Black Myth: Wukong vs The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Black Myth: Wukong vs The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Black Myth: Wukong Game Science The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings CD PROJEKT RED, Atari
Overview
Release Date August 20, 2024 May 17, 2011
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Mature
Developer Game Science CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher Game Science CD PROJEKT RED, Atari
Official Site http://www.heishenhua.com/ http://www.thewitcher.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, RPG RPG
Average Playtime 41 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, Xbox
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam Xbox Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox 360 Store
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (175 ratings) 4.3 / 5 (593 ratings)
Metacritic 88 / 100

Black Myth: Wukong vs The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer, the choice between Black Myth: Wukong and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings comes down to platform availability and age. Black Myth: Wukong (released 2024) is modern and available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, making it accessible on current-gen consoles common in the Philippines. The Witcher 2 (2011) is older and limited to PC and Xbox (including Xbox 360), which may be harder to find. Both are mature RPGs with strong community ratings (4.3/5 each), but The Witcher 2 has more ratings and a Metacritic score of 88, indicating critical acclaim. Playtime for The Witcher 2 averages 41 hours; no playtime data is provided for Black Myth. Without price data, we cannot compare cost, but older games like The Witcher 2 are often cheaper. If you have a modern PC or PS5/Xbox Series X, Black Myth offers the latest experience. For Xbox 360 or PC gamers on a budget, The Witcher 2 is a proven classic. Consider your platform and preference for newer graphics versus a well-reviewed older title.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is more recent?

Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20, 2024, while The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings came out on May 17, 2011, making Black Myth the newer game.

Which game has better ratings?

Both games have a community rating of 4.3/5 on the data provided. However, The Witcher 2 has 593 ratings versus 175 for Black Myth, and a Metacritic score of 88, indicating more widespread critical acclaim.

Which game is available on more platforms?

Black Myth: Wukong is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The Witcher 2 is only on PC and Xbox (including Xbox 360). Thus, Black Myth has broader platform support.

Which game has longer playtime?

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings has an average playtime of 41 hours. No playtime data is provided for Black Myth: Wukong, so a direct comparison cannot be made.