And, oh, what a world it is.

Crucially, though, Omega Force has created a wilderness waiting to be tamed.

Of course, specific Karakuri also have a more explicit function during combat.

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Sheathe your weapon, take a running jump and you’re able to clamber all over your massive foe.

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Wild Hearts review - the player character sneaking up towards a strange lizard-chicken-tree monster amongst vibrantly green grass and grey stone cliffs

Wild Hearts review - a view of an autumnal, brown-and-orange vista showing trees to the right, long grass in front and distant towers and mountains

Wild Hearts review - the in-game map, highlighting the Hunt: Spineglider quest on one of three islands

Wild Hearts review - player character looking out at a beach with boats, and distant grey, rocky cliffs and mountains

Wild Hearts review - the player character stands next to a felled rat-like monster with grey fur, and a large wooden contraption built to attack it

Wild Hearts review - player character poses with katana drawn in front of a distant red, orange and green mountain forest in golden sunlight

Wild Hearts review - the player character looks out over snow-covered scenery and a pyramid of buildings

Wild Hearts review - the accessibility options screen highlighting the voice-to-text toggle