"Go Into The West" is the name of the very first episode of this anime series, so it's clear they aren't exactly being subtle about using Journey to the West as their source material. The setting is the fantasy paradise of Shangri-La, which has been disturbed by a wave of negative energy, rising evil spirits, and vicious monsters. A Priest named Sanzo is ordered by the Celestial Heavens to travel to India and discover what has happened and how to fix

The plot of Journey to the West is about a Buddhist monk who is charged with finding ancient religious texts in India and taking their knowledge back to China. The initial season of Dragon Ball is about Goku and his friends seeking out the magical Dragon Balls. Not as many fans are familiar with the first season of this popular series, which is a science-fiction and fantasy comedy as opposed to the action anime that it evolved into for its second sea

Based on the original manga by Jōji Arimori, the saga of Monkey Typhoon also consists of 52 animated episodes and can also be found under the original Japanese name, Assobot Robot Goku . The series involves a futuristic setting that includes robots, making the original title more descriptive than the English translat

The trading system in Black Myth: Wukong also could use some improvements that wouldn't be difficult to implement. There are several NPC merchants in the game who sell useful resources, upgrades, and key items, with their inventories expanding as the game progresses. Additionally, the in-game store at Shrines (similar to bonfires) offers specific goods tied to the chapter area or secret locations, which makes shopping unnecessarily complicated. Moreover, players are only able to sell gold pieces or treasure statues to merchants, and nothing e

When you start the game, you'll be presented with a lengthy cutscene before being thrust into a battle with the game's introductory boss, Erland, The Sacred Divinity . Don’t worry — while he has a wide range of moves and a large health pool, you can easily defeat him, since you can’t die in this fight.

Enslaved had stunning, vibrant graphics for its time, though its story was a relatively moody affair. The original Journey to the West novel, while not always sunshine and rainbows with its murder and monsters, had plenty of comedy in it (usually through Bajie and Monkey’s bickering childishness). Unruly Heroes plays up the novel’s lighter aspects by taking it in a more cartoony, fun-filled direct

The guide below provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the first region in Chapter 1 — Forest of Wolves . It covers everything you can experience in the area, from meditation spots and chests to hidden items and optional boss battles.

Granting The Destined One the ability to freeze any enemy in the middle of their movements, soulslike optimization issues Immobilize lets you dive in and do massive damage before your rival eventually escapes the spell. There are some enemies that have attacks that mean the ability doesn't work on them, but most of the time, Immobilize is a great way to do massive damage or even just give yourself a chance to heal. Best of all, it casts quickly and doesn't cost much Mana eit

Nowadays, most people may know Journey to the West for inspiring the Dragon Ball series. Its main hero even uses Wukong’s Japanese name, Son Goku. That said, most Dragon Ball fans outside Japan got into the series with the explosive sagas of Dragon Ball Z , where the Journey to the West influences got turned down and other influences, like Superman , got turned

One ability that you get to try out in the tutorial and likely want to jump at the chance to try again in the main game is A Pluck of Many , which grants The Destined One a handful of clones to distract and hopefully destroy any enemies in their p

Be sure to explore the next courtyard and collect everything you can find. There will be another chest here — loot it and continue forward. When you enter the next room, turn to your left to find a giant statue. Interact with its altar to receive the Celestial Jade Lotus Pill . This collectible item will automatically and permanently increase your health, so it’s essential not to miss it as the journey ahead will become increasingly challenging.

Black Myth: Wukong has captured gamers' attention since its reveal four years ago. All the released footage looked impressive, which led some players to doubt whether the actual game could live up to the hype. Despite being the debut title from Chinese developer Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong delivered exactly as promised. Players are impressed with standout features such as top-notch graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, fast-paced and varied combat, and well-crafted boss fights with little to no repetit

While players can always farm more Will and Blood of the Iron Bull from enemies, the ability to freely respec Cultivated Spirits — even if it only returns part of the investment — would be a valuable addition. It would encourage more experimentation with different Spirits and make this aspect of the game more dynamic and engag