Splatoon

 Wii U
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1429 Ratings

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  1. FxGSpartan
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    i grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, ratheri grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, rather than blatantly ignoring existing problems or causing new ones on purpose. This game also doesn't have egregious issues that the law should step in on, unlike the Splatoon we have nowadays.
    Best map design in the series, most fun specials, best soundtrack, the list of things done right by Splatoon 1 that are failed in future releases is quite extensive.    … Expand
  2. RTCWFAN
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Great (couch) multiplayer game for the best multiplayer console ever released. It is just pure fun to shoot the bright colors on your friends. Overall rating: 8.9.
  3. theonelog
    May 10, 2023
    9
    The first ever splatoon game. One of the very few new nintendo IP. They managed to strike gold with this franchise. Super fun gameplay all around. 9/10
  4. Kdog152
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    The Wii U may have failed, but Splatoon is a great classic. Yeah this is just paintball, but it's paintball with a twist.
  5. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very good game. Great originality and arguably the best WiiU game! The atmosphere is also amazing.
  6. De-
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    This game ultimately is one of the best Nintendo franchises. Other shooters can not compare to this game. Unlike others this game is actually fun and not some grey place where you kill some random soldiers.
  7. just_lovro
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    This game is soooo fun, the combat is simple which makes it so great the story is a bit weak and short but the bosses are peak game desing.
  8. Walter69
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite Games of all Time. This Game is my Childhood. I had fun playing online and in the Storymode.
  9. Tigblu
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Good good game, hello there fellows it is a pleasure to announce that Michael Jackson exists.
  10. Bennythegamer
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Es ist pure Nostalgie und ich erinnere mich immer gerne zurück an meine Kindheit und an die schönen Stunden die ich damit verbracht habe und schade nur das es nicht so viele spielen konnte trotz der Server Probleme ein super Spiel
  11. Beny_Tube_5
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    Really fun game! Splatting ink all over the place is just beautiful. Although I’m bad it just is a great game!
  12. ThunderAlmond
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    I haven't played this in a while. The opening screen hits my nostalgia spots for real. Seeing the Zink branded boxes and the Splatoon website on the laptop gives me joy. The Squid Sisters are also great simply because Marie is present. The stage intro is still a button mash to get over with but Inkopolis Plaza is just how I remember it. It certainly took a hit with Miiverse being shutdown,I haven't played this in a while. The opening screen hits my nostalgia spots for real. Seeing the Zink branded boxes and the Splatoon website on the laptop gives me joy. The Squid Sisters are also great simply because Marie is present. The stage intro is still a button mash to get over with but Inkopolis Plaza is just how I remember it. It certainly took a hit with Miiverse being shutdown, sadly. There is a lot less life in from other players. My muscle memory possesed me into doing parkour on the various object I could jump on to the background noises of the train, chatter, and bumping Inkopolis Tower music. 2 player battle dojo has had like 3 uses ever in my entire time owning the game, but there are some other places to explore.

    I bought all of the in-game gear so I can't enjoy the stores as much, and the only reason I'll see Spyke is to reroll one piece of gear I have until I get 3 of anything in a row, but the gear I have is great. I love the summer-y clothes that match well with the sunny bright stages but the winter stuff is nice, too. I have a Ninja Squid Jacket with 3 Swim Speed Ups and a Stealth Jump boots with three Quick Super Jumps. The Dual Squelcher is my bias wrecker while the .52 Gal Deco is still my bias. All of this stuff looks great on the Wii U, and the Gamepad actually had a more-than-secondary role in the game.

    Finding a lobby is as fine as it was before, but since the playerbase has decreased, I've been able to notice the same players after leaving a lobby and joining a new one, so that's interesting. Hackers are either cool or salty: no in-between. To this day, I still look at the other players' levels, if they have clan tags or symbols in their names, and whether or not they are Jap/Korean, just so I can hope to have the highest level foreigners are on my team. The minigame before a match is a nice distraction as well. I still Booyah when a see a teammate get a kill as well as at the beginning of matches, just for moral boost.

    I maxxed out my level before the big update and directly after they added the new system so I can't really comment on progression, just that I wish you got a point on your exp bar for every hundred points of inked turf rather than getting three or five everytime. Scaling would be much more rewarding.

    Turf War is still enjoyable since the weapons are balanced enough that there is no "OP" weapon that EVERYONE uses (but nobody uses the regular Blasters or regular rapid Blasters; only the ranged variants of the original). Squid Parties can still be found! Also, I really like the music for the matches. 3 minutes is great in my opinion for squeezing in a fun match whenever I can. Disconnects seem to be the same as much as they were back in 2015 but I've noticed they happen more often on Ranked......

    Splat Zones is still great and intense with no "OP" weapon, but I do feel powerful using the N-Zap with both a Sprinkler and Inkstrike in that mode. Rainmaker has a lot of Splash-o-matics and Bomb Rush specific kits but that's it for repetition; it's still fresh overall. I don't think I've played Tower Control again but I'm sure it's still Luna Blaster-centric with a side of Kraken kitted-Chargers. There really isn't much to say besides they can be as action packed as they can be rage inducing. The exp point system is also better here but keeping your rank is just NOT. A bad chain of matches can really set you back, and with Splatoon's infamous disconnects, I don't even know how we did it back then. But, if online is being funky, there's always singleplayer.

    Single Player is still ICONIC. I'm surprised how much quality the single player has in this multiplayer based game, but that's Nintendo for you. Oh my days, the music is amazing. I love the world designs and how whacky everything is. I also love playing the first stages in evening and night mode, as well as keeping a preserved version of the original Urchin Underpass in one of those Inkstrike stages. This is where that 90's Nick vibe really hits.

    Overall, I'd give Splatoon 1 in 2020 (or later) a solid 8/10, a great game for anybody but Octolings and Callie stans. In 2015, though? Bare bones content, relying on updates for locked on-disc content. The game would've been at least a 6/10 back then, since the gameplay was still fresh and fluid back then. It's hard for me to want to play Splatoon 2 for a yearly fee on top of the $60 entry fee when Splatoon 1 has free online to this day, past the initial $60. Industry standards have been lowering and the mainstream consumers don't know what they're consuming and why it's harmful to their wallets and the market. As consumers, the best way to combat this is to not give in, or to vote with our wallet. However, Splatoon 1 was made with being 'in on the reveals' for on-disc content from the beginning. The trend of "Games as a service" rather than "Games as a product" left Splatoon 1 in an interesting spot, where it was lacking in both (at least for $60).    … Expand
  13. IHeartDreamWork
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Splatoon is a greatest Nintendo video game for 11 years! I played it when I was young and I love it! ^w^
  14. Tash1kom
    May 26, 2022
    10
    For me Splatoon is not just a game, but memories and nostalgia that make me smile, Stay fresh!
  15. GilArenas
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  16. Okie_Doki
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  17. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    This game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to themThis game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to them all being sea food and their quirky dialoge. It's also good for fans who aren't really fans of shooting games because the campaign has platforming to it as well as shooting, it has cool clothing items and refrances to other games too like NES zapper and the blooper from super mario bros. The trailer for this game was one of the trailers that really made Nintendo win E3 that year as well as raised the standards for nintendo E3's. However there are some flaws with it. For one thing, it has no voice chat. That sort of changed in splatoon 2. I also think that the game lacks content.. especially when splatoon 2 has way more content. Splatoon may of had the mini game you play before a match as well as wii u controls but splatoon 2 works almost as well with the gyro aiming. Splatoon also has a rhythm mini game which is just as good as the jumping one. Lastly the story mode in splatoon 2 is better, it has great DLC, the local multiplayer is better.. balloon battle? Really? and it has salmon mode. To conclude, splatoon was great for it's time but splatoon 2 raised the bar and for the next splatoon game even after 2, I hope that the game launches complete.… Expand
  18. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    great game. this new nintendo franchise is one of the best things to come out of the wii u era.
  19. Lil_Caucasian
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Fantastic new multiplayer IP that gave the Wii U a lot of value when it was released.
  20. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Это была любовь с первого взгляда. Помню, когда её показали на Е3... Ну что я могу сказать, онлайн даже сейчас отлично функционирует! Жаль, правда, что мультиплеер очень сухо реализован (можно играть только 1 на 1), да и сюжетный режим вообще никакой. Но с остальным у игры нету проблем. Рекомендую!    [RU]
    Это была любовь с первого взгляда. Помню, когда её показали на Е3... Ну что я могу сказать, онлайн даже сейчас отлично функционирует! Жаль, правда, что мультиплеер очень сухо реализован (можно играть только 1 на 1), да и сюжетный режим вообще никакой. Но с остальным у игры нету проблем. Рекомендую!
  21. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a funThis game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a fun little distraction.… Expand
  22. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Lots of charm. Amazing gameplay. Can't believe this is only the first entry in an already amazing series.
  23. yolo004
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    I always liked its concept and the game turned out really fun! It looks good, there's not a lot of game modes but it's enough to keep it fresh, and the story mode is actually pretty good. Also, there's a really big collection of different weapons that offer everyone a different way to play and that's a huge plus.
  24. PipiPopo
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    It's a great and innovative game. I have never seen a shooter like this before.
  25. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Very fun game worth buying i would recommend its got a load of origanal features
  26. LiquidSnekMGS
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Wow, Nintendo did it. They made a 3rd person shooter game that remains family-friendly, yet fun.
    The story mode is fine, but I mainly love the multiplayer mode. Just good old fashioned fun with friends and family playing a Nintendo game.
    Nintendo is truly the family game company.
  27. AbeFiletti
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    You know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'mYou know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'm kind of good at. The story is really fun too. All the missions feel original and unique. Overall Splatoon is just a really fun time. I give it a 9/10 and an A.… Expand
  28. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    this game didn't quite capture my heart like it did to others.
    still bloody good fun and a very unique experience from a very tired-out genre
  29. zidfrit
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Un juego bastante entretenido con un nuevo aire en su debut en los vídeo juegos, se siente un nuevo juego y original, qusisas al principio es difícil acostumbrar al control pero en un par de minutos lo habrás dominado, lo único que carece es de un modo historia mas profundo y en si la historia que cuenta muy pobre, pero es un juego que disfrutaras de inicio a fin.
  30. GregLobstery
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    A little weak in the single player department, but online its fun as heck, and for the most part pretty balanced. Very artsy, and has a slapping soundtrack.
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#10 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    100
    There’s nothing else quite like it, nor the cathartic dopamine jolt to be had when you squid-skim up a paint-smeared quarter pipe, an Inkzooka at the ready, leap over the edge, take aim with your weapon, and reduce a startled opponent to goo.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 23, 2015
    85
    We waited a bit before giving a vote to Splatoon, but after three months, the game is full of new weapons, has some awesome new modes, and it's still really, really fun. It's a WiiU killer app, one of those games that are not only extremely original, but so well made they utterly deserve a big and supporting community. If you have a WiiU and want an atypical shooter, this is the game for you.
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  3. CD-Action
    Sep 18, 2015
    75
    Please don’t just look at the score and “meh” Splatoon, because this online shooter is the best thing that happened to Wii U in a long time. It just needs some major updates, because on arrival it’s just 75% of The Game of the Year. [09/2015, p.46]
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