Sayonara Wild Hearts

After a young woman's heart is broken and the universe loses its balance, a diamond butterfly leads her into a dreamlike journey as the masked biker known as The Fool. The story unfolds with little dialogue through its characters, imagery, and music.

You steer through fast-moving, on-rails arcade stages, shifting between activities such as riding motorcycles, skating, flying, dodging obstacles, collecting hearts, and taking on combat sequences and quick-time events. The controls stay simple while the movement and challenges change from stage to stage.

Each stage has its own music and visual style, with scores to chase and medals to earn. Replay options and extra challenges, including hidden Zodiac riddles, offer goals beyond completing the story.

Players often praise the soundtrack, vivid visual direction, and the way the music, action, and changing stage designs work together. Many also find the heartbreak story moving, though some describe it as abstract or difficult to follow. A recurring caveat is the short main campaign; some players enjoy replaying for scores and challenges, while others find those goals demanding. Several reviews also warn that the fast, flashing visuals may be uncomfortable.