Unleashing the Power of Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam Deck

Discover how Black Myth: Wukong performs on the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device. Learn about the game's unique features, benchmarking results, and visual quality in this in-depth review.

Embark on a Gaming Odyssey: Exploring the World of Handheld Play with Black Myth: Wukong

As a gamer on-the-go, I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting titles to add to my portable gaming collection. Recently, I stumbled upon Black Myth: Wukong, a game inspired by the classic Chinese novel ‘Journey to the West’. With its unique blend of action, adventure, and mythology, I was eager to dive in and see how it would perform on my trusty Steam Deck.

A Mystical Adventure Awaits

In Black Myth: Wukong, you take on the role of a mystical, humanoid monkey figure known as the Auserwählte, based on the legendary Sun Wukong from the novel. Armed with a staff inspired by the Ruyi Jingu Bang, you embark on a thrilling adventure filled with challenging enemies, ancient temples, and hidden treasures.

Benchmarking the Game

To test the game’s performance on the Steam Deck, the developers released a benchmarking tool that allows you to gauge how well the game will run on your device. With a few minor adjustments, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the game runs remarkably well, even on the Steam Deck’s lower resolution.

I recommend using FSR with 65% scaling for optimal performance. Running the benchmark twice, once without Frame Generation (FG) and once with, yielded impressive results. The addition of FG catapults the game into playable frame rates, making it an exciting prospect for handheld gaming.

The Steam Deck, a perfect companion for gaming on-the-go

A Visual Treat

Despite the lower resolution, Black Myth: Wukong looks stunning on the Steam Deck. The game’s visuals are a treat, with intricate details and vibrant colors that bring the mystical world to life. With the right settings, you can enjoy a seamless gaming experience that’s hard to put down.

The game’s visuals are a treat, with intricate details and vibrant colors

Conclusion

Black Myth: Wukong is an exciting addition to the world of handheld gaming, offering a unique blend of action, adventure, and mythology that’s sure to captivate gamers of all ages. With its impressive performance on the Steam Deck, this game is a must-play for anyone looking to take their gaming experience on the go.

Black Myth: Wukong, a game that’s sure to captivate gamers of all ages