{"id":2382,"date":"2024-09-14T15:24:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T07:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.chineseskill.com\/?p=2382"},"modified":"2024-09-14T16:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T08:29:18","slug":"learn-chinese-black-myth-wukong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.chineseskill.com\/ja\/2024\/09\/14\/learn-chinese-black-myth-wukong\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Chinese Through Gaming: Chinese Language and Culture in Black Myth: Wukong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever thought about learning Chinese while gaming? This post might just open the door to learning Chinese in a fun and exciting way!<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, the Chinese 3A game Black Myth: WuKong<\/em><\/strong> has taken the gaming world by storm. According to <\/span>VG Insight<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s sold over 18.1 million copies worldwide in just two weeks, with about 3 million core players in the US alone. Even Tesla\u2019s CEO, <\/span>Elon Musk<\/span><\/a>, gave it a shoutout, calling it an impressive 3A game!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Many players are loving the game for its beautiful design, thrilling combat, and strong Chinese cultural vibes. As one reviewer put it:<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Myth: Wukong is a very fun game. The story, visuals, and music all boast their Chinese origins, and the gameplay is addictive, with a combat system focused on customization and exploration that rewards the player. However, the PC version’s performance is abysmal, making this great experience difficult to fully appreciate. —<\/span><\/i>Alberto Desfassiaux<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Many share similar thoughts, like <\/span>Zubi Khan<\/span><\/a>, who adds:<\/span> Black Myth: Wukong masterfully takes what makes a good Soulslike tick without selling its own soul, delivering what is the best action game of the year.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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(<\/span>Reviews for Black Myth: Wukong<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

But beyond the amazing graphics and gameplay, Black Myth: Wukong can also be your gateway to learning Chinese language and culture!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Story Behind Black Myth: Wukong<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Black Myth: Wukong is based on one of China\u2019s famous classics\u2014<\/span>Journey to the West<\/span><\/i> (\u897f\u6e38\u8bb0 X\u012by\u00f3u J\u00ec). Not familiar with Chinese culture? No worries\u2014here\u2019s a quick rundown!<\/span><\/p>\n

Journey to the West<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Published in the 16th century, <\/span>Journey to the West<\/span><\/i><\/a> is one of the most beloved Chinese novels of all time. It follows the epic adventure of a Buddhist monk, Xuanzang. He travels to India to collect sacred scriptures. He\u2019s joined by three companions: <\/span>Sun Wukong <\/span><\/i>(the Monkey King), <\/span>Zhu Bajie <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Sha Wujing<\/span><\/i>. They face demons, monsters and countless challenges together, building deep bonds along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This story has had a huge impact worldwide. Even <\/span>Dragon Ball<\/span><\/i><\/a> was inspired by it! For a quick dive into the novel, please check out <\/span>this video<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Black Myth: Wukong<\/em> is based on this classic tale, the game introduces its own twists and surprises. Want a sneak peek into the game\u2019s plot? Be sure to watch <\/span>this video<\/span><\/a>\u2013but be careful of spoilers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn Chinese While You Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since Black Myth: Wukong<\/em>\u2019s default language is Chinese, why not pick up some key phrases and characters while you play? Here are a few to get you started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n