Combination of Cool Oriental Action and Comical Gags - In the same way as the MONKEY KING movie, the game has a unique appeal which combines cool moves with comical gags even throughout the serious fights
Gameplay for Both Children and Adults to Relax and Play - Just like the movie, the game gives a relaxing and enjoyable experience that anyone can play while enjoying all of the flashy action scenes. Even players completely new to action games can fully enjoy the feeling of becoming the Monkey King by using the games simple controls to perform special abilities and extraordinary moves with the Monkey King’s magical rod (Ruyi Jingu Bang) and hair
The Appeal of Chinese Mythology and the Eastern Art Styles - With the power of the PlayStation®4, the game brings to life the attractive Chinese mythology and Eastern style though the same unique Chinese artwork found in the movie. This visual art really makes the player feel like they are traveling through the movie
New Enemy Characters - Many new enemy characters not found in the movie can be encountered throughout the game, standing in the way of the Monkey Kings group on their journey and inviting even greater battles
New Episodes and Highlight Scenes from the Movie - Many of the best scenes from the movie have been recreated in the game, allowing the player to experience the action from the Monkey King’s perspective. There are also new episodes not from the movie allowing the user to see the Monkey King’s change of heart and his bonds which grow with Jiang Liuer and Zhu Bajie
Description
The game is based on the thrilling Chinese action fantasy movie "Monkey King: Hero is Back" that was released in theaters in 2015 and tells the story of a young boy named Liuer and his adventures with the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, who is released after having been imprisoned for 500 years. Known by movie fans worldwide as one of the premier examples of Chinese animation, the movie went on to set a box office record for animated movies in China at the time, grossing more than 160 million EUR upon its release.
Like the movie, this action-adventure game tells the story of the young monk Liuer meeting his hero Sun Wukong, but places the focus on the Monkey King himself while also introducing players to various stories and subplots not found in the movie. Together, Sun Wukong, Liuer, and Pigsy embark on a journey of adventure, while deepening the bonds of friendship between them. Players assume the role of Sun Wukong and use his mystical skills and abilities to defeat the assorted foes before them. The game immerses players in the middle of their own tale of adventure, while also enabling them to experience the rich and deep story the beloved movie is known for.