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Wild Hearts S

Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS S is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.

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Wild Hearts S
3.5/5
Released
July 25, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Omega Force
Publisher(s)
Koei Tecmo
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
No
Number of Players
1-4 players

Fight back against giant nature-infused beasts.
As a hunter, you will face off against beasts that have endured the blazing lava, raging blizzards, and rising miasma plaguing the harsh lands of Azuma. These beasts, known as Kemono, embody the very essence of nature in all its beauty and ferocity. The key to surviving the fight lies in joining forces with comrades and wielding Karakuri technology.

Develop your hunting grounds using Karakuri technology.
Weaving the threads of Karakuri enables you to instantly create basic items like crates and gliders. You can even combine these items to develop Karakuri like beast-piercing blades, protective shields, and traps to stop movement in real time, all of which can aid you in your battle against the Kemono. There are also some Karakuri that will remain on the field, giving you the freedom to place them in strategic locations and create your own ideal hunting grounds.

Customize your play experience with diverse combat styles.
The game features a wide range of equipment. From general weapons like the nodachi and bow, to unconventional ones like the karakuri katana and bladed wagasa, each weapon has unique characteristics. By utilizing materials gathered from the hunts to craft new equipment, hunters can persist in their pursuit of beasts. This ongoing cycle enables hunters to grow even stronger and challenge themselves in combat against numerous fearsome Kemono.

The story and world:
No one remembers why the Kemono began their rampage through a once-prosperous Azuma. Fueled by desperation, they wield the power of primal nature at its most destructive. For a while, it seemed that none could stand against their overwhelming might. But hope arrives in the form of a formidable hunter armed with deadly weapons and ancient technology called Karakuri that could turn the tide of battle.

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
July 25, 2025
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch 2
Cross-Platform Play
No

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Review: Wild Hearts S

Look forward to nice quality-of-life changes in this Nintendo Switch 2 port of Wild Hearts.

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