The Origin of the Book Journey to the West - Black Myth Wukong Videos 2 [CC]

[@AvenueX123]

There are even more twists and turns and details in the study of Journey to the West in terms of its sourcing and evolution, but that will probably take a lecture’s length to go through. This is the super condensed version I’m guessing is the maximum KZbin the platform can take😂

[@LittleAmyHe]

Do not underestimate how much KZbin loves video essays right now hahaha

[@mhf1979]

Sis I do enjoy your content 😊

[@bushidofreakz]

@@AvenueX123 oh please we want moarrr

[@하늘-x1z]

in indonesian sun wukong Very famous because there is a TV series entitled "Kera Sakti" 1997

[@seamushayday1222]

I could easily watch a 3 hr video essay on this

[@Amber-se7qq]

Thanks for explaining why Sun Wukong sounds like that. I thought it was obvious but apparently people who play the game are so pressed about him sounding high pitched and whiney even though I wouldn't expect any other voice to come out of a literal monkey. I mean have they never heard how real monkeys sound? They whine and whimper, screech and chitter. Not only that but clearly it is that this is how he sounds traditionally as well, to be able to convey the animal/monkey nature. Sun Wukong is a rambunctious, energetic, trickster kind of character. If he had a deep booming voice, that would just be incredibly weird and inappropriate.

[@lzasnw]

You have quite the knack for highlighting the most interesting facts while giving the audience a thorough and expansive coverage. A lot of hard work clearly went into this. Bravo!

[@MarcelaChandía]

About your last comment, I totally agree! I teach Japanese Literature and often see how people disregard completely the actual facts, inspirations, interpretations, sources, etc. and explain everything under our Western cultural thinking. That is why I subscribed to your channel, whether it is about drama, games, or literature, you always explain the Chinese cultural implications behind it so we can understand and learn about the culture that spawned these entertainment products. Thank you so much for another great video 🙏

[@L-K-K]

The sad thing is some of these people don't even realise that they are being authoritarian and intolerant of diversity. It's one thing to have questions about how and why East Asians put up with things that we in the West couldn't stand, it's another to be judgmental and insist that because we can't stand it personally therefore no one can, and East Asians are backward for persisting with a different culture. Given that Buddhism looms large in this tale, AND the fact that Buddhists believe in reincarnations where you can end up being a different gender, it's silly to bring gender study into this game. There are just as many male "villains" as female "villains", and villainy also depends on whose perspective you identify with - eg I find some of those who are supposed to represent righteousness actually are the most intolerant and cruel, I would never accept their self-righteousness.

[@SkimoStories]

How do you not have a username?

[@MarcelaChandía]

@@SkimoStories ups! KZbin changes things and I don't understand them, so apparently my username wasn't visible. Now I think it should 😝 Thank you for the heads-up 🙏

[@dutchmilk]

not even a surprise...

[@khai96x]

There isn't real politics in the West, only identities.

[@danudjojosoemarto2798]

I live in indonesia, listened to my grandpa telling me this story before I my afternoon nap. Later we watched the 1986 show on video, it was super. Listening to this game's opening (Celestial symphony) really brings back those memories.

[@thirdwolf6439]

"Qi Tian Da Sheng" is actually worshipped as a deity in my area of southeast asia. There are temples and mediums dedicated to him.

[@roddyguan7591]

挺有趣的，在中国很少能看到齐天大圣的寺庙雕塑被人祭拜，但经常看到太上老君或玉皇大帝等的雕塑。在现实崇拜方面，什么导致了孙悟空和其它神灵有了区别的？探讨和分析这个话题可能会带来一些有趣的知识

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@roddyguan7591 sun is a less talk more rock god , lol as simple as that

[@YXL36]

@@roddyguan7591 you may pay a visit to some Buddhist and Taoist temples here in South east Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam) and you can see locals worshipping Jade Emperor (天公) & Sun Wukong (孫悟空).

[@newname3718]

​​@@roddyguan7591 我家每年必去的观音寺就有大圣像，旁边殿就是三太子😂 爸爸老家供玉皇大帝妈妈老家供的更多。 没什么特别理由，我估计你往华南f4走一遭就知道了，无非是200年前下南洋的时候大陆华南就有祭拜的传统。

[@roddyguan7591]

@@newname3718 说实话我从来没见过大圣雕像，不管是我老家还是去旅游参观的那些寺庙，所以才有这样的疑问

[@fortypersec]

this is weird, I'm supposed to be sleepy during literature class.

[@thisisaname822]

Yes!😂 I even slept through my literature class about Journal to the West in Middle school in China, but just happily watched this.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Thank you 🙏 AvenueX for another Journey to the west video of Black Myth Wukong! You are awesome!

[@wandatherranova4258]

OMG! I am early! I already waiting for SO LONG for you to explain more of the Journey to the West lore!

[@jakevex4198]

As an American I can say that I find it funny to that these gaming journalists are hating on a monkey

[@animegirlprincess]

this is wonderful. I wanted more of a detailed historical video about it and this hits the spot! It's great to see it from a Chinese perspective than a western's perspective of the book, novel, game, ect. It brings in more of a realism to the game than anything else! Thank you for what you do AvenueX!

[@GL-iv4rw]

What's the difference between 'yaoguai' and 'yokai'?

[@gothorn2758]

​@@GL-iv4rw I haven't research this topic, but my guess it's basically the same concept. Remember, ancient Japanese travel to ancient China to seek knowledge. Even their writing system Kanji was borrowed from China.

[@redendive5068]

I like how you're grateful for the game because this is the best thing to happen to get the glorious king Wukong the worldwide respect he deserves

[@annamorning]

Nice! Even as a Chinese, I learned something new. Thanks!!

[@bushidofreakz]

This is the 2nd vid I encountered and watched. Totally sold and subbed instantly. Edited: the historical XuanZang gone as far as Afghanistan not only India. There he encountered the bamiyan buddha statues and stupas and he wrote it in his journal. P.S. Has anyone told you yourself look kinda like classic Chinese depiction of Guanyin? I think only need a bit make over to make totally look like one 😊

[@rasamalai]

Woow! The Goddess of Mercy! :D I'd love to see that! :D He he!

[@never4ever386]

According to the map she showed , he travelled to India via Afghanistan

[@NoohCee]

Afganistan is a neighbour of China that he has to pass through on his way to India.

[@fallplain]

Very well done! Probably the most thorough telling that i came across on the origin of Journey to the West. Great education to everyone.

[@adhijayas]

Thank you for re-educating me of this well-known story for me who lived in southeast asia, who knows him by sun go kong in my childhood. really thank you.

[@freshshower8960]

Thanks for the telling the history part, really interesting to know! Appreciate the effort put in for the research.

[@buredabby]

Thank you for your research and exposition into this. Keep it up! I hope one of the episodes is about the 80s TV Show even further! It was so popular we even had it in Eastern and Southern Europe.

[@Blinky.Catttt]

Eastern and Southern Europe, wow really!😮

[@sitoudien9816]

Wow. I'm in canada we never get JTTW. There is an 1978 adaptation from Japan that was translated by the BBC. Even that was never sold abroad.

[@mochinh]

Let me just tell you that, I'm enjoying this series so much Avenue X. I don't think I'd ever play it but watching other people play it has been a blast to watch the story unfold. Beautiful story and beautiful graphics!

[@saltedcaramel1116]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us! Your passion and knowledge is ever present. I truly escape to another world as you explain this mythology. Much love. -J

[@panderz_gg]

I love this series. Thank you :). The game really unlocked a piece of culture for me I never knew I missed.

[@lasiab]

One of my earliest memory is watching the 80 drama version with my mom, greatgrandma as a child in Shanghai. More than 33yrs ago ☺️

[@Drgloryunik]

The 1980 one blew up internationally as well. It was such a big deal in Ghana in the 90s

[@nathanwatches]

Very high quality video , this is an academic level worthy as a reference source. Thank you very much.

[@DikiDino]

Fantastic video. Giving me a deeper understanding of the story given that I'm a Chinese myself. Simplified explanation that is easy to understand.

[@wenkeadam362]

Thank you so much for all the love and effort you have dedicated to this excellent video. I learned a lot.

[@eugeneliedel2901]

This was so informative and gave me a deeper love for the story and game. Very much liked the text on screen at the end too.

[@duckraft]

Love the book, not a gamer, long time follower. Thanks for this series!

[@michaelhallett2842]

i love your take on chinese folk lore and mythology. very knowledgeable.

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

I am here to learn! For a lot of westerners, Black Myth is their first real exposure to the Journey to the West story. And yah, as both a mythology nerd and a feminist, I’m doing my best to just ignore the drama. The drama has nothing to do with the actual game or the stories it is based on. We are dealing with Chinese myths and legends here. Gamers have played around in fantasy versions of Ancient Greece, Scandinavia, Poland, Japan, England, France, ETC. Now Chinese mythology is getting the spotlight, and personally, I’m excited! Thank you AvenueX for explaining the context for where these tales come from and how they fit into the broader culture. For a westerner who didn’t grow up with these stories, this is valuable information. Thank you again AvenueX I can’t wait for the next upload

[@romancorrea9511]

I loved it. I just loved it. Thank you SO much for doing this video and explained all these details about how Journey to the West came to be and how it reflects on Black Myth Wukong, I am loving the game so far. And BTW your last comment on the so called "controversy" was on spot. Thanks again :)

[@jonathand8333]

Thank you for making these extremely detailed videos. I never knew there were other earlier versions of the journey to the west, but it makes sense now given how cool the historical xuan zang fa shi was. It seems Journey to the west is like a folk story that is loosely based on the official biography of the monk, that kept being retold.

[@wrongfuyan2876]

20:09 The only thing I remember from that movie was the Tang monk was so talkative it makes the demons that were assigned to detain him to be so miserable.

[@evaidopkus34]

Thank you so much for these videos ! Your summary is very interesting and easy to understand 😊 I love this so much❤ I will definitely wait for more stories!🎉

[@shalinitiwariscorner5210]

Love from India 🇮🇳 Kannauj, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Mathura etc where Xuan Zhang (we call him Hieun Tsang) visited are in my state 😊

[@Bigmeattyrone]

sad that your country kicked buddhism out for hinduism.

[@xltuoba]

❤❤❤

[@daniellequant2892]

I will watch every one of these videos. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts.

[@Wizartar]

This is so interesting, thank for taking the time to make this. Learned so much and am enjoying your other videos on this story and the game.

[@luiviltov]

I'm just so fascinated. I'm so close to finish Black Myth Wukong, and it's just awesome to find your channel now to learn a lot more about it. I've subscribed. Regards from Venezuela.

[@JR-zm7ju]

Chinese odyssey played by stephen chow shing chi , I still rewatch the movie many time even now . The best part is when they sing "Only You" that make me rolling from laughing for real when I first time watch it.

[@Linkwii64]

Classic movie. I used to have a crush for the two spider ladies in the movie. 😂

[@dondon7488]

Tang Sanzhang also comforted the Bull demon, “human beings have human mothers and demons have demon mothers” (homonym is vulgar in Cantonese) 😅 We only learnt the riotous jokes and nothing of the culture.

[@AegisKHAOS]

Why does the monk even need protection when he can just annoy them to death, literally? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@calirain1681]

Stephen Chow’s classic, always Chinese people’s ⭐️ Grandpa.

[@Sinistra359]

​@@Linkwii64 I still have a crush for the main girl 😅😂

[@addidaswguy]

Great video, the games lore is already fascinating, but to hear the lore tied to the monk who did all that just makes it even better! I hope this makes Chinese gaming BLOW up and not only do we get amazing games in general from China, but we also get a ton more Wukong games, and other amazing lore based games that the Western world is unfamiliar with.

[@arakkien]

I absolutely love these videos!!!

[@aps125]

Game Science is making two Black Myth sequels: Jiang Ziya and Zhong Kui. The first one is definitely going to be based off investiture of the gods, the second most famous classic novel dealing with Chinese mythology and gods/deities.

[@funnybunny3823]

I read a book called The Life of Hiuen Tsiang by Hui Li, Xuanzang’s disciple. It was a remarkable read. I’ve also heard a version for the inspiration of Wukong - that this character was inspired by an assistant of Xuanzang who followed him back to China from India.

[@LittleFairy96]

There's actually a movie about this monk "Xuanzang" starring Huang Xiao Ming. It's on KZbin if anyone is interested. Found it to be pretty good! 😊

[@jonathanmoh]

Thanks for your videos. I really learnt a lot about my culture from you. You've also given me a lot of material which I can show to my students.

[@pengchewoon1926]

Hi AvenueX, this video is superb. Thank you. 👍

[@BadEnd98]

As someone who grew up watching Journey to the West, and absorb too many Chinese novel, lore and mythology - needless to say this game is at least 9.8 overall and 10 in story, cinematic telling, and culture. My jaw dropped when I saw animations and a stop-motion at the end of chapters

[@synthrogue6856]

The story is woefully bad, just admit it. For anyone not familiar with the entire story of Journey to the West like myself and MANY MILLIONS of people who also played the game, it's an utter mess and as she described in the video, not at all coherant with far too many references to instances, characters and events that are never explained or otherwise explored; it just assumes you would know. That is NOT a good adaptation of a story or part of a story. The game was good, but the story was the weakest part. 90% of it makes absolutely no sense to anyone not in the know and serves in absolutely no way to enlighten a person or educate them on the original tale, thus leaving them completely lost and confused.

[@ArcanceArchivesHQ]

I feel like i am a student learning the things that truly matter ❤😅 Can you make a detailed breakdown on each stories under the Chapters of Black Myth Wukong. As much as i made an in depth research about it, I want to hear it from you Sifu as i feel like it's so authentic when the stories and lessons came from you 💯

[@chihoang4085]

thank you, i never knew there was so much history behind this childhood tale. Amazing.

[@Dezzerray]

I started watching the 1980s series on youtube in the original chinese dub and I'm really enjoying it. I can't wait till you get to the point in the story where you have to explain the time the gang drink from a certain impregnating river 😂

[@angelkilier]

Isn't that the episode of 女儿国? That episode actually has a very touching story and a wonderful song.

[@LostWallet]

the very nature of Myth and Legend are from words of mouth pass down to one to another, embelished and reinvented countless time throughout history, as how all Myth was born. amazing to have so much record of a history of a Myth, for most Myth dont have such detail record

[@Leoq-zk6wt]

thanks to long and countinued history of China.

[@hiatusinc]

This (and the series to come) is the only worthwhile video about this game on YT. Thank you very much for the education! I myself am Chinese background but grew up in a western country so I have literally no idea about any of this.

[@OG21020]

Oh I love the 1961 cartoon version. I watched it as a kid in the 70s. I thought it was drawn and animated most beautifully. I thought it's very unique because I was more used to seeing western type cartoons from Disney and Warner Bros. And yes, definitely, the 1986 Journey to the West tv series is the only definitive adaptation of the four on screen. Nothing so far I've seen through the years have knocked it off the top in my list. I learn a lot more today, thanks to you. 👍👍 I generally ignore the nonsense sprouted by some in the West because they live in a bubble and are narcissistic.

[@jinhunterslay1638]

I’m Asian and I don’t get why people are weirded out by Wukong’s voice…for me and other Asian, it would be MORE weird if he doesn’t sound like a monkey, with his classic high pitch voice

[@Ming1975]

IKR. Why does he sound like a monkey? Because his is a monke?😂

[@davidthompson5308]

This is really interesting. Keep making videos please lol. I’m interested in the origin of every character and the murals at the end of the game chapters

[@BadEnd98]

Also I think Son Goku in Dragonball also got such high pitched voice in original Japanese dub because of Wukong inspiration too

[@colonylaser4860]

Excellent job. Even though I'm a native speaker, there were much you introduced that were news to me. I too don't play games, but I'd watched so much others playing it online I've become somewhat familiar. This game is WAY more incredible and in depth than any casual Western players can ever imagine. There are tons reference to the source materials, but also literature outside the book (i.e. Su Dongpo's calligraphies), poems, songs, and paintings. Actual existing art objects used as model for many magic items. Temples and locations you can actually visited. To be honest, I would've missed 90% of them but for the avalanche of online analyses by fans, spotting "Easter Eggs" (aka Cai Dang) here and audial clues there (especially the last animation). It's truly amazing how deep the water is. Unfortunately, virtually ALL except the surface game story are closed to non-native speakers. Not only do you have to understand the language, you have to be familiar with the novel, the characters, and the background Chinese mytho/history to even get what the Chinese youtubers are talking about. Of these videos, my favorite are the deep dives into JTTW conspiracy theories, not just the same ones that had been going on among Chinese geekdom the 400 years, but this time with a lot MORE added into the stew from the game. (Almost feels CANON after only 2 weeks! To a 400 year old novel) Was Wukong actually never all that powerful? That he and his friends/enemies were just pawns in a game of charade, a secret and scary war between the Buddhists (Lingshan) a foreign religion, the Taoists (aka the Celestial Court) the home religion, and even the human realm (Confucians). Who really was Wukong's Immortal master Puti Zushi anyway? Why did he completely disappear in the novel ...or was he?. Who was the old man Yuan in the game, clearly the same fortune teller who'd tricked the Dragon King in the novel and set the whole journey in motion? How did the many "happy accidents" happen to Wukong while he was in Heaven, almost as if they were planned? Why the hell would the most powerful being in the universe, the Jade Emperor, crawled under a table when Wukong attacked, much less called for the Amitabha Buddha (another big schemer) for help? And within the new game (minor spoiler depending on where you are), why did the Maitreya Buddha show up (or rather he was a home-grown/not-from-India bodhisattvas, the future Buddha)?? I don't think the game is reaching. Wu Cheng'en (the author) had a mistrust of not just the government, but also religion (hence Black Wind and Yellow Brow). I mean Tripitaka (Tang Zeng) was literally a mole for the Lingshan; I mean, he was the reincarnation of Jinchanzi, a disciple of the Buddha. Wukong, his brothers, Erlangshen, various Celestial soldiers, and all the monsters were just playthings and blood sacrifices for the gods, Buddhas, and Immortals.... as to why... well, we can go on forever but let's not. Anyway, I think your channel is in position to bring up some of these backgrounds to English speaking audience as you progress in the game or your video endeavors.

[@PyanY]

Inyuyasha is basically a version of the Journey to the West where the story follows the same character blueprints

[@keli4775]

As Chinese programmers, we Chinese programmers call Journey to the West the earliest "open source". You can clearly see that the story of Journey to the West is actually "a bunch of open source stories" that everyone knows. The author reorganized a great story based on the information of "open source". "Open source" is the greatest!

[@shankhh]

I came across your channel back when the trailer was hyped. I just have a small request, can you make a video explaining the different YaoGuais and especially THE CHILD MONK from the game according to the lore.

[@rasamalai]

She might have mentioned him in the previous video, I remember her saying something about it.

[@gogoawy]

We will get there, be patient pal :D

[@hisousihou]

This melon-eating child is actually a manifestation of Maitreya Buddha, who, in *Journey to the West*, is the master of YellowBrow and once teamed up with Sun Wukong to capture YellowBrow using watermelon as a trap. Fun fact: Mithra (*mitras* in the original Indo-Iranian nominative form, modern Persian: میثره) is an ancient Indo-Iranian deity. This god was originally a common object of worship in the Aryan pantheon. The origin of Christmas can be traced back to the celebration of Mithra's birth (Winter Solstice) during the Roman Empire when Zoroastrianism was practiced. This later evolved into the celebration of Jesus' birth with the advent of Christianity. Interestingly, the name of this deity evolved into *Maitreya* in India, which is indeed the same *Maitreya* as in Maitreya Buddha! This shows a fascinating connection between Eastern and Western cultures.

[@GL-iv4rw]

What's the difference between yaoguai and yokai?

[@hisousihou]

@@GL-iv4rw "**Yaoguai** is the Chinese transliteration, and **youkai** is the Japanese transliteration. Both are phonetic renderings of the Chinese character term '妖怪' . The Japanese word **youkai** itself originally comes from ancient Chinese, so you can sense the similarity between the two. While both terms have roughly the same meaning, they differ in specific details due to the unique folklore traditions of each country."

[@jimmy21584]

I’ve loved this story since I was a little kid in Australia, and read all the stories in translation. I’m so happy to finally see it getting widespread attention in the West now.

[@greenmonkey2995]

Thank you for another great video! 🎉

[@skhizein0000]

Thank you so much for clarifying that Son WuKong from JTTW has nothing to do with Hanuman because they are really not related. The chinese version is really different from India , it's just that people thinks they could be related since they are both monkeys.

[@AbbasAlqattan]

Well sun wukong have some inspiration from hanuman especially in terms of immense strength, speed , shape shifting , immortality and almost indestructible body and how they both have weapon

[@BreakingPhobia103]

Thank you very much for your hard work and for making this video!!

[@MrTobi013]

Journey to the West has to be one of my favorite stories told!

[@leonkenedy2988]

As a vietnamese, believe me when I say this, as Asian kids who grew up in my generation era had seen 1980 Journey to the West. Heck, we even still remember the theme of the first opening and the second opening song is still stuck in my head till this day. So many fond memories of that series.

[@hisousihou]

姐姐你的视频做得真棒，讲解得很清楚易懂👌如果在讲朝代年代的时候加上标记公元纪年的字幕可能外国朋友能更好得了解

[@Jesminah]

Ow.. It was good to hear my crounty...Bangladesh..❤🇧🇩

[@icyrich9z932]

stop watching yt videos go fix ur country first

[@Jesminah]

@@icyrich9z932 indian???

[@icyrich9z932]

@@Jesminah nepal

[@你爸爸-k9v]

姐姐好厉害😄

[@yong9613]

姐姐非常有学问 😉👍

[@kartavianmacrath7219]

I like the idea that the author Wu Cheng'en made Sun Wu Kong up. Thank you for these explanations 😊

[@EmakAzka-p5n]

Maybe for many Chinese the classics is the 1986 version of tv series JTTW, but for me it's always the 1996 Hongkong version with Dickie Cheung, because that's the first time i know about sun wukong, I was still in elementary school at that time, heck if u sing the opening ost for the series, many of people from still recognize it till this day, like first one than the sequel tough

[@bushidofreakz]

@@EmakAzka-p5n me too brother lol

[@Orwellian-Purple-Grapes-1984]

as a 90s kid that was also my version. 😊

[@YSKWatch]

wukong 2017 is the best for me, but it's a movie, not series.

[@sdqsdq6274]

find china production much better then hk of course there no beating the main actor of wukong in 86 , his voice acting exceed all , more realistic , same goes to Water Margin

[@justneoh8253]

Sun Wukong manipulated English such that Monkey is to tied up with Monk.

[@Satsuigaming]

Very well explained! I felt like it was a lecture being conducted by Ming Na Wen, cos you do resemble her quite a bit!

[@ChrisZ901]

作為一個中國人，我都不知道在吳承恩之前西遊記有這麼多歷史。三藏法師大家都知道，我也隱約知道在西遊記小說之前已經有猴王的原型，但是第一次知道這麼多豐富的歷史。太感謝了！

[@jontargaryen8250]

在这次之前大多数人包括我都觉得就是吴承恩从零开始写出来了😂

[@yeweix9474]

老吴只是找了个题材，然后收集了故事传说评话这些素材，写了这本书，用来骂嘉靖和讽刺当时的明朝朝政😂

[@user-fn6kt7rz1k]

@@yeweix9474当时不是盛世吗

[@edukid1984]

@@user-fn6kt7rz1k 吴承恩是十六世纪中叶嘉靖年间的，那时候的大明早就不是什么盛世了。

[@Billilv]

@@jontargaryen8250 怎么想的，四大名著只有红楼梦是完全原创

[@calirain1681]

Really appreciate the lesson on the JTTW.

[@RamArt9091]

I think one issue new players might find with the storytelling in Black Myth is that it inherits some storytelling traits of modern games it takes inspiration from like Dark Souls and other action RPGs. Black Myth already gives you a more straightforward narrative and tells you things, but it still has elements you have to "pluck out" from the game by reading item descriptions and investigating the environment. In the case of the Dark Souls, and in general games made by Fromsoftware, you barely get any exposition about the world. Instead, you have to piece things together from interactions with NPCs and item descriptions.

[@BadEnd98]

Yeah, they don't reinvent the wheel like Elden Ring for Souls-like or Baldur's Gate 3 for RPG... but REALLY solid on things they do, linear and not too long game but there are enough exploration and the sense of progression once you get something from bosses, it not overloaded with too many stuffs and sometimes unrewarding after too much struggle like Elden Ring. It's like entrance into souls-like genre with comparable boss difficulty but less frustrating and more streamlined in other aspects, with a narrative easier to follow, there's depth to skills and combo system too but it's essentially really accessible once you get the hang of it, the satisfying moments in combat when you bring bosses down their knee with your combos, and variety of challenging bosses is incredible for their first game. What they did best are the graphics, the art direction and the movie animation - it's cinematic and epic like God of War, but in completely different taste of culture and mythology

[@JTS0110]

Please do more video on wukong . He is my fav chinese mythological character and the game is amazing. Cheers from Vietnam

[@judithchng]

Thank you for your video. ❤ please make more videos explaining about the Chinese history and culture. China has such a long and amazing history. ❤

[@bushidofreakz]

@@judithchng Can you imagine they already enjoyed novels and operas in time where the majority of the world still in the dark age? They really were a bunch of literate nerds! LOL. Yet with little to no imperialism involved. No wonder now some ppl or culture is trying to suppress this Asian Renaissance.

[@lester44444]

oh wow....did not realise how important the original Xuanzang was to South Asian historiography through his texts, or that he was a Chan!!

[@chrisperez3614]

I’m in love with China and Chinese culture. I really want to learn Mandarin and then learn other dialects.

[@clairsnow6404]

i started learning mandarin from scratch on my own about three years ago. it's been an amazing journey. mandarin is a beautiful language. chinese characters are a joy. reading in chinese is definitely a different experience (much more engaging) than reading alphabetical script. anyhow, best of luck to you!

[@wheniseularerun]

Hi AvenueX, LOVE your latest video essays about Black Myth Wukong. If it's not too much, is it okay if you cited your sources in the description? I would like to also read the sites and/or source about the Journey to the West. Huge shoutout and thank you!

[@Vyhox2000]

It's amazing how long this one character has lasted throughout time

[@Meeounn]

I love this game and story! I would love a modern movie adaptation

[@gogoawy]

just amazing work!

[@denismarques6989]

This game is amazing, the best of the year so far!!

[@Leoq-zk6wt]

Thank you for making these videos, great work! Plz keep going!

[@akskazama8465]

awesome video!! Love the game and I am so hungry for more lore, my extent of knowledge of journey to the west is Dragon Ball. I'm definitely check the movies you talked about. And the general consensus about the game between gamers is that is awesome, just a game with good gameplay, good characters, good graphics and monkey king!!

[@mrigank05]

Great video, I learnt something new thank you!

[@sarahparker75]

I'm very impressed with the way you eloquently and elaborately talk about the book. Even though I'm not Chinese, I'm very interested in reading the book and learning more. What is closest, most accurate english version of the book that you recommend?

[@yolooo5081]

Thank you AvenueX. I was disappointed that you didn't like dashing youth. But then my own interest also waned. But speaking about Games. After Jin Yong passing, there are effort to made modern games based on his work. Code: To Jin Yong. I don't think it gonna be as big in the west compare to Wukong. But if ended up making a splash. I would love to see you give you insight on it as well.

[@johnpremberg1614]

Ramayana superbly reinvented in the China-Indhu World context

[@araarashinigami]

17:40 The cartoon she mentioned, with English subs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqaTiaKpnN12r7c

[@man-hotan9152]

Good. Well explained! 👍

[@taopeng2437]

非常感谢你的科普.

[@paulkeenan5378]

Amazing video. Looking forward to the next one 😁👋

[@overlord2853]

Thanks for another video

[@God-ec8ni]

i always loved the story of journey to the west i played alot of games with this theme i even remember this one ps1 game where the monk can be female i think her name was sanzang fashi i mythologies

[@ridinglasvegas8391]

Love it. Subscribed.

[@brendabrooks8939]

Thank you, the story unravels.

[@terlikabgcom]

cant wait for the next video! the game is amazing, so I would love to understand the story better (but obviously too lazy to read the book)