Divine Knockout, the hit third-person platform fighting game from Red Beard Games, has just released a brand-new trailer revealing Sun Wukong, The Monkey King. According to the trailer description, Sun Wukong is expected to roll out next week. Here’s the new gameplay trailer from Divine Knockout’s YouTube channel, featuring Sun Wukong’s mechanics:
Divine Knockouts made a great selection for their new God in Sun Wukong, because the influence of their abilities and personality clearly inspired some very creative mechanics. Although other additions have been fun, they’ve also been fairly straightforward, such as Zeus and his ability kit that is limited to an onslaught of lightning.
The Monkey King is a beloved mythical figure with a lot of translations in entertainment. Fortunately, their playful and mischievous nature, as well as the influence of martial arts, have each been translated very well in today’s trailer for Sun Wukong.
Firstly, the shapeshifting abilities on display are totally unique, and will almost certainly shake up Divine Knockout’s meta. Sun Wukong’s potential to cause confusion, blended with agility, is sure to invite a little more tactical awareness from Sun Wukong and their opponents alike.
Secondly, the staff has been interpreted pretty well. The sudden range and complex movements look smooth and rewarding, when it could have easily looked too messy. Capturing the fluidity of martial arts was key for the developers, and that rhythm looks pretty solid so far.
The art design is also a delight. It’s vibrant, colorful, and elegant, which fits the Monkey King’s personality. Sun Wukong’s face is also more charming and endearing than smug, which was surely a tough aspect to nail down. Sun Wukong is definitely a highlight of the game, even if Divine Knockouts seems to be expanding its roster quickly.
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