Summary
Black Myth: Wukongproducer Feng Ji recently commented on the game’s Game of the Year loss, with his comments causing some controversy online.Black Myth: Wukongwas released earlier this year, earning mostly positive reviews and solidifying itself as one of the year’s best-selling games.Black Myth’s success was acknowledged at The Game Awards 2024, where it was nominated for Game of the Year among other categories.
Taking to Weibo, a Chinese social media platform similar to Twitter,Black Myth: Wukongproducer Feng Ji addressed the game’s Game of the Year loss toAstro Bot. According to a Google Translate translation of the post, theBlack Mythproducer said, “The games nominated this year were all exceptional, but honestly, I still can’t figure out what the criteria were for Game of the Year. I feel like I came all the way here for nothing!” Feng Ji then acknowledged the frustration some fans have expressed aboutBlack Mythnot winning Game of the Year. “It’s normal to be a little angry when you are so confident but not recognized by others,” he said. Apparently, Feng Ji wrote his Game of the Year award acceptance speech forBlack Myth: Wukongtwo years ago, illustrating how confident he was in the game.
A ChatGPT-translated version of the post was shared on the PS5 subreddit, where it has not been received well. Some commenters have criticized Feng Ji’s reaction to The Game Awards loss as “arrogant” with others labeling him a “sore loser.” Now, it’s entirely possible some added context to these comments are being lost in translation, which is important to keep in mind. Regardless, it seems PlayStation gamers are not happy about the way Feng Ji has reacted toBlack Mythnot winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards.
Black Myth Producer Comments on The Game Awards
One point of contention the commenters seem to have is the fact thatBlack Myth: Wukongdidn’t exactly leave The Game Awards empty-handed.Black Mythwas nominated for Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, Best Game Direction, Game of the Year, and Players' Voice. It took home the Players' Voice award, as well as the award for Best Action Game. It lost Best Art Direction toMetaphor: ReFantazioand it lost Best Game Direction toAstro Bot, which also took the coveted Game of the Year prize.
Notably,Black Myth: Wukongis the lowest-rated game ever nominated for Game of the Year. According to review aggregate site OpenCritic,Black Myth: Wukongreviewsleft it with an 82 overall score and a 90 overall player rating.Astro Bot, meanwhile, has a 95 overall critic rating and a 100 user player rating. All the other GOTY nominees had higher scores thanBlack Mythas well, and so while not everyone thoughtAstro Botwas going to win Game of the Year, many assumed one of the other, non-Black Mythnominees was going to win instead.
In any case,Black Myth: Wukongfans have a lot to look forward to in the future.Black Myth: Wukongis rumored to have two DLCs on the way, plus it’s expected to be the start of a new franchise. Perhaps futureBlack Mythgames will win Game of the Year, but that remains to be seen.
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
