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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1422 Ratings

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  1. Sep 8, 2023
    9
    C'est le jeu multi ou j'ai passé les meilleurs moments, un vrai classique. 18/20
  2. Aug 25, 2023
    8
    A definitive upgrade from Splatoon 3, I wish this was the current Splatoon game.
  3. Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Better than the first one. improved on everything that made the first one fun
  4. 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. Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Pearlina forever. But seriously, such an upgrade from the 1st, it added so much
  6. Jul 4, 2023
    2
    It was fine when it was the newest of it's series, but with Splatoon 3 in the scene, I have no reason to come back to it.
  7. Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Every positive review on this game is false. The weapon kits suck, camping is a bigger problem now more than ever, Grizzco doesn't work half the time, and the matchmaking is FAR worse! Nothing about this game is worth the stress or having to constantly put up with toxicity. The entire series needs to die, because nothing is getting better and Nintendo only cares about money.
  8. 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.
  9. May 17, 2023
    7
    Nice little game where you shoot squids with ink as a squid. Getting a kill feels satisfying and the campaign is also pretty nice. If you are looking to buy a splatoon game do not buy splatoon 3.
  10. 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!
  11. May 9, 2023
    9
    Definitely the weakest out of the 3 games. Game was a blast to play and still has many good characteristics.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Mar 21, 2023
    5
    Very mixed opinoins, it was fine at launch but after like 1.5 years the tenta missiles appeared... and K 52.
    I was a jet squelcher main :') .
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is a very good game with a lot of content present here. i love it everything here
  21. 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.
  22. Aug 9, 2022
    1
    I can't even begin to list all of the bad things. I'm used to pretty much all Nintendo developed games being at least good enough. Not this time. I would like to meet the person who thought releasing this game wasn't an insult to every shooter ever made and recommend them a psychiatrist
  23. 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^
  24. Jul 28, 2022
    6
    I'm an outlier, but this game just does not appeal to me. There are a lot of things that I really respect from the series like unique character designs, good music, and a pretty cool competitive community. I do think most people will really like this game and get a lot out of it, just not me personally.
  25. Jul 20, 2022
    5
    Splatoon 2 is a sequel in the same way pickles are a sequel to cucumbers. It doesn't do much different from the first game but does leave me feeling salty.

    It's a decent game, the story mode is okay and the multiplayer is okay.
  26. Jul 10, 2022
    10
    I be have put so many hours into this game and I’m glad that I could even do it
  27. Jun 30, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and all the options are even better than the first one. i like it
  28. 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
  29. May 25, 2022
    1
    Suffice it to say that in order to get into the player search grid, you need to wait 5 minutes for unskippable news, and the search for the players themselves is now taking another 3 minutes. To play once, you simply wait a minimum of 8 minutes. And the single player mode in this game is rubbish.
  30. May 22, 2022
    8
    The single-player is very fun, and pvp is underrated. A solid 3rd person shooter.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 100
  2. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]