Monkey King (1997) 美猴王
Date: 1997-05-01
Platform: PC
Developer: Tengtu United Electronics Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Tengtu United Electronics Co., Ltd.
Genre: Role-Playing
Also known as: 西游记之美猴王
Adaptation: Retelling
Summary:
This is a large-scale mythological role-playing game launched by Tengtu United Electronics Co., Ltd. Developed over the course of more than a year with an investment exceeding one million yuan, the game has left an indelible mark on the history of domestic RPG creation. The game draws its inspiration from Journey to the West, the classic novel by the Ming Dynasty author Wu Cheng'en. It adapts a series of thrilling episodes—ranging from the Stone Monkey's birth and the pacification of Flower-Fruit Mountain to his apprenticeship at Sanxing Cave, the acquisition of treasures from the Dragon Palace, and the erasure of his name from the Register of Death in the Underworld. With its magnificent, meticulously crafted settings, distinctive dialogue, and vivid character portrayals, the game offers an immersive experience that forms a complete and compelling RPG.
