It was awarded the Nyx Game Awards Best Indie Game Gold award and Best Visual Artwork Grand Prize award for 2021.

The Wild at Heart was officially selected during Day of the Devs 2018, and Indie Mega Booth for both GDC 2019 and PAX 2020. Variety described the game as being '‘Pikmin’ Meets ‘Luigi’s Mansion’'. The game has drawn comparisons to the Pikmin games series for its combination of real-time strategy and puzzle elements. Kyle LeClair of Hardcore Gamer rated the game 3/5 points, calling it fun and whimsical but criticizing its 'excessive mechanics'. Stefania Netti of Eurogamer Italia also rated the game 8/10 points, similarly calling it a stunning experience. Ollie Reynolds of Nintendo Life rated the game 8 stars out of 10, calling its visuals 'stunning' and its music 'lovely', but called some aspects of combat 'frustrating'. The Wild at Heart received an aggregate score of 76/100 from Metacritic, indicating 'generally favorable' reviews. By exploring the game's hidden forest, the runaways encounter several characters known as Greenshields that will help them in their battle against the darkness that is trying to take over the world. The player controls two runaway children who embark on a journey of self-discovery. The number of them that can be used at once is limited. Various types of spritelings can be used to accomplish various goals and can be prioritized for each situation. The game uses spritelings to accomplish various puzzles and gather resources for upgrades. The player characters have little means of direct action but need to avoid taking too much damage from the various monsters that attack.

Each type of spritelings has strengths and weaknesses that can be used to battle more effectively. The game's combat is largely focused on making use of spritelings and their abilities. The game was well-received by critics for its artwork and music, although some aspects of its gameplay were criticized.ĭuring the game, the player can explore in a non-linear fashion. It follows two runaway children as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm. It was released on May 20, 2021, for Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. The Wild at Heart is an open world exploration video game developed by Moonlight Kids and published by Humble Games. Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

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