Alright, let’s dive into Wild Hearts S. You know, that game from Koei Tecmo and Omega Force? Where you whack these massive, nature-drenched beasts called Kemono. So, picture this: you’re a hunter wandering around Azuma, trying to unravel some bizarre mystery. Why do these beasts go berserk? They used to be chill, but now? Madness. Anyway, this game, originally on PS5 at a steep $69.99, is now hitting Nintendo Switch 2. And guess what? It’s easier on the wallet at $49.99.
Alright, so picture Monster Hunter vibes—if you get it, you get it. You use Karakuri tech, fancy stuff to make crates or gliders—not too shabby for a hunt. Mix these toys up, and bam, you’ve got traps or maybe a shield, because trust me, you’ll need it. Oh, your weapons? Yeah, got a bit of everything. Need some variety when you’re up against beasts, right? Plus, you can buff them up with loot from your hunts. And, spoiler alert, you’re not alone. Nope, drag three friends into the chaos with local or online multiplayer—though online needs that pricey Nintendo Switch Online sub.
Oh! Customizing your character, a bit like playing dress-up. Faces, eyes, hair, you name it, tweak it. Even personality stuff, because why not?
Now, hands-on gaming—left stick moves you, right stick’s your camera buddy. Your core attacks are Y and X, and ZR gives you that extra oomph attack. Fighting’s about locking targets, parsing out your moves. Oh, and your Vision? That’s for spotting Karakuri Threads—think of them like crafting threads you dig up to use Karakuri tech. Yeah, it all ties back to survival.
Moving on, R’s for sprinting, but don’t get winded. And don’t forget your B button—jump, dodge, even crouch for stealthy moves. Got to sneak up on those beasties sometimes. Healing water on the D-Pad saves your skin, trust me.
And as you slay Kemono, you gather Orbs. These little things awaken more Karakuri—or not. Sometimes, inspiration strikes randomly, guess the game has a sense of humor.
But okay, Nintendo’s new console vibes—it scales down the graphics a bit, tweaks lighting here and there. Multiplayer’s plus one, from three to four players. And this Karakuri Edition stuff? Grab some cosmetic goodies, if you’re into sprucing up your hunter.
Demo’s out there for a taste test if you’re still sitting on the fence about dropping fifty bucks.
By the way, this whole spiel comes courtesy of a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Koei Tecmo America. So, thanks for that!
And there we have it—a quirky dive into Wild Hearts S. Let’s see where the hunt takes us!
