Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

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  • Summary: Play as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game. This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysteriousPlay as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game. This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysterious underground test facility in a desperate battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Escape from these twisted depths, and you'll finally be able to join multiplayer matches as an Octoling. You may think you know everything about the world of Splatoon, but these waters run deep, and so does the lore. Purchase this content today for immediate access to special octo-themed in-game gear.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Nintenderos
    Jul 1, 2018
    95
    It’s been difficult to find anything negative in this downloadable content that Nintendo has created. With a perfect technical performance, and a musical quality at the level of the best Nintendo games, the Inkling world grows and becomes more mature and interesting than it already was.
  2. IGN Japan
    Jun 26, 2018
    90
    This may be an expansion for a game that is essentially a multiplayer experience, but the solo campaign is the real attraction in Octo Expansion. If you couldn’t get into the multiplayer, give this a try.
  3. The Games Machine
    Jul 2, 2018
    88
    Octo is an excellent expansion, even better than the original game campaign if you are looking for a really stiff challenge.
  4. GamingTrend
    Jun 20, 2018
    80
    Overall, Octo Expansion is an absolute steal. At $20, you’re getting a very creative and engaging campaign that expands the world of Splatoon 2 with diverse gameplay, although a small portion of these levels feels like monotonous filler. Luckily, the ability to skip them mitigates this issue, but does little to assuage the fact that the majority of the bosses are rehashes.
  5. Cubed3
    Jul 10, 2018
    80
    While the fact that it's a modular design could be equated with laziness for some, Nintendo deserves credit for producing something robust and unforgiving that will test even the most dedicated of fans.
  6. Gamersky
    Jul 3, 2018
    80
    The Octo Expansion is a substantial DLC focused on single player campaign with great level design. Although the Autopass button is bad for players keeping passion to challenge, the DLC still successfully keeps Splatoon 2 fresh.
  7. Destructoid
    Jun 14, 2018
    70
    It's still a good time to play Splatoon, especially if you're up for a solo intermission and keep your expectations in check.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 68
  3. Negative: 8 out of 68
  1. ANKPlays
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Absolutely ink-redible DLC! An amazing attribute to Splatoon 2! Much better than the games actual story, with fun and enticing gameplay, anAbsolutely ink-redible DLC! An amazing attribute to Splatoon 2! Much better than the games actual story, with fun and enticing gameplay, an interesting story, and difficult levels. Worth every penny!… Expand
  2. ivanelkpro_real
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Si te ha gustado splatoon 2, esto te encantara, el mejor dlc que he jugado en mi vida, es una compra obligatoria si tienes splatoon 2
  4. ZeoN
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Una de las mejores expansiones que ha hecho nunca Nintendo.
    80 niveles nuevos unidos a una nueva y muy buena historia en las profundidades de    Una de las mejores expansiones que ha hecho nunca Nintendo.
    80 niveles nuevos unidos a una nueva y muy buena historia en las profundidades de este maravilloso universo. Supera a la campaña principal del videojuego en muchísimos apartados, y el diseño de niveles y la banda sonora no son la excepción.    … Expand
  5. GumVonSchweetz
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    A good DLC. It tells you some background stories about your favourite characters. Also those octolings are cool. At first i thought it'sA good DLC. It tells you some background stories about your favourite characters. Also those octolings are cool. At first i thought it's almost impossible to beat this DLC but it's actually not that hard. Just collect enough points on easy levels and skip hard ones to find those 4 details (or whatever they are called). Yeah, some of those levels are easy as hell. But some of them are soooo hard. Those require so much accuracy from you. But i just skipped those with Off The Hook's help. ;D… Expand
  6. Enjineer
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    When I first tried Octo Canyon in Splatoon 2, I was quickly bored of it and didn't come back to it after first trying it. With the OctoWhen I first tried Octo Canyon in Splatoon 2, I was quickly bored of it and didn't come back to it after first trying it. With the Octo Expansion, I've been hooked from the moment I first started the expansion after getting it. It's more challenging, expands on the story, and brings a wider variety of levels to be experienced, along with being longer than the base campaign. Definitely a must-own for Splatoon 2 fans hungry for more singleplayer content.

    Oh, and I didn't even mention that the music is absolutely fantastic.    … Expand
  7. PikachuMaster
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Good game, well priced at £20, fun and hardcore levels, amazing soundtrack, frame rate is good, lots of creativity.
  8. Obsidanse
    Nov 17, 2018
    0
    Can we have some kind of warning on difficult content please?
    This looks like all ages could enjoy it. Not so!
    It’s “fun”... or    Can we have some kind of warning on difficult content please?
    This looks like all ages could enjoy it. Not so!
    It’s “fun”... or “enfuriatingly challenging and often unreasonably random”
    I will try as much as I can mange. I did fork out £18 for it after all.
    They worked hard on it, but it’s terribly elite and inaccessible to many... I can’t see youngsters enjoying this after a short while. Way too frustrating.    … Expand

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