Black Myth: Wukong is very much its own experience, but ever since it was first revealed, it’s been constantly compared to FromSoft’s challenging video games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Although it does bear some obvious inspiration, it’s not strictly a soulslike, cutting a number of typical genre features and leaning into its own strengths as an action game. When it’s at its best, the result has its own beautiful blend of propulsive gameplay and demanding challenges, especially when it comes to dodging the devastating attacks that bosses frequently unleash.