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Research Article

Empirical Analysis of the Integration of Chinese Cultural Elements in Games: Enhancing Emotional Resonance and Immersion

Huihui LiSchool of Computer Science, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies South China Business College, Guangzhou, China*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

"Black Myth: Wukong," China's inaugural AAA game, is inspired by the famous Chinese novel "Journey to the West" and incorporates numerous Chinese cultural aspects. This essay examines the exceptional AAA game "Black Myth: Wukong," concentrating on the particular expressions of Chinese cultural components that enhance emotional resonance and immersion for players. The research examines the game utilizing theories of emotional resonance and immersion, bolstered by interview findings for corroborative analysis. Analyzing the character design of the chosen one, plot structure, the amalgamation of Chinese traditional architecture with gaming environments, and the distinctive utilization of classical instruments in the game, while investigating their influence on emotional resonance and player immersion. The research revealed that the creative manifestation of cultural intellectual properties, the novel interpretation of narrative art, the design of historical architectural environments, and the augmentation by classical instruments in the game significantly boost players' emotional engagement and immersion.

Keywords: Black Myth; Emotional Resonance; Immersion; Chinese cultural Elements
Published: May 23, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.23179
Volume: CHR Vol.69
pp. 27-33
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