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About Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts drops you into a fantasy version of feudal Japan where nature itself fights back. Omega Force and Electronic EA released this title on February 16, 2023 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It is an action adventure game that merges big monster hunting with a building system inspired by Japanese carpentry. You play as hunters using kemono technology to craft tools and fortifications while tracking giant beasts. The setting feels distinct from standard open worlds because the environment reacts violently to combat. This is not just another hack and slash title. It brings a unique construction mechanic to the genre that changes how you approach every fight against the massive creatures roaming the map.
Gameplay
You hunt huge monsters called Kemono that destroy villages and forests. The core loop involves tracking these beasts, dodging their attacks, and striking weak points. Between fights, you spend time gathering resources like wood and stone to build structures. You can erect walls to block paths, set traps, or create shields that absorb damage during battles. This crafting happens in real time while enemies attack you. You switch between heavy weapons for breaking armor and lighter tools for mobility. The multiplayer mode lets three players tackle these challenges together with synchronized building commands. Controls feel responsive but require precise timing since your creations can shatter under pressure. Sessions last hours as you refine your gear and learn monster patterns to survive the longest encounters.
What Players Think
The PlayPile data shows a mixed reception with an IGDB score of 74.8 out of 100 based on twenty-five ratings. Only thirty percent of players have unlocked all forty-eight achievements available in the game. The rarest unlock is "Tsukumo Whisperer" which only five point five percent of the community has managed to claim. Average playtime suggests many people quit before finishing the main story. Community moods lean toward frustrated appreciation since the building system excels but the combat feels repetitive after several hours. Review snippets highlight the novelty of crafting during combat as a standout feature despite technical hiccups on release. Some users praise the scale of the monsters while others criticize the pacing of mandatory hunting quests. The stats indicate a dedicated core group that loves the mechanics even if the overall completion rate remains low.
PlayPile's Take
Wild Hearts is worth playing if you enjoy building things while fighting giants and do not mind a steep learning curve. The price sits at standard full retail rates for AAA titles on current consoles and PC. You will spend about forty hours to see most content but only thirty percent of achievements get unlocked by the average player. The game shines when you master the construction mechanics during chaotic battles. It fails when the monster designs feel too similar or the AI becomes predictable. Skip this if you want a polished combat loop without interruption. Pick it up only if you are willing to grind through repetitive hunts to unlock that rare Tsukumo achievement and test your building skills against real-time pressure.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
74.8
RAWG Rating
2.9
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