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So, here’s the deal with WILD HEARTS S—it’s from KOEI TECMO and Omega Force. Fast-paced? Yeah. Action-packed? You bet! You’re smack in the middle fighting giant, crazy nature monsters. They call them Kemono. Now, the minute you spot one, you’ll totally get it. Boom. There it is. You’re a hunter, which means, well, you’re the one who has to take these guys down. It wasn’t always chaos with them, but here we are, Azuma in shambles. Who knows why these creatures flipped? That’s your mystery to crack. Launched on PS5 in 2023 for $69.99, and hey, it’s now on the Nintendo Switch 2 for $49.99. Why? Special features, hence the “S.”
Now, about those features—ever hear of Karakuri tech? No? It’s your best friend here. Use it to whip up gliders or crates. Basic stuff? Sure, but combining them? That’s where the magic happens. Traps for Kemono, shields if you don’t want to get squished. You’ve got to outsmart them and make your hunting ground a fortress.
Weapons? Oh yeah. Lots of them. Each one’s got its quirks, like taming a wild horse. After you slay a monster or ten, you salvage materials—crafting time! And don’t sweat it if you’re flying solo; gather a crew. Up to three others can join you, be it local or online. But heads up—Nintendo Switch Online subscription is a must for the latter.
Now, customizing your look—that’s a whole thing. After the tutorial, it’s like being at a digital beauty salon. Faces, eyes, noses—you name it. Let your creativity run wild; add some unique touches, like eccentric makeup or warrior tattoos. Or just mess around until something sticks.
Gameplay? Controls are the usual multi-button madness. Left stick moves you; right stick controls the camera. Y and X buttons dish out the hurt. And the ZR button? Special moves, baby! Use it to lock onto enemy parts. I mean, you want to actually hit what you’re aiming for, right? Also, it gets you into Hunter Vision mode. Handy when you need to hunt for resources like Karakuri Threads—makeshift energy lines guiding your wondrous crafting.
By the way, running’s critical. Hold R, stash weapons, or grab stuff. Sprint toggle is there too. Oh, and dodging—that’s on B. Don’t want a Kemono flattening you because you forgot to dodge.
The thing about health—healing water’s your jam. Up on the D-Pad opens it. And those Karakuri Stance moves I mentioned? L button’s your ticket to that carnival. Press X, Y, A, B to activate the goodies you’ve crafted. Even Dragon Karakuri make an appearance—like pulling tents or campfires out of thin air! Simple magic if you ask me.
Kemono Orbs? Collect after hunts. New Karakuri powers can be unlocked using these. And for the secretive types, special conditions let you unlock even more powerful stuff.
But the graphics? Not as stunning as on PS5, but hey, minor downgrades like lighting, and Azuma still looks darn good. Multiplayer’s bumped from 3 to 4 players—that’s real party time. And those cosmetic goodies and emotes in the Karakuri Edition are now bundled, which is cool if you’re into that.
Speaking of goodies—pre-order bonuses are here too. You know, emotes and stamps or whatever you fancy.
Game on Nintendo Switch 2 is $49.99, or snag the demo first if you want to test the waters.
Disclaimer: This review is based on a shiny new Nintendo Switch copy courtesy of KOEI TECMO America.
