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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 78 | 111 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 86 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 47% | 50 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 68% | 65 | 12 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 35 reviews sampled · 33 total reviews in window · weighted 17.2 up / 8.2 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (127)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“We're getting a title that has failed to use its elements to their full potential. It's not a waste of money; the game will keep you entertained, but the competition is still far ahead.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wild Hearts is ultimately a monster-hunting game, and just as in Monster Hunter, the core flaw of just how arduous it can be to take down prey, even with a little help from your friends, is present here. The story, though, at least provides a bit of motivation in hard times. Namely, the game’s main hub world, a fishing village powered by magic, provides some surprisingly poignant little tales worth seeing through to the end, and which home in on the important role that you play in helping to provide for that community. The results of your good work are tangible when those tales are said and done, which in the end makes the monster hunting at the center of Wild Hearts feel, if not less like work, then at least purposeful.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Wild Hearts S is a satisfying, if unspectacular, addition to the Switch 2's early library. The monster hunting and equipment building is just as rewarding and addictive as you would hope, and there's tons of replayability here whether you're playing solo or with friends.That being said, the technical performance is just okay, while the lack of any significant content additions to this re-release feels like a missed opportunity, especially if you previously played this on other platforms. I'd still give Wild Hearts a recommendation, as its blemishes don't ultimately take too much away from its many strengths, but perhaps this is one to wait for a sale.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wild Hearts is not flawless and you can see it was made on a budget, but it's a great starting point for a franchise. Most gameplay mechanics are good enough and some are even exceptional.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Future patches and DLC could certainly iron some of these problems out, but as it stands upon release, Wild Hearts is difficult to recommend in its launch state to all but the most hard-core of hunters.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“If you allow yourself to become immersed in the gameplay of Wild Hearts and its systems, you’ll get much more out of it than you will initially realize. Because, for all of its irritations and faults, one thing Wild Hearts has in spades is, ironically, a lot of heart.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Wild Hearts is a great success that takes the template laid out by its competition and strikes out on its own with the addition of an invaluable new tool in the form of the karakuri. That magical string not only holds the game together, but lets it stand tall at the end of the day. Sure, you can boil it down to Monster Hunter meets Fortnite, but also if you stop and think about that for a second, that idea kind of rules, and so does Wild Hearts. All the while, it makes smart tweaks and skews heavier into style rather than simulation, allowing Wild Hearts to step out of the shadow of giants and carve out a space for its own.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Wild Hearts does take a bit of time to get into but once you get past learning the ropes, the game does get really addictive. Even when away from it I often found myself thinking about different build to try out next time I played and which creature I would try to take down next, or which piece of gear should I focus on trying to upgrade, which is always a good sign for a game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite the game being familiar to other big game-hunting action titles, particularly Capcom's pioneer series, Wild Hearts' fast-paced building mechanics adds a breath of fresh air that makes it stand out. Technical shortcomings aside, EA and Koei Tecmo's offering entertains with its polished gameplay loop and much-needed quality-of-life improvements.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Though certainly one of the stronger hunting games to come from a rival, Wild Hearts might only truly shine with a sequel that will live or die by how players respond to its convoluted, but impressive, main gimmick.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The foundation is strong enough for the game to flourish into something truly special and I can't wait to see how it evolves over time. That said, Wild Hearts is a visual stunner with smooth and stylish gameplay, incredibly designed Kemono and beautiful landscapes despite its few shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wild Hearts is an amazing game that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Monster Hunter titles as a formidable contender. Its fast-paced combat mechanics feel satisfying, and the integral Karakuri tech allows you to conjure things out of thin air, an opening window to countless possibilities. Through and through, it is a challenging experience that feels oddly satisfying once you manage to overcome the hardships of Kemonos. And the Kemonos themselves are undoubtedly the biggest star of the overall show. The only things that can be a bit of an issue are the long matchmaking times and the complex skill trees that may feel overwhelming from a newcomer’s perspective. Definitely worth a buy!”
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Patch history
- Tsukuyomi Content Update - July 13thJul 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WILD HEARTS Patch - June 20th, 2023Jun 20, 2023
- Update Notes: Alpha SapscourgeMay 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Update: Alpha SapscourgeMay 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WILD HEARTS Patch - April 13th, 2023Apr 13, 2023
- Rejoin the hunt with the new WILD HEARTS™ update*Apr 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes: Murakumo - FixesApr 6, 2023
- Update Notes: Murakumo - Improvements, Balance AdjustmentsApr 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WILD HEARTS™ updateMar 31, 2023
- WILD HEARTS Patch - March 27, 2023Mar 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Update 1 - 10 MarchMar 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes: Hellfire LaharbackMar 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch - Wednesday, March 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Addressing PC Issues, More Fixes IncomingFeb 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WILD HEARTS Launch Fix!Feb 16, 2023
- An Update From the Team...Feb 16, 2023