In the gaming world, reviews should be fair and based on gameplay, right? But sometimes, personal opinions and politics get in the way. That’s exactly what happened with Black Myth: Wukong.

The Game That Took the World by Storm

Black Myth: Wukong is a game inspired by the famous Chinese story Journey to the West. It looks amazing, plays smoothly, and brings an exciting new experience to players. It sold millions of copies quickly and became one of the biggest hits of 2024. But not everyone was happy.

Game Journalists Had a Different Agenda

Some game reviewers didn’t focus on the graphics, combat, or story. Instead, they criticized things that had little to do with the game itself. They complained about a “lack of diversity” in a game based on Chinese mythology. Others focused on past comments made by the developers rather than judging the game fairly.

One review even seemed to punish the game for not including political themes like feminism. Instead of talking about what made the game fun, some journalists seemed more interested in pushing their own beliefs.

Game Rant Review – giving wukong a 6/10 for those that want to see what we are talking about in the article.

Gamers Fought Back

The gaming community wasn’t having it. Many players felt these reviews were unfair and out of touch. They pointed out that games like God of War and The Witcher don’t get criticized for being based on European myths. So why was Black Myth: Wukong judged differently?

On forums like Reddit, fans defended the game. They argued that reviews should focus on gameplay, graphics, and story—not the political views of the developers or the reviewer’s personal opinions.

Why This Matters

This isn’t just about Black Myth: Wukong. It’s about how game journalism has changed. Instead of focusing on whether a game is fun, some reviewers bring in personal or political biases. This makes it harder for gamers to trust reviews.

A good review should tell you if a game is worth your time and money. It shouldn’t push a political agenda or attack a game because it doesn’t fit a certain worldview.

Final Thoughts

Black Myth: Wukong was unfairly judged by some game journalists, but gamers saw through it. As players, we should demand fair and honest reviews—ones that focus on what really matters: is the game good or not?

This is what we aim for here at Honesty Index. A game should be judged based on the game itself and if it’s good or not. Simple as that.