Well, Karakuri is a simpler version of the same concept.

And as you weaken a monster, they might shed armour or act more desperately.

But in Wild Hearts, monsters don’t seem to display too many behavioral reactions to your hits.

A ninja holding a massive shuriken stands in front of a cherry blossom tree in Wild Hearts.

Still, Wild Hearts really impressed me!

Not to forget that it largely gets the basics right.

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A bunch of hunters stand overlooking a mountain vista in Wild Hearts.

A warrior prepares to fight a big pig with an razor-umbrella in Wild Hearts.

An explosive Karakuri trap in Wild Hearts.

A massive fire-gorilla screams at three warriors in Wild Hearts.