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Okay, so… Nintendo Switch 2, right? It’s been chillin’ for what—like, two months? And the game lineup is already doing that thing where it’s all shiny and new. Personally, I’ve got it pegged as my “only-Nintendo” device, but hey, now I’ve got a reason to check out all those ports I couldn’t play before. Case in point: Wild Hearts S. This is the Switch 2 take on Koei Tecmo’s monster hunting jam from 2023.
Wild Hearts S is kinda like the Switch 2’s way of flexin’ its muscles with those third-party games. It’s like, “Look at me, I can handle stuff that wouldn’t even say ‘hi’ to the original Switch!” Remember how Cyberpunk 2077 was a launch title? Crazy. Anyway, it’s not gonna match the PS5 or Xbox Series X in the looks department—like, at all. Think PS4, Xbox One level. Maybe add a sprinkle more detail. Textures are just… there. And during those “oh snap” moments, the framerate takes a tiny vacation. But if you’re into more heart than looks? You’re in for a treat.
Right, so, back to the action: Wild Hearts S. You’re wandering around as your own character, and the game’s all about finding and smacking down big ol’ kemono. It starts chill—little kemono, sorta like appetizers. The real deal is those big ones—the big, nasty ones that look like Mother Nature and a zoo mashed together. Like, imagine a rabbit or boar with vines and weird planty bits. Freaky, right?
The design is wild. Some kemono are just vibin’, like this turtle with coral for a hat. I felt kinda bad for clocking that turtle—should’ve given it a pat instead. But others? Like, say, an early-game boar boss? They don’t want cuddles; they want chaos. And considering you’re hunting them, it’s fair game.
Speaking of hunts—these things are like the meat and potatoes. You head to a spot, stalk your target, and set up these cool towers to get a bead on ‘em. The karakuri thing? Massive. These magical contraptions are like your Swiss Army knife. Need a wall? Just slam together some crates. Fancy a giant hammer? Go wild. And a glider for a healing cloud? Yes, please.
Okay, once you’re face-to-face with these beasts, it’s go time. Expect long, epic battles. It literally feels like you’re going up an overpowered foe. Time flies—one minute you’re duking it out in daylight; next thing you know the stars are out. It’s like, whoa, was that 20 minutes or hours?
And lemme tell ya, first time I met a Lavaback? Man, I was hype. There’s something about big ol’ creatures brawling each other in games that just makes the whole thing feel alive. Like, I just took down a Spineglider, only to see a Lavaback yeet it like it’s nothing. Wild times indeed.
Not all roses though. The big kemono make the camera lose its mind. It’s like playing a FromSoftware game, except you get a backstage tour of a monster’s insides. And cliffs? Absolute buzzkill. Camera throws a tantrum and you’re left staring at a monster’s behind while you get stomped. Classic.
Despite the jank (there’s always jank), Wild Hearts S is solid fun and a rad addition to the Switch 2 stash. Sure, it won’t win any beauty contests, but who’s really counting pixels when you’re monster slaying on the go?
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