[Rewrite this title] Nintendo Switch 2: Review of WILD HEARTS S

Okay, let’s dive into this. Picture this: WILD HEARTS S from KOEI TECMO America and Omega Force—a game that’s all about battling these colossal, nature-infused creatures. Yeah, real beasts! And if you’ve played Monster Hunter, you probably get the vibe. Anyway, you’re this hunter stomping around Azuma, a land where things aren’t as laid-back as they used to be. The creatures, Kemono, were once chill. Now? Not so much. It’s your job to figure out why they’re all riled up. This madness hit PS5 in 2023 with a pretty hefty $69.99 tag but surprise! It’s now hopping to the Nintendo Switch 2 at a more wallet-friendly $49.99. Why the “S” in WILD HEARTS S? Probably for “Switch” or “special.” Who’s to say, really?

But let’s sidestep a bit—what is this Sorcery with Karakuri technology? It’s kinda like having a bag of tricks where you whip up crates and gliders. Creating traps or bulking up a defense? Yep, that’s on the menu too. Think you can wing it solo? Nah, teaming up is where it’s at. You can team with three more players locally or online—provided you’ve subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, of course.

Diving deeper—character customization is real. After the tutorial, you get to mold your character into whatever look you cling to—face, hair, and even personality. Fun fact, it’s more about messing around with everything from eye lines to the all-important undergarments (ahem). You end up with something that feels a bit too personal after all that tinkering.

Then comes the action: you’re swinging swords or whatever weapon feels right. Imagine locking onto enemy bits with the right stick, pressing ZR to interact or activate some cool Hunter Vision. It’s epic, I swear. Need to rush somewhere? Hold R to sprint—just remember to stow the weapon to conserve stamina. Also, pro tip: hold your breath, crouch, and sneak attack a Kemono. Thank me later.

Oh! The combat—can’t forget the part where Kemono Orbs become super useful. Awaken new Karakuri types or beef up what you already have. Some require a stroke of genius or sheer luck to unlock. I mean, everyone loves a flash of inspiration, right?

Graphics? Technically, some corners were cut for the Switch 2 version, but that’s no surprise. Difference and all translates to bumping multiplayer from 3 to 4 players and adding the WILD HEARTS Karakuri Edition goodies—a few armor sets and quirky emotes injected into the gameplay.

WILD HEARTS S: $49.99 for a wild ride on the Nintendo Switch 2, and for those fence-sitters? There’s a demo to play before diving in. Given by KOEI TECMO America themselves, for full disclosure.

There it is, in a slightly organized chaos kind of way. Take it or leave it.