Screenrant’s Black Myth: Wukong Review Misses the Mark, Prioritizing Diversity Over Substance
The highly anticipated "Black Myth: Wukong" has been the subject of a ton of discussion ever since its first reveal- With its stunning visuals, innovative combat, and deep connection to Chinese mythology, the game has been on many radars as a potential Game of the Year contender… Yet, despite widespread praise, Screenrant delivers a baffling 3/5 star review.
The reason? Lack of diversity and Inclusion.
No. I’m not making this up… I honestly couldn’t if I tried.
This review reads like an indictment of a game that simply set out to honor its cultural roots. Instead of focusing on the gameplay, artistry, or story, Screenrant chose to hinge its lower score on a critique that the game didn’t meet their standards for diversity—a critique that feels not only out of place but entirely manufactured.
What’s more concerning is the broader context. There’s been this weird persistent push against Game Science, the developers of "Black Myth: Wukong," for not partnering with a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) agency. I’ve even speculated that this low review score is part of a larger, more insidious trend— extortion. By penalizing the game for not aligning with an arbitrary and external standard, it raises the question: Is this truly about the game, or is it about punishing a developer for not playing by the unwritten rules of the "nose-ring mafia" activists posing as journalists…
To add to the absurdity, Screenrant didn’t even have the courage to attach a specific author to the review. Instead, they hid behind the anonymity of the “ScreenRant team” a move that destroys the review’s credibility even more. It’s one thing to offer a critique; it’s another to do so without accountability. By refusing to put a name on this controversial review, Screenrant has only highlighted the weakness of their position. This is not only embarrassing… but… pathetic at this point.
In the end, this review isn’t just a miss—it’s a troubling sign of where gaming journalism is headed. When outlets start literally inventing reasons to be outraged, it’s clear they’ve lost the plot.
For fans of "Black Myth: Wukong" and for anyone who cares about fair, thoughtful criticism, this review is an embarrassment. Shame on Screenrant for turning what should have been a celebration of a unique and culturally significant game into yet another battleground for virtue signaling.
~Smash