Assassin’s Creed III vs Black Myth: Wukong

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Assassin’s Creed III vs Black Myth: Wukong — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Assassin’s Creed III Ubisoft Entertainment Black Myth: Wukong Game Science
Overview
Release Date October 30, 2012 August 20, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Mature
Developer Ubisoft Montreal Game Science
Publisher Ubisoft Entertainment Game Science
Official Site http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/ac3/ http://www.heishenhua.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action Action, Adventure, RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third-person
Average Playtime 22 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Xbox 360 Store Epic Games Store, Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.60 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 Memory: 2 GB Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)* DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 17 GB Sound: DirectX 10—compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended) Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website. Requires a Uplay Account
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 Memory: 4 GB Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (see supported list)* DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 17 GB Sound: DirectX 10–compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended) Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website. Requires a Uplay Account
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 80 / 100
Community Rating 3.8 / 5 (2,190 ratings) 4.3 / 5 (175 ratings)

Assassin’s Creed III vs Black Myth: Wukong: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Assassin’s Creed III and Black Myth: Wukong depends on your hardware, budget, and taste. Assassin’s Creed III is a 2012 action game with a Metacritic score of 80 and a community rating of 3.8/5 from 2,190 ratings. It has a single-player campaign averaging 22 hours plus multiplayer, and runs on modest PCs (2GB RAM, 512MB GPU). It's available on multiple platforms and stores, including Steam and PlayStation Store, and often goes on sale for as low as ₱150–₱300. Black Myth: Wukong is a 2024 action-adventure RPG with a community rating of 4.3/5 from 175 ratings. It is only on PC (Epic Games Store, Steam), PlayStation, and Xbox, with no Nintendo Switch version. It requires a much more powerful PC (likely 16GB RAM, RTX 2060 or better) and costs around ₱2,000–₱2,500 on Steam. If you have a low-end PC or want a cheap, lengthy game with multiplayer, go with Assassin’s Creed III. If you have a high-end PC or current-gen console and want a visually stunning, modern action RPG, choose Black Myth: Wukong.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper in the Philippines?

Assassin’s Creed III is significantly cheaper, often on sale for ₱150–₱300, while Black Myth: Wukong costs around ₱2,000–₱2,500 on Steam.

Which game has better graphics and performance requirements?

Black Myth: Wukong has cutting-edge graphics but requires a high-end PC (e.g., RTX 2060, 16GB RAM). Assassin’s Creed III has dated graphics but runs on low-end PCs (2GB RAM, 512MB GPU).

Which game has longer playtime and replay value?

Assassin’s Creed III has an average playtime of 22 hours plus multiplayer, while Black Myth: Wukong's playtime is not specified but is a single-player RPG with no multiplayer.

Which game is available on Nintendo Switch?

Only Assassin’s Creed III is available on Nintendo Switch (via Nintendo eShop). Black Myth: Wukong is not on Switch.