I believe that Wandering Wight is meant to be the revived jinchi, but his memories are gone...but ringing the three bells, awakens his memories and thus causes the wandering wight to manifest in the ancient temple as elder jinchi
@@BanditGames it also explains why beating Elder Jinchi will cause the Wight to vanish if you haven't beaten him...because the wight is jinchi's revived body without his mind...but when you bring his mind back, his previously mindless body can't be beaten...as you already beat it as elder jinchi
The ancient temple you go to is a physical manifesttion of Elder Jinchii's obssession, so you are likely right on the money. There is a loading page that describes the nature of the temple as an Obsession when you go to the Ancient Guanyin Temple.
Nah, in the portfolio it says that the black bear made the wandering wight in an failed experiment involving bringing a monk from the dead and since elder jinchi was basically the boss monk of the temple he disappears since his superior is dead
I am pretty sure the white dragon would be in the DLC. That would tide up all the dragons you fight in each chapter - all his relatives. Sha Wujing was briefly mentioned. He might be portrayed as a betrayal figure. So do not hold your expectations high for Sha Wujing.
technically, the dragon prince doesn't count as the escorting crew since he was the animal mount for the monk (Guanyin said that a normal horse is not capable of sending Sanzang to the destination, so she turned the dragon prince into a horse)
The white-clad noble's senior brother is Erlang Shen, he is one of the "7 Guai's of Mt. Mei" who are all sworn brothers of each other and Erlang. In each chapter one of the "7 Guais of Mt. Mei" appears as an NPC/Boss that guides the destined one to a secret area of the chapter in which you can obtain a vessel/relic that makes the end chapter boss much easier. they are white snake/warthog/guy trying to find water melons/venom daoist/bull vanguard. The secret areas are obsessions or echoes of the past (not in the real game space or time) that is why some characters that are already defeated can appear again. After completing all 5 secret areas, you get to fight Erlang again which reveals that he is only acting in the intro, he was trying to help wukong and kept half of wukong's 6th sense "the mind" in his 3rd eye. the other half has always been with the destined one. all the Mt. Mei guais are tests to make sure the destined one is strong enough to receive wukong's mind. with his mind completed and the other 5 senses collected wukong de facto comes back to life even though it's a different body. This unlocks the true ending in which wukong wakes up and remembers his past life before the old monkey put on the circlet. signifying breaking free of the buddah's control.
where can I find information of the 7 Guais of mount mei? I have heard of this info before but every time I google search it, nothing of relevance pops up.
@@crazydave-bz1ys These are relatively lesser-known figures in Chinese mythology, and information about them on Google may be incomplete. Try searching in Chinese for "梅山七怪" on Baidu for more comprehensive information.
@@crazydave-bz1ysthey make their appearance in the Chinese classical novel Feng Shen Yan Yi or Investiture of the Gods. It’s towards the end of the book where they make their appearance, from chapter 87 where three of their members first make their appearance until chapter 93.
The White Clad Noble is not resurrected White Clad Scholar. He's a one of the 6 oath vowed brothers in Meishan of Erlang Shen. The "big brother" he referred to is Erlang Shen who sent him to spy on Black Wind King. Another four of them can be found in the following 4 chapters in the game. They are all related to each hidden area of each chapter. The pig in chapter 2, the monk in Douli boss in chapter 3, the black hand sword man in chapter 4 and general bull in chapter 5. They were all sent by Erlang Shen to spy on the Yaoguai Kings and help the destined one to find the hidden areas.
Well, if the goal of this game was to get non-Chinese interested in classical Chinese culture then... mission fucking accomplished. Great video by the way.
Snake bro in Chapter 1, Boar dude in Chapter 2, Bamboo hat dude in 3, Blackhand Daoist in 4, Bull fighter in 5. All these characters are sent by Erlang to lead you to hidden map
Snake bro in Chapter 1, Boar dude in Chapter 2, Bamboo hat dude in 3, Blackhand Daoist in 4, Bull fighter in 5. All these characters are sent by Erlang to lead you to hidden map
The journal entries support that too. Regarding the whiteclad noble, while it’s true that the old Lingxuzi’s words could make you think he was also resurrected with the relic (“you and I shouldn’t be here”), the noble seems way too knowledgeable compared to almost anyone else you’d encounter in the Black Wind Mountain. And considering the Lingxuzi we fight is an outsider replacement, and the fact that the Black Wind King’s journal entry says that no one knows what are the new Noble’s intentions, or something like it, he’s most definitely one of Erlang’s brothers who “tested you at his behest”
Snake clad noble is the sworn brother of Erlang. Basically all the bosses in the later chapters talking about his big brother sending them out on a mission, they were talking about Erlang. They together are called seven (sworn) brothers of MeiShan(Mei Mountain, which is where you face Erlang as a hidden boss). Basically the plot is that Erlang is sending out his brothers to guide the destined one to get the relics to become Sunwukong. But this is an extremely well hidden plot.
And it was Erlang who put Wukongs gears in Huaguo mountain, waited for you to find it. He secretly hide the final Relic and kept it with himself, waited for you to fight him, so that he can give it to you secretly, and celestial court won't find out. That's why this is the good ending if you find the way to meet him and fight. With the final relic, you will get back Wukong's memory.
The new whieclad noble is one of the six brothers of Er Lang Shen. There are other brothers in the later chapters who are actually helping the destined one to archive his goal.
@@xxmension04xx47 they’re probably be the 7 sages of Mt Mei who are in a brotherhood with Erlang. Though never named, the old monkey might be Yuan Hong, one of the 4 celestial primates grouped with Wukong and one of the 7 sages.
Exactly, Erlang mentioned his brothers were testing the Destined One after his defeat, and all of the characters who said they only tested the Destined One on behalf of their brother, is Erlang's brother.
I love that you started by explaining Yaoguai cuz you are spot on about the difference between Yaoguai and demons/monsters in western cultures. Yaoguai or Yaojing was created/imagined based on Buddhism concept as “all life forms are equal”. Yaoguai/Yaojing are often times the creatures (or “dead” things like rocks) who’s been absorbing Chi/natural spirits for centuries and formed ideas of becoming human beings. That’s why most Yaoguai are animals but in human forms. Some of them are evil but most of them just want to continue to train and meditate without being bothered to eventually become a true human or even god. There are also cases where creatures in the proximity of temples been listening to scripture studies and turned into Yaoguai/Yaojing because their minds been elevated by “Buddha’s guidance”.
Awesome video. Im a theory crafter and an overall enthusiast of wukong in general. Just want to share 2 caveats if i may: - elder jinchi killed himself by smashing his head against the pillar of the temple. Which is why, in game, the wandering wight and elder jinchi falls over on contact with any pillar. - In the journey to the west universe, the only differences between a Yaoguai(妖怪) and a Shenxian ("神仙", "Shen" for short, it means deity in chinese) is a deity holds a position in the heaven, and is recognised by the heavenly court. the black bear started as a Yaoguai, but then got recognised by Guaiyin. Wukong was a Yaoguai when he was causing chaos in the heavenly court, but then got recognised as a Shen when he was put in charge of the heaven stable; then he was deemed a Yaoguai again when he flipped out after finding out its a minor title not worth anything; then he was deemed as a Shen again when he was crowned as the Victorious Fighting Buddha. So there is a lot of fluidity when it comes to the distinction between Yaoguai and Shenxian (deity); a bit like if you kill people but you work for a country, then you are a special force, otherwise you are seen as an assassin.
@proxypylon whats guanyin? Guanyin is one of the deity, who is qualified for buddahood but choose not to for philanthropic reasons (because there is still suffering in the human realm)
nah, the difference was the behavior (you do good deeds, you're a Shenxian, you do bad deeds, you're a Yaoguai). An example would be the Iron fan princess, she does not have a position in the heaven, but she can be considered as a Xian since she is helping the people at Flaming mountain
Loved it! Thank you for keeping the material restricted to chapter 1 so that one can finish a chapter and watch your video before starting off with the next one. Will be watching 2-6 as they come out. Amazing narration! Enjoyed it a lot! Cheers!
20:37 The Wandering Wight is probably Elder Jinchi's body, but due to Jinchi's soul, the golden version, is still crazed in greed, stays in the temple. That's why golden Jinchi says about people brining him goods and demands the destined one to return his kasaya (the one he craved). Also, his eyes are shut is probably because Black Bear Guai closed it, because if you can't see, you don't greed, but that's what Black Bear Guai thought. Even with his eyes closed, Jinchi is still focused in one thing: The kasaya he can't get. Btw it's also said that Black Bear Guai cherished Jinchi so much that "the people brining him goods" is actually Black Bear Guai fulfilling his greedy needs periodically.
Guan Yin is such a major figure in Buddhist/Taoist traditions that she/he is often depicted just second to the Buddha himself. She has a lot of agency when depicted in Chinese Buddhist/Taoist syncretic mythologies like JttW, often having an highly influential role in the Heavenly Court, as an independent agent or advisor to the court. A lot of Chinese in SE Asia has Guan Yin as their patron or home deity. She is the embodiment of mercy, since her title is often translated as Goddess of Mercy. She was supposed to become a Buddha but instead vowed to relief all suffering from humanity before she will attain Buddhahood and leave the cycle of death, rebirth and suffering. Her role as a Bodhisattva of mercy, the patron deity to relief suffering has earned her a lot of followers, probably second only to Buddha in SE Asia Buddhist/Taoist communities. In these communities, she is the one you go to when life throws you a curve ball, when SHTF, when the pain is just too much. Ever compassionate she is the one there to ease your suffering, show you a path out. It is little wonder why Guan Yin has such a prominent role in these mythologies.
So informative, What's her connection to Mazu, who is also very popular in Southeast Asia? And also for my ethnic group, Bisaya, in southern Philippines, my ancestor's chief god was called "Laon" or "Laon Sina", who is supposed to be a beautiful old lady. Lao in Chinese means old, but Laon in my language means "aged", while "Sina" means China or Chinese. So their highest deity, was a beautiful old lady named, "Old Chinese".
@@harem_lord-FFM As far as I know, Mazu is a completely different deity in Taoism. Guan Yin has its roots in Buddhism while Mazu is Taoist. But Mazu does hold a special place in SE Asia too. She is the patron deity of sailors and a lot of South Chinese sailed the SCS and often live on the scattered islands when they were out fishing. So when a lot of Southern Chinese migrated to SE Asia, they brought the worship of MAzu with them. While Mazu is far less frequently invited as a patron deity of a household, she has numerous temples dotted across SE Asia. As for Laon, that's some really interesting information but I know very little about Philippines folklore and religion. But its' not surprise that there was a lot of cross pollination of ideas and religions among the SE Asian people and Chinese.
Bro, just stumbled onto your channel and i just wanted to say what an amazing video! I love mythology, especially Chinese mythology. I've actually been living in China since 2019 teaching english and let me tell you, when this game dropped, it was HUGE in China, especially Beijing( where i am right now) the hype was crazy, so many promotional events and it still happening now. Anyways, thanks for this video, amazing video, i'm a huge fan of Wukong but even i was a little confused on the story here so thanks for this! Stay blessed man!
crazy how well this game is made. my parents bought this to play, reminiscing their times of reading 西游记 when they were young and seeing all those familiar bosses.
Black wind Guai didn’t happen upon the relic, he was part of the assault on Wukong at the beginning alongside other powerful yaoguai recruited by heaven who are all the major bosses of each chapter and was gifted a piece of wukong as reward.
The white-clad noble in chapter 1, the pig guai that helped you in chapter 2, the guy led you to the melon field in chapter 3, the eight-hand boss in chapter 4, and the bull guard NPC in chapter 5. All of them mentioned something about "senior brother" who instructed them to guide the MC to a hidden map. The senior brother is actually Erlang.
It's actually Daoism, not Buddhism, but we get that wrong a lot as well. Journey to the West was actually not written by Wu, but told by many story tellers (kind of like the equivalent of bards. They would tell stories under trees or in bars and people would toss a coin to them) throughout (if I remember correctly) at least two dynasties. Wu took the most popular versions at his time and compiled them into his version, which was also later added to throughout the next dynasty or so.
并不能完全说是道教，因为西游记实际上是一部三教合一的作品，也即儒道、释道、佛道 It cannot be entirely attributed to Daoism, because Journey to the West is actually a work that integrates three teachings, namely Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
In the novel Eldern Jinchi survives the fire but kills himself by slamming his head into a wall out of shame after realising what he's done, so thats why his form and the Wandering Wight attacks by headbutting, and are designed with what looks like blood trails running down their heads. Also their colours are opposite schemes like a yingyang, ones gold with blue streaks on its head, the other is blue with gold streaks on its head, like their soul and body has been separated
I just finished watching your incredibly detailed lore video on Chapter One of Black Myth: Wukong, and I have to say, it was nothing short of brilliant! The way you broke down and explained every element of the story, the characters, and their connections to Journey to the West was masterful. It’s not easy to take such a complex narrative and make it both informative and accessible, but you absolutely nailed it. I especially appreciated how you took the time to explore not just the main plot points but also the intricate details of each character's background and motivations. You made it all so easy to follow, which isn’t always the case with lore videos, especially for a game with such rich and layered storytelling. Your analysis of the relationships between the characters in Chapter One really helped me understand the deeper connections to the original novel in ways I hadn’t considered before. The parallels you drew between the game’s characters and their counterparts in Journey to the West were incredibly insightful, and I loved how you highlighted the subtle ways in which the game pays homage to the classic story while also carving out its own unique identity. I'm currently at the start of Chapter Two, and after watching your video, I feel like I have a much better grasp of the story so far. It’s made my experience with the game even more enjoyable, knowing all these extra layers of context and symbolism. I’m really looking forward to diving deeper into the lore as I continue playing, and I can’t wait to see your next video covering Chapter Two. If it’s anything like this one, I know I’m in for a treat! Speaking of Chapter Two, I wanted to get your thoughts on a particular narrative choice in the first major boss fight. There’s a decision to be made between killing the Second Rat Prince or the Rat King first. Personally, I find the option to kill the Second Rat Prince and leave the Rat King alive much more interesting from a story perspective. Allowing the Rat King to escape adds depth to the narrative, creating an ongoing sense of tension. His desperation and fear drive him to later summon the First Rat Prince, which results in a dark twist-his own son devours him. This not only serves as a poetic and grisly form of retribution but also raises the stakes significantly. The boss fight that ensues with the First Rat Prince feels more impactful and memorable because of this narrative buildup. I’d argue that leaving the Rat King alive actually adds a profound, tragic twist that’s often seen in these types of myths and tales. It has a very Shakespearean vibe to it-the kind of poetic justice where the consequences of someone’s actions come full circle in a brutal, yet meaningful way. Instead of killing him directly, you let him live with the weight of his failures, only for his own son, the First Rat Prince, to turn on him and devour him. It’s a darker, more complex ending to his story, and honestly, far more memorable and narratively impactful. This sort of outcome-where the villain doesn’t just meet their end at the hands of the hero, but instead falls victim to the very forces they set in motion-is something that resonates deeply with the kinds of ancient myths and epic tales that Black Myth: Wukong draws inspiration from. By sparing the Rat King, you’re allowing the story to take on a life of its own, with an ironic twist that feels richer and more meaningful than just another boss fight. There’s a certain poetry to the Rat King’s demise when his own son devours him, a fate that’s far worse than simply being cut down by the hero. It adds a layer of tragedy to the narrative, something that sticks with you long after the fight is over. Sure, there’s an argument to be made for killing the Rat King first. Doing so provides another spirit transformation, which would give you an advantage in gameplay and make things a bit easier moving forward. But from a narrative standpoint, it’s far less interesting. Taking the straightforward route of eliminating the Rat King doesn’t carry the same emotional weight or sense of dread. It feels more like a mechanical choice to optimize your power rather than a meaningful decision within the story. For me, I'm always going to prioritize the more compelling narrative over what will make the game easier. Storytelling is what keeps me invested, and in Black Myth: Wukong, allowing the Rat King to flee and ultimately face the tragic consequence of being consumed by his own son is a much richer narrative experience. The emotional complexity of this choice outweighs the tactical benefits of choosing the easier path. I get that from a gameplay perspective, missing out on a powerful spirit and a quest item is a downside. It’s totally understandable to want those rewards, especially since they can make the game easier and open up more possibilities. But for me, and I think for anyone who’s really invested in the storytelling side of things, that narrative depth is worth more than the extra power. It’s about experiencing a story that’s as rich and layered as possible, even if that means taking the harder path. And if I end up being really curious about the other outcome and what I might’ve missed, I can always replay the game or dive into New Game+ to explore that alternate path. For now, though, I’m always going to lean toward the path that feels more compelling from a narrative standpoint, even if it means giving up a few gameplay perks. Only someone who’s really focused on the storytelling aspect of the game would see it that way, and that’s where I’m coming from-exploring what makes the story more interesting rather than just what makes the game easier. I’m curious-do you agree with this approach? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how this narrative decision plays into the overall experience. Thank you again for putting in all the effort to create such an extensive and comprehensive breakdown of the game’s lore. It’s clear that you have a deep understanding and appreciation for the source material, and that passion really shines through in your work. Keep up the amazing content-your videos truly enhance the experience for those of us who are playing Black Myth: Wukong, and I’m eager to see where the story takes us next! 😄
thank you so much for this video. as a Chinese, this video even covers many stories I didn't know was there, and every thing were well explained, appreciate you for this amazing work.
The big bro the Whiteclad talks about is Erlang, he is one of the guys sent to "test" the destine one and point him to the right direction especially to the "true ending" which is what they want to do in the first place. All the "testers" are lead by Erlang, the "7 Saint of the Plum Mountain". In his portrait he kills the celestial soldiers that mentions plum. They are monkey, centipede, goat, pig, cow, dog snake. You run into the snake pointing you to the 3rd bell, pig pointing you to the Fuban, the goat playing with 2 fire rings, the spider arm venomous daoist, etc. Erlang said it himself he sent his men to test you for this moment, and they all points you to the hidden path.
I enjoyed this. I was able to get most of this on my own but it really helps having you lay it all out. Please do the other chapters. I have had a much harder time really putting all the others stories together.
Black Myth: Wukong is a breathtaking masterpiece that not only showcases stunning graphics and fluid combat but also serves as a vibrant homage to Chinese mythology. The way it intertwines the rich lore of *Journey to the West* with engaging gameplay is nothing short of genius. Each boss encounter feels like a deep dive into ancient tales, making players feel like they’re part of a living legend. The character design, especially the Black Wind King, is a testament to the game’s commitment to authenticity. It’s refreshing to see a game that respects its cultural roots while delivering an exhilarating experience. This is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of storytelling!
This is the kind of video that i really need right now, similar to vaatividya explaining the lore of miyazaki's game, you are the rightful one to explain the lore of wukong, really appreciate your cohesive explanatory. thanks a lot sir please keep making this until chapter 6
Excellent video, looking forward to the rest of the chapters being covered. Love the format of it being set chapter by chapter so nobody will have to worry about accidentally being spoiled from any chapters they haven’t finished
I was so impressed with this video without prior knowledge of BanditGames, that I decided to join a channel for the first time on TH-cam ever. :) Outstanding job, sir!
I would like to actually point out that while Guangzhi and Guangmou are new additions to the Black Myth Lore, their Buddhist names does in fact exist in the original novel of JttW. In their journal entries, it's state that they had their Buddhist names as "The Great Wisdom" (Guangzhi) and "the Great Tactician" (Guangmou). In the novel and in the very same chapter where Wukong and Tang Monk are staying in the Guanyin temple, the novel does state the existence of two monks who use these exact names (although in 2012 revised story, they use the name Big Plan instead of Great tactician for some reason). From what the novel seems to imply though, these two monks were mortal and were likely to have burned down in the fire. It seems that the devs decided to take some creative liberties and turned these two monks into yaoguais for you to fight.
nope, those two were likely still alive (the only clear death was Jinchi), and it's not exactly turning them into Yaoguais, but fusing them (in the novel, the wolf and the snake were friends with Black Bear king, and they were separate entities from Guangzhi and Guangmou)
Thank you so much for these videos. Super excited to learn more in depth lore about this game as I play it. This was really well put together and helps explain more about how all the characters are connected. Half way through chapter 2 right now, looking forward to beating it and watching that next video!
Awesome video, and well put-together, making it as entertaining as it was educational. Sure, the source material is awesome too; and I'm actually gonna give it a read. I wanted to ask when did you read the book? You've made sense of, compiled and edited all this lore just in time lol.
This does a great job in explaining the lore of the entirety of Chapter 1 more in depth and more in consideration to those in the west than the chinese youtubers side. we obviously need someone from the west to better understand this and at least this one provides this! can you also do lore for the other NPCs like the Keeper of Black Wind Mountain and etc...?
Already in Chapter 2 and the Lore never fails to disappoint. Looking forward to your Chapter 2 Video. So far Im just reading Lore explanations in Reddit
Black Myth, literally means twisted (in a good way) or expanded lore in Chinese, refer to the original novel, but recreate parts of it. Heard the studio would be working on this title in different Chinese mythologies, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya, lore about gods and yaoguais in BC 1000s , and Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a Daoist master who committed himself in hunting down ghosts and yaoguais in 700s.
Nice video. Watched the TV shows as a kid but didn’t know about the back stories of these minor bosses. Very informative, can’t wait until you go over the other chapters.
Im glad I found this channel. Wasnt looking for it. It just happen to be on my feed because I was watching a bunch of black myth Wukong videos. I love the game so far. Its Game of the year for me. Now I finally know what those two big head babies is all about besides telling my friend did you beat those two big headed babies yet?
i absolutely love Sun Wukong's story and this game just makes me love it more. I was hoping it would come to xbox since my laptop cannot play it but i'll have to wait :( Thanks for this amazing video! I hope there are more videos on it :)
Good voice, sounds knowledgeable, and video was constructed well. Liked this and will be watching the rest of this series and subscribing. Super good work, be proud
As someone who is unfamiliar with this literature and can't read Chinese (or Japanese where I'm sure lots of translations of this material exists), thank you so much for this video!
Started playing Black Myth Wukong last week, and so far I'm absolutely in love with this game! I just happened to search for BMW lore videos right now and stumbled upon this one. Awesome video man! Instantly subscribed. PS: Good work on the Zelda hint! Excited for the game.
Thank you for the concise compendium of chapter 1 much more streamlined then reading reading every portrait back to back @_@ very much would like to see this series continue
always knew im fighting demons but to hear their lore is facinating. For those who actually believe demons are real irl, did you know animals are able to see them but we cant! hence the monkey's interaction with them. Wukong is lowkey a horror game despite the beautiful scenery, just visit the locations of the bosses you've defeated and see how creepy it is.
10:35 I believe in some versions of the story, Wukong INTENTIONALLY used a wind spell to flare up the flames more so the whole temple burns down instead of him and his master who were protected by a fireproof robe/spell. Also, I remember the detail of one of the students advising the Elder to just stab Tan Zang in his sleep until another pointed out it would be too obvious and advised to just burn their room instead (how they expected the kasaya to survive the flames, I will never understand)
The Kasaya itself was given to Sanzang by the Buddha (not directly), Jinchi wants to see what treasures Sanzang from the Tang Dynasty has, so he borrows it but doesn't want to give it back, and then starts to cry, whereupon his pupils begin to scheme to murder Sanzang
The muscular horseman (Chapters 1-5), the white snake (Black Wind Mountain), the yellow robed wild boar (second map opened), the goat man playing in circles (Chapter 3 Guatian), the black hand Taoist (Chapter 4 opened hidden map), and so on are all the Seven Saints of Meishan. They are the seven powerful animal gods YAOGUAI, from another Chinese novel's Investiture List, and are the brothers of Erlang Shen. Their elder brother is Erlang Shen, so your journey is actually guided by Erlang Shen throughout.
The Whiteclad Noble in the game is a spy from Erlang. He is one of the Meishan Brothers, sworn brothers of Erlang. The "brother" he referred to is Erlang. His task from Erlang is to guide the Destined One in getting the fireproof mantle.
Im HALF Chinese and Half Thai (from a very mixed ethnic thai ,lao and chinese family in Thailand) who grew up with journey to the west ,tho in Thai translation language spoken (as most thai/chinese mixed and also even most full chinese ethnics in Thailand do not speak any chinese dialect ,just Thai language) and generally interested in these kind of things, youre quite accurate. Good video.
5:37 sometimes it also gets translated as: Spiritual Beast. If explaining to friends what a Yaoguai or Yokai is, i usually say it's a spiritual beast or animal. It just means they are animals (or sometimes objects) which gained sentience (either by cultivating, or being born as)
I can see your effort on the background study; it was nicely done. As for Whiteclad Noble, well, he is one of the six Meishan brothers who are the sworn brothers of Erlang Shen. You can find their description in Chapter 63 of the JTTW novel.
The “brother”he referring to is Erlang Shen. In the following chapter of the game, players have to finish side quests related to these brothers in order to confront Erlang Shen in the secrect boss fight. You can find my detail explanation on the comments of this video th-cam.com/video/U9mUrPv3XSU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DLjTqgyBlPbwAfF6
EDIT: Chapter 2 Boss Lore up now! th-cam.com/video/kgSy2bDeHN8/w-d-xo.html
Who do you think would win in a fight: Sun Wukong or Kratos?
In mythology sun wukong has more than one layer of immortality
@@skelzorcody3434 7 layer also all his hair can become clones that share all of his powers and his intellect
Sun Wukong no diff. Kratos is ordinary next to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven.
Obviously it would be the Victorious fighting Buddha, Sun wukong who would win. 😊
Thanos
I believe that Wandering Wight is meant to be the revived jinchi, but his memories are gone...but ringing the three bells, awakens his memories and thus causes the wandering wight to manifest in the ancient temple as elder jinchi
That’s actually a great theory!
@@BanditGames it also explains why beating Elder Jinchi will cause the Wight to vanish if you haven't beaten him...because the wight is jinchi's revived body without his mind...but when you bring his mind back, his previously mindless body can't be beaten...as you already beat it as elder jinchi
The ancient temple you go to is a physical manifesttion of Elder Jinchii's obssession, so you are likely right on the money. There is a loading page that describes the nature of the temple as an Obsession when you go to the Ancient Guanyin Temple.
Nah, in the portfolio it says that the black bear made the wandering wight in an failed experiment involving bringing a monk from the dead and since elder jinchi was basically the boss monk of the temple he disappears since his superior is dead
@@phileashuang240 The monk he was trying to revive was his friend Elder Jinchii
It would have been real funny if this were just a five second video that says "Read Journey to the West"
A youtube short
I mean, you should. The book depicts Wukong as 4 feet tall while Zhu Bajie is as tall as Shawu Jin, who is 13 feet tall.
This is for us lazy people who don’t like to read 😂
How about you go re read it since your that interested in it an mad no one else read that bs get yo nerdy ass tf on somewhere
@@duynguyenminh1289"alakazam the great" depicts the height difference kind of right wukong is slightly taller then kid goku in that movie
"And Sha Wujing, who a lot of people tend to forget about," he says, completely forgetting about the dragon prince that turns into a horse.
Ao lie the white horse dragon
I am pretty sure the white dragon would be in the DLC. That would tide up all the dragons you fight in each chapter - all his relatives. Sha Wujing was briefly mentioned. He might be portrayed as a betrayal figure. So do not hold your expectations high for Sha Wujing.
Is a loong and a dragon the same thing? Should we be referring him as the white loong?
@@butterberro949 I am old school. I don't really see the differences
technically, the dragon prince doesn't count as the escorting crew since he was the animal mount for the monk (Guanyin said that a normal horse is not capable of sending Sanzang to the destination, so she turned the dragon prince into a horse)
People keep forgetting the horse is also part of the squad. He was a dragon and can talk to the squad from time to time.
He can also turn into a woman and seduce people with his sensual dancing.
That'd be cool if we got a prequel open world with the same mechanics. Black myth wukongs journey to the west
Tbf he did say other pilgrim AO is just there for punishment
yeh there were like two times he talked after he turned into a horse
The horse is cute tho yes?
The white-clad noble's senior brother is Erlang Shen, he is one of the "7 Guai's of Mt. Mei" who are all sworn brothers of each other and Erlang. In each chapter one of the "7 Guais of Mt. Mei" appears as an NPC/Boss that guides the destined one to a secret area of the chapter in which you can obtain a vessel/relic that makes the end chapter boss much easier. they are white snake/warthog/guy trying to find water melons/venom daoist/bull vanguard. The secret areas are obsessions or echoes of the past (not in the real game space or time) that is why some characters that are already defeated can appear again. After completing all 5 secret areas, you get to fight Erlang again which reveals that he is only acting in the intro, he was trying to help wukong and kept half of wukong's 6th sense "the mind" in his 3rd eye. the other half has always been with the destined one. all the Mt. Mei guais are tests to make sure the destined one is strong enough to receive wukong's mind. with his mind completed and the other 5 senses collected wukong de facto comes back to life even though it's a different body. This unlocks the true ending in which wukong wakes up and remembers his past life before the old monkey put on the circlet. signifying breaking free of the buddah's control.
Thank you
where can I find information of the 7 Guais of mount mei? I have heard of this info before but every time I google search it, nothing of relevance pops up.
@@crazydave-bz1ys These are relatively lesser-known figures in Chinese mythology, and information about them on Google may be incomplete. Try searching in Chinese for "梅山七怪" on Baidu for more comprehensive information.
@@crazydave-bz1ysthey make their appearance in the Chinese classical novel Feng Shen Yan Yi or Investiture of the Gods. It’s towards the end of the book where they make their appearance, from chapter 87 where three of their members first make their appearance until chapter 93.
It’s actually a beautiful story if you have context
The White Clad Noble is not resurrected White Clad Scholar. He's a one of the 6 oath vowed brothers in Meishan of Erlang Shen. The "big brother" he referred to is Erlang Shen who sent him to spy on Black Wind King. Another four of them can be found in the following 4 chapters in the game. They are all related to each hidden area of each chapter. The pig in chapter 2, the monk in Douli boss in chapter 3, the black hand sword man in chapter 4 and general bull in chapter 5. They were all sent by Erlang Shen to spy on the Yaoguai Kings and help the destined one to find the hidden areas.
i actually love hows thats all connected
Erlang is such a homie
Well, if the goal of this game was to get non-Chinese interested in classical Chinese culture then... mission fucking accomplished. Great video by the way.
One thing to maybe think about is Er Lang saying something about sending his brothers to test us along the path.
Snake bro in Chapter 1, Boar dude in Chapter 2, Bamboo hat dude in 3, Blackhand Daoist in 4, Bull fighter in 5. All these characters are sent by Erlang to lead you to hidden map
Snake bro in Chapter 1, Boar dude in Chapter 2, Bamboo hat dude in 3, Blackhand Daoist in 4, Bull fighter in 5. All these characters are sent by Erlang to lead you to hidden map
Go find a husband and grow a family so whites don’t cry about great replacement and say others are the reason for the degeneracy of their women
The journal entries support that too.
Regarding the whiteclad noble, while it’s true that the old Lingxuzi’s words could make you think he was also resurrected with the relic (“you and I shouldn’t be here”), the noble seems way too knowledgeable compared to almost anyone else you’d encounter in the Black Wind Mountain.
And considering the Lingxuzi we fight is an outsider replacement, and the fact that the Black Wind King’s journal entry says that no one knows what are the new Noble’s intentions, or something like it, he’s most definitely one of Erlang’s brothers who “tested you at his behest”
Snake clad noble is the sworn brother of Erlang. Basically all the bosses in the later chapters talking about his big brother sending them out on a mission, they were talking about Erlang. They together are called seven (sworn) brothers of MeiShan(Mei Mountain, which is where you face Erlang as a hidden boss). Basically the plot is that Erlang is sending out his brothers to guide the destined one to get the relics to become Sunwukong. But this is an extremely well hidden plot.
He is the one behind everything that happens in the game the 6 relics of tha yaoguai Kings were given by him
Apologize Erlang Shen, we weren't familiar with your game.
And it was Erlang who put Wukongs gears in Huaguo mountain, waited for you to find it. He secretly hide the final Relic and kept it with himself, waited for you to fight him, so that he can give it to you secretly, and celestial court won't find out. That's why this is the good ending if you find the way to meet him and fight. With the final relic, you will get back Wukong's memory.
The new whieclad noble is one of the six brothers of Er Lang Shen. There are other brothers in the later chapters who are actually helping the destined one to archive his goal.
wait really?
@@xxmension04xx47 they’re probably be the 7 sages of Mt Mei who are in a brotherhood with Erlang. Though never named, the old monkey might be Yuan Hong, one of the 4 celestial primates grouped with Wukong and one of the 7 sages.
@@christopherhu7189 Yuan Hong is separate to the 4 celestial primatea
Exactly, Erlang mentioned his brothers were testing the Destined One after his defeat, and all of the characters who said they only tested the Destined One on behalf of their brother, is Erlang's brother.
I love that you started by explaining Yaoguai cuz you are spot on about the difference between Yaoguai and demons/monsters in western cultures. Yaoguai or Yaojing was created/imagined based on Buddhism concept as “all life forms are equal”. Yaoguai/Yaojing are often times the creatures (or “dead” things like rocks) who’s been absorbing Chi/natural spirits for centuries and formed ideas of becoming human beings. That’s why most Yaoguai are animals but in human forms. Some of them are evil but most of them just want to continue to train and meditate without being bothered to eventually become a true human or even god. There are also cases where creatures in the proximity of temples been listening to scripture studies and turned into Yaoguai/Yaojing because their minds been elevated by “Buddha’s guidance”.
It's great to see people who actually researched and read the in-game codex do these kind of lore video, good job man.
I love the codex stories. So well written
As a Chinese growing up with the story of Journey to the west, I'm amazed by how accurately you explained these lore and concepts, well done!
thats the entire reason i researched journey to the west here on youtube so i can better understand the game
@@imretoth5760 Dude experiencing the game so immersively!
Awesome video.
Im a theory crafter and an overall enthusiast of wukong in general.
Just want to share 2 caveats if i may:
- elder jinchi killed himself by smashing his head against the pillar of the temple. Which is why, in game, the wandering wight and elder jinchi falls over on contact with any pillar.
- In the journey to the west universe, the only differences between a Yaoguai(妖怪) and a Shenxian ("神仙", "Shen" for short, it means deity in chinese) is a deity holds a position in the heaven, and is recognised by the heavenly court. the black bear started as a Yaoguai, but then got recognised by Guaiyin. Wukong was a Yaoguai when he was causing chaos in the heavenly court, but then got recognised as a Shen when he was put in charge of the heaven stable; then he was deemed a Yaoguai again when he flipped out after finding out its a minor title not worth anything; then he was deemed as a Shen again when he was crowned as the Victorious Fighting Buddha. So there is a lot of fluidity when it comes to the distinction between Yaoguai and Shenxian (deity); a bit like if you kill people but you work for a country, then you are a special force, otherwise you are seen as an assassin.
@proxypylon whats guanyin? Guanyin is one of the deity, who is qualified for buddahood but choose not to for philanthropic reasons (because there is still suffering in the human realm)
nah, the difference was the behavior (you do good deeds, you're a Shenxian, you do bad deeds, you're a Yaoguai). An example would be the Iron fan princess, she does not have a position in the heaven, but she can be considered as a Xian since she is helping the people at Flaming mountain
Loved it! Thank you for keeping the material restricted to chapter 1 so that one can finish a chapter and watch your video before starting off with the next one. Will be watching 2-6 as they come out. Amazing narration! Enjoyed it a lot! Cheers!
20:37 The Wandering Wight is probably Elder Jinchi's body, but due to Jinchi's soul, the golden version, is still crazed in greed, stays in the temple. That's why golden Jinchi says about people brining him goods and demands the destined one to return his kasaya (the one he craved). Also, his eyes are shut is probably because Black Bear Guai closed it, because if you can't see, you don't greed, but that's what Black Bear Guai thought. Even with his eyes closed, Jinchi is still focused in one thing: The kasaya he can't get. Btw it's also said that Black Bear Guai cherished Jinchi so much that "the people brining him goods" is actually Black Bear Guai fulfilling his greedy needs periodically.
Bandit, please make more Wukon videos! I watched multiple videos on chapter explanations, and yours is hands down the BEST!
Guan Yin is such a major figure in Buddhist/Taoist traditions that she/he is often depicted just second to the Buddha himself. She has a lot of agency when depicted in Chinese Buddhist/Taoist syncretic mythologies like JttW, often having an highly influential role in the Heavenly Court, as an independent agent or advisor to the court. A lot of Chinese in SE Asia has Guan Yin as their patron or home deity. She is the embodiment of mercy, since her title is often translated as Goddess of Mercy. She was supposed to become a Buddha but instead vowed to relief all suffering from humanity before she will attain Buddhahood and leave the cycle of death, rebirth and suffering.
Her role as a Bodhisattva of mercy, the patron deity to relief suffering has earned her a lot of followers, probably second only to Buddha in SE Asia Buddhist/Taoist communities. In these communities, she is the one you go to when life throws you a curve ball, when SHTF, when the pain is just too much. Ever compassionate she is the one there to ease your suffering, show you a path out. It is little wonder why Guan Yin has such a prominent role in these mythologies.
So informative, What's her connection to Mazu, who is also very popular in Southeast Asia? And also for my ethnic group, Bisaya, in southern Philippines, my ancestor's chief god was called "Laon" or "Laon Sina", who is supposed to be a beautiful old lady. Lao in Chinese means old, but Laon in my language means "aged", while "Sina" means China or Chinese. So their highest deity, was a beautiful old lady named, "Old Chinese".
@@harem_lord-FFM As far as I know, Mazu is a completely different deity in Taoism. Guan Yin has its roots in Buddhism while Mazu is Taoist. But Mazu does hold a special place in SE Asia too. She is the patron deity of sailors and a lot of South Chinese sailed the SCS and often live on the scattered islands when they were out fishing. So when a lot of Southern Chinese migrated to SE Asia, they brought the worship of MAzu with them. While Mazu is far less frequently invited as a patron deity of a household, she has numerous temples dotted across SE Asia.
As for Laon, that's some really interesting information but I know very little about Philippines folklore and religion. But its' not surprise that there was a lot of cross pollination of ideas and religions among the SE Asian people and Chinese.
@@harem_lord-FFM I don think she is Mazu。 Mazu（Lin Moniang） is real person who die in 26, a hero saved many fishermen when she alive, not an old lady
@@gelinrefira ah, that makes more sense now, thank you. Chinese culture is so deep and alive.
@@bnnj7522 thank you, I was just wondering since these deities seem to have a lot of similarities.
Bro, just stumbled onto your channel and i just wanted to say what an amazing video! I love mythology, especially Chinese mythology. I've actually been living in China since 2019 teaching english and let me tell you, when this game dropped, it was HUGE in China, especially Beijing( where i am right now) the hype was crazy, so many promotional events and it still happening now. Anyways, thanks for this video, amazing video, i'm a huge fan of Wukong but even i was a little confused on the story here so thanks for this! Stay blessed man!
crazy how well this game is made. my parents bought this to play, reminiscing their times of reading 西游记 when they were young and seeing all those familiar bosses.
Wow, this boss lore explanation was amazing. Keep up the great work
Best game/story review i ever heard so far ive been searching some other videos explaining the game but this is the best yet
Black wind Guai didn’t happen upon the relic, he was part of the assault on Wukong at the beginning alongside other powerful yaoguai recruited by heaven who are all the major bosses of each chapter and was gifted a piece of wukong as reward.
The white-clad noble in chapter 1, the pig guai that helped you in chapter 2, the guy led you to the melon field in chapter 3, the eight-hand boss in chapter 4, and the bull guard NPC in chapter 5. All of them mentioned something about "senior brother" who instructed them to guide the MC to a hidden map. The senior brother is actually Erlang.
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It's actually Daoism, not Buddhism, but we get that wrong a lot as well. Journey to the West was actually not written by Wu, but told by many story tellers (kind of like the equivalent of bards. They would tell stories under trees or in bars and people would toss a coin to them) throughout (if I remember correctly) at least two dynasties. Wu took the most popular versions at his time and compiled them into his version, which was also later added to throughout the next dynasty or so.
It is an aggregation there is no semantic way to identify it with words
并不能完全说是道教，因为西游记实际上是一部三教合一的作品，也即儒道、释道、佛道
It cannot be entirely attributed to Daoism, because Journey to the West is actually a work that integrates three teachings, namely Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
In the novel Eldern Jinchi survives the fire but kills himself by slamming his head into a wall out of shame after realising what he's done, so thats why his form and the Wandering Wight attacks by headbutting, and are designed with what looks like blood trails running down their heads. Also their colours are opposite schemes like a yingyang, ones gold with blue streaks on its head, the other is blue with gold streaks on its head, like their soul and body has been separated
Dude. Thank you.
Please do one for each chapter. I love the mythology but I am absolutely lost.
man..just one chapter alone, it can be an outstanding movies 🔥🔥🔥
Ooooh you came back strong bandit! Covering this latest game is a W move 👌
I'm just glad you are doing more than Zelda and Elden Ring. Think I might play this very soon 😊
Best lore video for the game I’ve seen so far thank you and I’ll be waiting for the next one😁
So glad you covered this game since you are one of my favorite content creators that explain game lore!
I just finished watching your incredibly detailed lore video on Chapter One of Black Myth: Wukong, and I have to say, it was nothing short of brilliant! The way you broke down and explained every element of the story, the characters, and their connections to Journey to the West was masterful. It’s not easy to take such a complex narrative and make it both informative and accessible, but you absolutely nailed it. I especially appreciated how you took the time to explore not just the main plot points but also the intricate details of each character's background and motivations. You made it all so easy to follow, which isn’t always the case with lore videos, especially for a game with such rich and layered storytelling.
Your analysis of the relationships between the characters in Chapter One really helped me understand the deeper connections to the original novel in ways I hadn’t considered before. The parallels you drew between the game’s characters and their counterparts in Journey to the West were incredibly insightful, and I loved how you highlighted the subtle ways in which the game pays homage to the classic story while also carving out its own unique identity.
I'm currently at the start of Chapter Two, and after watching your video, I feel like I have a much better grasp of the story so far. It’s made my experience with the game even more enjoyable, knowing all these extra layers of context and symbolism. I’m really looking forward to diving deeper into the lore as I continue playing, and I can’t wait to see your next video covering Chapter Two. If it’s anything like this one, I know I’m in for a treat!
Speaking of Chapter Two, I wanted to get your thoughts on a particular narrative choice in the first major boss fight. There’s a decision to be made between killing the Second Rat Prince or the Rat King first. Personally, I find the option to kill the Second Rat Prince and leave the Rat King alive much more interesting from a story perspective. Allowing the Rat King to escape adds depth to the narrative, creating an ongoing sense of tension. His desperation and fear drive him to later summon the First Rat Prince, which results in a dark twist-his own son devours him. This not only serves as a poetic and grisly form of retribution but also raises the stakes significantly. The boss fight that ensues with the First Rat Prince feels more impactful and memorable because of this narrative buildup.
I’d argue that leaving the Rat King alive actually adds a profound, tragic twist that’s often seen in these types of myths and tales. It has a very Shakespearean vibe to it-the kind of poetic justice where the consequences of someone’s actions come full circle in a brutal, yet meaningful way. Instead of killing him directly, you let him live with the weight of his failures, only for his own son, the First Rat Prince, to turn on him and devour him. It’s a darker, more complex ending to his story, and honestly, far more memorable and narratively impactful.
This sort of outcome-where the villain doesn’t just meet their end at the hands of the hero, but instead falls victim to the very forces they set in motion-is something that resonates deeply with the kinds of ancient myths and epic tales that Black Myth: Wukong draws inspiration from. By sparing the Rat King, you’re allowing the story to take on a life of its own, with an ironic twist that feels richer and more meaningful than just another boss fight. There’s a certain poetry to the Rat King’s demise when his own son devours him, a fate that’s far worse than simply being cut down by the hero. It adds a layer of tragedy to the narrative, something that sticks with you long after the fight is over.
Sure, there’s an argument to be made for killing the Rat King first. Doing so provides another spirit transformation, which would give you an advantage in gameplay and make things a bit easier moving forward. But from a narrative standpoint, it’s far less interesting. Taking the straightforward route of eliminating the Rat King doesn’t carry the same emotional weight or sense of dread. It feels more like a mechanical choice to optimize your power rather than a meaningful decision within the story.
For me, I'm always going to prioritize the more compelling narrative over what will make the game easier. Storytelling is what keeps me invested, and in Black Myth: Wukong, allowing the Rat King to flee and ultimately face the tragic consequence of being consumed by his own son is a much richer narrative experience. The emotional complexity of this choice outweighs the tactical benefits of choosing the easier path. I get that from a gameplay perspective, missing out on a powerful spirit and a quest item is a downside. It’s totally understandable to want those rewards, especially since they can make the game easier and open up more possibilities. But for me, and I think for anyone who’s really invested in the storytelling side of things, that narrative depth is worth more than the extra power. It’s about experiencing a story that’s as rich and layered as possible, even if that means taking the harder path.
And if I end up being really curious about the other outcome and what I might’ve missed, I can always replay the game or dive into New Game+ to explore that alternate path. For now, though, I’m always going to lean toward the path that feels more compelling from a narrative standpoint, even if it means giving up a few gameplay perks. Only someone who’s really focused on the storytelling aspect of the game would see it that way, and that’s where I’m coming from-exploring what makes the story more interesting rather than just what makes the game easier.
I’m curious-do you agree with this approach? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how this narrative decision plays into the overall experience.
Thank you again for putting in all the effort to create such an extensive and comprehensive breakdown of the game’s lore. It’s clear that you have a deep understanding and appreciation for the source material, and that passion really shines through in your work. Keep up the amazing content-your videos truly enhance the experience for those of us who are playing Black Myth: Wukong, and I’m eager to see where the story takes us next!
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@@iopohable Your point being?
Agreed. It’s why went through all the effort of getting the good ending. Also just wanting to get a decent ending for a game I like
Thank you for being a real dude and not some AI slop. Great vid!
thank you so much for this video. as a Chinese, this video even covers many stories I didn't know was there, and every thing were well explained, appreciate you for this amazing work.
This game was incredible. I’ve beaten it 4 times and I still can’t get enough for some reason.
The big bro the Whiteclad talks about is Erlang, he is one of the guys sent to "test" the destine one and point him to the right direction especially to the "true ending" which is what they want to do in the first place.
All the "testers" are lead by Erlang, the "7 Saint of the Plum Mountain". In his portrait he kills the celestial soldiers that mentions plum. They are monkey, centipede, goat, pig, cow, dog snake. You run into the snake pointing you to the 3rd bell, pig pointing you to the Fuban, the goat playing with 2 fire rings, the spider arm venomous daoist, etc. Erlang said it himself he sent his men to test you for this moment, and they all points you to the hidden path.
I enjoyed this. I was able to get most of this on my own but it really helps having you lay it all out. Please do the other chapters. I have had a much harder time really putting all the others stories together.
The Black Myth Wukong story integrates beautifully with Journey to the West. Immersive Translate helped me grasp these cultural elements more clearly.
Black Myth: Wukong is a breathtaking masterpiece that not only showcases stunning graphics and fluid combat but also serves as a vibrant homage to Chinese mythology. The way it intertwines the rich lore of *Journey to the West* with engaging gameplay is nothing short of genius. Each boss encounter feels like a deep dive into ancient tales, making players feel like they’re part of a living legend. The character design, especially the Black Wind King, is a testament to the game’s commitment to authenticity. It’s refreshing to see a game that respects its cultural roots while delivering an exhilarating experience. This is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of storytelling!
This is the kind of video that i really need right now, similar to vaatividya explaining the lore of miyazaki's game, you are the rightful one to explain the lore of wukong, really appreciate your cohesive explanatory. thanks a lot sir please keep making this until chapter 6
Excellent video, looking forward to the rest of the chapters being covered. Love the format of it being set chapter by chapter so nobody will have to worry about accidentally being spoiled from any chapters they haven’t finished
I was so impressed with this video without prior knowledge of BanditGames, that I decided to join a channel for the first time on TH-cam ever. :) Outstanding job, sir!
What an amazing video. You earned a subscriber. Wonderfully presented and I hope to see a video for each chapter!
Journey to the West was my favorite show when I was a kid. Following the story in Black Myth made me overwhelmed with that nostalgia.
This is the best English language introduction video I have seen, very accurate with the least number of errors
I would like to actually point out that while Guangzhi and Guangmou are new additions to the Black Myth Lore, their Buddhist names does in fact exist in the original novel of JttW. In their journal entries, it's state that they had their Buddhist names as "The Great Wisdom" (Guangzhi) and "the Great Tactician" (Guangmou). In the novel and in the very same chapter where Wukong and Tang Monk are staying in the Guanyin temple, the novel does state the existence of two monks who use these exact names (although in 2012 revised story, they use the name Big Plan instead of Great tactician for some reason).
From what the novel seems to imply though, these two monks were mortal and were likely to have burned down in the fire. It seems that the devs decided to take some creative liberties and turned these two monks into yaoguais for you to fight.
yes and the old tv series they appeared but in human form, you can see from chapter 6, then you can understand all the chapter 1 on black myth wukong
nope, those two were likely still alive (the only clear death was Jinchi), and it's not exactly turning them into Yaoguais, but fusing them (in the novel, the wolf and the snake were friends with Black Bear king, and they were separate entities from Guangzhi and Guangmou)
Thank you so much for these videos. Super excited to learn more in depth lore about this game as I play it. This was really well put together and helps explain more about how all the characters are connected. Half way through chapter 2 right now, looking forward to beating it and watching that next video!
Came here from AfroSenju's channel. Great video love the info and the format. Will definitely be sticking around for more.
Awesome video, and well put-together, making it as entertaining as it was educational. Sure, the source material is awesome too; and I'm actually gonna give it a read. I wanted to ask when did you read the book? You've made sense of, compiled and edited all this lore just in time lol.
Probably best BMW lore video rn, can't wait for other chapters dude
This does a great job in explaining the lore of the entirety of Chapter 1 more in depth and more in consideration to those in the west than the chinese youtubers side. we obviously need someone from the west to better understand this and at least this one provides this!
can you also do lore for the other NPCs like the Keeper of Black Wind Mountain and etc...?
Already in Chapter 2 and the Lore never fails to disappoint. Looking forward to your Chapter 2 Video. So far Im just reading Lore explanations in Reddit
The real black myth was the wukong we made along the way (quite literally considering the story has us collecting wukong’s relics)
Black Myth, literally means twisted (in a good way) or expanded lore in Chinese, refer to the original novel, but recreate parts of it.
Heard the studio would be working on this title in different Chinese mythologies, Black Myth: Jiang Ziya, lore about gods and yaoguais in BC 1000s , and Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a Daoist master who committed himself in hunting down ghosts and yaoguais in 700s.
Please make this a series,best explanation video I've seen thus far
He already said he was. At the beginning and end of the video. He is making a video for each chapter.
Nice video. Watched the TV shows as a kid but didn’t know about the back stories of these minor bosses. Very informative, can’t wait until you go over the other chapters.
Im glad I found this channel. Wasnt looking for it. It just happen to be on my feed because I was watching a bunch of black myth Wukong videos. I love the game so far. Its Game of the year for me. Now I finally know what those two big head babies is all about besides telling my friend did you beat those two big headed babies yet?
Best lore explanation I've seen by far. Can't wait for the following chapters
I love you so much for doing this ❤ Keep up the good work! 💪🏽
Finally someone who knows the hidden lore and all the insidious plans from higher up. Other youtubers only tell the surface story
i absolutely love Sun Wukong's story and this game just makes me love it more. I was hoping it would come to xbox since my laptop cannot play it but i'll have to wait :( Thanks for this amazing video! I hope there are more videos on it :)
AfroSenju sent me. Fantastic video man. Glad he directed me here. Love your style
This was exactly what I was looking for subscribed for more lore, Wukong and Zelda!
Good voice, sounds knowledgeable, and video was constructed well. Liked this and will be watching the rest of this series and subscribing. Super good work, be proud
I’ve been waiting for someone to make a video about this exact topic. Got yourself a new subscriber right here 👍🏽
I am hooked. I appreciate you for doing this series. Excited to move on to chapter two 🤓
I’m gonna need a chapter 2 immediately, loved this first video and hope to see more soon !
As someone who is unfamiliar with this literature and can't read Chinese (or Japanese where I'm sure lots of translations of this material exists), thank you so much for this video!
Started playing Black Myth Wukong last week, and so far I'm absolutely in love with this game! I just happened to search for BMW lore videos right now and stumbled upon this one. Awesome video man! Instantly subscribed.
PS: Good work on the Zelda hint! Excited for the game.
Thank you for the concise compendium of chapter 1 much more streamlined then reading reading every portrait back to back @_@ very much would like to see this series continue
hell yeah. so excited for these vids. i just made it to chapter 3 on my playthrough
always knew im fighting demons but to hear their lore is facinating. For those who actually believe demons are real irl, did you know animals are able to see them but we cant! hence the monkey's interaction with them. Wukong is lowkey a horror game despite the beautiful scenery, just visit the locations of the bosses you've defeated and see how creepy it is.
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I believe in some versions of the story, Wukong INTENTIONALLY used a wind spell to flare up the flames more so the whole temple burns down instead of him and his master who were protected by a fireproof robe/spell.
Also, I remember the detail of one of the students advising the Elder to just stab Tan Zang in his sleep until another pointed out it would be too obvious and advised to just burn their room instead (how they expected the kasaya to survive the flames, I will never understand)
SanZang has lent the Kasaya to the elder. They just don't want to give it back.
The Kasaya itself was given to Sanzang by the Buddha (not directly), Jinchi wants to see what treasures Sanzang from the Tang Dynasty has, so he borrows it but doesn't want to give it back, and then starts to cry, whereupon his pupils begin to scheme to murder Sanzang
@@HakuyaSakuragi I see, thank you. I missed some key details that should've been obvious in hindsight.
The muscular horseman (Chapters 1-5), the white snake (Black Wind Mountain), the yellow robed wild boar (second map opened), the goat man playing in circles (Chapter 3 Guatian), the black hand Taoist (Chapter 4 opened hidden map), and so on are all the Seven Saints of Meishan. They are the seven powerful animal gods YAOGUAI, from another Chinese novel's Investiture List, and are the brothers of Erlang Shen. Their elder brother is Erlang Shen, so your journey is actually guided by Erlang Shen throughout.
You have got yourself a new subscribe man! Great entertaining way of learning about the lore. Thank you!
Love this lore dump! Keep it coming!
The Whiteclad Noble in the game is a spy from Erlang. He is one of the Meishan Brothers, sworn brothers of Erlang. The "brother" he referred to is Erlang. His task from Erlang is to guide the Destined One in getting the fireproof mantle.
Well narrated and presented, I’ll be following these videos. *subscribed*
More. Please more. The tapestry of lore provided to this game by Journey to the West is rich.
Very well-researched and written, looking forward to the next chapters!!
Came for the game explanation stayed for the voice love the difference content
very good general explanation indeed. as a chinese, i also learnt from u how to explain the JJTW to my foreign friends in english. thx.
Never played this game before but I grew up reading the book journey to the west, but now I gotta give this a try. I love these stories.
Here from the Afro video, thank you for the great explanation and research ❤
Wow much appreciated. Looking forward to watching the rest of this series
Im HALF Chinese and Half Thai (from a very mixed ethnic thai ,lao and chinese family in Thailand) who grew up with journey to the west ,tho in Thai translation language spoken (as most thai/chinese mixed and also even most full chinese ethnics in Thailand do not speak any chinese dialect ,just Thai language) and generally interested in these kind of things, youre quite accurate. Good video.
It's so good to see people finally picking interest in Sun Wukong 😅😅 guess it took a badass video game for that to happen.
perfect timing, just saw a native chinese speaker explain the intro and wanted more info
This is so helpful. I, as a Chinese who read Journey to The West growing up, can’t really remember all the details in the novel.
The new Lingxuzi is one of the coolest looking creatures I've seen in games. There's something about its proportions that make it look so awesome.
5:37 sometimes it also gets translated as: Spiritual Beast. If explaining to friends what a Yaoguai or Yokai is, i usually say it's a spiritual beast or animal. It just means they are animals (or sometimes objects) which gained sentience (either by cultivating, or being born as)
I can see your effort on the background study; it was nicely done. As for Whiteclad Noble, well, he is one of the six Meishan brothers who are the sworn brothers of Erlang Shen. You can find their description in Chapter 63 of the JTTW novel.
The “brother”he referring to is Erlang Shen. In the following chapter of the game, players have to finish side quests related to these brothers in order to confront Erlang Shen in the secrect boss fight. You can find my detail explanation on the comments of this video th-cam.com/video/U9mUrPv3XSU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DLjTqgyBlPbwAfF6
I’m liking this, please continue this series, it’s great!
Brooo, Bandit! I’d love to see you do all of the bosses! I love these stories so much and will unfortunately never be able to play the game.
Great video! Glad you are making this series!
appreciated the time and effort taken for all the details
Wonderful, this makes the game even more interesting, this is great way to learn Chinese mythology..
Thank you for this!
Bro i love you it makes so much more se sense! PLS make vids for the rest of the chapters
@bandidgames waiting for the next chapters..... loved this video man. Keep up the good work...