Personal experiences were not the only source of inspiration for Moonlight Kids' game, and several media and books turned out to be each a great muse for The Wild at Heart, including Song of the Sea, Where the Wild Things Are, Studio Ghibli films, and storybook illustrations. The Wild at Heart has vibes that most players from the 90s or earlier will immediately recognize with a magical sense of nostalgia, and the game is indeed filled up with stories that feel more like heirlooms of an era. Much like The Wild at Heart's characters are inspired by real stories of adoption and household hardships, the Willowvale Deep Woods, too, are inspired by the natural forests and coastlines found in the states of Washington and Oregon because of the team's experience growing up in the Pacific Northwest. This indie game is a story of kids struggling with hard home situations, and the theme of coming of age is key to the plot and the development of the characters, Wake and Kirby, who embark on a beautiful journey through the Willowvale Deep Woods. Game Rant had a chance to talk to Moonlight Kids regarding the studio's newly released first title, called The Wild at Heart.

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