

The hunter spends a lot of time in Minato, which feels full of life. The story takes itself pretty seriously, though there are some lighter moments sprinkled in. Thankfully, the voice acting is solid and the details of the characters, along with their facial movements, make the conversations a bit more engaging. The narrative in Wild Hearts is average at best, and it becomes easily forgotten by the journey’s end. After hunting a few of the creatures, players eventually find their way to Minato and quickly discover that its populace is desperately in need of their services. Along the way, the hero meets an older man named Mujina and learns that they can use Karakuri, constructs that aid in both hunting and exploration. Unfortunately, large monsters, known as Kemono, have altered the landscape, making it impossible to get there by traditional means. The story in Wild Hearts follows a player-created hunter, as they travel to the city of Minato. While this title clearly has a lot of heart, its wild side gets in the way often enough to hamper the experience. Omega Force hopes to share in the critical success of Monster Hunter World with its newest game, Wild Hearts. It broadened the series’ appeal, opening the genre to players who have yet to consider playing the prior iterations. Five years ago, Monster Hunter World was released to critical acclaim, selling millions.
