leviathan Axe, and the Griffin Claws. Santa Monica also offers the opportunity to fight against Scandinavian gods, such as Magni and Modi, bare-handed. This variety makes the action in God of War dynamic and brutal, and encourages more strategic approaches, as some enemies are resistant to certain weapons.
Which boss is more challenging?
Black Myth: Wukong has over 110 bosses, divided into six chapters. The Kings of Yaoguai and the Lords of Yaoguai make up most of the battles, almost each of which requires the player to change their approach. God of War also has a number of battles with bosses, but it is relatively fewer than in Black Myth: Wukong. However, the absence of difficulty levels in the latter game means that experienced players can defeat bosses without facing a real challenge.
What’s better – Black Myth: Wukong or God of War?
Both games are excellent in the action RPG genre, inspired by mythology. Here are a few things to consider before choosing a name:
Choose God of War if: You like an adventure game filled with Scandinavian mythology, with a simple narrative and well-known characters. Fans of combat can hear the satisfying sound of the shield colliding with the weapon during parrying, when using different weapons to defeat powerful enemies, such as valkyries.
Choose Black Myth: Wukong if: You are familiar with Journey to the West or want to learn more about Chinese folklore. Characters are literally taken from the collection of stories. Anime-style scenes enhance the feeling that mythology comes alive on the screen. Meanwhile, combat in Black Myth: Wukong is characterized as fast, agile, cunning, and punitive. There is no parrying, only dodging, which means the Destined One must be quick on his feet.
Note: Game Science plans to release a DLC for Black Myth: Wukong in early 2025. It is expected to include more bosses and items. The game may also benefit from a difficulty setting.
