Review of WILD HEARTS S for Nintendo Switch 2

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Alright, so there’s this game, “Wild Hearts S,” from those folks at KOEI TECMO America and Omega Force. And let me tell you, it’s like they threw giant nature beasts into a blender with a dash of chaos. You ever see a Kemono? Yeah, you’ll know it if you have. They used to be chill, but now they’re like, “RAWR!” all over the place. You’re this hunter dude, or dudette, in the land of Azuma, trying to figure out why these beasts are so ticked off. Oh, and plot twist: it’s on the Nintendo Switch 2 now, but they call it “S” because, why not, right? It’s cheaper there, too. Only $49.99.

Anyway, you’re running around using something called Karakuri technology. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s basically like, “Hey, need a glider? Boom, there it is.” Or, “Need a crate? Poof!” But don’t ask me how it works. Magic, maybe? And if you’re clever—or lucky—you can make traps or whatnot. Keeps things interesting when you’re up against a Kemono.

Now, you won’t just wave a stick around; you can choose from aplenty of weapons. I guess they think we’re crafters at heart, cause you’re constantly making new gear from stuff you snag out there. Multiplayer’s in the mix too, if you like having friends in danger with you. Though if you’re playing online, better have that Nintendo Switch Online thing.

Character customization? Oh, boy. You start off with something basic, and then it’s like, “I have SO many choices!” Hair, makeup, underpants—yeah, the whole shebang. Sure, it’s overwhelming, but hey, everybody needs their avatar lookin’ fleek.

Hit the ground running (literally) once the tutorial’s cooked up and done. The controls are… how to say…they’ve got a logic to them that makes sense when you’re half asleep. And the camera? It’s a mind of its own sometimes. But no biggie, right?

You can heal, eat, even climb like some awkward cat burglar. It’s all very parkour, only less stylish. Engage your “Hunter Vision”—sounds like superhero stuff, doesn’t it? Harvest things called Karakuri Thread. No clue why it sounds like sewing, but it does work.

Every Kemono hunt gives you these orbs. And with them, you get more gizmos to tinker. Some gizmos come only after some sort of light bulb moment, which is, honestly, how a lot of my life works. No judgment.

Back to graphics—they had to tone it down a tad for the Switch. Sure, some bits aren’t as shiny. But multiplayer’s beefed up, now with four players. And—oh, cherry on top—the Wild Hearts Karakuri Edition content’s thrown in, plus some pre-order goodies. Two neat armor sets, a lantern (what’s that about?), and some emotes. Who doesn’t love a good emote?

So, Wild Hearts S—it’s out there now, stirring things up on the Switch 2. Fifty bucks isn’t the world, and there’s even a demo if you’re one foot in, one foot out. Dive in and see if those Kemonos grab ya.

Oh, almost forgot: Kudos to KOEI TECMO America for the copy of the game on the Switch. They rock.

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