Summary
SomeBlack Myth: Wukongplayers are review bombingBaldur’s Gate 3. The targeted comments appear to be connected to the speech made byBaldur’s Gate 3creator Swen Vincke at The Game Awards 2024 prior toAstro Botbeing named Game of the Year.
Black Myth: Wukongwas released earlier in 2024 to largely positive reviews, selling over 20 million copies to date. Being considered one of the most noteworthy games of the year, the title was understandably nominated for the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2024. WhileBlack Myth: Wukongwon Best Action Game and Player’s Voice, theGame of the Year award went toAstro Bot, disappointing fans of the popular Chinese action-adventure game.
Now, some fans ofBlack Myth: Wukongare taking to Steam to review bombBaldur’s Gate 3. The reason for choosingBG3as the target seems to be linked to Swen Vincke’s speech when delivering the Game of the Year award during the recent ceremony. During his speech, Vincke claimed that the winner “didn’t have to meet arbitrary sales targets” and “didn’t treat their developers like numbers on a spreadsheet,” which seems to have upset gamers who may have misunderstood the message. Spotted by gamers on social media, negative reviews started popping up as soon as The Game Awards ended, and many of the angry comments accused Vincke of saying that sales do not matter.
Some Black Myth: Wukong Fans Are Review Bombing Baldur’s Gate 3
It’s possible that a mistranslation of what Vincke said could have prompted the review bombing, as most of the negative reviews seem to be written by Chinese players despiteBlack Myth: Wukong’s global popularity. There are currentlyreports of a dodgy Chinese translation of the show, making Vincke’s marks appear to be harsher than they actually are. However, it’s also possible that some of these players are upset that they can’t take their frustrations out onAstro Bot, as the game is not available on Steam.
To make the subject of losing the Game of the Year award even more controversial,Black Myth: Wukongproducer Feng Ji recently questioned TGA’s criteria for the award. When commenting on the game’s loss, Ji described his sadness regarding the result, claiming that he could not “figure out what the criteria was for Game of the Year.” Additionally, Ji noted that he had written his acceptance speech for Game of the Year two years ago, and expressed frustration for not being able to use it.
Unfortunately, review bombing is not uncommon in the gaming space. Last month, for example,Dragon Age: The Veilguardwas review bombed, with many gamers accusing the title of being “woke” and criticizing the title’s representation of LGBTQ+ characters as a “political agenda.”
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
