Black Myth: Wukong has received seven nominations for the 25th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards. It’s been nominated for the highly coveted Game of the Year Award along with other titles that include Astro Bot, Balatro, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Developed and published by Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game that’s rooted in Chinese mythology and inspired by the literary classic “Journey to the West.” The game features skill-based combat and challenging gameplay. It’s currently available on various platforms that include the PC via Steam.
Aside from Game of the Year, other categories that Black Myth: Wukong got the nod include Best Audio, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, and Best Visual Art.
The GDCA
The Game Developers Choice Awards, or GDCA, is a leading peer-based video game event that celebrates the top games and developers in the industry. The winners for each category are to be honored at a ceremony which takes place on Wednesday, March 19.
This celebration takes place each year at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). The GDC is now in its 39th edition and is happening at San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center from March 17 to March 21. The GDCA is held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF Awards).
The Nominees
Here is the list of nominees for each category of the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards.
Best Audio
- Animal Well
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Best Debut
- 1000xRESIST
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Pacific Drive
- Tiny Glade
Best Design
- Animal Well
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Lorelai and the Laser Eyes
Innovation Award
- Animal Well
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- UFO 50
Best Narrative
- 1000xRESIST
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Mouthwashing
Best Technology
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Helldivers 2
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Tiny Glade
Best Visual Art
- Animal Well
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Social Impact
- 1000xRESIST
- Astro Bot
- Frostpunk 2
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Neva
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Helldivers 2
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Aside from the categories listed below, the Audience Award welcomes the GDC audience to cast their vote for their favorite game of the year from all 18 of this year’s GDCA finalists. The public can cast their vote from the Audience Award ballot here.
Which games are you rooting for in each category?
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