Splatoon 3

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 484 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 56 out of 484
  3. Negative: 118 out of 484
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  1. TODD17
    Sep 23, 2022
    9
    It’s so close. Amazing story mode, well balanced, and it is a great concept. But the connection errors are pathetic. It has gotten better with the update but the servers still need a lot of work.
  2. Under8tedX
    Sep 21, 2022
    7
    This games OK, its not bad but then again its not great. The single player campaign basically consists you going from stage to stage, beating it with different weapons/fastest time etc. Story line is pretty boring and is mainly in the Archive (Alterna Logs), you are given throughout the game by completing stages..As for online?Online at the start of its release had some really badThis games OK, its not bad but then again its not great. The single player campaign basically consists you going from stage to stage, beating it with different weapons/fastest time etc. Story line is pretty boring and is mainly in the Archive (Alterna Logs), you are given throughout the game by completing stages..As for online?Online at the start of its release had some really bad connection, although it has since been fixed, people still tend to drop out when losing or just randomly drop out. Its been descent fun while it lasted, but i don't see it lasting more than a couple weeks to a month for me.… Expand
  3. Funny7Cloud
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    对于没有玩过前作的的玩家，这绝对是非常优秀可以拿到满分的作品。除了糟糕的网络问题，一切都还不错，让人能找到游戏的快乐这件事，在2022年当下是多么艰难的一件事啊！很高兴他们做到了。
  4. yojb
    Sep 20, 2022
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. Lets just get past the fact that this literally could have been an update to Splatoon 2. There are 0 social features. No voice chat. No way to communicate with your team other than pushing up on the d-pad to say "ouch" when you're dead or "over here" when alive. THAT'S IT. Wanna add someone you played with? Well that's too dang bad. Have fun playing the sameThis game is absolute garbage. Lets just get past the fact that this literally could have been an update to Splatoon 2. There are 0 social features. No voice chat. No way to communicate with your team other than pushing up on the d-pad to say "ouch" when you're dead or "over here" when alive. THAT'S IT. Wanna add someone you played with? Well that's too dang bad. Have fun playing the same couple maps over and over and over again with a random team of "drag me downs". You'll lose 3 games in a row, all because your team is trash. So I guess if you want to be infuriated go ahead and get this steaming pile of trash. There isn't even a "lone wolf"/solo type multiplayer mode. Bro this game got old so fast. And the amount of copium other users have is sickening. You all just wanna feel like you didn't waste $60 on a game that could have literally been an update to Splatoon 2.… Expand
  5. Dr3aMz
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic, it's really tons of fun... it's an improvement on the second game on every side.
  6. iandizion713
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This is the best masterpiece i have ever gotten the chance to experience. Thank you so much Nintendo for allowing me to buy such a beautiful game. I will take good care of it and keep it on my shelf always.
  7. TheNewGuy
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though this game seems rather similar to the previous two installments, Splatoon 3 improves everything about the series. Pretty much every issue from Splatoon 1 and 2 have been fixed this time around. I was thrilled when they announced you could skip the opening map announcements! The story mode also feels considerably different. Mr. Grizz is a fresh final boss instead of using Octavio for the third time. The idols have the most interesting designs, especially Big Man, who's the best idol to me! My only negative point is that there weren't that many new weapons added. But considering that every previous weapon was brought back, it doesn't bother me too much. Overall, it's not Splatoon 2,5, it's another fresh banger from the Splatoon series!… Expand
  8. MeloettaBros9
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    This is rig I am evening suffering to get more pts in Anarchy Battle (Open) and it not ok same pt of 8 every time I Racked up it same pts 8 and -2 to -3 it not worth it I hope Nintendo could get that resolve for Anarchy Battle (Open) cause that not right
  9. AnthonyFantano
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    Love me Squids. Love me brown Squids. Love me asian Squids. Love me cunny Squids. Simple as. Strong 9.
    Forever.
  10. VincentWonder
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    Great multiplayer shooter, i am amazed that nintendo managed to add something to the genre making it a ton of fun and not so frustrating at start
  11. Captiosus
    Sep 18, 2022
    6
    Update 9/18/22:
    The recent server maintenance and 1.1.1 patch were *supposed* to help address the comms error problem. If anything the issue has only become WORSE since the patch. In one 90 minute session today, I counted 27 generic comms errors: 22 during matchmaking, 5 mid-match. None of this was a problem with my network as discord chat and my wife's TV video streaming worked    Update 9/18/22:
    The recent server maintenance and 1.1.1 patch were *supposed* to help address the comms error problem. If anything the issue has only become WORSE since the patch. In one 90 minute session today, I counted 27 generic comms errors: 22 during matchmaking, 5 mid-match. None of this was a problem with my network as discord chat and my wife's TV video streaming worked flawlessly throughout the same time period. Yet twice Nintendo's system blamed MY internet, penalizing me with two 5 minute "time-outs" despite the comm errors being THEIR fault. I only managed to play 6 complete games in the time frame, totaling around 30 minutes. 30 minutes of play vs. 90 minutes of comm errors. I'm not reducing my score (yet) but if they don't get a handle on this I most certainly will. It doesn't matter how good the game could be if it can't be played.
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    Original:
    Splatoon 1 and 2 were my most played games on the Wii U and Switch, respectively, so what I'm about to write legimiately hurts: Splatoon 3 is, in many respects, inferior to Splatoon 2. Fewer maps, fewer weapons, fewer weapon loadouts meaning less weapon diversity, and only the barest minimum of truly new things added. Out of 12 multiplayer maps at launch, only 5 of them are new -- the other 7 are returning maps from Splatoon 1 and 2. The only new primary weapons added are the bows and the Splatana. There's a handful of new special abilities but most of them are just cosmetic retreads of secondary abilities from the previous two games. The new campaign is nice, but predictable to anyone who played the previous campaigns. Same puzzles -- hell, the same cube boss appears YET AGAIN. I know people will say it's not fair to expect a new game to have as much content as the previous game that was supported for 5 years and I agree to a point; However, I expect a sequel to at least have more content than the LAUNCH version of its predecessor. Other than the addition of cosmetics, this offers less at launch than Splatoon 2 did in 2017.

    But the biggest thing that drives my score down is the fact that the entire multiplayer system is just as bad as it's always been. When you start the game it asks you to set your region, but this is ONLY for future Splatfests. Regular gameplay is worldwide matchmaking like always, which means the game suffers the same problem as the last two where getting connected to people halfway around the world makes for very unenjoyable matches due to ping/latency. It has the same horridly low tick rate as Splatoon 2 so being killed around corners or seemingly "through" textures happens just as frequently as the last game. Connection errors are as prevalent as always and if someone disconnects, it ends the match for everyone -- even if it's all the way at the end of the match. I've been sitting at the "GAME!" (or salmon egg counter) screen at the end of a match only for it to error out and give no rewards for the time spent. Three games into this series and one would think they would have made a real effort to address these issues... alas, no.

    There are some very good/much needed quality of life additions here like the ability to group with friends easier, the addition of a shooting range in the lobby room, the ability to skip the Deep Cut intro video, the Sheldon Licenses making acquiring weapons easier, and the locker room. But many of these could have been added to the previous game in a massive overhaul rather than requiring a full, entire, new game.

    I still love Splatoon and I'm sure I'll be playing this for years to come -- but that doesn't change the fact that, in terms of content, Splatoon 2 is the superior game right now, especially since 3 suffers the same networking problems as 2. In a year or two, Splatoon 3 will probably be on par with the content in Splatoon 2... it's just a shame it didn't launch with more out of the gate (or better netcode, at least).    … Expand
  12. Windinthe_Night
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, in terms of the online multiplayer everything is generally the same to Splatoon 2 except for some quality of like features like a prelobby. Over all it’s still a solid addition to the Splatoon franchise and worth the $60!
  13. Zaxsauce
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Great Game best Splatoon game ever, I feel like we needed another splatoon game because its just been so long since splatoon 2 came out. Everything they added is just simply better especially the story mode, never thought splatoon would get so many cutscenes and the story mode keeps you on your feet. Locker rooms are a cool addition, I go to the general store so much. Be sure to get thisGreat Game best Splatoon game ever, I feel like we needed another splatoon game because its just been so long since splatoon 2 came out. Everything they added is just simply better especially the story mode, never thought splatoon would get so many cutscenes and the story mode keeps you on your feet. Locker rooms are a cool addition, I go to the general store so much. Be sure to get this game because it will be worth your while.… Expand
  14. Geo3891
    Sep 17, 2022
    1
    Online malisimo, soundtrack malisimo, gráficos de cartón, diseño de personajes horrendo y vomitivo (en especial las idols, dan muchisimo asco) e historia mediocre, esta porquería no supera ni a sus predecesores, todo mal con este juego, este juego merece ser odiado
  15. jimmyff
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    Everything I wanted it to be. I'm looking forward to years of splatfests! To be a 10 it would need to have added something totally unexpected but instead is really solid upgrade on an awesome series.
  16. AC-18
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game can be stressful and personality changing. Therefore, if you do not want to change your personality, we recommend that you do not play.… Expand
  17. 6500
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regarding hero mode, I wanted a difficulty level selection. If you are a beginner or an unskilled person, you will feel difficult, so it is a pity. In particular, I think that the boss battle will be difficult to defeat from the first half.… Expand
  18. Korea_overlord
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best multiplayer games of 2022, it has a 3 month battlepass, the arenas look great, the outfits are awesome, the story mode is one of the best and hardest of the series. Splatoon 3 is indeed an addictive and fun game in which you always have something to do. Good for kids and adults too.
  19. someonewhocares
    Sep 16, 2022
    2
    The third instalment in the Splatoon Franchise, Splatoon 3 adds absolutely nothing to the table and almost feels like a DLC bundle for Splatoon 2. It's addictive game-play is lacking here, and it feels slightly more easy to lose entire interest of game-play.
  20. OmarSaifi
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Splatoon 3 perfects the elements you fell in love with splatoon 2 and makes them better in every way , UI story ranked etc , it shows clearly that people who made this game really gave it the love and support it needs, yes there isnt something big there but all of these small elements and chages made it soo great to play, my only problem however is that the servers suck so much , a lot ofSplatoon 3 perfects the elements you fell in love with splatoon 2 and makes them better in every way , UI story ranked etc , it shows clearly that people who made this game really gave it the love and support it needs, yes there isnt something big there but all of these small elements and chages made it soo great to play, my only problem however is that the servers suck so much , a lot of comunnication errors more than splat 2 and a lot of bugs here and there but except that this games is really worth the upgrade in my opinion… Expand
  21. lolhhh
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    large improvement from splatoon 2 new mechanics are inventive by far best story mode love the new idols and awesome new weapons
  22. Nanashiii
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    One of best shooters, no microtransactions, Tons of content, very worth its price,
  23. mememepls
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Splatoon 3 does a great job on expanding on the 2nd game. The story mode offers tons of levels that get quite challenging by the end of the story campaign. If you are a more seasoned veteran of the game, it may be easier for you, but the secret level to 100% the story mode ends up being good for anyone that gets to that point, especially for honing in on movement and combat skills. TheSplatoon 3 does a great job on expanding on the 2nd game. The story mode offers tons of levels that get quite challenging by the end of the story campaign. If you are a more seasoned veteran of the game, it may be easier for you, but the secret level to 100% the story mode ends up being good for anyone that gets to that point, especially for honing in on movement and combat skills. The story itself provides interesting context into the world of Splatoon through the collection of collectables. I'd love to see something that dives into a fuller, more aggressive story. However, I don't play Splatoon for the story.

    The combat is as good as ever. I've always loved that this is a faster paced game (regular matches being 3 minutes each). You can definitely carry a team to victory with good flanks and great aim, but this is more fun as a team game where everyone is working their weapons/abilities together to hold down map control.

    It can be confusing to get an idea of all the different ability layers at first, but as you learn what each ability does, you'll have a better idea on how to further build out your character. Various powerups via the in game Food/Drink shop can help you boost XP, cash, or a chance at certain item abilities, and the Murch character in game can help you with adding new abilities, or removing abilities.

    The in game addition of a lobby to queue up with friends and practice your aim while you wait for a match is a fantastic move. More of a quality of life addition than anything, but I think it was well done.

    Ranked gameplay (as far as the setup of it) is well done with the "series" mode. Even if you are losing games initially, you will still get rank points for how well you are playing in each game, which potentially allows you to rank up and play with more team based players. Even so, I love the strategy of the various ranked modes. The Rainmaker one is perhaps the most confusing, and I wish that one could make more sense to me.

    My biggest complaint would be less related to the game itself, and moreso on Nintendo servers disconnecting during games, when I have no issues with any other games that I play. It's more rampant than it should be, though I have to say that it "appears" better than other Nintendo online games that I've played (looking at you Smash!). This is something that I think Nintendo should prioritize for the future of their online games, as it can be frustrating for players to get disconnected during matches, especially in a ranked match.

    I hope this provides more context into whether you may want to purchase this game. It can be a learning curve to understand certain aspects to it, but the gameplay is fast and fun.

    Shoutout to the music as well, some of the best energetic music in a game. I always feel hyped up when the "1 minute" music starts playing each match.    … Expand
  24. zinanxiao
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Very nice game, with no bug, no unsatisfying experiences. One of the most creative series that Nintendo had created. Strongly advised for everyone
  25. Jay_Maple_Leafs
    Sep 15, 2022
    0
    Fix the connectivity issues, online is unplayable with all these errors and it's beyond frustrating.
  26. OnlyOneHere
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers copied and pasted the majority of the maps from the past Splatoons, and they had the audacity to charge $60 for reused content. The developers were too cheap and lazy to give us more new maps. Only 5 maps are new and the other 7 are reused from previous games. When I pay $60, I expect most of the maps to be new with topThis game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers copied and pasted the majority of the maps from the past Splatoons, and they had the audacity to charge $60 for reused content. The developers were too cheap and lazy to give us more new maps. Only 5 maps are new and the other 7 are reused from previous games. When I pay $60, I expect most of the maps to be new with top notch AAA quality.

    The gameplay is the exact same trash as Splatoon 2. The graphics are a joke and looks the same as Splatoon 2. It's almost as if the lazy developers got Splatoon 2 and slapped the number 3 on the cover. The physics are beyond horrible. This game is broken because I was stuck in a black screen. The campaign is awful with boring boss fights. The story is stupid and worthless. The missions are boring and repetitive. The soundtrack is terrible. The puzzles are laughable. These annoying creatures make too many cringeworthy noises, to the point where I almost wanted to slam my TV against the floor if I heard their voices again.

    The online multiplayer is complete garbage with all these connection issues and awful map designs. There isn't even any split screen. This is clearly the developer's pathetic attempt at making players buy more Switchs for local play. The inkling kid with the yellow "hair" has a cringeworthy face on the cover of this game. This made me remove the cover paper off the game case and rip it into pieces. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  27. paladinoscuro
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    un gran juego sin mas q agregar y a esos asnos q se dedican a criticar sin haberlo jugado a profundidad q se vayan alv y se preocupen por los tiroteos escolares en su pais d mrd
  28. bernardowerner
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    As of Sep. 12 2022, great game. But just like happened to other reviewers, it disconnects every other match. Nintendo should improve the whole connection system.
  29. ENDrain
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    Netcode.

    I don't get why online games by Nintendo have netcode from 2000s.

    One player disconnects, it's a new match for everyone.
  30. EpicusGamer
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Love how the ranking system works in this game. It is not based on the team, but in the players individually. Even if u lose, you still rank up if you are good at the game.
  31. iformas
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    It's full of connections issues that destroy all the good points, I'm really disappointed.
  32. SushiMess
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Fun game and I already noticed improvements from the 2nd game. I love the single player mode but i wish there were more weapon options for multiplayer. I really appreciate how you can create a lobby with your friends and then be able to queue for battle unlike in Splatoon 2. These changes are great and all but I really feel like all these improvements do not feel like a third entry forFun game and I already noticed improvements from the 2nd game. I love the single player mode but i wish there were more weapon options for multiplayer. I really appreciate how you can create a lobby with your friends and then be able to queue for battle unlike in Splatoon 2. These changes are great and all but I really feel like all these improvements do not feel like a third entry for Splatoon. The game is really fun but I wish there were more things added that distinguishes it from the 2nd game like a new game mode, more new colors, more brand new maps, and more weapon classes. If you had fun with Splatoon 2 you will love this game even more as it has improved in many ways.… Expand
  33. Samuelwazzu
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Great game with loads of content that builds from the 2nd game! The lobbys are improved and there is so many quality of life changes too. This game has a great campaign like the octo expansion and the weapons and specials are well balanced!
  34. Ale083r
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Splatoon 3 non è splatoon 2.5 hdhdhdbdbdhdshshhssbsbbssbsbbsbsbsbssbsbsbdbbssbbssb… Expand
  35. Phobos2003
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Its very similar to splatoon 2 but extra content in both multiplayer and salmon run and revamped single player mode (as well as a new card game). Highly recommend to the fans of splatoon 2
  36. ZzZ85
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    Multiplayer game that disconnects constantly. Not acceptable. Its a fun game when it works which it hardly ever does.
  37. Zadhhdfhfjsk
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this game SUCKS!!!!! the story mode is trash, the idols can't sing, the post apocalyptic feel of it is disgusting, and little buddy is so freaking useless in the levels where you're FORCED to use him! And you can forget about subweapons in those levels. He is the single most over rated thing in the game. And the game itself is so overrated. For all the hype around it I thought it would be good. -+0/10, please don't buy this game… Expand
  38. Cor64
    Sep 13, 2022
    9
    La saga continua creciendo en cada edición.Este es más rápido y frenético que los 2 anteriores y aunque las novedades parezcan pocas las partidas han cambiado bastante y tienen un mayor ritmo.Salmon run ha sido también actualizado con mejoras y novedades.
    Espero que Nintendo se porte bien con las actualizaciones y metan más escenarios nuevos e incluso músicas nuevas, que a mi personalmente    La saga continua creciendo en cada edición.Este es más rápido y frenético que los 2 anteriores y aunque las novedades parezcan pocas las partidas han cambiado bastante y tienen un mayor ritmo.Salmon run ha sido también actualizado con mejoras y novedades.
    Espero que Nintendo se porte bien con las actualizaciones y metan más escenarios nuevos e incluso músicas nuevas, que a mi personalmente es el punto flojo del juego, no por que sean malas si no porque se hacen muy repetitivas    … Expand
  39. sweedsarentppl
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    Gotta be one of the worst and disappointing games ive ever played by nintendo. It is nothing but boring, lame gameplay. The Shooting mechanic is just shoot in the general direction of an enemy and whoever has the higher level weapon or is clearly someone who has too much time on there hands its an easy kill. The entire experience is a frustrating mess of gross disgust you wish you neverGotta be one of the worst and disappointing games ive ever played by nintendo. It is nothing but boring, lame gameplay. The Shooting mechanic is just shoot in the general direction of an enemy and whoever has the higher level weapon or is clearly someone who has too much time on there hands its an easy kill. The entire experience is a frustrating mess of gross disgust you wish you never even touched let alone know of its existence.

    Thats only the game, Nintendo making a multiplayer focused game you know already somethings up. So many of the matches end with a troubled connection and of course if you want to use an ethernet you need to buy the brand new switch. Yeah this "game" is best left forgotten and rotting.    … Expand
  40. Nintendist
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, dont listen to anyone saying this game not worth. deserves a score even higher than splatoon 2.
  41. AzathothWakesUp
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    Disappointed this great game doesn't want me to play it!!!
    This incredible sequel is extremely fun to play, when the gamy LETS you play it. Unfortunately it is dragged down by one horrible flaw: constant disconnect errors (despite your flawless highspeed wired connection) that punish players with increasingly long time based bans. Being a P2P game this sort of disconnect issue is to be    Disappointed this great game doesn't want me to play it!!!
    This incredible sequel is extremely fun to play, when the gamy LETS you play it. Unfortunately it is dragged down by one horrible flaw: constant disconnect errors (despite your flawless highspeed wired connection) that punish players with increasingly long time based bans. Being a P2P game this sort of disconnect issue is to be somewhat expected, but in no way should it effect the players when their internet is not actually dropping out at all.    … Expand
  42. IG826
    Sep 12, 2022
    1
    connection error i have no issue with my internet the server is completely a trash lost connection in the game and lobby it took you may be 10 mins to play one game as you have to reconnect and reconnect all the time
  43. btbt
    Sep 12, 2022
    2
    What a disappointment for the 3rd Splatoon iteration. I find it hard to believe that this looks and feels exactly like Splatoon 2. It’s only the first week and matches are already horribly unbalanced, weapons are a joke, and now I get randomly disconnected with a threatening message insinuating it’s my end? This game is giant bug. Single player is roughly the same formula with differentWhat a disappointment for the 3rd Splatoon iteration. I find it hard to believe that this looks and feels exactly like Splatoon 2. It’s only the first week and matches are already horribly unbalanced, weapons are a joke, and now I get randomly disconnected with a threatening message insinuating it’s my end? This game is giant bug. Single player is roughly the same formula with different characters, it’s just a mega disappointment. This feels like Splatoon 2.5, but why make me buy the same game twice?… Expand
  44. A-Nash
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Splatoon 3 improves on almost every aspect of it's predecessor and delivers the best title in a already wonderful series. The single player campaign "Return of the Mammalians" is a great introduction to Splatoon while also providing the challenge and lore for veteran players like me. The new single player campaign is more cinematic than anything we have ever seen from Splatoon before. AndSplatoon 3 improves on almost every aspect of it's predecessor and delivers the best title in a already wonderful series. The single player campaign "Return of the Mammalians" is a great introduction to Splatoon while also providing the challenge and lore for veteran players like me. The new single player campaign is more cinematic than anything we have ever seen from Splatoon before. And from start to finish it is a fun and enjoyable experience. But that is only the tip of the iceberg of what Splatoon 3 has to offer. Just like it's predecessors the online is the main draw to Splatoon 3. Returning to Splatoon 3 is Turf War and the ranked (now known as anarchy battles) Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz. And all of these modes are very fun to play and always keep you engaged. But here's where my only issues with the game lies. No new online modes have been added to the game and I have personally experienced more communication issues than with any other Splatoon game before it. However this doesn't take away from how fun the game actually is. And there's even more to the game with the returning Salmon Run and the brand new Table Turf Battle. And there are also way more options to customize your inkling or octoling with brand new hairstyles and many more new clothing options. And also there are more ways to have fun on the battlefield with two new weapon types. So overall Splatoon 3 is a very fun experience which will only get better with time as it receives more and more free content updates.… Expand
  45. PandorasFox
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Such a fantastic game. Improves upon the past splatoon games, and adds so much.
  46. Maplemiles
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    This game is just as fun as 1 and 2 and I highly recommend it and I'm glad it's not getting review bombed
  47. justsomereview
    Sep 12, 2022
    5
    For the third entry in the series Splatoon 3 is an incredibly lacking and shallow experience. It looks slightly better compared to the previous instalment, has a new single player "campaign" that takes about 4 hours to complete and has a handful of new multiplayer maps... and that's it.

    The multiplayer lacks variety due to extremely linear maps that all look, feel and play the exact    For the third entry in the series Splatoon 3 is an incredibly lacking and shallow experience. It looks slightly better compared to the previous instalment, has a new single player "campaign" that takes about 4 hours to complete and has a handful of new multiplayer maps... and that's it.

    The multiplayer lacks variety due to extremely linear maps that all look, feel and play the exact same and shallow gameplay that doesn't put any emphasis on teamwork, tactics or strategy. I guess that explains the name of this game too, cause this is the third time Nintendo has put out the same game where you do nothing more than meaninglessly splat some paint around but this time with even less vision, ambition or motivation than the previous games.

    TLDR; same game, added some new maps, slapped 3 on the box, nothing new or exciting.    … Expand
  48. BlimpyPebbles
    Sep 10, 2022
    7
    From the poor graphics and fram rate, to the lack of anything new, to getting a match cancelled when a single player loses connection, to connection issues, to the same terrible maps, to sub-par specials, Splatoon 3 is a mess. How anyone can think this is better than the last two games is beyond me.
  49. landonreviews
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Definitely the best Splatoon game, this had me theorizing like crazy, which made me more excited for the confirmed DLC.
    The only thing I didn't like is that you have to walk to play Tableturf Battles. Winning in Tableturf gives you nothing all you do is go against CPUs with no tutorial, I genuinely didn't know how to play it.
    The series anarchy battles are very tough and don't give any    Definitely the best Splatoon game, this had me theorizing like crazy, which made me more excited for the confirmed DLC.
    The only thing I didn't like is that you have to walk to play Tableturf Battles. Winning in Tableturf gives you nothing all you do is go against CPUs with no tutorial, I genuinely didn't know how to play it.
    The series anarchy battles are very tough and don't give any reward for winning...
    Other than that the story is amazing and the battles keep me coming back.    … Expand
  50. vgmkyle
    Sep 12, 2022
    3
    This game delivers to a very specific audience, and to be quite honest I find myself to be above it in terms of its visual appearance which is the equivalent to taking your diabetic nephew out for ice cream on a cold day. To me it's quite amusing how Splatoon has survived as a full-priced game because I've played demos that have more mechanics and depth than the entire package Splatoon hasThis game delivers to a very specific audience, and to be quite honest I find myself to be above it in terms of its visual appearance which is the equivalent to taking your diabetic nephew out for ice cream on a cold day. To me it's quite amusing how Splatoon has survived as a full-priced game because I've played demos that have more mechanics and depth than the entire package Splatoon has to offer. I said in a previous review if you like Xenoblade you probably sniff paint, and I should have reserved that line for this game. Nintendo needs to beef up their presentation on their games and ditch the Switch for power.… Expand
  51. Stydus
    Sep 11, 2022
    1
    Sorry, I love the game, but basically every other game is a disconnect, especially so if I'm the one who wins, for some reason, fix your servers wtf is this **** this feels like it needed time in the oven or more server tests, especially considering this is an online game
  52. IHeartDreamWork
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    This game is so awesome! I'm so happy I got it! Like I say, Splatoon 3 is so masterpiece! ^w^
  53. Bonjean
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Splatoon first timer and loving it. The ink physics are so satisfying and the character movement is really slick and responsive. Such an original, quirky concept and just so fun to play. Obviously can’t compare to other Splatoon games but from what I gather it’s pretty unanimous that it’s the same but better. So why not play the best version?
  54. AlecMac
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    An absolutely amazing game. Nearly all of the problems of the prior games have been addressed to some extent, and then some. The multiplayer is incredible, and the single player campaign has more than enough to justify being played offline.
  55. Marmolillo
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    La tercera parte supera con creces a su sucesor, si te gusta la saga es compra obligada.
  56. Vajha
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Excellent game. It a bit faster form predecessor. Match making is now faster.
  57. Sansmael
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    First time I though it was gonna be the same Splatoon formula, but then, they put a lot of love in this Splatoon game, with new modules in Multiplayer, and a great campaign with another different story and a upgrade system like the RPG games
  58. SpaceWizardR
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Such a good game! Best in the series so far. I'm still beating the story mode, and it's a ton of fun!
  59. Don_SoLow
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    An improvement over Splatoon 1 & 2 in every way. All the little annoyances I had with the first 2 games like not being on the same team when you play with friends, not being able to party up before matches and not being able to skip the idol intros. The netcode is also much better and I have had no connection errors since launch.
  60. AlvaroTrainer
    Sep 11, 2022
    0
    Same that 1 and 2 offer behind the games is the worst yt Channel and splatoon 3 the worst shooter, game zzz
  61. sonicpulsar
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Best Splatoon so far and a proof that a gaming company can release a FULL Complete package and not a work in progress like so many ‘shooter games’ released these days. It’s a multiplayer masterpiece, has an excellent single player story campaign, a cool Splatoon x Tetris sub-game and that Salmon Run mode is better than ever. 10/10.
  62. Kacak321
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Perfect splatoon game. Fun story mode, working online features. Can't wait for more updates.
  63. Linkas1
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Based on the amount of fun this game has in store for you, it's an easy 10. The only reason it's a 9 is because if you buy this game a year later, it will be even better and more innovative compared to the last two games. I personally do like this take, but I think they could have done a bit more before releas.
  64. GameforGamers
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    this is such an amazing and addictive game, i can't stop playing, the only shooter game that i enjoyed playing in recent years, for now this game is 10/10
  65. WEREWOLF07
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Every element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keepEvery element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keep those waiting for a refreshingly unorthodox product would receive their fair share and more with Splatoon 3...… Expand
  66. Kiernetopia
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Every element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keepEvery element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keep those waiting for a refreshingly unorthodox product would receive their fair share and more with Splatoon 3.… Expand
  67. CheesyKirah
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Splatoon 3 is a good fun game and also a great evolution for the Splatoon series.
    The online modes are fun again and Nintendo finally started listening to fan wishes.
    The story mode is a really big evolution and features lots of improvements from Splatoon 2's DLC. I would even say the story mode could be a full price title it self. Whetever you like the characters, gameplay, lore, or    Splatoon 3 is a good fun game and also a great evolution for the Splatoon series.
    The online modes are fun again and Nintendo finally started listening to fan wishes.
    The story mode is a really big evolution and features lots of improvements from Splatoon 2's DLC. I would even say the story mode could be a full price title it self.
    Whetever you like the characters, gameplay, lore, or something else, you will love Splatoon 3.
    But new players too will find their way in the Splatoon series really easily with this game.

    Exceeded my expectations by a whole lot and does not feature the same problems a lot of nintendo games had to face in the recent year.
    Amazing    … Expand
  68. Pelle69420
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    VERY FUN GAME AND AWESOME GAMEPLAY + STORY. Really liked the new improvements done and can't wait for dlc + new free content to come!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    It's still a mix of platformer and shooter, but some missions are focused on combat, figuring out ways to advance, surviving in a diabolical arena, painting giant statues, sneaking around, finding keys, and even using your weird sidekick to activate and deactivate various mechanisms. [Issue#324]
  2. Starbit
    Nov 23, 2022
    90
    Splatoon 3 takes everything the previous games did and makes it better in pretty much every conceivable way. More fluid, more dynamic, with a more balanced gameplay and a very welcome enlarged one-player dimension, Splatoon 3 is all that could be expected from the third chapter in the series, where the improvements fit neatly with the Splatoon legacy.
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  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    Splatoon 3 went live in September, and ever since it launched I've had to will myself to stay away from it. I'm a grown man with a family! I've got a lot of responsibilities! So why do I keep feeling compelled to stay up into the wee hours of the morning shooting virtual ink at strangers? [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 74]
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