Omega Force·Released Feb 16, 2023·Single player
Prepare for an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind Dynasty Warriors, in partnership with Electronic Arts.
Wild Hearts S is a satisfying, if unspectacular, addition to the Switch 2's early library. The monster hunting and equipment building is just as rewarding and addictive as you would hope, and there's tons of replayability here whether you're playing solo or with friends.That being said, the technical performance is just okay, while the lack of any significant content additions to this re-release feels like a missed opportunity, especially if you previously played this on other platforms. I'd still give Wild Hearts a recommendation, as its blemishes don't ultimately take too much away from its many strengths, but perhaps this is one to wait for a sale.
Irritating performance issues on PC aside, Wild Hearts is an impressive Monster Hunter clone that brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table.
Far more than just a Monster Hunter clone, Wild Hearts exceeds expectations and then some mixing streamlined action with inventive new toys. Eurogamer's review.
Strong combat let down by PC performance issues, far too few monsters and finicky building system.
Building adds a very fun twist to familiar a co-op monster hunting formula.
Wild Hearts is a worthy competitor to Monster Hunter, boasting brilliantly creative weapons and fearsome beasts to match, scuppered only by an infuriating camera. Omega Force deftly avoids delving into colonist themes, and Wild Hearts is all the better for it .
Wild Hearts is, at times, an utterly thrilling game. It's a game that will leave you kicking yourself for a poorly timed dodge or a missed opportunity, and jumping out of your chair when you finally topple a troublesome foe with a last-ditch, go-for-broke attack. There's a handful of technical issues, a mite too much repetition, and some quibbles about the difficulty, but the core monster hunting experience is spectacular enough that the joys far outweigh the frustrations.
Wild Hearts does not reinvent the hunting genre, but it does just enough with its additions to give it a fresh and welcome perspective.
Wild Hearts latches onto the familiar gameplay loop of Monster Hunter and infuses it with a fast-paced crafting system that lets you build your way to victory.
