Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 248 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 212 out of 248
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 248
  3. Negative: 25 out of 248

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  1. PearlinaFan23
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Really fun, and great character interaction. The story could've been better and I didn't love how difficult it was
  2. Eny2505
    May 7, 2023
    10
    After being burned out by the horrible online experience Nintendo presented us in Splatoon 2, i decided to buy the DLC and play through a „better“ campaign. And yes. It really is better. In fact i absolutely love it. It fixes everything wrong with the base game and executes it better than ever. Challenge based levels, more level types, with an easy, medium and hard mode for almost everyAfter being burned out by the horrible online experience Nintendo presented us in Splatoon 2, i decided to buy the DLC and play through a „better“ campaign. And yes. It really is better. In fact i absolutely love it. It fixes everything wrong with the base game and executes it better than ever. Challenge based levels, more level types, with an easy, medium and hard mode for almost every level. Skill ceiling is very high. Some stations are insanely difficult while some are extremely fun. Great addition to an already good game… Expand
  3. bobb2
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    The best expansion pack of all time. Great story, gameplay and music. Not too easy but not too hard. This expansion pack will forever be with me.
  4. thrackerzod
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    To put this simply Octo Expansion is THE best experience for Splatoon. They went all out with the aesthetics and music to boot on this one, where each level provides an interesting challenge often around fun gimmicks. But more importantly this provides lots of levels that aren't forgiving; requiring the player to get the games mechanics down right. I am thoroughly impressed with theTo put this simply Octo Expansion is THE best experience for Splatoon. They went all out with the aesthetics and music to boot on this one, where each level provides an interesting challenge often around fun gimmicks. But more importantly this provides lots of levels that aren't forgiving; requiring the player to get the games mechanics down right. I am thoroughly impressed with the approach to game design, as when I think about what makes Splatoon great I have to point to this.… Expand
  5. B-ra
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This is a great dlc arguably better than the main game. It’s great if you love difficult games, like seriously this game is REALLY hard. This dlc also has a great interesting story you will especially enjoy if you played splatoon 1 but even new players can appreciate this dlcs story.
  6. Damigamermxus
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    Great DLC, way better than Splatoon 2 and 3 story mode, and its funny that a dlc, a DLC is the best story mode of the Splatoon saga.
    Its fun, challenging and there’s a lot of lore on this expansion and the objective of this game of getting out from a dark place to a better place make me feel identified with Agent 8, maybe thats why I like her
  7. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    a really good DLC, with so many content. this DLC is so fun and you can do very wonderful things
  8. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    the best DLC. this is so good. the new weapons are fresh and delicious WHOOMMY
  9. CEREAL_SoUp
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Chef's kiss, this DLC is AMAZING Packed with content some replayability, Nintendo should really make more single player games/DLC/Campaign like this, it's fun and at times challenging. A really nice change to the bad singleplayer in the base game (Splatoon 2). Honestly if you have Splatoon 2 and you are considering buying it, Just do it! Amazing must-buy for Splatoon fans/players. I gotChef's kiss, this DLC is AMAZING Packed with content some replayability, Nintendo should really make more single player games/DLC/Campaign like this, it's fun and at times challenging. A really nice change to the bad singleplayer in the base game (Splatoon 2). Honestly if you have Splatoon 2 and you are considering buying it, Just do it! Amazing must-buy for Splatoon fans/players. I got this DLC in early 2021 and I have Had fun with it ever since.

    WARNING: If you do not like difficult levels DON'T play the secret boss it almost made me cry twice (of frustration)    … Expand
  10. piscesperiod
    Apr 30, 2021
    1
    Forget about fun with Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion.

    This game becomes increasingly frustrating at an alarming rate, the levels are unforgiving (and pretends that joy-con drift is not a thing), and the last secret boss fight is just dishonest.

    Nintendo missed the mark big time here. I love the franchise, but I regret buying this expansion. It's just dishonest.
  11. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Maybe if this game wasn't so hard and maybe if the 8-Ball would just gO WHERE I TELL IT-
  12. DouglasFir
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Octo Expansion is exciting and offers a lot of new challenges. I love the ambiance of the new section of the world, and it captured something I love about Splatoon 2 that I had yet to find in the traditional single player campaign: I always wanted to try one more level!

    I wasn't sure exactly what I was getting myself into since I haven't been a big fan of the solo modes before, but I'm    Octo Expansion is exciting and offers a lot of new challenges. I love the ambiance of the new section of the world, and it captured something I love about Splatoon 2 that I had yet to find in the traditional single player campaign: I always wanted to try one more level!

    I wasn't sure exactly what I was getting myself into since I haven't been a big fan of the solo modes before, but I'm so glad I made the purchase.    … Expand
  13. PikachuMaster
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Good game, well priced at £20, fun and hardcore levels, amazing soundtrack, frame rate is good, lots of creativity.
  14. MrClean76
    Feb 25, 2021
    1
    Gameplay not that good. Most of time in playthrough is from having to restart levels. The ending is kinda nostalgic but doesnt make up for the rest of the dlc
  15. 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
  16. parzy
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly can't find a significant bad thing about this. There's that other 0/10 review, saying that it would be too hard for children... I KNOW CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEATEN EVERY STAGE, INCLUDING GIRL POWER AND INNER AGENT 3. Seriously, don't give a game a bad review just because you're bad at it!
    Anyways, the story is almost as good as the levels! It's totally different from Octo Canyon, with a new gimmick every level! And, that ending sequence... oh my god. IT'S SO GOOD. The entire ending sequence, the buildup, the final boss, and that beautiful last cutscene just absolutely makes it for me. And the thing that tips it over the edge of 9/10 for me, is PLAYABLE OCTOLINGS!!! It's awesome how you get rewards that you can use in online as well. And for only $20? Dozens of hours of content here, 10/10    … Expand
  17. Tri9322
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    This DLC is everything a Splatoon campaign should be. Every level is unique and well designed, and the perfect difficulty. The plot is pretty good, the music and graphics are amazing. The finale and boss fights are amazing, and it has great fanservice for splatoon fans. If you have Splatoon 2, theres no reason not to also have Octo Expansion.
  18. rikidx
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    el juego en si es perfecto pero seria mejor si cuatro personas podrían jugar en la misma consola osea multijugador no oline mejor que sea oline y multijugador también si la música cambiara
  19. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Su historia es brutal y compleja, con medida que vas jugando lo unico que eseperas es que jamas termine, su dificultad lo vuelve un desafio
  20. kosuya
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    dlc啊，不错，真3号打了近三个小时，整体比较难。任务挺丰富的，单机的补充，有很多套衣服奖励，还是挺值得购买的。但此游戏魅力还是在于联机乐趣！
  21. Juanmi006
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It’s really fun, and a little bit difficult, but the challenging part was enjoyable, 10/10 still playing it
  22. LimboImbo
    Jun 10, 2020
    0
    Worst dlc ever created. Don't buy this crap. It's now worth it. BUT, if you love very bad levels ever created, this dlc is for you. Warning: you will hate it after 2 hours ;)
  23. AcNico
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Its a very cool expansion and I like it! It's hard but fun and offers lots of variation!

    Must have!
  24. LsSiel
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Qué juego tan más bueno y disfrutable. Me causó dolores de cabeza y una gran frustración, pero al mismo tiempo me compensaba con grandes desafíos. Cada nivel está bien pensado y realmente te dará buenos momentos.
  25. Starmanbeta
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    If you have Splatoon 2, there is no reason to not get the Octo Expansion. It is a much improved single-player experience from the base game's single player. The levels are more creative and varied, and the atmosphere and story are more interesting. This is one of those single player games where I find myself wanting to go back and play through it again, even if there is nothing new toIf you have Splatoon 2, there is no reason to not get the Octo Expansion. It is a much improved single-player experience from the base game's single player. The levels are more creative and varied, and the atmosphere and story are more interesting. This is one of those single player games where I find myself wanting to go back and play through it again, even if there is nothing new to achieve, just because the experience itself is so much fun.… Expand
  26. TrevnadoYT
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Man oh man this DLC does a lot. Sure, it only adds a new campaign, but if you beat it, you can play as octolings, there's new gear to be had, which can even be worn on inklings. now for the campaign itself.

    Gameplay: Fun, tight & loose at the same time, challenging, and long. And most importantly, unique. This campaign gives you weapon, sub, and special combinations that you can't get    Man oh man this DLC does a lot. Sure, it only adds a new campaign, but if you beat it, you can play as octolings, there's new gear to be had, which can even be worn on inklings. now for the campaign itself.

    Gameplay: Fun, tight & loose at the same time, challenging, and long. And most importantly, unique. This campaign gives you weapon, sub, and special combinations that you can't get in the other campaign or the multiplayer, and even let you use specials freely!

    Level Design: Simple, yet challenging. Levels are short and sweet, perfect for the switch's general style of gameplay. Levels are also very detailed, you could find easter eggs everywhere. Ignore the 0 reviews, they're not just minigames, they're fleshed out levels with challenge in them.    … Expand
  27. cube2kids
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    For just the game itself, I would put a 9/10
    But thè final "secret" boss is just a bad boys that cheat you, is not funn to fight. I have spend a horrible time beating it
  28. inenai
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This DLC is actually what Splatoon 2 could have been. It introduces the single-player story mode that is actually completely different to that of Splatoon 1, it introduces Octolings (finally!) and missions so difficult that it will keep you entertained for several hours! The aesthetics, the immersion, the music and sound design, the characters, the whole concept of this DLC builds aThis DLC is actually what Splatoon 2 could have been. It introduces the single-player story mode that is actually completely different to that of Splatoon 1, it introduces Octolings (finally!) and missions so difficult that it will keep you entertained for several hours! The aesthetics, the immersion, the music and sound design, the characters, the whole concept of this DLC builds a micro-universe within the already original and outstanding world of Splatoon, the puzzle design is clever and challenging, it has collectibles and re-playability for completionists to dive in, and it rewards you with the best of prizes once you beat it. It adds cutscenes to the game, giving Pearl and Marina even more screen time and allowing the player to get to know them and their back story much better- it is what Splatoon 2's single player mode should have been all about in the first place- and even then I feel it was worth the money, as Splatoon 2 as a standalone multiplayer game is good enough as it is.… Expand
  29. 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 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.
  30. antoine447
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    The dlc is an amazing, fun and challenging experience. The story is great. I do however recommend this to experienced splatoon players because some challenges are very difficult. I also recommend to play all 80 challenges because it's very satisfying in the end. I give this game 8/8.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 20, 2018
    90
    The Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion never lacks in the sheer spectacle of its creativity. It’s Nintendo at its best, for sure, taking what we have come to expect from Splatoon 2’s core experience only to throw the rulebook out the window to astound with freshly inked ideas. More, please.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    75
    Don't go into this expecting the next step in the evolution of Splatoon. This one's more of a detour. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 20]
  3. GamePro Germany
    Jul 30, 2018
    86
    The Splatoon 2: Octo expansion convinces with great new ideas and a lot of variety, but still lacks a "real" story.
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