Compared with "Black Myth: Wukong" adapted from "Journey to the West", the new game science work "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" may be considered a more "unpopular" theme in the eyes of foreign players.The popularity of "Wukong" has caused many foreign players to take the initiative to tutor the story of "Journey to the West". With the announcement of "Zhong Kui", it was their turn to understand Chinese folk myths this time.

Many interested overseas players have begun to actively search for Zhong Kui’s information.For example, the well-known game promoter @Okami13_ After checking the relevant background, he used a tweet to popularize foreign players "Who is Zhong Kui".

Who is Zhong Kui?——From "Black Myth: Zhong Kui"

He is the "Ghost King" and commands an army of 80,000 demons under his command

Born in an ordinary poor village, but grew up to be a learned scholar

He won the first place in the imperial examination, but was disqualified by the emperor on the spot because of his ugly appearance.In despair, he committed suicide in front of the palace gate.

Later, he was resurrected in the underworld, and because of his integrity, he was named "Ghost King" by the judge (Editor's Note: In fact, he was the General of the Demon Subduing General)

Since then, he has shouldered the responsibility of hunting, expelling and eliminating evil ghosts - which can be understood as the "Chinese version of Van Helsing" or "Demon Slayer's Blade" (Editor's Note: Actually, it is the Exorcist)

He is often accompanied by demon followers and five bats symbolizing the "five blessings" (health, wealth, longevity, benevolence, and good death).

In traditional culture, people often hang the portrait of Zhong Kui on the door to suppress the house and ward off evil spirits.

This is a cool setting as the protagonist of the game.He is not a "traditional hero" like Sun Wukong, but instead gives the story more free space to play.

As can be seen, "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" has aroused the enthusiasm of overseas players to actively explore traditional Chinese myths.Compared to the household name of "Wukong", Zhong Kui's story is more mysterious and has also brought a lot of "cultural freshness" to this new work.