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. hime
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    Словами не передать, как я люблю эту игру. А моушн-контроль должен быть везде.
  2. nyylpk
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    Un juego espectacular a todo color y como no a 60fps. Recomendado 100% si tienes una switch, no puede faltar en tu catalogo. Las partidas online te harán vibrar de emoción y no pararas de jugar. Con la salida de la expansión se ha añadido un juego single player que gana valor el juego
  3. brownieman182
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Really enjoyable game. Good graphics and a challenging story mode for all ages.
  4. NeonPurple
    Jul 13, 2018
    8
    The multiplayer is actually fun. Good selection of weapons. Enjoyable game overall
  5. Nintenguy
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Me, truly, I am a HUGE Nintendo fan. And this is my favorite game of all time.

    Positive: The single player is great. The online experience is a good one. The online is better than the Wii U's. The new Salmon Run mode is most likely the best. The new dualie weapons are a nice addition. Negatives: Salmon Run is only available at certain times. The single-player campaign is    Me, truly, I am a HUGE Nintendo fan. And this is my favorite game of all time.

    Positive:
    The single player is great.
    The online experience is a good one.
    The online is better than the Wii U's.
    The new Salmon Run mode is most likely the best.
    The new dualie weapons are a nice addition.
    Negatives:

    Salmon Run is only available at certain times.
    The single-player campaign is short.
    The final boss is a step down from the first game, and it is easier.

    Overall, though, I still think this is a 10/10 game and deserves the best Switch game spot.    … Expand
  6. kamhagh
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    I really really really love this game,
    The controls and motion controls work very amazing! I always though fps is pointless with a controller but I take that back now :p
    it's very cute, Colorful and has an amazing theme/atmosphere. the music is also very cute and nice :3 also seeing other's drawing and cards while walking in the town area makes the game have a cool feeling and    I really really really love this game,
    The controls and motion controls work very amazing! I always though fps is pointless with a controller but I take that back now :p

    it's very cute, Colorful and has an amazing theme/atmosphere.

    the music is also very cute and nice :3

    also seeing other's drawing and cards while walking in the town area makes the game have a cool feeling and all. it's like this game has a personality, and I love it so much!

    the graphics are really good imo, the Devs have done a wonderful job!

    the gameplay is also very fun, so are the mechanics! there's a lot of special and unique things about this game that makes it not just another boring shooter! Like you realistically can't move where you haven't painted or inked! stuff like this makes it very fun,

    however, as much as I love this game it has a few very annoying quirks >.< but I hope they fix it, this is why I give the game an 8 instead of 10-9!

    1. You can't skip the intro and it's so annoying, I mean being forced to see it each time there's a new change or anything would be ok, but if you open the game, see the intro then close it you have to watch the news all over again about the map rotations!

    2. Maps change over time and they're not chosen over time randomly like other games, it makes it a little weird. I prefer random maps TBH!

    3. You can't leave the lobby once you're in! if it even takes like 5m you have to stay, although you could maybe turn your wi-fi off or something to make it kick you, but it's really dumb, It doesn't happen often but it early morning etc, it takes a long time to find a match and you're stuck there waiting, for some reason the 170s timer that kicks you if no players are found keeps just reseting too. and you can't do anything interesting while waiting other than playing with the music

    4. I originally complained about the match making but after playing a few more matches and reaching lvl 15-20 The MM started being a lot better!

    5. Lack of dedicated servers! I get a lot of disconnects. and the need for a Perfect internet connection is annoying, I can't play it anywhere but in my room cause my Mobile data's NAT Type is D. and the Switch's Wi-fi antenna is garbage! I really wish I could play this game when I'm outside like rocket league! and dedicated servers would just make everything a lot better! and not make people worry about their internet connection constantly!    … Expand
  7. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Nintendo is really great as they create this level game with new IP.
    Even if I do not like the FPS genre, Splatton is so much fun.
  8. Pantufas
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    One of the best games on the system, great style, gameplay and it is an all around gem.
    Some problems i encountered was trying to play with friends, in turf war you cant decide to play with or against some of your friends and the lobby is always the same, which can be annoying since the players you encounter are always the same. You cannot play ranked with friends and the league battles    One of the best games on the system, great style, gameplay and it is an all around gem.
    Some problems i encountered was trying to play with friends, in turf war you cant decide to play with or against some of your friends and the lobby is always the same, which can be annoying since the players you encounter are always the same. You cannot play ranked with friends and the league battles feel like playing with no objective at all.
    The salmon run mode is excellent. It would be great if another mode like this one was added.
    The singleplayer mode is fun but nothing special, a little short but fun.
    The weapons and customization are amazing, the arsenal is huge and so is the clothing collection. Furthermore, there are addictions to the game every week or so, which makes, to me one of the best games on the switch.
    I think it is a must have game for the switch even for people wanting to play this alone or just casually.    … Expand
  9. MythicalEmbers
    Jun 17, 2018
    7
    Splatoon 2 is a great game but with bad matchmaking. I have to go against level 80s and I'm just level 30. Say its just a level but it means experience, you don't just die over and over and get to level 80. It's hard to have fun in a game where you have to keep losing and losing over high competitive play. Everything else is good though.
  10. Assbel
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    un juego extremadamente divertido el cual salio con un amplio contenido que a sido añadido a lo largo del tiempo de forma gratuita a excepción de su expansión la cual es pagada , una historia simple pero con unos niveles muy creativos y que mas de alguno es un reto, un ost unico en su estilo el cual tiene melodias que no se olvidan facilmente, y un gameplay orientado al juego competitivoun juego extremadamente divertido el cual salio con un amplio contenido que a sido añadido a lo largo del tiempo de forma gratuita a excepción de su expansión la cual es pagada , una historia simple pero con unos niveles muy creativos y que mas de alguno es un reto, un ost unico en su estilo el cual tiene melodias que no se olvidan facilmente, y un gameplay orientado al juego competitivo en equipo
    es un juego muy bien cuidado y se nota que nintendo lo a sabido mimar bien.    … Expand
  11. AllySky
    Jun 16, 2018
    7
    Clearly love and effort is being put into this game, not to mention it is incredibly adorable and fun. However the game play is at times frustrating, and it is far from the best moba out there.
  12. vvmax
    May 30, 2018
    7
    Good game. Lots of fun and a great game to play online but the lack of local multiplayer and having to listen to the squid sisters every time you boot up the game makes it a perfect 7
  13. agentken
    May 27, 2018
    8
    the single mode is awesome, game play is sick. Doubting at first but addicts right now. Refreshing game aside from traditional hard core FPS game. Highly recommend
  14. GoodCat
    May 19, 2018
    8
    El solo online de este juego hace que merezca la compra rápido dinámico y muy adictivo, el apartado grafico es excelente y su jugabilidad es profunda y estratégica, tiene un modo historia corto pero muy entretenido y da la opción de jugar en esos momentos en que no tendremos acceso a internet, la banda sonora es muy buena pero como punto negativo y el cual fue determinante para ponerle unEl solo online de este juego hace que merezca la compra rápido dinámico y muy adictivo, el apartado grafico es excelente y su jugabilidad es profunda y estratégica, tiene un modo historia corto pero muy entretenido y da la opción de jugar en esos momentos en que no tendremos acceso a internet, la banda sonora es muy buena pero como punto negativo y el cual fue determinante para ponerle un ocho, es la falta de un multijugador en el cual dos personas jueguen en la misma consola.… Expand
  15. Jezuzo
    May 19, 2018
    9
    El mejor juego online de Switch hasta la fehca.
    -Gran cantidad de mapas
    -Muy buena jugabilidad
    -Gran cantidad de armas e items
    -Los Splatfest son muy divertidos y originales
    -Quizás se me quedan un poco cortos los modos de juego que hay, ya que hay pocos a mi parecer.
  16. MrMuffin16
    May 17, 2018
    7
    No skip option. Bad Connection. Great game play. Its a good game but isn't good enough to be anywhere near perfect.
  17. GoldMetal
    May 15, 2018
    10
    I really enjoyed this game, especially the multiplayer. It’s really creative to make a game based on paint, regardless of how dumb it sounds. At least Nintendo makes some games I like
  18. e99y
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Totally unexpected... thought this as just simple shooter with quite cool design... end up enjoys it with totally unique experience and addicted to it's deep game universe. This is really underrated Nintendo games.
  19. UnionJack0714
    May 7, 2018
    9
    Splatoon on Wii U was just the beginning. This is more of the same, but times 100. Better designed maps, new and more balanced weapons, more gear and customization options, killer soundtrack and a more thought out single player experience adds up to one of the best shooters in the past 5-10 years. Consistent weekly updates proves just how much lover and care was put into this brilliantSplatoon on Wii U was just the beginning. This is more of the same, but times 100. Better designed maps, new and more balanced weapons, more gear and customization options, killer soundtrack and a more thought out single player experience adds up to one of the best shooters in the past 5-10 years. Consistent weekly updates proves just how much lover and care was put into this brilliant game. The single player is a clever Mario galaxy inspired tutorial that prepares the player for the epic and awesome online. That may sound like a bad thing, but the levels and bosses are all extremely fun and well designed, and will supply you with hours of enjoyment. Those willing to stick around and complete every level with a certain weapon will be rewarded with a unique hero weapon to take into the world online and show off. Speaking of online, this is a masterpiece when it comes to online play. The basic turf war never fails to entertain, and is always fun to play and also allows for quick pick up and go play. More experienced players can then play ranked modes, which consist of amazingly tactical gameplay, from escorting a weapon to the enemies base, riding a moving tower, controlling a certain area with your ink and playing american football with clams. Not your thing, try the addictive Salmon run, the horde mode of Splatoon. Take on the zombie like beings in epic survival maps and earn unique rewards. The only downgrade is the lack of two player due to the Wii U pad being absent. Putting this aside, this is a brilliant game and is one of the best games of 2017. This is a must own for any Switch player, and is a perfectly good reason to buy a Switch. 9/10… Expand
  20. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Lovely a great shooter who really stands out. The matchmaking is my only complain about this game salmon run is also a lot of fun
  21. Terskstar
    Apr 30, 2018
    8
    Splatoon 2 is a great shooter that brings a bit of fresh air to the genre. It improves considerably the original Splatoon, with more variety of weapons, a remarkable campaign, outstanding artistically, a good soundtrack but not perfect and playable exquisitely.
    If you liked the original, you will love it.
  22. Pacross
    Apr 29, 2018
    5
    I didnt think the online could be worst than the first game, but oh boy how wrong i was!!! the game seems to run fine when it feels like it, and seeing how the "online" is the base of the experience, the experience for me was destroyed by it, i keep getting into incomplete teams, or the opponent teams losing a member by the start of the match, i keep getting the "unstable conecctionI didnt think the online could be worst than the first game, but oh boy how wrong i was!!! the game seems to run fine when it feels like it, and seeing how the "online" is the base of the experience, the experience for me was destroyed by it, i keep getting into incomplete teams, or the opponent teams losing a member by the start of the match, i keep getting the "unstable conecction warning and kicked out of the match all the time, is a disaster, all my friends keep struggling with these problems and the worst of all is that nintendo expects to charge for this horrible service.… Expand
  23. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    At launch, this incredibly creative and unique shooter(which was pretty much an upgraded port of the original) was lacking on a lot of things to do and basic features, but still had solid gameplay mechanics, fun world and characters and was fun and well-designed. However, around 9 months after the game's initial releases, the game has so much content and a brand new paid single-player DLCAt launch, this incredibly creative and unique shooter(which was pretty much an upgraded port of the original) was lacking on a lot of things to do and basic features, but still had solid gameplay mechanics, fun world and characters and was fun and well-designed. However, around 9 months after the game's initial releases, the game has so much content and a brand new paid single-player DLC coming out, and there is still more to come(for free). However, a couple of bad maps make it harder to give it a 10/10, specially when compared to the original's arenas.… Expand
  24. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    8
    If you liked the first one, get this. It's everything the first game had (Salmon Run) but more. This game is fun as crap and if you choose to get it, prepare to get addicted.
  25. juanlobo
    Apr 5, 2018
    9
    pros:

    - A lot of fun - sense of progressing gaining levels, new weapons and clothes - the mobile app gives you 'exclusive' and COOL clothes you can purchase with game money - nice campaign - frequent updates - frequent events - cool graphics - nice frenetic gameplay - motion controls help a lot with aim - octo expansion is coming :D contras: - it takes some time to get    pros:

    - A lot of fun
    - sense of progressing gaining levels, new weapons and clothes
    - the mobile app gives you 'exclusive' and COOL clothes you can purchase with game money
    - nice campaign
    - frequent updates
    - frequent events
    - cool graphics
    - nice frenetic gameplay
    - motion controls help a lot with aim
    - octo expansion is coming :D

    contras:
    - it takes some time to get fighters for regular matches, in ranked this is a lot faster
    - sometimes the teams aren't well balanced

    overall is a pretty cool game    … Expand
  26. Yuri_Wii
    Apr 4, 2018
    8
    Splatoon 2 é a minha primeira vez nessa franquia da Nintendo, multiplayer muito diveriido rápido, o próprio esquema em como ganhar uma partida é legar, seja com invasões do lado do time inimigo, ou caçar a equipe inimiga, neutralizando para a sua equipe dominar pontos específicos, infelizmente só não é 10, pelo sistema arcaico , tudo bem a falta de voice chat, mas enquanto espera aSplatoon 2 é a minha primeira vez nessa franquia da Nintendo, multiplayer muito diveriido rápido, o próprio esquema em como ganhar uma partida é legar, seja com invasões do lado do time inimigo, ou caçar a equipe inimiga, neutralizando para a sua equipe dominar pontos específicos, infelizmente só não é 10, pelo sistema arcaico , tudo bem a falta de voice chat, mas enquanto espera a partida, poderia haver uma forma de chat, nem que seja do mario kart..fez falta pra min.O single player ainda nao joguei muito , mas o foco principal é da parte multiplayer que é o que importa no jogo… Expand
  27. imoviesreview
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    A perfect blend of easy to learn, but difficult to master. A must play for any Switch owner.
  28. 1239999
    Apr 3, 2018
    8
    Splatoon 2 é a minha primeira vez nessa franquia da Nintendo, multiplayer muito diveriido rápido, o próprio esquema em como ganhar uma partida é legar, seja com invasões do lado do time inimigo, ou caçar a equipe inimiga, neutralizando para a sua equipe dominar pontos específicos, infelizmente só não é 10, pelo sistema arcaico , tudo bem a falta de voice chat, mas enquanto espera aSplatoon 2 é a minha primeira vez nessa franquia da Nintendo, multiplayer muito diveriido rápido, o próprio esquema em como ganhar uma partida é legar, seja com invasões do lado do time inimigo, ou caçar a equipe inimiga, neutralizando para a sua equipe dominar pontos específicos, infelizmente só não é 10, pelo sistema arcaico , tudo bem a falta de voice chat, mas enquanto espera a partida, poderia haver uma forma de chat, nem que seja do mario kart..fez falta pra min.O single player ainda nao joguei muito , mas o foco principal é da parte multiplayer… Expand
  29. ViniOfficial
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Não joguei o Primeiro, mas eu amei o Splatoon 2, seu modo Single - Player tem fases muito criativas e uma boa historia, os modos onlines são fantasticos, e o novo modo Salmon Run é incrivel, é muito satisfatorio você ganhar nesse modo! Um dos melhores do Nintendo Switch!
  30. IndieCrit
    Mar 30, 2018
    7
    Meh. That's how I can sum up the sequel to one of the most innovative games in recent years. Sure, it's a fine sequel, but It's like Call of Duty. It stays in the box, not trying anything new. I mean, it's fine, better graphics, more weapons, new mode.. but the story mode is better. Just don't expect much new out of Splatoon 2. As Captain Cuttlefish would say, it's just a few crab cakesMeh. That's how I can sum up the sequel to one of the most innovative games in recent years. Sure, it's a fine sequel, but It's like Call of Duty. It stays in the box, not trying anything new. I mean, it's fine, better graphics, more weapons, new mode.. but the story mode is better. Just don't expect much new out of Splatoon 2. As Captain Cuttlefish would say, it's just a few crab cakes short of a dozen. That failed.… Expand
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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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Metascore
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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