08-20-2020, 04:32 PM
Black Myth: Wukong - an upcoming action adventure RPG based on Journey to the West
Game Science studios
http://heishenhua.com/
Black Myth: Wukong - Official 13 Minutes Gameplay Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nNljv0MOw
FAQ from the website, google-translated to English:
Q: 我们为什么选择这个时间发布《黑神话：悟空》（以下简称《悟空》）的早期视频？
Why did we choose this time to release the early video of "Black Myth: Wukong" (hereinafter referred to as "Wukong")?
A: 答：直接原因是开发团队相当缺人，尤其缺高手。我们非常渴望全国乃至全世界，有志于从事高品质动作游戏开发的朋友能够加入游戏科学，一起来创造这个方兴未艾的东方魔幻世界。详情请关注官网底部的招聘信息，内容会随时动态更新。
Answer: The direct reason is that the development team is quite short of people, especially experts. We are very eager for friends from the whole country and the whole world who are interested in high-quality action game development to join game science and create this ascendant oriental magic world together. For details, please pay attention to the recruitment information at the bottom of the official website. The content will be updated dynamically at any time.
Q: 《悟空》的付费模式是怎样的？
What is the payment model of "Wukong"?
A: 答：一次性买断制的经典单机付费模式，未来不排除有发售DLC与非数值向的内购内容。另外，我们非常乐于见到大家把这个回答截图保存，以备未来随时提醒我们。
Answer: The classic stand-alone payment model of a one-time buyout system will not rule out the sale of DLC and non-numerical in-app purchases in the future. In addition, we are very happy to see everyone save a screenshot of this answer, in case we remind us at any time in the future.
Q: 《悟空》准备登陆哪些游戏平台？
Which game platforms is "Wukong" going to land on?
A: 答：PC+所有主流主机平台，也不排斥可以流畅运行端游的云游戏平台。
Answer: PC + all mainstream host platforms, and cloud game platforms that can run end games smoothly are not excluded.
Q: 《悟空》大概什么时候发售？我已经等不及了。
When will "Wukong" be released? I can't wait.
A: 答：应该用不了500年……我们会在自己作为玩家觉得满意的时候再发布，但也会考虑边际效应与性价比——毕竟黑神话系列的更多作品，也在梦中认真规划着。
Answer: It shouldn't take 500 years...We will release it when we are satisfied as a player, but we will also consider the marginal effect and cost-effectiveness-after all, more works in the Black Myth series are also carefully planned in the dream.
A: 《悟空》一周目通关预计多少时长？会加入其他英雄吗？会有联网模式吗？
How long is the estimated time for the one-week pass of "Wukong" Will you join other heroes? Will there be an online mode?
Q: 答：暂时无可奉告。最让我们苦恼是，尤卡本人确实很爱玩单人剧情模式内容扎实，多样化的职业/武器战斗体验，支持联网共斗的主机动作游戏……
Answer: No comment at the moment. What worries us most is that Yuka himself really likes to play single-player plot mode with solid content, diversified career/weapon combat experience, and host action games that support networked fighting...
I'm not sure myself what this "one-week pass" is, but I am rather hyped from this trailer.
Although, I do have quite a few mixed feelings from what we've seen:
- It'll be a lot of lost potential if Wukong is a silent protagonist. His banter from the animated series was a big part of what made him a fun character
- I'm not sure they'll be able to pull off the hyperrealistic style throughout. The trailer gameplay doesn't look too bad, but this is a relatively small studio, so I'd imagine there will either be smaller maps to make polishing easier, or corners will be cut so that bad texturing is noticeable throughout the game.
- I don't like the grimdark color palette showcased in the example fights either
- The roll-dodge is such a cancer on this industry; it makes all these souls-like games feel the same. Regarding the visual component of it: @Xenoe and I both agree there are lore-friendly ways to mix it up a bit, like pole-vaulting or somersaulting for example. Regarding the gameplay component of it: surely there must be better ways to avoid damage than rolling through attacks or using a stun spell. If we draw a bit more on the souls-like games for example: Sekiro made blocking and jumping on opponents a vital part of the combat. We've already seen Wukong block arrows in this trailer, and jumping on opponents' heads seems very in character for the supposedly playful monkey. Why not add those into the mix?
Game Science studios
http://heishenhua.com/
Black Myth: Wukong - Official 13 Minutes Gameplay Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nNljv0MOw
FAQ from the website, google-translated to English:
Q: 我们为什么选择这个时间发布《黑神话：悟空》（以下简称《悟空》）的早期视频？
Why did we choose this time to release the early video of "Black Myth: Wukong" (hereinafter referred to as "Wukong")?
A: 答：直接原因是开发团队相当缺人，尤其缺高手。我们非常渴望全国乃至全世界，有志于从事高品质动作游戏开发的朋友能够加入游戏科学，一起来创造这个方兴未艾的东方魔幻世界。详情请关注官网底部的招聘信息，内容会随时动态更新。
Answer: The direct reason is that the development team is quite short of people, especially experts. We are very eager for friends from the whole country and the whole world who are interested in high-quality action game development to join game science and create this ascendant oriental magic world together. For details, please pay attention to the recruitment information at the bottom of the official website. The content will be updated dynamically at any time.
Q: 《悟空》的付费模式是怎样的？
What is the payment model of "Wukong"?
A: 答：一次性买断制的经典单机付费模式，未来不排除有发售DLC与非数值向的内购内容。另外，我们非常乐于见到大家把这个回答截图保存，以备未来随时提醒我们。
Answer: The classic stand-alone payment model of a one-time buyout system will not rule out the sale of DLC and non-numerical in-app purchases in the future. In addition, we are very happy to see everyone save a screenshot of this answer, in case we remind us at any time in the future.
Q: 《悟空》准备登陆哪些游戏平台？
Which game platforms is "Wukong" going to land on?
A: 答：PC+所有主流主机平台，也不排斥可以流畅运行端游的云游戏平台。
Answer: PC + all mainstream host platforms, and cloud game platforms that can run end games smoothly are not excluded.
Q: 《悟空》大概什么时候发售？我已经等不及了。
When will "Wukong" be released? I can't wait.
A: 答：应该用不了500年……我们会在自己作为玩家觉得满意的时候再发布，但也会考虑边际效应与性价比——毕竟黑神话系列的更多作品，也在梦中认真规划着。
Answer: It shouldn't take 500 years...We will release it when we are satisfied as a player, but we will also consider the marginal effect and cost-effectiveness-after all, more works in the Black Myth series are also carefully planned in the dream.
A: 《悟空》一周目通关预计多少时长？会加入其他英雄吗？会有联网模式吗？
How long is the estimated time for the one-week pass of "Wukong" Will you join other heroes? Will there be an online mode?
Q: 答：暂时无可奉告。最让我们苦恼是，尤卡本人确实很爱玩单人剧情模式内容扎实，多样化的职业/武器战斗体验，支持联网共斗的主机动作游戏……
Answer: No comment at the moment. What worries us most is that Yuka himself really likes to play single-player plot mode with solid content, diversified career/weapon combat experience, and host action games that support networked fighting...
I'm not sure myself what this "one-week pass" is, but I am rather hyped from this trailer.
Although, I do have quite a few mixed feelings from what we've seen:
- It'll be a lot of lost potential if Wukong is a silent protagonist. His banter from the animated series was a big part of what made him a fun character
- I'm not sure they'll be able to pull off the hyperrealistic style throughout. The trailer gameplay doesn't look too bad, but this is a relatively small studio, so I'd imagine there will either be smaller maps to make polishing easier, or corners will be cut so that bad texturing is noticeable throughout the game.
- I don't like the grimdark color palette showcased in the example fights either
- The roll-dodge is such a cancer on this industry; it makes all these souls-like games feel the same. Regarding the visual component of it: @Xenoe and I both agree there are lore-friendly ways to mix it up a bit, like pole-vaulting or somersaulting for example. Regarding the gameplay component of it: surely there must be better ways to avoid damage than rolling through attacks or using a stun spell. If we draw a bit more on the souls-like games for example: Sekiro made blocking and jumping on opponents a vital part of the combat. We've already seen Wukong block arrows in this trailer, and jumping on opponents' heads seems very in character for the supposedly playful monkey. Why not add those into the mix?
