This game, too, is set from a third-person perspective. In combat, you switch between different stances depending on the type of enemy you're playing against, as well as a "ghost stance" that makes you invincible for a short period of time. Throughout the map, you'll find various Shinto shrines (similar to Black Myth's Keeper's Shrines) that grant you various buff charms and Inari shrines, which will increase the number of buff charms you can have equipped.

Players who want to battle this Yaoguai Chief in Black Myth: Wukong should first travel to the Verdure Bridge Keeper's Shrine . Here is a path that fans can use to travel from Pool of Shattered Jade Keeper's Shrine to that checkpoint:

The moment the Stone Vanguard starts knocking on the ground, you know this is coming, but that won't help you much, as there is no distance where you are safe. You are simply going to have to dodge each golem as they leap at you, and then the Stone Vanguard itself at the end.

Once you’re at the shrine, head into the ruined village and across the wooden bridge. Take an immediate left under the wooden structures to reach a gray, misty area where you can use the Old Rattle-Drum to progress the Mad Tiger’s quest . Once you’re done with the brief cinematic, proceed to progress this quest further.

Once you’re inside the village, look for an exit in the bordering walls to find yourself in yet another gray, misty area. Using the Old Rattle-Drum here results in the appearance of a child that invites the Destined One to jump into the well to meet an old friend — the friend, of course, is the Mad Tiger .

Another very easy-to-miss transformation is Golden Lining , which allows you to turn into one of the harder optional boss characters: Yellow Loong. Just to find this boss, you'll have to put plenty of effort into destroying a mural, locating three other optional bosses, and then finally getting to take on Yellow Loong hims

OK, OK, we know what you're thinking: "but Black Myth: Wukong isn't a soulslike game." While Black Myth is not a souls game by definition, there are many similarities -- both play from a third-person perspective and share an aggressive, fast-paced combat system that can be punishing as you face off against increasingly difficult enemies.

Before you can find the Mad Tiger in Black Myth: Wukong , your first objective is to find and defeat the Tiger's Acolyte boss for the Old Rattle-Drum . This boss can be found on an arched bridge in the Windrest Hamlet of the Yellow Wind Formation .

Players should follow the path beyond the corridor where they fought Buddha's Right Hand to reach the Lower Hollow Keeper's Shrine . Fans of games with lots of bosses should then follow these steps to find Baw-Li-Guhh-Baw:

From the creators of Nioh (also mentioned on this list), Rise of the Ronin is set in the mid-19th century, during the Bakumatsu era of Japan's history. History is heavily intertwined throughout the game: in your journey, you visit cities like Yokohama, Kyoto and Edo as they appeared during this time period, and you fight with weapons that include katanas and authentic Boshin war firearms. You'll meet the faces of several political factions -- including the Sabaku, pro-shogunate; Tobaku, anti-shogunate; and Obei, western forces -- and your choices to side with or fight against members of these parties will influence the way your story plays out.

Each stance has its own skill tree complete with unique talents and skills that offer both active and passive abilities to enhance combat. Gain sparks to upgrade these trees through various means such as combat, exploring, finding meditation spots , etc. The skills available to unlock for each staff stance skill tree are summarized below:

I feel like I already tipped my hand in the previous sections, but the Stone Vanguard is another boss that you will want to attack the booty of. At range, he will apply too much pressure for you to be particularly effective, not to mention he may pounce on you at any moment. His golem-summoning attack is definitely his most potent ability, and he is more likely to use it when you are distant.

In the words of Teddy Roosevelt, "speak softly and carry a big stick; and you will go far." While that quote references a broader view of global geopolitics and foreign policy, it's literal form uniquely encapsulates the Destined One's intimate journey. Your staff is your best friend and will see you through the most grueling fights in Black Myth: Wukong Weapon Tree . While spells and spirits can aid you in conflict, it'll be the repeated blows and strategic strikes with your staff that'll bring down the toughest combatants.

This is another one of those bosses where the setup is pretty simple. Prioritize armor with the highest defense, and a staff with the highest attack. There are no unique gimmicks that you can take advantage of with other equipment, so focus exclusively on the stats.

While not technically a boss, the Venom Daoist has a boss-style health bar, and players will fight it twice in Chapter 4. The first encounter with the Venom Daoist occurs near the Pool of Shattered Jade Keeper's Shrine . For action game fans who have yet to find that checkpoint, here is a path to follow from the Upper Hollow Keeper's Shrine: