EA Originals and Koei Tecmo’s hunting game, Wild Hearts, is an interesting prospect with a huge challenge ahead of itself – how do you compete with something as classic and as iconic as Monster Hunter? The answer, it seems, is something that they’ve seemingly figured out. Over the course of the past week, we got a chance to play an early build of Wild Hearts, and based on what we’ve seen so far, the game definitely has the potential to make a name for itself in a genre where Monster Hunter has stood unchallenged for the longest time. https://youtu.be/hxcnwH8TPEg It plays out exactly as you would expect it to, with a satisfying gameplay loop of hunting and crafting that’s been tried and tested across many similar games. In order to stand out, Wild Hearts adds the Karakuri System, a crafting system that allows players to set up contraptions on the…

Wild Hearts, the latest game from EA Originals and Koei Tecmo, is looking like a promising alternative to Monster Hunter for current-gen consoles and PC. Apart from slaying larger-than-life monsters, customizing weapons and armor will play a big role in the game. Players looking forward to the game are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming title, especially given EA’s reputation for adding microtransactions that could potentially spell disaster. Luckily, Wild Hearts will be free of such concerns, as the game has no plans for microtransactions. Speaking to the media at a recent hands-on preview event, EA Originals executive producer Lewis Harvey answered a bunch of questions and addressed the concerns about microtransactions. When asked about the topic of giving players a choice to purchase weapons and skills, Harvey shared that they have “no plans for microtransactions for Wild Hearts launch.” Additionally, Harvey said that “if we were to do anything in…

Wild Hearts is the latest from EA Originals and Koei Tecmo that’s set to challenge the hunting game throne currently occupied by Capcom’s Monster Hunter. This AAA effort is showing promise and will be touting a couple of key differences to distinguish itself from the pack. EA Originals executive producer Lewis Harvey spoke to the media at a recent hands-on preview event, talking to us about how the game plans to differentiate itself from Monster Hunter, apart from having cross-play. “One of the things that we love about Wild Hearts is the faster pace and the more action RPG elements of this game,” says Harvey. “Also, the Karakuri System is the real innovation and game changer for Wild Hearts that adds such a layer of depth and experimentation and freeform creativity for players to not only take on these giant beasts but also explore the world around them.” The Karakuri…

Wild Hearts is EA Originals and Koei Tecmo’s take on the hunting game popularized by Monster Hunter. Despite some similarities, this game will feature a few key differences, with one being the decision to allow for three-player co-op instead of the usual four. Speaking to the media at a hands-on preview event, EA Originals executive producer Lewis Harvey explained the decision to stick to a three-player format for Wild Hearts, saying that while they tried playtesting the game with four players early in development, they didn’t find the game as fun especially when the Karakuri system is considered. “It becomes very overwhelming not just for the players but also in terms of balancing for the Kemono. They start to get a bit bullied when there are four people building these awesome contraptions to help take them down,” says Harvey. “So we found that three players was a better balance for…