Produced by Oasis Games in Partnership with October Media, Friendship-Themed Action-Adventure Game Arrives as Part of Multi-Platform Launch
BEIJING – October 17, 2019 – Publisher Oasis Games today announced it has launched Monkey King: Hero Is Back, the action-adventure game based on the beloved Chinese animated blockbuster film, on Steam. The PC game is available digitally in both Standard Edition (US$34.99) and Deluxe Edition with additional content ($59.99), and the game is also available today in physical editions for PC and PlayStation®4 published by THQ Nordic and produced in association with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Oasis Games.
Monkey King: Hero is Back is based on the record-breaking Chinese animated movie of the same name that was itself inspired by one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels, Journey to the West. The game story, as in the original tale, follows the journey of three protagonists: Monkey King, Pigsy, and the child character, Liuer—with new episodes not portrayed in the original film. The game combines epic Chinese mythology with kung-fu action for a delightful action-adventure that aims to bring the authentic Chinese spirit from the film to a global audience via a high-quality gameplay experience.
“Monkey King: Hero is Back transports PC gamers into the classic tale for a unique action-adventure journey filled with kung-fu battles, strong characters, and friendship,” said Daniel Lin, VP Marketing of Oasis Games. “Players will become the Monkey King as they overcome enemies using their combat skills, magic, and the bonds they create with their companions.”
Through over 10 hours of gameplay, players will be immersed in the world of the Monkey King as the characters fight monsters using varied skills and magic alongside their cooperation and shared individual wisdom. As their journey continues, the three characters deepen their friendship and discover missing pieces of their separate lives.
Game Features
- 10 Epic Levels: Explore 10 unique levels with fast-paced action and lush environments full of secrets and epic boss battles
- Be the Monkey King: Control the Monkey King and engage in Chinese kung-fu with combos, comical finishers, QTE-counters, and a plethora of items and skills
- Unlock Your Powers: Unlock skills and abilities while advancing and gain powerful super moves, a superior magical staff, and the ability to fire projectiles at enemies
- Cinematic Action: The game incorporates scenes from the film as well as never-before-seen content featuring talented voice acting in all major languages
Monkey King: Hero Is Back is digitally published on PC by Oasis Games and officially licensed by October Media Group, holders of the IP for the movie. Monkey King: Hero Is Back is now available on Steam, with the Standard Edition, which includes the full game, priced at $34.99. The Deluxe Edition, which includes the game, two additional episodes, five game items, and two additional costumes, is priced at $59.99. The game is also available in physical editions for PC and PlayStation 4 published by THQ Nordic and produced in association with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Oasis Games. The game has not yet been rated “T” (Teen) for fantasy violence and mild language by the ESRB.
Oasis Games Limited was established in 2011 and has since become one of the top global interactive entertainment publishers. The company’s games have been translated into 16 different languages and published in more than 130 countries. The company continues its pioneering presence as the first strategic publishing partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Shanghai for the global publishing market—uniquely positioning Oasis Games to bring high quality games to PC, console, and mobile players worldwide. The company has launched a lineup of exciting Steam and PlayStation®VR games, and also has highly anticipated titles such as Monkey King: Hero Is Back on the horizon for release. For more information, please visit oasgames.com.
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