Sayonara Wild Hearts Reviews

Incredible experience from start to finish, good adventure with a ton of polish too!

The bright and constant flashing lights in this game hurt my eyes and head, made me feel dizzy. It's hard to look at. I am not epileptic but I felt really uncomfortable looking at the fast flashing colors. I don't know why the developer made this choice. Even the pause menu is painful to look at. I am not epileptic but playing this game for even 3 minutes was too much for me. You cant tell by the video, but its really intense. Should come with a warning.

acid trip meets fever dream, in the best way possible

basically this sad lesbian woman overcomes her violent tendencies through a full length studio pop album and interpretive dance

One of my favorite games ever. I watched a playthrough before getting this myself, and i just let all the tears cloud my eyes. I love all the songs from the beginning to the end, the graphics are so captivating and I thought I wasn't gonna be able to play this due to motion sickness but i ended up just being lost in the zone as i play. The album has been on my top spotify list for 2 years now. This has become one of my comfort games that i play when i feel angry or sad. As someone who also had a heartbreak destroy them, this game really resonates with me. I love sayonara wild hearts so much, wild hearts never die!

This is very joyful game, despite been pretty challenging in some part. Goated music, goated visual style

A beautiful experience anyone can enjoy. Sayonara Wild Hearts is a Rhythm game with great music and a super unique artstyle to boot. The game tells the story of a girl's heartbreak and healing after a poor relationship, as well as finding your own inner peace past adversity. Most of the levels are < 5 minutes long, feature banging music, and are meticulously well crafted. There's a variety of movement/vehicles the character uses (sometimes within the same level) that make each level a distinct and unique experience. Collecting points head-on without missing any provides an amazing harmony that makes you feel like you're perfectly matching with the game/soundtrack. Overall there's many small details and fun moments in this game that scream to you that the devs sincerely cared and were invested in making an incredible experience. Whether on sale or full price, in spite of its shorter run time (barring the extras/perfecting every level), this game is an easy and instant recommend that is sure to leave a lasting impression on you as it did with me. 10/10

A great way to spend an hour! I was totally immersed in the music, the gameplay, the visuals and the story they tell together. If you enjoy visual and interactive music-experiences this is an easy recommendation.

Short and sweet rhythm game composed of creative levels. Superb soundtrack that's glorious to the ears and captivating visuals that give an overstimulating experience. Finished this on the Xbox (100%) when it first released in 2020 and wanted to do the same here now because it's such a fantastic that holds a special place in my wild heart ;)

[h1]Strongly Recommended: Sayonara Wild Hearts[/h1] From the moment it starts, [b]Sayonara Wild Hearts[/b] lets you know, in no uncertain terms, you're in for a wild ride. The opening narration by Queen Latifah, the amazing animation, the song playing over the main menu, and the pulsing neon logo all set the stage for a stunning experience. Sayonara Wild Hearts gives us a wonderful allegory of heartbreak, forgiveness, and healing, presented in slick and stylized neon-soaked graphics and accompanied by a fantastic score. The whole game is much more of a surrealist mood piece than a structured and coherent narrative, and it plays like a really great concept album, with each level corresponding to a musical track. In terms of gameplay, Sayonara Wild Hearts combines the mechanics of racing and rhythm action games. The focus here is on snap decision-making and lightning-fast reflexes - in addition to zooming down the track and avoiding obstacles and enemies, you're also collecting hearts to earn points. Fortunately, you get the very helpful option to skip a part of the current level if it is proving too difficult, but the trade-off is you'll lose any points you might have gathered. The super-sensitive controls can be a bit of a pain in the ass, especially during later levels, which require ultra-precise platforming. It's clear that the game was designed with a controller in mind, but a keyboard still does a perfectly adequate job. The visual effects can also be overwhelming at times, preventing you from seeing all of the collectibles on the screen. But really, these are all very minor gripes and the game is still stunning despite everything I mentioned. Annapurna seems to have a real knack for picking stylish and unusual games, and I, for one, am quite glad they do. The more interesting and expressive games like this we have, the better.