As it is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, Game Science's action RPG Black Myth: Wukong is filled to the brim with Eastern mythology. At the heart of its mythological world are the yaoguai, a class of creatures known for their supernatural abilities and often bizarre, otherworldly appearances. As players make their way through the elaborate world of Black Myth: Wukong, they will encounter dozens of yaoguais, some of whom will help the game's protagonist, the Destined One, but many of whom will be his enemies. There are yaoguais around every corner of different sizes, forms, and strengths, and they all find their origins and inspiration in the soil of Chinese mythology, folk tales, and literature.