The remake is reported to be using Unreal Engine 5 and focuses on reworking several gameplay systems, including stamina, sneak, and blocking, to modernize the experience.
Mark Slater-Tunstill begins by outlining the developer's ambition for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as a desire to achieve "cinematic realism" and not simply "pure realism". The subtle difference is the challenge to replicate the cinematic feel of playing a movie; a game that needs to look real in a filmic sense, with few camera cuts and no intrusive UI.
Black Myth: Wukong draws heavily from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, featuring a rich story that follows Sun Wukong, the monkey god, who embarks on a journey for redemption. Although the primary plot remains largely mysterious, its inspiration from such an iconic source adds depth and resonance, appealing to both fans of the novel and newcomers alike. Game Science emphasizes this narrative depth as pivotal to the game’s adult themes and character development.