Sayonara Wild Hearts

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 65
  3. Negative: 15 out of 65
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  1. Snyx
    Oct 3, 2019
    5
    A game that was obviously developed for mobile devices. The music and presentation are cool and stylish, but the gameplay is dull. Some stages are barely a minute long, and the whole experience lasts an hour or so.

    It's basically a swiping game: Everything is on rails and you just need to press left or right on the controller to avoid obstacles or collect coins. Occasionally you have to    A game that was obviously developed for mobile devices. The music and presentation are cool and stylish, but the gameplay is dull. Some stages are barely a minute long, and the whole experience lasts an hour or so.

    It's basically a swiping game: Everything is on rails and you just need to press left or right on the controller to avoid obstacles or collect coins. Occasionally you have to press X at the right moment and there are one or two stages that play a bit differently, but it's mostly about style and not gameplay.

    I liked the visuals and music, but as a game it falls flat.    … Expand
  2. SamSlay
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Gonna keep this short and sweet since I just wrote something long and then my dog bumped into me and hit the back button, deleting everything haha. First review on the site, completely spoiler-free. This game does for video games what Journey did for them. Pure ecstacy at times, heartbreaking at others. Incredibly beautiful soundtrack with stunning visuals, had me fist-pumping the air thenGonna keep this short and sweet since I just wrote something long and then my dog bumped into me and hit the back button, deleting everything haha. First review on the site, completely spoiler-free. This game does for video games what Journey did for them. Pure ecstacy at times, heartbreaking at others. Incredibly beautiful soundtrack with stunning visuals, had me fist-pumping the air then nearly crying near the game's end. Is it short, yes. Is it worth every penny still, yes. Would it be better if it were longer, no! Is the game pure perfection, no, but I still wouldn't change a thing about it. If you enjoy experiencing new things in gaming, this is for you in my opinion. If you like pop music or really any music, I believe this is for you. If you like runner games, this is likely for you, but it's much more than that. Do yourself a favor and give this a go.… Expand
  3. NikobelLowlight
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing Game!
    Perfect Art-Desing.
    Very Beautiful Music.
    One of the Best Games i Ever Played.
  4. Nathan1423
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    I'm not exaggerating when I say the game blew my mind. This is the kind of dream game i dreamed of making one day when I way a kid. It's the kind of game people dream up and say "you know why isn't there a game that just takes these concepts we like and just flies away with them and breaks down walls and creates something entirely original and imaginative." Music 10. Art 10. Design 10.I'm not exaggerating when I say the game blew my mind. This is the kind of dream game i dreamed of making one day when I way a kid. It's the kind of game people dream up and say "you know why isn't there a game that just takes these concepts we like and just flies away with them and breaks down walls and creates something entirely original and imaginative." Music 10. Art 10. Design 10. Controls 10. Plus it's really cheap so you can't go wrong.… Expand
  5. yusep
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    WOW, what I blast I have just played.

    This is the first time I play a "experience" and I really liked it.
    It is a very simple game but each level is different and it makes you travel to that fantastic world for 1.5 hours.
    It is not for everybody but it is one of the game's i have enjoyed the most in the recent months.
  6. frederik1478
    Sep 27, 2021
    5
    Amazing music to an good game but it does first really pick up halfway through, it was a good experience and I would say that you should try it . listening to soundtrack is amazing and you should give it a try
  7. michaelb1928
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    This game was a blast, drawback being its really short but at the same time its so well planned out that including any filler would have ruined the overall experiance. Overall had a good time with this would love to see more
  8. lucianobrantes
    May 3, 2021
    9
    An amazing love letter from arcade enthusiasts. Fantastic soundtrack. I really appreciate and i want more game like this!!
  9. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    7
    너무 짧다.. 좋은 OST에 화려한 영상, 그게 끝. 스토리라도 던져줘서 끝에 감동을 주던지 어려운 난이도로 뭔가 도전정신이라도 주던지 해야되는게 없다.
  10. boombaboomba
    Dec 31, 2019
    3
    all sauce no meat. boring game. it's a flurry of bright colors with no meaning. music will appeal to you only if you like dance music
  11. JackTheFox
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This game is an incredible experience of audio and visual fidelity that is a steal at the low price point.
  12. draco199
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    Non-stop action and music is all you're gonna find in Sayonara Wild Hearts. The pop soundtrack, the good but hard levels, it all reels you back in for more. The only problem with this game is the abrupt difficulty spike. It throws you into hawrder and harder levels without ever really giving you time to catch our breath but that's okay, infected if a lot more games did that then iNon-stop action and music is all you're gonna find in Sayonara Wild Hearts. The pop soundtrack, the good but hard levels, it all reels you back in for more. The only problem with this game is the abrupt difficulty spike. It throws you into hawrder and harder levels without ever really giving you time to catch our breath but that's okay, infected if a lot more games did that then i personally think they would stand out more.
    Please play this game. Its a short but sweet one    … Expand
  13. nexus151196
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Фантастически красивая и музыкально прекрасная игра. Отличный способ расслабиться.
  14. Rich45682
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing soundtrack and gameplay, every level left me speechless, one of the most satisfying games ever made, replayed it like 20 times
  15. CreyoSlaysDaily
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    This game is not long, and it isn't meant to be. This game is however a beautiful experience that you can just pick up and play. A nice yet subtle story. Very flashy and inspired by the 80's. Soundtrack is GODLIKE. Something you can play over and over to perfect your gameplay or play once and feel like you've had a decent meal. I recommend
  16. Ulriken
    May 24, 2023
    7
    SWH is an arcade game, nice to look at, very easy to learn and hard to master. The graphics are vibrant and frenetic. The music blends perfectly well across every level. It's one of those games you can leave installed on your system to replay anytime and feel good about it.

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#26 Best PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. KeenGamer
    Dec 8, 2020
    75
    As an interactive album, Sayonara Wild Hearts excels. Simplistic gameplay, paired with the amazing music from Daniel Olsén Jonathan Eng, creates a memorable experience. As a game, though, the story didn't resonate with me, and the sometimes overly busy visuals bring it down a notch.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    70
    If you have only 30 minutes for gaming, but still want to feel that wonderful sense of exhaustion and eye strain, this is the right game for you. Jokes aside, Sayonara Wild Hearts is dynamic, short, stylish, flashy and definitely not for everyone. It is an experience, more than an actual game, hence surely not for everyone. But if you want to test your ocular gaming stamina, do give it a try.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Dec 30, 2019
    85
    If you're looking at Sayonara Wild Hearts as a game, then it'll remind you of a very forgiving arcade game. There are some extra modes designed to challenge those who are chasing high scores, and the zodiac wheel is good for those who want to earn some Trophies for solving brain teasers, but the game's forgiving nature and short length mean that it is easy to reach the game's ending. Instead, the game wants you to look at it as a catchy pop album that you'll want to return to, time and again. With the gameplay, graphical presentation, and music coming together so well, that's exactly what you'll be doing.
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