- February 6, 2018
- Digital Domain
Digital Domain's Monkey King
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"Digital Domain's Monkey King" is a virtual reality game that brings the 16th-century Chinese myth of Sun Wukong to life through immersive storybook experiences. Players journey with the Monkey King on his search for warrior ways, witnessing a tale of tragedy, magic, and conquest. The game offers a cinematic and visually captivating adventure, putting you in the heart of the action.










- Amazing storytelling journey that feels like a cinematic experience in VR.
- Well-crafted animation and voice acting, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
- Highly recommended for its innovative use of VR to enhance storytelling, with a desire for more content in the future.
- The experience is relatively short, lasting about 30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Lacks interactivity, as the viewer is mostly a passive observer in the story.
- Some animations may not be as polished as other VR experiences, though the overall storytelling compensates for it.
- story9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is praised for its immersive and cinematic storytelling, offering a unique experience that surpasses other VR shorts. Comprising three interconnected chapters, it presents a complete narrative with depth, though it leaves room for future developments. Viewers are encouraged to watch all episodes in one sitting to fully appreciate the cohesive storyline.
“Amazing storytelling journey.”
“I haven't seen anything close to this as a cinematic storybook.”
“However, Digital Domain's Monkey King captures a full story with depth that is good from beginning to end.”
“The story doesn't exactly end but doesn't exactly leave off on a cliffhanger either.”
“However, I recommend just viewing all three episodes in one sitting because it's all the same story.”
“I haven't seen anything close to this as a cinematic storybook goes.”