Overview of Black Myth: Wukong’s Game Awards Experience
- Producer Feng Ji raised concerns about the selection criteria for the Game of the Year award.
- Despite not winning the main award, Black Myth secured the Players’ Voice and Best Action Game accolades.
The recent comments by Feng Ji, the producer of Black Myth: Wukong, regarding the game’s absence of the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024 have stirred up considerable debate in the gaming community. While the game was nominated for several prestigious categories, including Game of the Year, it ultimately did not take home the top prize.
In a Weibo post—similar to Twitter but more prominent in China—Feng Ji expressed his bewilderment over the criteria used to determine the Game of the Year winner. He remarked, “The games nominated this year were all exceptional, but honestly, I still can’t figure out what the criteria were for Game of the Year. I feel like I came all the way here for nothing!”He acknowledged the disappointment that many fans felt, stating, “It’s normal to be a little angry when you are so confident but not recognized by others.”His pre-prepared acceptance speech for Black Myth showcases the high hopes and expectations surrounding the game’s success.
Posted to the PS5 subreddit, Feng Ji’s remarks have drawn mixed reviews, with some users describing his reaction as “arrogant”and calling him a “sore loser.”This criticism may stem from a possible misinterpretation of his words; nuances might be lost in translation. Nevertheless, a section of PlayStation gamers appears to be dissatisfied with Feng Ji’s response to their beloved game’s underwhelming recognition.
Producer’s Reflections on The Game Awards
Game producer of Black Myth: Wukong’s post after TGA by u/Adventurous-Wing-300 in PS5
Following these comments, some Reddit users pointed out that Black Myth: Wukong did not leave The Game Awards empty-handed. The game received nominations across five categories: Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, Best Game Direction, Game of the Year, and Players’ Voice. Ultimately, it won both the Players’ Voice and Best Action Game awards. However, it lost the Best Art Direction to Metaphor: ReFantazio and Best Game Direction to Astro Bot, which also claimed the coveted Game of the Year award.
Interestingly, Black Myth: Wukong has the distinction of being the lowest-rated game ever nominated for Game of the Year, according to OpenCritic. The game scored 82 overall from critics, while players rated it higher at 90. In contrast, Astro Bot boasted a critic’s score of 95 and a perfect user score of 100. All other nominees for Game of the Year also received better ratings than Black Myth, suggesting that the outcome might not have been entirely surprising, as many had predicted that another contender would ultimately win.
However, the future looks promising for fans of Black Myth: Wukong. Reports suggest that two downloadable content packs (DLCs) are in the works and that this title may mark the beginning of a new gaming franchise. While it’s uncertain whether future installments will achieve Game of the Year recognition, the potential for further success remains high.
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