Review of WILD HEARTS S for Nintendo Switch 2

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So, there’s this game — WILD HEARTS S — you might’ve heard of it. It’s made by KOEI TECMO America and Omega Force. Imagine you’re running around dodging and taking down these massive beasts that are, I dunno, like imbued with nature or something. It’s a wild ride. I mean, how could you miss a Kemono when it’s towering over you? You get to explore Azuma, a place that wasn’t always chaotic, but right now, things are a bit intense. Anyway, this game dropped on the PlayStation 5 in 2023 with a pretty fancy price tag and now it’s on the Nintendo Switch 2. And get this — it’s cheaper on the Switch for some reason. Makes you wonder why, right?

Now, if you’ve ever played Monster Hunter, you’ll get the drift. There’s this cool tech called Karakuri, lets you assemble helpful stuff like traps and shields to manage that beastly chaos. You can’t just run and swing wildly; strategy, folks. It’s a thing. And hey, why battle solo when you can drag three friends along? Local or online, just don’t forget your Nintendo Switch Online subscription if you go for the latter.

After you’ve slogged through the tutorial, you can shape your character. The choices feel endless: face, eyes, eyebrows, might as well design a new person! So much detail, you’ll be lost in customization land for a while.

Once it kicks off, you’re juggling buttons left and right. Move, dodge, attack—makes your head spin a little. But it’s intuitive, eventually. I’m just saying, using Karakuri Thread to find the right path is oddly satisfying. And sprinting with the R button… takes me back to that time I ran late for a bus. Kind of similar stress.

Healing’s a thing here too. Just press up on the D-Pad and hope for the best. You’ll be chomping down food like it’s going out of fashion. Crouch, stab, sprint—it’s a rhythm, really. Avoiding attacks feels like a dance, you’re nimble one moment, clumsy the next. Funny how crouching helps get close quietly, sneaking up on a Kemono like you’re in some spy thriller.

Kemono Orbs, what are those? Apparently, they’re crucial. Unlocking new abilities or whatever, just keep gathering them. Inspiration hits after a successful hunt, they say. Not sure what that’s like in real life. Maybe finding your lost keys?

Yes, the Switch version isn’t quite the visual splendor of a PS5, but who’s surprised? It’s a give-and-take situation. More players, less gloss. New gear, less price. Mixes things up with armors and emotes. Did I mention the cosmetics? Because you can dress up your warrior all fancy if that’s your thing.

Nintendo Switch 2 offers a demo, so no rush in deciding if it’s worth your dimes. Wild Hearts S awaits, packed full of unpredictability and excitement. And remember, this is just my take from playing on a Nintendo Switch, courtesy of KOEI TECMO America.

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