Journey to the West is a medieval Chinese novel that dates from the 16th Century but is set in the 7th Century, and features characters and places drawn from history and ancient Chinese legend. Written by Wu Cheng'en, it's one of the most popular books in the world and has inspired countless modern adaptations in the form of movies, books, comics, and anime. The video game Black Myth: Wukong, which is currently making a big impact in the entertainment world, is yet another example of this story's continuing popularity.