Summary
- 2D platformer Wukong Sun: Black Legend faces backlash for imitating Black Myth: Wukong.
- Fans accuse the game's developer of cashing in on Black Myth: Wukong's success with similar themes and imagery.
- Despite accusations, the new Switch game is unlikely to affect Black Myth: Wukong's popularity.
A new upcoming Nintendo Switch game is facing backlash for similarities to the major AAA title Black Myth: Wukong, with a lot of fans accusing the developer of attempting to imitate the title to cash in on its popularity. Titled Wukong Sun: Black Legend, the game takes on a very similar theme to Black Myth: Wukong, though it is a 2D platformer rather than a 3D action game.
Black Myth: Wukong is one of the biggest games of 2024, having received two wins at the Game Awards for Best Action Game and the Player's Voice award, with fans praising its gameplay and visual design. Given the game's massive popularity, it may come as no surprise to fans that it would spawn some imitators, with smaller developers crafting similar products in an effort to take advantage of its viral status.
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Such is allegedly the case with Wukong Sun: Black Legend, a 2D platformer set to release this week on the Nintendo Switch that a lot of fans have accused of imitating Black Myth: Wukong to a dishonest degree. The game, which is set to release on the Switch on December 26 for $7.99, utilizes a similar premise, putting players in the shoes of the Chinese mythological figure Wukong and pitting them against a wide array of enemies and bosses.
New Switch Game Bears Striking Resemblance To Black Myth: Wukong
The main comparison to Black Myth: Wukong comes from the game's title, which utilizes a similar naming scheme, but its key cover art on the Nintendo eShop page bears a resemblance to the game it is accused of imitating as well. Despite these similarities, the game is in a different genre altogether, taking shape as a 2D platformer akin to the Shantae series rather than a 3D action-adventure game.
This is also not the first time a game has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop that has faced similar accusations, as another title on the platform drew similar criticism for its alleged similarity to the Last of Us series. In that case, the game released to generally negative reviews, with players complaining about massive bugs and an overall lack of polish, which is often a trend with games accused of ripping off others.
Of course, the new Switch game is unlikely to have much impact on the overall popularity of Black Myth: Wukong considering its continued success and massive critical praise. The original game is available on all current-generation platforms and offers a full-fledged action-adventure experience that has seen a lot of comparison to FromSoftware's Dark Souls franchise.
Black Myth: Wukong
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 80%
- Released
- August 20, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
WHERE TO PLAY
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 39 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
