#The wild at heart experience Ps4#

Which, yes, can be a little frustrating in the short run. You’ll want to hide in your camp when darkness falls though, as any forest is scary in the dark and this one is no exception – monsters come out, so you’ll want to return to safety before that happens, even if it means having to postpone imminent progression until the next morning. The Metriodvania element mentioned earlier has to do with the fact that you’ll revisit previous locations regularly before you can move on with the story – which usually happens when you unlock another Spriteling type – bringing a natural sense of pacing and progression to your journey in the Deep Woods, which is keep to constantly show you new environments and creatures, which include the Guardians that play a big role in the story. Some of them you’ll also craft, which is as easy as combining three items to see what new thing they might make. This isn’t just because of the Spritelings though – you’ll also come across items and equipment that will grant you new abilities. You can’t have an unlimited amount of them at once, and your options (and thus your need to switch them around) grow as the game progresses. You can make Spritelings form bridges, clear paths and gather items, and different Spriteling types can perform different actions. Instead, The Wild at Heart is about two friends who run away from their childhood and end up in the Deep Woods, which turns out to be the home of a fantasy world filled with wonder that helps fuel a friendship – and it happens to be home to the Spritelings as well, tiny beings who help you solve the puzzles you come across and will fight enemies for you. You’ll even find a sprinkling of Metroidvania in there, though this isn’t an action game like you’d normally find in that genre. Turns out it’s a narrative-driven puzzle adventure with crafting elements and a bit of Pikmin thrown in for good measure as well.

That’s a good thing, because this game by Moonlight Kids, published by Humble Games, is a terrific indie title that got us heavily invested in genres like crafting, which we rarely get captivated by.īesides having seen its charming visuals through press releases and trailers before, I knew little about The Wild At Heart when I first started it up, so I was curious to find out about the gameplay behind its lovely hand-drawn exterior.

#The wild at heart experience Ps4#

The Wild At Heart launched earlier this year, but only recently made the jump to the PS4 and Switch. We’re looking at three more recently ported games, with the lovely The Wild at Heart, the eagerly anticipated Death’s Door and the challenging platformer Mashto is Together.