BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) — The recently launched game “Black Legend: Wukong” received great praise immediately after its launch from electronic game enthusiasts in the world Arabic and became an attractive element on search engines.
A person named Fahd wrote on Facebook: “This game changed the physics of the gaming world,” praising the Chinese studios that started to develop impressive games in this style.
Another described the game as “the best game of 2024,” and wrote alongside a video clip, “(Black Legend Wukong) deserves to be the game of the year.”
The game ((Black Legend: Wukong)) was launched on August 20. It had sold more than 10 million units across all platforms as of 9pm in Beijing on August 23, according to developer Game Science, which also boasted of recording the highest number of players co- approved on the Steam platform ever.
Immediately after the company announced this record, some users did not hide their happiness about the success of the game.
The owner of the ((Game Play)) page wrote on Facebook: “In about 3 days, ((The Black Legend Wukong)) sold 10 million copies … honesty is deserved,” and posted next to his a photo idea of the game’s hero, the monkey Wukong.
“This makes the game one of the fastest-selling games of all time, surpassing Elden Ring and Hoggart’s Legacy in the same period,” Nikko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad said in a post via X.
Other users reviewed their personal experiences, attesting to the game’s cutting-edge graphics, transformative gameplay, and cultural connection “very strong with players”.
The game is inspired by the famous Chinese classic novel ((Journey to the West)). It provides a unique experience of sports and strategy and takes players on a unique journey through China and its various cultural elements to explore the legends of the past.
“We tell a complete story not only about the battles but also about the characters. We pour our hearts into building the characters so that players feel how powerful they are and how which they also relate to the main character’s experience,” said a Game Science spokesperson, adding that character relationships are preserved to help users stay immersed.
The game allows players to see authentic Chinese landscapes, different cities, and ancient buildings, which help them learn more about Chinese culture and learn between civilizations.
“(Black Legend Wukong) is more than just a one-time success story, it represents the growing capabilities and ambitions of Chinese game development studios and their ability to compete on the world stage,” Ahmed said.
84 percent of Chinese electronic game companies draw inspiration from the design of their game characters from traditional Chinese characters, and 98 percent of companies rely on elements of traditional Chinese culture in designing their environments and side objects. -within their games, according to a report related to this industry. .
Xiao Hong, the first CEO of Perfect World, a leading Chinese company in the electronic games industry, said at a forum on innovation and development in the culture sector, that the combination of video games and traditional culture puts to the spread of culture throughout the world. level. He also said that this integration increases players’ knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture, and gives them the opportunity to experience its special charm. He emphasized that this increases exchange and learning between different cultures and civilizations.
