Omega Force’s Wild Hearts Is Where Technology, Monsters, and Beauty Collide

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While Capcom’s Monster Hunter may have laid claim to the genre, there’s a new rival on the block – and its name is Wild Hearts from developer Omega Force. It’s easy to draw many comparisons between the two franchises, especially in their gameplay and overall purpose; however, Wild Hearts is hot on the heels of its competitor by taking wild swings and calculated risks.

Wild Hearts Review – Taming the Wild Beasts

Set in an alternate version of feudal Japan, Wild Hearts takes place in a place known as Azuma. This world is mixture of both the real world and fantasy, glistening with a kaleidoscope of bright, vivid colours. There are various creatures on this plane – some are harmless and merely going about their business, while there are others that are threats to Azuma’s existence. These monsters are known as Kemono. These beasts share similarities to real-life creatures such as boars and rats; however, they are bigger and far more dangerous than Pumbaa or Mickey Mouse could ever be.

Despite the danger lurking around every bend, traversing Azuma is a breath-taking and beautiful experience. It might not be entirely open world, but it is vast enough with high mountain peaks, flowing waterfalls, and groves of trees to explore and get lost in. It’s easy to see why people would try to protect this land from the Kemono rather than move on elsewhere.

A player shapes the hero of this journey. By choosing their basic appearance, attire, and weapons, there’s the ability to tailor the experience. As with all action RPGs, there’s the ability to upgrade the skill tree, weapons, and gear throughout the game. So, the more that someone does, the more they unlock and are able to use.

What makes Wild Hearts so addictive is the ability to