Man, where do I even start with the Nintendo Switch 2? It’s been two months and I’m still vibing with it, especially as my go-to for all things Nintendo. I mean, yeah, I play other platforms too, but this little gadget? It just screams “Play me!” Anyway, let’s dive into this weirdly fun game, Wild Hearts S. It’s like, this version for the Switch 2 of a monster game from 2023 by Koei Tecmo.
So, you know, Wild Hearts S shows off what the Switch 2 can do with third-party games. I mean, it’s not Cyberpunk 2077 level awesome, but still pretty cool. Honestly, it’s like slightly better than PS4 and Xbox One in graphics. The textures are kinda… meh? Yeah, let’s go with that. And the framerate? It wobbles like my grandma’s old record player during high-intensity scenes. But if you’re more about the game itself than how it looks, this could be your jam.
And speaking of jams, the game’s got you hunting these crazy kemono creatures. They’re these big bad animals that have fused with nature or something. Imagine a rabbit covered in leaves (weird, right?) or a boar that looks more like a moving bush. Yup, that’s the vibe. Some are all chill, and trust me, I killed a turtle with coral on it — on accident! I should’ve just petted it. Rookie mistake.
Anyway—wait, where was I going? Right, the gameplay loop. Hunt down these ginormous kemono, with your homemade contraptions. You build these karakuri — little wooden doohickeys that help you find or fight these beasts. Like, stack six crates and you get this wall (poof!) that can stop a boar charging like an angry ex. It’s wild, pun intended. Or maybe not.
Oh, the fights! They’re epic sagas—like you’re this mighty hunter in some eternal battle. Time even shifts from bright day to starry night during these epic showdowns. It’s all like, “Whoa, fighting a Kingtusk for real took hours in game time? What?”
And the surprise, Lavaback! This monster just fighting another beast right in front of you — it’s like life in that game is unruly and vibrant. I had just smacked down a Spineglider (which is a name full of irony, if you ask me), and then boom, Lavaback makes it a toy. Geez.
Though, let’s talk about the camera. It’s like it’s constantly trying to give me an accidental peek inside the kemono. And if you’re too close to a cliff? Forget seeing your character anymore. Just prepare for camera chaos as the beast stomps all over you. ’Tis the curse of large monsters, I guess.
But hey, the frustrations fade. Wild Hearts S is pretty rad, a cool addition to the Switch 2’s lineup. Sure, the graphics are kinda “eh,” but with a handheld, what do you expect? And the thrill of chasing and battling giant beasties? Chef’s kiss. Can’t wait to keep monster hunting on the go.
