One of the big surprises of 2024 has been Black Myth Wukong, a action RPG that has impressed the community for its section graphicits narrative based on the chinese mythology and for its splendid combat whose merit is also deserved by the design of the bosses. It has earned the affection of players (it even won the Best Game of the Year award from readers at the Lenovo 3DJuegos Awards 2024), and that is the most important thing to position the title as best seller of the year and encourage an entire country to make games for consoles, but even so that is insufficient for its director.
Black Myth director Wukong criticizes GOTY 2024
Game Science CEO Feng Ji has shown his disagreement after not receiving the GOTY 2024 award, which was won by Astro Bot, and published an extensive message through the social network Weibo. “This year’s gala coincided with the release of a big update for us. Personally, this project, which has taken me seven years, is officially coming to an end. The four nominations were from Black Myth Wukong are a milestone for Chinabeing the first of its kind,” it begins.
“However, I must admit that there is a certain feeling of loss and some of disappointmentalthough more than anything, I feel freed from expectations. The games nominated this year are exceptional, but honestly, I don’t understand the criteria for choosing the Best Game of the Year. ¡I came here for nothing“, he expresses his discomfort. He then points out that he had prepared his speech as the GOTY winner for two years. “I have seen the strong frustration of many players expressed on social networks,” he indicates (via MP1ST).
“Although (the players’ frustration is) wrapped in humor and satire, the dissatisfaction is evident. I completely understand those feelings and I share them, because I know that after that frustration there is no pain nor malice, but pride and confidence. It’s normal to feel upset when you are confident and you don’t receive praise from others. Personally, I must say… I’m even more confident than you! I had my speech for the Game of the Year prepared for two yearsand I didn’t even use it!”, expresses the boss of Game Science with some laughing emoticons.
The rest of the message alludes that Black Myth Wukong has been successful as a result of a combination of unique factors, such as talent, chinese culturethe support of an emerging industry and the connection with the world’s players. Game Science is confident that this trend of Chinese console games will continue after Black Myth Wukong. Furthermore, the creator highlights the importance of face difficulties with a positive attitudepromoting the value of video games as a tool to share universal values and happiness in a unequal world full of injustices. Half of his message conveys inspiration and confidence to face the most difficult moments.
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