Literary Imagination in the Convergence of Film and Gaming: Analyzing the Cross-Media Narrative of Black Myth: Wukong
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Black Myth: Wukong, a wonderful Chinese game, not only achieves breakthroughs on a technical level but also showcases the deep cultural heritage of Chinese gaming. This article analyzes the integrated media narrative strategy of Black Myth: Wukong and explores its artistic tension within the contexts of film-game integration, the revival of literary qualities, and cross-media storytelling. Firstly, the game employs cinematic camera language and sound design to create an immersive gaming experience. Secondly, the incorporation of literary elements constructs a rich game worldview. Finally, the article discusses the innovative practices of Black Myth: Wukong in cross-media storytelling, examining how it integrates the narrative characteristics of different media, resulting in a transition from cross-media to integrated media, thereby providing new possibilities for the development of domestic games. The success of Black Myth: Wukong lies not only in the combination of technology and art but also in Chinese culture.
DOI: 10.54691/dy5c8d65
Author: Jiawen Tian
Language: English
Topic: Digital Games and Media
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408614396