Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most anticipated games of 2024, and this blockbuster definitely hasn’t disappointed fans.
Since its launch, the game has racked up impressive, even unprecedented achievements. Despite some ongoing issues, Black Myth: Wukong has players grinding away, eagerly fighting bosses, and dreaming of beating the game. Still, the game hasn’t escaped its share of challenges.
Most recently, what people are calling the “81st challenge” for Black Myth: Wukong comes from concerned parents.
Even though CCTV praised this domestic AAA masterpiece highly, some parents have been shaking their heads at the game. Some have written complaints accusing it of promoting violence and disrespecting traditional culture: they say the female demons dress too provocatively, and the headless monk character is scary and traumatizing for their 9-year-old kids. Others worry their children can’t stop playing and show signs of addiction. Some have even demanded the game be banned.
The discussion went viral, with many online users wondering how a 9-year-old could access a computer, buy the game on Steam with a bank card, all without their parents knowing. Some joked that if that’s true, the kid must be a gaming prodigy given how many bosses he’s defeated. Others criticized the parents’ complaints, saying the game’s fairies don’t look any more revealing than some real-life people.
The debate between these opposing views continues. But when it comes to kids getting “addicted” to games, many believe that parents and families share some responsibility. After all, not every game is bad, and it’s important to consider things from multiple angles.
