Splatoon 2

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1422 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,169 out of 1422
  2. Mixed: 145 out of 1422
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1422
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  1. Alarchou
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    C'est le jeu multi ou j'ai passé les meilleurs moments, un vrai classique. 18/20
  2. FxGSpartan
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    A definitive upgrade from Splatoon 3, I wish this was the current Splatoon game.
  3. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Better than the first one. improved on everything that made the first one fun
  4. Xytrophico
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    It's a Splatoon game. What more do you want? Very high quality fast-paced brightly coloured shooter game with a cartoon touch. A great multiplayer game, and really fun to play with friends. 8/10!
  5. PearlinaFan23
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Pearlina forever. But seriously, such an upgrade from the 1st, it added so much
  6. LegoLover
    May 28, 2023
    8
    It's a really fun and time-losing game, but the downside is that Nintendo Switch Online is almost a must. You can play Nintendo Switch online without buying it, but it's not enough.
  7. firelink88
    May 15, 2023
    9
    I'll give this a 94%. This game is amazing! Trying out so many weapons is sweet! Playing Turf War is excellent because it gives you a good challenge on facing real players worldwide. I had lots of fun playing the story mode. When buying weapons, shoes, hats, and shirts, they can upgrade your character's stats. The Octo Expansion DLC provides a good challenge for me as well!
  8. theonelog
    May 9, 2023
    9
    Definitely the weakest out of the 3 games. Game was a blast to play and still has many good characteristics.
  9. Eny2505
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Perfect example of Nintendos horrible online servers. Fun fact: they dont exist! This game uses P2P for online multiplayer which is horrible because the entire game dies if someone loses connection. I do like the new weapon types and the campaign is pretty fun but boring sometimes.
  10. Angelfuk83
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    La única razón por la que pago nintendo switch online, trepidante y muy divertido, una gran mejora gráfica y de escenarios respecto al primer juego.
  11. Deviln
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Pretty fun, wish I could be playing it but I somehow lost the game card while moving I think. Never played the first though.
  12. thrackerzod
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Easily the best outing of the Splatoon series, Splatoon 2 masters the Splatoon 1 experience by improving on a lot of mechanics and maps to make a very memorable experience for the switch. Turf War, Ranked and Salmon Run are all solid and get a high score, however you have to buy the paid dlc if you want an amazing singleplayer campaign - the normal one that comes with this game is severelyEasily the best outing of the Splatoon series, Splatoon 2 masters the Splatoon 1 experience by improving on a lot of mechanics and maps to make a very memorable experience for the switch. Turf War, Ranked and Salmon Run are all solid and get a high score, however you have to buy the paid dlc if you want an amazing singleplayer campaign - the normal one that comes with this game is severely lacking, thus making it hard to score any higher.… Expand
  13. Samuelwazzu
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Great game with lots of content. You can always find a match quick and the design and fashion of the game is great!
  14. NicoCube118
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Splatoon 2 is a very good game! The moveset is easy to learn and the gameplay is just great! The single-player campaign is the same as in Splatoon 1, even the story is almost the same. But this is only a small point of criticism. The main modes of the game are Turfwar and Ranked Battle, both are so much fun. Also the newly added mode: Salmon Run is innovative and has interesting enemies.Splatoon 2 is a very good game! The moveset is easy to learn and the gameplay is just great! The single-player campaign is the same as in Splatoon 1, even the story is almost the same. But this is only a small point of criticism. The main modes of the game are Turfwar and Ranked Battle, both are so much fun. Also the newly added mode: Salmon Run is innovative and has interesting enemies. Two other criticisms are the opening hours of Salmon Run and the waiting time for all 8 players to join. Overall, the game is very good and I would recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  15. wesker3407
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    A fun and kid friendly game that the whole family can enjoy. Splatoon has aloud Nintendo to throw their hats in the 3rd person shooter ring.
  16. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is a very good game with a lot of content present here. i love it everything here
  17. TeemoTime
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Besides from a lacklustre single player experience (disregarding Octo Expansion), and clunky controls for a shooter, which utilise motion controls to greatly improve your accuracy. This is the most fun shooter on the Switch.
  18. IHeartDreamWork
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    I really love the sequel game, Splatoon 2! It was my favorite Nintendo Switch game that I like to play! ^w^
  19. Jd467
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    I be have put so many hours into this game and I’m glad that I could even do it
  20. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and all the options are even better than the first one. i like it
  21. Tash1kom
    May 26, 2022
    8
    A continuation of my favorite game, almost everything is wonderful in it, if not for the change of idols, which of course is connected with the plot, but this will not solve the problem
  22. Gam1ngH3ro15
    May 22, 2022
    8
    The single-player is very fun, and pvp is underrated. A solid 3rd person shooter.
  23. Pete112
    Apr 25, 2022
    9
    An original, fun third person shooter that is always fun to dip into every now and again.

    The only thing that stops me playing it more often is the amount of time it takes scrolling through conversations before being able to play .

    That said, it is always easy to find a match and I'm glad I own it.
  24. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    This game is great. Better than the first splatoon game. It may not have the wii u controls or the jumping mini game but everything splatoon 1 did splatoon 2 did better. The only flaws I can find with the game is that the game didn't have all the content at launch(still better than the lack of content the previous game had but I really hope that the next splatoonThis game is great. Better than the first splatoon game. It may not have the wii u controls or the jumping mini game but everything splatoon 1 did splatoon 2 did better. The only flaws I can find with the game is that the game didn't have all the content at launch(still better than the lack of content the previous game had but I really hope that the next splatoon game is fully complete with some dlc like the oct expansion coming later. At least include some chiptunes music when the next game releases), and the voice chat is limited but some voice chat is better than no voice chat. I could also say that with the story mode while it's nice to use multiple weapons unlike the first game, it didn't work out as well as it should've like some of the levels are only well designed for one weapon due to the nature of the story with marie wanting you to try out different weapons so after you beat the game, you can use whatever weapon you want which sounds good but the weapon may not work well with the level. Other than those flaws it's a great game as there are changes that either improves the franchise or makes it unique. The game has different weapons, it has salmon mode, you can change weapons in the lobby, it has different ranked modes, it has a rytham mini game, and the story isn't rehashed as it includes dlc and the first story was just about exploring the underground part of the city while the second story is about marie looking for calie. In conclusion, the game is great and while the voice chat may not be up to par, the game is still really fun unlike fortnite where I feel like I need voice chat to enjoy the game. The story and changes to the game are a welcome edition too and I love how it had more content at launch. People may say it's a rehash of splatoon 1 but I highly disagree.… Expand
  25. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Ich stehe normalerweise überhaupt nicht auf Multiplayer-Spiele, aber Splatoon macht mir super Spaß, und ich liebe die Punk-Asthetik, auf die alles hinausläuft, und alle Spielmodi machen wirklich Spaß, außer dem Story-Modus.
  26. Markianer
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Very funny and nice game, although the story mode isnt the best and to get the 100% you have to complete the same level 9 times with diffrent weapons which is boring. In summary the game makes a lot of fun but the online mode insnt that great because its not ranked from skill or level, which makes it hard for new players to start.
  27. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Splatoon 2 is an addictive, enjoyable game that attracts with its unconventional ideas in the shooters genre. It is an improved version of the first entry in the series, which already was a good game. It allures both young and mature gamers that can appreciate different aspects of the game.
  28. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Great 3rd person shooter for the Switch, one could sink hours into the multiplayer alone or with friends.
  29. Frak3
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    El juego tiene un buen sistema de combate y en las batallas se llaga a sentir mucha adrenalina, las historia es las misma que antes pero esa modalidad es más una demo más grande, con la variedad de ropas el estilo de cada jugador llega a ser único a pesar de solos tener 5 modalidades pocas veces las partidas se van a parecer con la variedad de armas, a pesar de ser pocas clases hay tantasEl juego tiene un buen sistema de combate y en las batallas se llaga a sentir mucha adrenalina, las historia es las misma que antes pero esa modalidad es más una demo más grande, con la variedad de ropas el estilo de cada jugador llega a ser único a pesar de solos tener 5 modalidades pocas veces las partidas se van a parecer con la variedad de armas, a pesar de ser pocas clases hay tantas que en algún momento podrás encontrar un arma que sepas usar y con una combinación comida sobretodo la variedad de armas secundarias y ultis y cada versión de un arma puede tener un estilo de juego muy distinto a otra, también están los potenciadores en la ropa que suben cierta estadística por así decirlo, como el ataque el arma principal, la velocidad en forma cefalopodo, carga más rápida de las ultis y cosas por el estilo… Expand
  30. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    This game is pretty good, I don't know what else to say. I wished they did something a bit more creative with the online modes.
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#24 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#5 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#8 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    85
    Though never fun in real life, spilling ink all around is even more fun in Splatoon 2 than it was in the first game. Teaming up with your squid friends has never been better. But even though some weird Nintendo elements can drag the fun to a stall, everywhere that Splatoon 2 shines makes it a deserving heir to the original.
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  2. Game Rant
    Oct 8, 2017
    80
    Splatoon 2 builds on what its successor did so well, with a much larger base of assets that has allowed Nintendo to provide more to consumers right off the bat.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    Splatoon extended its content and has brought a funny storyline in the second episode. Both newcomers to the Switch and fans of the first game, this is a must-have for you. [Issue#277]
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