The game is worth its money a thousand times over.
Its story is extremely interesting and is based on Chinese mythology. Before you start, I suggest reading a summary of the novel Journey To The West regarding what has happened and who the characters are, otherwise you won't understand anything as there is a very large backstory and the game, with its enigmatic way of unfolding, does not help with easy comprehension.
The gameplay is in the style of God of War and is not open world, which personally pleases me because you don't have to deal with pointless side quests that are only there to "fill" the game. On the contrary, in Wukong, everything you do has a purpose.
The difficulty level does not change and is fixed, which makes it quite demanding, especially at certain points with some bosses that are very difficult. In my opinion, this is a serious criterion for whether someone should buy it, as it is not for everyone, and definitely not for those who get easily frustrated and throw controllers. Nevertheless, when you manage to defeat a boss you considered unbeatable, it gives you tremendous satisfaction.
Personally, it took me about 70 hours to finish it the first time and I think it's within normal limits and doesn't tire you out.
The platinum for those interested is time-consuming and you might need a second playthrough (new game +) to get it.
Conclusion. It is a game aimed at those who like a challenge and enjoy a complex story. For those who want to be captivated and dedicate time seeking its full understanding.

Pros
It gave a fresh note and something different from the bombardment of recent years from souls and Japanese mythology games.

It is not difficult to learn nor does it have crazy or hidden mechanics.

Even those who do not want souls games can try it because you don't lose anything on each death.

Cons
Some bosses are very easy, while some are difficult, perhaps more than necessary, since the game claims to be action/RPG and does not want the souls label.

The hitboxes sometimes do not work as they should, resulting in you being betrayed and having to start an entire fight from the beginning.

The invisible walls throughout the game will deceive you until you get used to them and know empirically where they are and avoid going there. After playing Wukong, I happened to play an open-world game and, due to habit, I thought I would have invisible walls there too and didn't go.

I don't know how sustainable the same weapon will be for some if they have learned to change styles. There is only the stance change.

Finally, something I noticed and don't know if it happened only to me is that sometimes it is slow to respond to the healing potion command; I happened to need to press the button twice to regain health. In fast boss fights, I lost several times while healing, and even though I had moved away, it did not accept the command, so I often had to press cloud step beforehand to be safer.

In general, it is a good game but with some flaws. I think the price up to €50 is just fine.

Black Myth: Wukong is one of the best action RPGs of recent years, inspired by Chinese mythology.

The strongest point of the game is its visual presentation. The graphics are truly impressive, with high detail in both the characters and the environments, creating a unique atmosphere. The game world authentically captures the aesthetic of Chinese mythology, offering a cinematic experience that captivates the player.

Additionally, the story is faithful to the original material and offers a unique narrative that deviates from Western standards. The enemies and characters are inspired by Chinese legends, making the game stand out from classic action RPGs.

Although the game impresses visually, it is not perfect in all areas. The level design, while beautiful, contains several invisible walls, which limit the sense of freedom and exploration. Furthermore, there are moments when the game experiences frame drops, especially in areas with intense action. Nevertheless, these technical issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience, as the game remains captivating.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the difficulty of the game, as it is one of the most discussed topics surrounding Black Myth: Wukong. It is undoubtedly a challenging game, with battles that can often feel unfair or frustrating, especially when its mechanics do not always leave a clear margin for reaction. However, this challenge served as motivation for me to improve as a player. The continuous attempts, the need to observe enemy movements, and to adapt my strategy with each failed attempt made me appreciate the combat system even more. Although at times the difficulty may seem unfair, the sense of satisfaction after a hard-fought victory is truly unique.

In summary, for me, it is a masterpiece that undeniably deserves 5/5. If you are looking for a game that will challenge you and reward you with a truly cinematic experience, then purchasing it is a no-brainer!

Even if you have never played this type of game, you can learn its controls. It is definitely a difficult game (there is no difficulty option) that requires endless hours of searching, with countless things to do (some in the right order so you don't "miss" them). Some bosses require a lot of effort to defeat, as well as the right strategy and the correct build-up of your equipment, which you can upgrade during the game. Terrific graphics, user-friendly gameplay, and a very nice story. Ideally, you should complete it 3 times to obtain the ultimate and most powerful "move" of your character, as it becomes available in the 4th cycle of the game. When you finish it the first time, you can start the whole story from the beginning, keeping all your equipment and powers, so the next times will be, theoretically, "easier." You have a lot of options for armor, spells, and transformations. Generally, after the 1st cycle, you are very strong, having many options to shape your character as you wish. Truly addictive, you don't want to stop, and it's hard to get bored playing it again from the beginning. I personally just started the 3rd cycle. Also, during the game, I believe you will definitely need advice from YouTube, either to get ideas for strategies regarding some bosses or just to do everything correctly and in the right order so you don't "miss" something, as I mentioned earlier. Don't be intimidated by the thought that you won't be able to make it. It's just a difficult game that, unlike soulslike games, gives you a second chance and allows for "mistakes," as there are checkpoints along your path. So, no matter how many times you lose, you return almost to the point where you were. Truly wonderful, it's 100% worth your time. That's it.

I don't know why it is referred to as a pre-order since the title is available in physical form from 12/12/2024.

Gameplay sample https://youtu.be/-8NEQCeJB9w

Game Science, as a new studio, delivered a game to the public that impresses from the very first moment using Unreal Engine 5. The design of the environment, the characters, the effects, everything is well-designed in general.

At very specific points due to the vastness of the world in the game, we find unfinished assets without complete geometry and detail, something that could have been avoided.

The combat system is souls-like; it could have been simpler and more player-friendly. Fortunately, the game does not punish the player for losing at any point, nor does it take away experience points. Instead, it respawns at the last shrine where there was interaction while the enemies respawn completely.

The "see through" mentioned in the combat instructions within the game is the way every player must learn to hit the enemy with a combo just before they land a hit, something that cannot be perceived from the very beginning and requires a lot of time.

The game is divided into 6 chapters, each with its unique environment, with secret areas that open under specific conditions, plenty of battles, items, and exploration. It is not an open world that allows access everywhere.

The first chapter is seemingly easy and quick to complete. The second requires careful exploration and is slightly larger. The third is the largest of all and takes place in snowy landscapes. The fourth is slightly smaller than the third. The fifth is perhaps the smallest in area and ends where you least expect it. The sixth is the final area of the game, the one we see in the introduction with several hidden and roaming bosses.

Black Myth Wukong combines elements from God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Dark Souls, and Elden Ring, requiring a lot of patience in every battle.

The 3 stars I give are because there are many repetitive enemies but with different names and similar attacks. The title does not give you any advice from the beginning on where you should go, especially when branches or side quests appear alongside the main story.

There were many times I ran to Google searching for what I was missing to collect to open a secret location and how to defeat the enemy within it. There are many bosses that will challenge the player who is playing a souls-like game for the first time, and we might get stuck for a day in the same battle, struggling to win. This happens because many enemies do not give you a second to breathe, let alone attack, which is unacceptable for me.

There are vast, unused areas within the game that could contain something, anything, battles, treasures, yet they are empty and lifeless. New content may potentially be added to cover some gaps.

The absence of lip sync in the English voices is noticeable, where the dialogue is heard but the lips are either closed or out of sync with the sound.

During the game, I experienced crashes twice, while at some very few points like Bishui Cave and Chapter 6 on the cloud, I noticed frame drops.

I take my hat off to the developers who chose to become unlimited ng plus after completion so that the player can fully unlock all the abilities of the monkey warrior.

It runs flawlessly on PS5, there are no frame drops, what they say about technical issues is an exaggeration, even if something is noticed at some points, it does not affect the experience. The only thing missing is that there is no HDR option, but still the graphics depiction is beautiful. Maybe with some update they will add an HDR option. It is recommended to set performance mode and in balance mode to put motion blur weak and the brightness in the game menu to 90 or 100. The purchase was made after a week, maybe before the launch it had some technical issues which is why they didn't give codes for reviews for PS5. At launch, it received an update that fixed them, maybe for that reason. Anyway, visually it is stunning, amazing performance mode, great graphics, perfect sound, and excellent gameplay, the story is very good, the combat system is deep. Black Myth Wukong is a masterpiece, personally I don't consider it a souls game, it is difficult in some bosses you will struggle, but the good thing is that it forgives mistakes. There is a lot of exploration, some hidden areas, and some side missions and optional bosses. For me, it is a strong contender for game of the year. Of course, those of you who have PS5 buy it without hesitation.

I believe I will cover every question of people who do not have it in their possession.
First of all, let me say that it is a masterpiece. You can't get enough of it. For me, game of the year.
First, the game will be released on CD based on the new studio at the end of September.

As for the gameplay.
Honestly, I can't understand why they call it souls-like when it is not at all except for the fact that it is based on a) bosses which are not as difficult as they are referred to (I will be more detailed below) b) rest points like bonfires which function as checkpoints and travel from one to the checkpoint.
It is literally a mix of the last two God of War games, Ragnarok and Ghost of Tsushima, and what I mean:
It has stances like Ghost and the whole level-up skill tree is like the last two God of War games. But on steroids (I will also analyze this below).

Regarding traversal.
The game is so linear that it doesn't even have a map. Not even a button for a map. You can't stray from the path. You don't get lost. You don't fall (except for some deliberate cases like walking on a plank and you shouldn't fall). You go from point A to point B, with some areas opening up more and having the illusion of an open world but in reality, it is just a larger "cage." Anyone who has played Ninja Gaiden will immediately understand the style or the old God of War games that were linear.

Now regarding the difficulty.
Anyone who hasn't read Journey to the West should be informed that Wukong killed all of heaven. 150k army. 4 heavenly kings and their families. AT THE SAME TIME. While laughing and trolling. Only Buddha managed to stop him and even then with great difficulty. Where I want to get to. He is deliberately one of the most overpowered beings in world mythology with literally countless spells or powers. And that is what they want to show. This is also reflected in the skill tree. You are a GOD in every sense of the word. There are close to 200+ skills and spells to the point that you ask yourself if you need them all. For example: Whatever mini-boss you kill, you can transform into that. You have Fire, Frost, Electric, Poison elements. You have as many buffs as you want and they are craftable. You become broken if you engage. If someone has the patience to farm, they literally wipe the floor with the enemies. So the issue of difficulty is purely in your hands. It is not like souls where as the levels increase, the levels of the bosses also increase. If I were to compare the difficulty to something, it would be the Valkyries from Gow IF you go through the levels at a normal pace. There are also optional bosses that you can leave. You can become overpowered and while you are at X checkpoint in the 3rd area, travel back to the first checkpoint of the first area to take care of it.

That's all from me. I hope I helped. Enjoy it all. It is worth it.