It’s only Chapter 1, but we already have some dark implications and themes arising from Black Myth’s story. 👀 Who is ~actually~ helping the Destined One? What does it mean to be morally good? Did Bodhisattva Guanyin plan all of this from the start? Let me know your thoughts! :3
my guess is Guanyin disguise as ElderMonkee, Guanyin have power to put circlet or release on Destinied One on ending if not would be Bodhisattva Maitreya
hope you do the rest of the game because i wanna learn about how everything connects with the actual story and what things meant like this video, great video btw !
@@EmpressXV I just finished chapter 1 and watched your video! It was SUUPER helpful, thank you so much! Looking forward to the next ones! On my pace, perhaps the next will be released before I finish chapter 2 :)
I'm glad you made a longer video, even though I was born watching the Journey to the West 1986 series and also read and watched a lot of videos explaining the game, I still learned a lot from your video. This is what is interesting about Black Myth: Wukong, it's so complex but I still appreciate the novel and expand from it. It takes courage, a lot of thought, and crazy scriptwriting. It's a chef's kiss on another level for whoever understands this masterpiece. Truly.
another amazing video as always. At the start of the game I was also intrigued by many bosses/npcs saying "another monkey..." but then I realized they weren't just refering to wukong himself but other destined ones that came through this cicle of life and death, I admit i should've picked this up from the start but when I finally did it was a very cool moment "oh so much makes sense now!"
Thank you so much! The game has a lot of little touches, so completely reasonable for us to notice things later. I definitely realized more stuff on the second playthrough versus the first, when I was just trying not to die LOL
Wow, best video ive seen on black myth lore so far. Geat job. Such an enchantment of my playthrough. I was feeling like I was missing something. This fills the gap of my ignorance. Thank you so much
Yayyyy finally I’ve been waiting for this banger to drop! Instead of my typical dinner and movie, it’s gone be dinner with this video 😍. I’m on new game plus chapter 3 at the moment. Very very curious to hear your explanation of the dragon boss fight specifically the one before we meet zhu bajie. Then again I’m curious to hear all your breakdowns most notably the end cutscene from chapter 4 5 and 6
Haha, I'm honored to be selected as the dinner video pairing! 🤭 And yes, will be covering all the chapters. Which one is your favorite chapter so far? Three was soooo loooooong
@@EmpressXV ooo that’s difficult, 3 definitely was the longest! Kinda got fed up how every time I turned a corner there was two to three more paths to explore 😂💀. I’d say even though I liked exploring chapter 5 more than 4, chapter 4 was both funny interesting, emotional plus some really great boss fights. The final loong boss fight, the scorpion, and of course getting to fight Zhu Bajie for a laugh was fun. I think he’s probably my favourite character in the whole game. Very funny, very flawed and honestly pulled on my heart strings with his little speech before we pick up the Jing u Ban in chapter 6 or his entire story in chapter 4 etc. his imitation of Wukong was kinda sad as you could feel the pain mixed with suppressed loyalty in his voice. You did a Beautiful job with this video again. I really like that you start the video with the full animation but you exposing it poetically as it plays. It helped clarify thing I had to guess about before and made those scenes Carry more depth for me now.
Wow you really weren't kidding about the longer videos 😂 but it's okay, we love it! Thanks for another amazing breakdown. Also really enjoyed the narrating of the animation ❤
Great breakdown of the first chapter. I don't envy you for the next one as it's very long! There has been a DLC announced and I'm hoping we get Guan Yin in it to explain what her role was regarding the headband.
Thank youuu! And you're right, Ch. 2 has so many side stories going on. >_< But Ch. 3 might take my voice out haha. I hope Game Science takes their time with DLC to make it great, but I also selfishly can't wait. I need confirmed answers!
Thanks for the vids! most other lore vids don't go through enough lore that I'm looking for. This covers much more of what I wanted to hear, tangents and all. I'll be following along the future chapters 😊
I dont know how I stumbled onto your channel, but thank you for doing this series! My wife is from China and I think we're going to have a blast with your analysis!
I originally didn't pay much attention to the character portraits till much later, and I certainly didn't pay attention to the dialogue as I was busy fighting for my life. 🤣 That said, the game definitely delivered on the greyness of the story since it was first hinted in the initial trailer. I found it was that much more apparent in later chapters of the game, with one even made me think 'you REALLY want to make me look like a jerk, don't you, game?' Chapter 1 is already deep, and I am happy to see you take the time to dissect this. I see chapter 2 to be even longer considering all the different parts involved.
Thank you for making these videos, they are excellent and I look forward to each one. I would have missed all details and cultural references if not for your wonderful explanations.
You must have worked for Game Science! I watched this after watching the prologue one, I love it! You put so much passion into it and it shows! I can't wait to get into the next episode! 👍😁
Haha, I have not worked for Game Science, but I am a big fan of Chinese fantasies. ☺️ Thank you so much for the kind words, I so appreciate you watching! ♥️
huo yan jin jing is actually an eye disease he got from getting burned in the furnace. it gave wukong special abilities to see through transformations deceptions however they r susceptible of smoke and wind. both yellow wind guai and the red boy were able to blind him in battle
I think Guanyin is ambiguous, perhaps on purpose. Like you said, only Guanyin and Jinchanzi knew of the incantation, meaning it could only be them. Another theory I have is that maybe the Buddha himself is playing a part in the game (hence why Rakshasi tried to assassinate him before losing heart), and that maybe Guanyin acted on his behalf. In any case, I expect a DLC or sequel to address it, seeing the true ending is not really tending towards a peaceful resolution lol.
Recording this video made me realize how little I actually speak out loud in a day. I was hoarse LOL. 😅 But thank you so much and yissss, more chapters coming!
You look like one of those spider ladies in chapter 4. Got my eyes stuck on you for the whole 52 minutes could barely pay attention to what you were saying. Empress I’m impressed! 😤
It's so amazing that you've been inspired to read the book! Definitely no pressure though, since it is very long and English translations aren't perfect, but it is super cool that this game is encouraging so much interest in Chinese myths 🥳
High key was considering doing these videos out of order and starting with Chapter 4, because I love romance stories and I have a lot to say about it. But alas, I love being organized and had to go in order. 😅
I'm on NG+ so not really dying, since this is our "overpowered" cycle, haha. First playthrough, I mainly died a lot to Tiger Vanguard, Cyan Loong and the Duskveil. 😭 How about you?
@@EmpressXV yeah NG+ is a breeze compared to first playthrough 🤣, the hardest one for me was definitely the Bishui Beast, even Duskveil's phase 2 felt easy compared to the beast 🥲 (i struggled with the bosses u mentioned too)
What's your take on Guanyin's answer to Black Wind? Unless there was a meaning change with the translation I don't think he got an answer to his question.
She did provide an answer! However, she gave it in a somewhat roundabout style that's commonly used in Chinese. Kasayas are robes worn by fully ordained Buddhist monks, so the garment can be seen as a symbol of their religion and commitment to it tenets. In Buddhism, one of the key principles is you have to get rid of attachments (such as desires for physical items 👀) because attachments cause suffering (🔥) -- which ultimately keeps you from enlightenment and stuck in the wheel of reincarnation. So Guanyin's response is saying that Jinchi felt he had to have that kasaya because it would show everyone that he was successful in cutting off his attachments. Especially as the abbot of the temple, others would expect the head of the monastery to be a shining example of the faith, right? But this is woefully misguideded, because wanting the kasaya directly contradicts Buddhist teachings. So this means, he never actually severed his attachments and achieved the enlightenment expected of his station. And if he never actually cut off these ties to the material world, he was never going to be able to let go of that kasaya anyway.
@@EmpressXV That would be true if only the Kasaya of Everspark was being discussed but both in game and in the original novel he had already gone on the materialistic path of accumulating many fine Kasayas. Seems to me more like he compromised on his virtues and in a way that would have been very obvious to his disciples, and I think it's quite the oversight that his wardrobe wasn't mentioned in the outro so I thought maybe it may have been lost in translation. Appreciate the well thought out reply, though.
@@jshtng78 I see what you're saying. I think the Kasaya of Eversparks is a special case because it was a gift from Buddha/Guanyin, so clinging onto this one specifically is symbolically a bigger deal and it's the only one (as far as we know) that he was willing to kill for (another huge Buddhist no-no that the Tang Monk was known to be FIRMLY against). In the novel, Jinchi is a more one-dimensional / straightforwardly covetous person. But in the game's animation, he actually wears a really plain kasaya in the scene where Tang Sanzang is handing his Kasaya of Eversparks over. This would initially suggest that perhaps he had overcome his materialistic ways. But as we know, seeing the Tang Monk's robe brought this vice right back out. And in both the novel and the book, Guangzhi and Guangmou were his co-conspirators; the game presents them as his two closest disciples, so I can only guess perhaps all the other monks may either not have known what their leader was really like or had vices of their own. That being said, I definitely feel like the ending convo between Guanyin and the Black Bear was unsatisfying. It definitely could have been tied up better.
Just like the story you r the stir of the ripple...I once question the beggining but listening has answered now whirlwinds choice where to land..show favor to the teachings of the "soil," gods.
It’s only Chapter 1, but we already have some dark implications and themes arising from Black Myth’s story. 👀 Who is ~actually~ helping the Destined One? What does it mean to be morally good? Did Bodhisattva Guanyin plan all of this from the start? Let me know your thoughts! :3
Thank you for making this video!!! I Love it!!
my guess is Guanyin disguise as ElderMonkee, Guanyin have power to put circlet or release on Destinied One on ending
if not would be Bodhisattva Maitreya
@@EmpressXV oh and thanks for the longer video, i told you we’d love it
Great job on the video! Will you be making one for each chapter?
i need them all
hope you do the rest of the game because i wanna learn about how everything connects with the actual story and what things meant like this video, great video btw !
Yes, for sure will be covering all the chapters! 😁 TYSM for watching!
@@EmpressXV I just finished chapter 1 and watched your video! It was SUUPER helpful, thank you so much! Looking forward to the next ones! On my pace, perhaps the next will be released before I finish chapter 2 :)
Seems, from another video, that it connect to Wu Kong Zhuan an alternative telling of the story.
@@EmpressXVyou are so pretty and have a nice soothing Voice. Can you be my wife we can cultivate life together:)
Empress is BACK!!!! Been on pins and needles for this!
Hahaha, I heard "pins and needles" in Gru's voice from Despicable Me. 😆 Thank you for being here :3
I'm glad you made a longer video, even though I was born watching the Journey to the West 1986 series and also read and watched a lot of videos explaining the game, I still learned a lot from your video. This is what is interesting about Black Myth: Wukong, it's so complex but I still appreciate the novel and expand from it. It takes courage, a lot of thought, and crazy scriptwriting. It's a chef's kiss on another level for whoever understands this masterpiece. Truly.
another amazing video as always.
At the start of the game I was also intrigued by many bosses/npcs saying "another monkey..." but then I realized they weren't just refering to wukong himself but other destined ones that came through this cicle of life and death, I admit i should've picked this up from the start but when I finally did it was a very cool moment "oh so much makes sense now!"
Thank you so much! The game has a lot of little touches, so completely reasonable for us to notice things later. I definitely realized more stuff on the second playthrough versus the first, when I was just trying not to die LOL
The blend of Black Myth Wukong with the classic Journey to the West lore is captivating. Immersive Translate helped me appreciate these details more.
Wow, best video ive seen on black myth lore so far. Geat job. Such an enchantment of my playthrough. I was feeling like I was missing something. This fills the gap of my ignorance. Thank you so much
Ahhh that is so kind of you to say, TYSM!! ♥️ So glad it was helpful ☺️
Bravo! So well scripted. Really like how you elaborate the differences between the game and the novel; very refreshing
Oh thank you! I did spend quite a bit of time organizing the order of info, so it's awesome you noticed 😊
@@EmpressXV you are very talented and gifted. This video and the others I have watched are top notch. Keep strong and well.
Yayyyy finally I’ve been waiting for this banger to drop! Instead of my typical dinner and movie, it’s gone be dinner with this video 😍. I’m on new game plus chapter 3 at the moment. Very very curious to hear your explanation of the dragon boss fight specifically the one before we meet zhu bajie. Then again I’m curious to hear all your breakdowns most notably the end cutscene from chapter 4 5 and 6
Haha, I'm honored to be selected as the dinner video pairing! 🤭 And yes, will be covering all the chapters. Which one is your favorite chapter so far? Three was soooo loooooong
@@EmpressXV ooo that’s difficult, 3 definitely was the longest! Kinda got fed up how every time I turned a corner there was two to three more paths to explore 😂💀. I’d say even though I liked exploring chapter 5 more than 4, chapter 4 was both funny interesting, emotional plus some really great boss fights. The final loong boss fight, the scorpion, and of course getting to fight Zhu Bajie for a laugh was fun. I think he’s probably my favourite character in the whole game. Very funny, very flawed and honestly pulled on my heart strings with his little speech before we pick up the Jing u Ban in chapter 6 or his entire story in chapter 4 etc. his imitation of Wukong was kinda sad as you could feel the pain mixed with suppressed loyalty in his voice.
You did a Beautiful job with this video again. I really like that you start the video with the full animation but you exposing it poetically as it plays. It helped clarify thing I had to guess about before and made those scenes Carry more depth for me now.
Wow you really weren't kidding about the longer videos 😂 but it's okay, we love it! Thanks for another amazing breakdown. Also really enjoyed the narrating of the animation ❤
Let it be known, I said what I said and I keep my promises! 😤 (Hehe, thank you so much for watching and for the kind words)
The detail of this video is incredible. You did such an amazing job summarizing the story and connections with the original text
Can’t wait for Ch. 2 breakdown! These videos add so much to the game! ❤
Yay, so glad you think so! Just posted chapter 2, rest of the chapters to come :3
Great breakdown of the first chapter. I don't envy you for the next one as it's very long!
There has been a DLC announced and I'm hoping we get Guan Yin in it to explain what her role was regarding the headband.
Thank youuu! And you're right, Ch. 2 has so many side stories going on. >_< But Ch. 3 might take my voice out haha. I hope Game Science takes their time with DLC to make it great, but I also selfishly can't wait. I need confirmed answers!
I’m a new subscriber. I love your content! ❤️
You inspired me to embrace my Chinese descent. ❤️
Yessss, we should be proud of our heritage!
@@EmpressXV OMG! You replied! I’m so honored! I’m literally binge watching your videos for weeks now 🤣 ❤️
Thanks for the vids! most other lore vids don't go through enough lore that I'm looking for. This covers much more of what I wanted to hear, tangents and all. I'll be following along the future chapters 😊
I dont know how I stumbled onto your channel, but thank you for doing this series! My wife is from China and I think we're going to have a blast with your analysis!
I dont even want to watch any other breakdowns other than yours tbh. keep it up
I originally didn't pay much attention to the character portraits till much later, and I certainly didn't pay attention to the dialogue as I was busy fighting for my life. 🤣
That said, the game definitely delivered on the greyness of the story since it was first hinted in the initial trailer. I found it was that much more apparent in later chapters of the game, with one even made me think 'you REALLY want to make me look like a jerk, don't you, game?'
Chapter 1 is already deep, and I am happy to see you take the time to dissect this. I see chapter 2 to be even longer considering all the different parts involved.
Thank you for making these videos, they are excellent and I look forward to each one. I would have missed all details and cultural references if not for your wonderful explanations.
Yay! Glad it was helpful and thank you so much for watching 🥰
your understanding, has propelled understanding coming back. -megz
Subscribing and liking for chapter 2!! I know it takes a lot of time and research so you have my support!
That means a lot, thank you so much! 🥹♥️
I need chapter 2 explanation!! Can't wait!
Just posted! :3
@@EmpressXV just realized I missed the secret area in chapter 2. Gotta play through that before I watch!
You must have worked for Game Science! I watched this after watching the prologue one, I love it! You put so much passion into it and it shows! I can't wait to get into the next episode! 👍😁
Haha, I have not worked for Game Science, but I am a big fan of Chinese fantasies. ☺️ Thank you so much for the kind words, I so appreciate you watching! ♥️
Hello Beautiful! You have made another wonderful video, thank you sharing with us!
You are so beautiful and your voice is very relaxing.
Nice breakdown, excited for the next chapter.
And subscribed!
Yes! Been waiting on this video!
Great work, loving it.♥️👍
really great analysis and also good humor too!
Thanks for sharing this 👍🏾💭ℹ️☝🏽📈👀💥💥💥💥💥
When I get the game (hopefully they release a physical version) I'll know what's going on. Your videos are soothing.
Yay, glad you think so! I read a while back that there will be physical copies, but it'll just be a code and not a disc, which is a bummer =/
damn i love your voice and i love how you explain everything from not only the original story but also chinese culture
SORRY, just so happy to learn and learn..beatjiful formlaua
讲解得相当全面清晰 非中文玩家一定得来仔细看你的视频来了解来龙去脉 赞！期待后面的章节 可以想象到黄眉的故事深度要想讲清楚会有一定难度 视频主加油！
huo yan jin jing is actually an eye disease he got from getting burned in the furnace. it gave wukong special abilities to see through transformations deceptions however they r susceptible of smoke and wind. both yellow wind guai and the red boy were able to blind him in battle
Love these videos
I think Guanyin is ambiguous, perhaps on purpose. Like you said, only Guanyin and Jinchanzi knew of the incantation, meaning it could only be them. Another theory I have is that maybe the Buddha himself is playing a part in the game (hence why Rakshasi tried to assassinate him before losing heart), and that maybe Guanyin acted on his behalf. In any case, I expect a DLC or sequel to address it, seeing the true ending is not really tending towards a peaceful resolution lol.
Really enjoyed this lore video. You have a very soothing voice. Hope you will cover the other chapters as well.
Recording this video made me realize how little I actually speak out loud in a day. I was hoarse LOL. 😅 But thank you so much and yissss, more chapters coming!
Great video, I give it 7 claymores out of 7
😆😆😆
You look like one of those spider ladies in chapter 4. Got my eyes stuck on you for the whole 52 minutes could barely pay attention to what you were saying. Empress I’m impressed! 😤
Too long, didnt watch
....Yea right, clicked immediately and watched the whole thing
The way my heart broke and then was mended immediately 🤭. Thank youuuuuuu ♥️♥️♥️
@@EmpressXV haha I would absolutely never be mean to you
great video
Amazing video, you get one more sub from Mexico 😉
you are the best~~~
感谢帮助外国友人 更了解西游~
Damn, information overload
There it is! Looking forward to watching this 😁
Hope you enjoyed it! :3
Your analysis is always top notch ❤
TYSM for the kind compliment! :3
i havent read alot..but guyion is a girl..and this is the first I've heard of this. thank you for getting deep
Really great explanation, thanks a lot, hope you do the same for each chapter
Freaken awesome video
Thank youuuuuuu :3
I asked for more and I got more! 🙌
Well, now I've got to read Journey to the West. There's so much hidden in this game that it'd be an injustice to not also read the book.
It's so amazing that you've been inspired to read the book! Definitely no pressure though, since it is very long and English translations aren't perfect, but it is super cool that this game is encouraging so much interest in Chinese myths 🥳
@@EmpressXV 4 volumes at 2k+ pages, sounds like good autumn reading :)
I can't wait for your analysis on chapter 4 cause that's the one chapter that left me confused at times 😂.
High key was considering doing these videos out of order and starting with Chapter 4, because I love romance stories and I have a lot to say about it. But alas, I love being organized and had to go in order. 😅
Can you please do chapter 2 ?
Yes, it’s in progress! Chapter 2 has the most robust storyline out of all the chapters so taking a bit of extra time 😅. Coming soonTM!
Lore mommy 😍
this comment is a tribute to the almighty youtube algorithm god xD
nice video btw
Great video! 😁 Im curious, how is your playthrough going, how much are you dying? 😅
I'm on NG+ so not really dying, since this is our "overpowered" cycle, haha. First playthrough, I mainly died a lot to Tiger Vanguard, Cyan Loong and the Duskveil. 😭 How about you?
@@EmpressXV yeah NG+ is a breeze compared to first playthrough 🤣, the hardest one for me was definitely the Bishui Beast, even Duskveil's phase 2 felt easy compared to the beast 🥲 (i struggled with the bosses u mentioned too)
Chapter 2 soon??
Yissss, just posted! :3
What's your take on Guanyin's answer to Black Wind? Unless there was a meaning change with the translation I don't think he got an answer to his question.
She did provide an answer! However, she gave it in a somewhat roundabout style that's commonly used in Chinese. Kasayas are robes worn by fully ordained Buddhist monks, so the garment can be seen as a symbol of their religion and commitment to it tenets. In Buddhism, one of the key principles is you have to get rid of attachments (such as desires for physical items 👀) because attachments cause suffering (🔥) -- which ultimately keeps you from enlightenment and stuck in the wheel of reincarnation. So Guanyin's response is saying that Jinchi felt he had to have that kasaya because it would show everyone that he was successful in cutting off his attachments. Especially as the abbot of the temple, others would expect the head of the monastery to be a shining example of the faith, right? But this is woefully misguideded, because wanting the kasaya directly contradicts Buddhist teachings. So this means, he never actually severed his attachments and achieved the enlightenment expected of his station. And if he never actually cut off these ties to the material world, he was never going to be able to let go of that kasaya anyway.
@@EmpressXV That would be true if only the Kasaya of Everspark was being discussed but both in game and in the original novel he had already gone on the materialistic path of accumulating many fine Kasayas. Seems to me more like he compromised on his virtues and in a way that would have been very obvious to his disciples, and I think it's quite the oversight that his wardrobe wasn't mentioned in the outro so I thought maybe it may have been lost in translation. Appreciate the well thought out reply, though.
@@jshtng78 I see what you're saying. I think the Kasaya of Eversparks is a special case because it was a gift from Buddha/Guanyin, so clinging onto this one specifically is symbolically a bigger deal and it's the only one (as far as we know) that he was willing to kill for (another huge Buddhist no-no that the Tang Monk was known to be FIRMLY against). In the novel, Jinchi is a more one-dimensional / straightforwardly covetous person. But in the game's animation, he actually wears a really plain kasaya in the scene where Tang Sanzang is handing his Kasaya of Eversparks over. This would initially suggest that perhaps he had overcome his materialistic ways. But as we know, seeing the Tang Monk's robe brought this vice right back out. And in both the novel and the book, Guangzhi and Guangmou were his co-conspirators; the game presents them as his two closest disciples, so I can only guess perhaps all the other monks may either not have known what their leader was really like or had vices of their own. That being said, I definitely feel like the ending convo between Guanyin and the Black Bear was unsatisfying. It definitely could have been tied up better.
Wow you weren’t lying when you said the next video is LONG 😮
My original recording was two hours long, so I already cut it down by a lot xD. I find this stuff super interesting, so I have a lot to say okay 😭😭
@@EmpressXV I’m not gonna complain, I love videos.
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先抢沙发😅
板凳没了
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@@EmpressXV lol thanks
Just like the story you r the stir of the
ripple...I once question the beggining but listening has answered now whirlwinds choice where to land..show favor to the teachings of the "soil," gods.
Chinese culture has so much symbolism. It makes me realize how bland American culture is, haha! Our country is a baby compared to so many others.