Let's talk about the locations in Black Myth: Wukong.

While the storytelling in the game could be improved, the music and scenery are very good. Hearing only ambient bells and the wind as I lead my monkey up the mountain reminds me of my weekends exploring lesser-known Buddhist sanctuaries in China.

Thunderclap Temple is well done. Its sprawling complex is very realistic, and the location within a mighty forest makes me feel as if I am in an actual religious site.

One thing I believe the creators could have done to improve the game is create a section in the main menu where they compare the places in Black Myth: Wukong to the sites they were based on. Although the game has helped tourism within China, I do not think it will affect foreigners. How many people know about Shanxi that didn't before playing the game?

Obviously, it isn't the game's job to promote tourism, but it could have been a nice touch. If anyone in the UK ever chose to make a game like Black Myth based around Welsh mythology or King Arthur, I'd recommend the same thing.