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Wild Hearts

Omega Force · Feb 17, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Teen

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Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a unique twist on the hunting genre, where ancient tech gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise, WILD HEARTS™ takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.6 (37 critics) · Gamer 4.3

6.5

PlayStation 5

Critic 7.9 (47 critics) · Gamer 8.2

8.0

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 7.9 (22 critics) · Gamer 6.7

7.4

Critic reviews

  • App Trigger

    Joseph O'Rick · Mar 13, 2023

    6.0
    This game needs balanced for single-player. The time it takes to matchmake and the fact you can’t start matchmaking until you are already face to face with the monster means you will frequently be low on supplies or have lost a life before your comrade will even show up to help.
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  • WorthPlaying

    Cody Medellin · Mar 07, 2023

    6.5
    There's potential in Wild Hearts. The building aspects alone add some depth to the exploration and combat aspects of the hunt, while the weapons feel right in a fight. There are many compelling reasons to give this a go: a drip feed of abilities, near-instant multiplayer with cross-play, and permanently affecting a player's instance. The sometimes-finicky building system can be an annoyance, while the lack of kemono variety is a knock, even if more beasts are promised later as free updates.
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  • 3rd-strike.com

    Ibuki · Mar 05, 2023

    7.0
    Wild Hearts proved to be a rather enjoyable Monster Hunter clone with an identity of its own. The Karakuri mechanics proved to be interesting and quite satisfying while hunting the game’s gorgeous Kemono. We did feel like the story could have been a bit more interesting, but we didn’t mind that the narrative took the backseat during our monster-hunting excursions. Even though the game is entertaining enough, especially online with friends, we do hope that the many current bugs will get fixed in the near future, as it is currently dragging down the overall experience.
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  • Game Revolution

    Mack Ashworth · Feb 28, 2023

    8.0
    Wild Hearts is a fantastic first attempt by Omega Force, as it goes toe-to-toe with an established franchise and gets in a few attacks of its own, and I’m excited to see how the team builds upon this victory, Karakuri-style!
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  • PCInvasion

    Jack Salter · Feb 25, 2023

    8.0
    All in all, Wild Hearts is an excellent time. With gameplay that’s fun to partake in, and monsters that are fun to hunt, it’s a game worth the hours of grind.
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  • GameSpew

    Richard Seagrave · Feb 23, 2023

    8.0
    There are some genuinely neat ideas here, and its monster designs are a welcome breath of fresh air. Overall, it’s a great game in its own right, but it’s more exciting when you consider it a base to be improved upon with further iterations.
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