Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

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  1. Polymorph85
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    One of the best online multiplayers to date. Reinventive, and makes you tilt and turn the controller on other consoles/shooters to get that perfect aim.
  2. TheDarkMudkip47
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is nintendos best game ever and you know what it might save the wii u it's the best shooter ever because it's not that hard to get used to and easy to get at least decent at it and if you want to get into shooters try to start at splatoon
  3. echa
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    This is a game I really can recommend for everybody, especially if you're a fan of Team Fortress 2 kind of games! I love the splatoonfest idea, gives something to wait and compete for.
  4. redubs
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    The only reason I bought a Wii U. Worth the £160 for Wii U premium and Splatoon. I've been playing it for a week and still enjoying it just as much. A new game mode came out a day or two ago, they keep adding new content this keeps me coming back for more. Really enjoying this game, my game of the year so far.
  5. Dartek
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is a great game, with a fresh propose, you can think that the game is incomplete but actually Nintendo is doing a great work updating it and adding more content, also you can really use the amiibos, a must have for the Wii U
  6. curzon_dax
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    This game was amazing. The last boss was a 10/10. The rest of a game was a 9 since it could be slightly more complex and interesting but whatever, get a 10.
  7. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    Splatoon - Wii U - Review

    + Great Art Style + Fun game-play, that is fast and frantic + Single Player adds a break time and more content + Multi Player done right by Nintendo, Matches are fast and fun - Not enough variety in Multi Player, But they are slowly upgrading the game and DLC - Amiibo Unlocks are expensive and hard to find Overall - It's a fun game to play, especially    Splatoon - Wii U - Review

    + Great Art Style
    + Fun game-play, that is fast and frantic
    + Single Player adds a break time and more content
    + Multi Player done right by Nintendo, Matches are fast and fun

    - Not enough variety in Multi Player, But they are slowly upgrading the game and DLC
    - Amiibo Unlocks are expensive and hard to find

    Overall - It's a fun game to play, especially with friends, the free upgrades and DLC are keeping the game alive. But it starts to wear down after about 20 hours or so.    … Expand
  8. DartMaul
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    This is just AMAZING. This game is a fantastic online competitive third person shooter, what else can I say? I didn't saw this coming Nintendo, I was one of the "mah, this looks like an indie"... Well, I was so wrong! This game is, as I was saying at the beginning, Amazing.
  9. PseudoSonyer
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Very affordable game for anyone open to a new means of fun. Uses both amiibo and the GamePad to get the most of the WiiU and the on-line experience is great too. Lots of colors, gadgets, perks and maps to enjoy the 4 different modes: Turf War, Rainmaker, Tower Control and Splat Zones. Free DLC available enhances the experience along with more people joining everyday.

    The campaign is    Very affordable game for anyone open to a new means of fun. Uses both amiibo and the GamePad to get the most of the WiiU and the on-line experience is great too. Lots of colors, gadgets, perks and maps to enjoy the 4 different modes: Turf War, Rainmaker, Tower Control and Splat Zones. Free DLC available enhances the experience along with more people joining everyday.

    The campaign is short but satisfying, the Boss Battles are unique and the Final boss is one of the hardest in gaming history.

    The Splatfest are the best part of the game, engage in bloody battles to protect your favorite topics, from Dogs vs Cats to Transformers!!

    No doubt, one of the best games on the WiiU and a system Seller.    … Expand
  10. Viltgance
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    One of the best multiplayer games of all time. Extremely addictive and fun, me and my buddy seriously can't put our controllers down and we have been playing for months already. A fresh new game in an oversaturated genre, this game should be played by all.
    *****Nice to see you get so much content out of the box with absolutely no Microtransactions or paid DLC.......Nintendo your    One of the best multiplayer games of all time. Extremely addictive and fun, me and my buddy seriously can't put our controllers down and we have been playing for months already. A fresh new game in an oversaturated genre, this game should be played by all.
    *****Nice to see you get so much content out of the box with absolutely no Microtransactions or paid DLC.......Nintendo your business model is A++, you guys just need to better job marketing it*****    … Expand
  11. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Best family friendly shooter of all time. If you are looking for a way to bond with your teens and kids as a family, this is the game for you. Honestly, who needs family therapy when you have Splatoon! Laughs and fun for everyone. Gameplay is PERFECT.
  12. GamecubeLover
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Creative story, amazing addicting gameplay, great graphics, and much much more. This game is a masterpiece and way more than like paintball...its a beautiful canvas.
  13. Williamtpt
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Juego increible, super adictivo, solo le falta variedad en los mapas al momento de jugar online, pero no entorpece demasiado la experiencia final del juego.
  14. Honelith
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art styleSimply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art style and interesting music that never gets old with plenty of items, ranks and weapons to buy and unlock which keeps you playing well into the end game stage.… Expand
  15. Kirisoul
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Was going to give it a 9 for relatively small amount of content, but updates have continuously fixed that up. Splatoon's aesthetic style, gameplay, and overall package are all top notch. I had never played shooters before Splatoon, and was simply curious since the mechanics looked interesting. But now 4 months after the game release, I'm still actively playing it. There's a lot ofWas going to give it a 9 for relatively small amount of content, but updates have continuously fixed that up. Splatoon's aesthetic style, gameplay, and overall package are all top notch. I had never played shooters before Splatoon, and was simply curious since the mechanics looked interesting. But now 4 months after the game release, I'm still actively playing it. There's a lot of strategic depth behind this game's cute exterior, which is of course very Nintendo-like.… Expand
  16. starmarx39
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Splatoon's approachable aesthetic and surprisingly deep competitive mode kick down the door of the hardcore online genre and firmly establish their community in the online space.

    Fast, creative, gorgeous to look at and shockingly compelling, Splatoon feels like the tightest shooter to hit the gaming space in years.
  17. QDog
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I waited 3 months to review this game because I wanted to see how it evolved and if it still held my attention. I can honestly say that I have put more hours into Splatoon than any game in years. It's charm and easy to play yet difficult to master gameplay makes it quite addicting. If you have a Wii U and don't have this game, you're cheating yourself. If any single game is worthI waited 3 months to review this game because I wanted to see how it evolved and if it still held my attention. I can honestly say that I have put more hours into Splatoon than any game in years. It's charm and easy to play yet difficult to master gameplay makes it quite addicting. If you have a Wii U and don't have this game, you're cheating yourself. If any single game is worth getting a Wii U, it's Splatoon. As a person who does NOT like shooters, I LOVE this game.

    I can't wait for the next Splatfest.    … Expand
  18. Delta46
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    One of my all time favorite games. The multiplayer is what really shines here. There is so much variety and fun to be had here. The single player is a nice short distraction. Amazing game.
  19. alphaomega88
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Absolutely the most addictive shooter I have ever played, no contest. This game gets it right, it is easy to pick up and play casually and have a fantastic time with, and it has all the right elements of an extremely competitive game for more intense players to also have an absolutely fantastic time with, and that is just the multiplayer. The single player alone is quality enough to rateAbsolutely the most addictive shooter I have ever played, no contest. This game gets it right, it is easy to pick up and play casually and have a fantastic time with, and it has all the right elements of an extremely competitive game for more intense players to also have an absolutely fantastic time with, and that is just the multiplayer. The single player alone is quality enough to rate this game an easy 8. Best game this year, and most fun shooter ever IMHO.… Expand
  20. vintagegamer16
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is great, unique even for having a different winning objective. A must have system seller for the WiiU. The Music is stylish and the single player is a must play through as well.
  21. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    This game really reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend a few years ago. I basically said "wouldn't it be great if there was a first person shooter style game, but with an upbeat tone, and cute, colourful graphics?". And Splatoon absolutely quenches my thirst for a game like this and more. It's fast paced, got a few different ways to play, adorable, and gives you the sort ofThis game really reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend a few years ago. I basically said "wouldn't it be great if there was a first person shooter style game, but with an upbeat tone, and cute, colourful graphics?". And Splatoon absolutely quenches my thirst for a game like this and more. It's fast paced, got a few different ways to play, adorable, and gives you the sort of sense of community of any multiplayer game but without the option for your teammates to scream insults into your ear. It's a wonderful experience.… Expand
  22. Aozz101x
    Dec 18, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is one of the Best games for Wii U!, a new FRESH shooter to long running games such as Halo and Call of Duty.

    The Good:
    - The Game has a lot you can do, Single Player, Multplayer, Splatfest, Local Multplayer, customized you're inkling! ;)
    - it has an interesting story mode

    The Bad
    - lack of more options on local multplayer
    - Short Story Mode, but it's pretty good still!
  23. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutelyI'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutely fantastic game that succeeds in almost every aspect.
    The game is extremely fun to play, unique, fresh (no pun intended) and visually gorgeous, and now with all the free updates available, there's a lot to try out in the game. Also, even though the game's campaign is pretty short, it's still wildly fun to play and features some amazing level design and mission variety that'll keep you on your toes all throughout.
    The game isn't immaculate, though. The local multiplayer is definitely lacking and, me being someone that doesn't play online games that often, it sucks that I can't play battles locally and get the same experience (I know "Splatoon 2" is going to fix that, though, which is good). Oh, and the lack of voice chat is still disheartening and annoying.
    Even so, "Splatoon" is an excellent game that should not be missing from your Wii U collection. Stay fresh, kids and squids!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  24. Hechss
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is pure fun and creativity! And after uncountables updates its content is truly large. A multiplayer shooter like none other exists. Can't stop playing it!
  25. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    Splatoon is the most innovative and exciting new Nintendo IP in at least a decade. Even if you've never played any kind of online team-based shooter before, you'll easily catch on to Splatoon's accessible and friendly approach to the genre. The single-player campaign is surprisingly deep, though the final boss battle far overstays its welcome. The real meat here is the online multiplayer,Splatoon is the most innovative and exciting new Nintendo IP in at least a decade. Even if you've never played any kind of online team-based shooter before, you'll easily catch on to Splatoon's accessible and friendly approach to the genre. The single-player campaign is surprisingly deep, though the final boss battle far overstays its welcome. The real meat here is the online multiplayer, which is always busy -- you'll never have trouble finding enough players for a quick battle. Motion controls, while optional, are surprisingly effective and easy to use. Splatoon is a must-play for all Wii U owners.… Expand
  26. tybyrd93
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    To say I was skeptical about this game at first would be an understatement, but after hearing so many good things about and all the free updates and DLC, I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad that I did. Splatoon is a great shooter combined with nintendo's signature brand of creativity and fun gameplay. Multiplayer is incredibly fast-paced and addicting, while the campaign puts mostTo say I was skeptical about this game at first would be an understatement, but after hearing so many good things about and all the free updates and DLC, I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad that I did. Splatoon is a great shooter combined with nintendo's signature brand of creativity and fun gameplay. Multiplayer is incredibly fast-paced and addicting, while the campaign puts most other shooters single player modes to shame. The levels, enemies, and boss fights are very well done. Unlocking and upgrading gear gives you something to work towards at all times. While it does have a few flaws (namely only two maps being in rotation in multiplayer at a time and not being able to switch load-outs without exiting your session), splatoon is a masterclass in putting a fun twist on an otherwise homogenous genre of games. It's a must own for Wii u owners, Nintendo fans, and fans of shooters in general.… Expand
  27. ToFewViews
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is the Wii-U's main shooter and rather then focus on the killing of other players It focuses on the painting of the map, Giving you points for painting as much as the map as possible.You play as an "Inkling" that is a human/squid person witch gives you the ability to swim through your teams Ink, You can use this method to get up walls/sneak around. Splatoon also has a fairly deepSplatoon is the Wii-U's main shooter and rather then focus on the killing of other players It focuses on the painting of the map, Giving you points for painting as much as the map as possible.You play as an "Inkling" that is a human/squid person witch gives you the ability to swim through your teams Ink, You can use this method to get up walls/sneak around. Splatoon also has a fairly deep single-player campaign that is worth playing and a split screen Co-op mode. This is a nice change of pace when it comes to recent shooters and is enjoyable. Splatoon may look childish with it's colours and non violent game-play but you will be surprised how complex it feels. Winning/Playing earns you XP and Currency witch is used to level up/unlock new items then customize your character to your play style, Splatoon has a huge section for weapons from small auto rifles,big paint rollers,sniper rifles and much more. Weapons aren't the only things you can buy and upgrade, Hats, Shirts etc all available as well and consistently changing. Almost everything in Splatoon rotates on a 4 hour clock, New Maps, New Cloths etc all are available every 4 hours.This helps to keep the game fresh and new. The world Splatoon takes place in is amazing, It has little details everywhere you notice and makes you feel like your playing in a real world not just a city made to disguise lobby/loading screens. Music in Splaton is great as well, most times I find myself playing my own music but not with this game. Splatoon is a great shooter for anyone with a Wii-U regardless of age and I highly recommend you try it.… Expand
  28. Harraseda
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is a new, fun, fresh experience, unlike anything Nintendo, or any other developer has made before. I just hope it is supported by more updates and DLC in the future to ensure it stays this way.
    + Fun, fast gameplay
    + Fresh, unique idea
    + Great visuals
    + Phenomenal Final Boss
    - A few annoying design ideas
    - Amiibo lock away considerable amounts of content
  29. Sporty_Andy
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    My favorite game on WiiU without doubt. I'm always have a reason to play it, and when I'm on it, I can't drop the joystick.
    The story mode it's only a simple and funny platform game, but his online it's and addictive shooter and I know nobody who doesn't loved it before play it!!
  30. soquer
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    to be the first attemp by a shooter from nintendo is not bad, the negative points are that you cant choose the map and the maps offered every four hours most are not to my taste, the positive points are the hours and hours of fun
  31. Operationgamer
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players,Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players, resulting in the match going nowhere at times. Other than that, thumbs up.… Expand
  32. seburo
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    Just to compensate for the dumb-asses that grant zeroes to feel better... I'm sure that is NOT a Zero whatsoever. Even if you are not into online shooters the off line mode is stimulating and rewarding. :)
  33. spongeswift
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    In the beginning I thought Splatoon was gonna be dumb but man was I wrong. Splatoon's story mode is kind of easy and quick but it's a pretty good time! Also turf wars was really fun I would find myself playing on that mode for hours. Now the big flaw of Splatoon is how the online is arranged. A 2 map rotation is ridiculous because why not choose 2 random ones and let people vote on itIn the beginning I thought Splatoon was gonna be dumb but man was I wrong. Splatoon's story mode is kind of easy and quick but it's a pretty good time! Also turf wars was really fun I would find myself playing on that mode for hours. Now the big flaw of Splatoon is how the online is arranged. A 2 map rotation is ridiculous because why not choose 2 random ones and let people vote on it instead of making me sit around and play the same 2 maps for hours. Also the other modes should also be used for fun instead of making you play competitively unless you want a bad score. Overall Splatoon is a grand time and everyone should get their hands on it.… Expand
  34. MightyMING
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is a fast pace third person shooter. The graphics are colourful, clean and crisp, the game can be enjoyed by all ages but it does seem Nintendo was aiming to make a kid friendly shooter. The maps are small compared to other online shooters but I guess that's because it's only an 8 player game. There wasn't enough maps for the game at launch, but thankfully Nintendo added more. IfSplatoon is a fast pace third person shooter. The graphics are colourful, clean and crisp, the game can be enjoyed by all ages but it does seem Nintendo was aiming to make a kid friendly shooter. The maps are small compared to other online shooters but I guess that's because it's only an 8 player game. There wasn't enough maps for the game at launch, but thankfully Nintendo added more. If your only gaming device is a Wii U, I highly recommend buying this shooter, but if you got a PS4/XB1/PC there is many other better online shooters available.… Expand
  35. Rolowayane
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    Aquí el claro ejemplo de un juego ORIGINAL. Divertido, acompañado de un apartado gráfico muy bueno, SIN LAGS, una banda sonora muy acorde a la temática del juego y una jugabilidad impecable. No le di el 10, sólo porque le falto un modo cooperativo en modo offline, sólo se juega un modo competitivo offline.
  36. larrycom
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Diversion en odo momento, desde el tutorial te diviertes, pintarlo todo es tan, pero tan divertido que nada se le compara. La campaña si bien es corta, es perfectamente rejugable, y el modo online es frenetico, donde lo importante no es matar al rival, lo que te hace ganar es pintar el terreno. Lo mejor es que no habra niños rata, que tanto disfrutan de insultar por ese chat de voz queDiversion en odo momento, desde el tutorial te diviertes, pintarlo todo es tan, pero tan divertido que nada se le compara. La campaña si bien es corta, es perfectamente rejugable, y el modo online es frenetico, donde lo importante no es matar al rival, lo que te hace ganar es pintar el terreno. Lo mejor es que no habra niños rata, que tanto disfrutan de insultar por ese chat de voz que tanto reclaman. Creo que es el mejor juego online de la generacion.… Expand
  37. Fireantus
    Aug 9, 2015
    8
    This game is good. Like, really good. I read some reviews claiming it’s very barebones for the high price and I can somehow see it, but now, when I write this review, this game got enough updates to put some meat on the bones and so it is clearly not an empty, hollow skeleton it was at the release, so… Right now, if you think about buying this, I rise a thumb up and recommend becauseThis game is good. Like, really good. I read some reviews claiming it’s very barebones for the high price and I can somehow see it, but now, when I write this review, this game got enough updates to put some meat on the bones and so it is clearly not an empty, hollow skeleton it was at the release, so… Right now, if you think about buying this, I rise a thumb up and recommend because SPLATOON is FUN.

    The whole idea of making their very own online shooter that will be non-violent (as much as the genre allows!) was a daunting task to put it softly, and yet, they managed… The game is whimsical, colourful, funny and most importantly, ridiculously exhilarating, right now it is my #1 game for stress relief! Why? Let’s take a brief look…

    --- Look and Feel ---

    The game looks like a candy! It’s absolutely beautiful in every possible way… Yes, it is not next-gen graphics, it does not strive for realism, it does not provide astonishing light effects and some mind-boggling details to focus on. It doesn’t have to, because it knows what it want to be. And it want to be a bright, enjoyable world full, bah, rich in colour and this light mood that makes you firmly believe that even if you do shoot others into explosive oblivion of ink, it’s more a game, a fun play than actual fighting and fierce competition. Characters are just charmingly cute, the details and rich choice of their customization through outfits adds a big and delicious touch of personality to each Squiddo…

    Arenas are quite different from each other, well designed and most importantly, beautiful to look at! Even more attention to detail was put into… The ink! The whole painting the land process looks real, feels real and matched with great music and sounds effects give you this delightful “get dirty and wet with the paint” feeling. Animations are also on point, smooth, nice… Enjoyable.

    This is a beautifully looking game in the very Nintendoish way. Bright, happy, colourful.

    --- Cogs and Gears ---

    So, the game is still pretty bare, but bear with me (no pun intended… perhaps!). As for online multiplayer shooter it still lacks some essential tools, like the long awaited teamspeak which will never come due to two issues – first, there are no regional separation, and so you can have a mixture of all languages in a single team. Hoping all of them will talk English is selfish and vain. Secondly, and I understand Nintendo here, is the vile hatred and pure acid it would bring… Show me ONE online game in which players are polite, not-swearing wads. Nintendo want none of that in their colourful game on the consoles for families, right?

    Putting that aside, the game still do not have rich selection of Arenas (it’s hardy Q3A…), the special abilities on the gear offers miniscule bonuses and the gear is made in such a way that any chance to make builds is horribly squandered and the weaponry, when quite balances, does not really offer anything extremely unique in feel. Which is fine, because thanks to that the games are more balanced. It might piss off hardcore players who expect game solely based on skill, but Splatoon never aimed to be “Nintendo variant of Quake”, but a light, quick shooter to have some fun. And they surely did that well.

    --- Fun Factor ---

    Oh gosh… Plenty of that here! This game is insanely fun and basically thanks to this elusive and hard to define factor I am giving it such a high grade. On the first look it might feel a little wonky, a little empty in content, easy to burn through… And, on some level, this is true. However it is very important to notice, that even when you are piledriving through the game, it always remain extremely fun. Each fast paced match is thrilling and awesome. You very rarely feel that there are some defeats that you cannot win through if you pull your act together (and usually it happens only if one of your team member is AFK or disconnect). Even the repetitive maps have surprisingly high refresh rate, as you rarely focus on the arena alone, and more on the fast paced play going on, trying to cover it all in ink and splat some fools that come to your sight… Even extremely simple and straightforward single player campaign is so fast-paced and breakneck you do not really find yourself thinking “well, this is dumb” but rather “woo-hee, here we go!”.
    All in All, Splatfest is growing nicely. New maps, new modes, new weaponry is coming as we speak, the game expands… And I still continue to love it and I feel better if during a day I burn 30-40 minutes splashing ink around.    … Expand
  38. Camazza2008
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    Game incrivel , divertido , e unico , recomendaod a todo tipo de gamer , por apresenta uma nova pespectiva no shooter , tem um modo on line bem elaborado , e com as splatfest que a Nintendo produz , ele tem ficado mais incrivel
  39. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    8
    splatoon es la gran nueva ip de nintendo, una joya, no por sus graficos y historia si no por su gran jugabilidad, muy adictivo, el single player es excelente debo admitir que es muy corto y la falta de contenido es una grave falta, pero no son excusas para disfrutar este obra de arte innovadora en el genero shooter que estaba saturado por el mismo cliche de siempre, nintendo vino asplatoon es la gran nueva ip de nintendo, una joya, no por sus graficos y historia si no por su gran jugabilidad, muy adictivo, el single player es excelente debo admitir que es muy corto y la falta de contenido es una grave falta, pero no son excusas para disfrutar este obra de arte innovadora en el genero shooter que estaba saturado por el mismo cliche de siempre, nintendo vino a revolucionar el genero, y convertilo en un genero distinto a la altura de mario kart y smash, el modo heroe tiene unos de los mejores boss de los ultimos años en consolas de nintendo una genialidad de los jovenes creativos del grupo 3 de nintendo,bueno a seguir pintando todo y disfrutar de esta nueva joya Splatoon!! 8.5… Expand
  40. Donderpants
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Best game this gen. To be honest, that's not saying a lot, playing Super Mario Galaxy today is still better than anything else made this gen, but Splatoon is an excellent game. Love the music, the art style, and the concept.
  41. johnem95
    Dec 25, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is one of the most addicting games the Wii U console has to offer. The gameplay, which nicely mixes shooter and territory-covering elements is fresh and fun, the various weapons and gear are exciting to unlock, and the various different ways you can play really gives players of all skill types a chance to excel at one aspect of the game or another. Plus, Nintendo consistentlySplatoon is one of the most addicting games the Wii U console has to offer. The gameplay, which nicely mixes shooter and territory-covering elements is fresh and fun, the various weapons and gear are exciting to unlock, and the various different ways you can play really gives players of all skill types a chance to excel at one aspect of the game or another. Plus, Nintendo consistently updates the game with new weapons, gear, and multiplayer maps, which is awesome.

    My main gripe with this game would be that I wish the maps in multiplayer randomized after each match. Playing the same two maps repeatedly for a couple of hours gets unpleasantly repetitive real quick.

    Other than that, this game is pretty much ink-credible. Overused pun to describe this game, I know. But it's true.    … Expand
  42. Stevie53
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Splatoon ist ein ausgezeichneter Third-Person-Shooter, dass für Jung und alt nur zu empfehlen ist. Der Storymodus bietet im Vergleich zum Online Modus abwechslung. Das Ziel die Oktolinge als Inkling zu bezwingen ist ein großer Spaß und manchmal etwas tricky, speziell alle Secrets zu finden. Der Online Modus bietet im Vergleich zu anderen Shootern was ganz neues. Das killen steht hierSplatoon ist ein ausgezeichneter Third-Person-Shooter, dass für Jung und alt nur zu empfehlen ist. Der Storymodus bietet im Vergleich zum Online Modus abwechslung. Das Ziel die Oktolinge als Inkling zu bezwingen ist ein großer Spaß und manchmal etwas tricky, speziell alle Secrets zu finden. Der Online Modus bietet im Vergleich zu anderen Shootern was ganz neues. Das killen steht hier nämlich nicht im Vordergrund sondern das einfärben, was eine völlig neue Idee und für mich ein neuer Schritt im Genre Shooter ist. Auch die Auswahl zwischen Standardkampf und Rangkampf finde ich persönlich als ziemlich gut. Was mich beeindruckt ist, dass man diesem Spiel auch einen Funken "Jugendslang" verpasst hat. Am besten an diesem Game ist allerdings, dass ständig neuer Content (Waffen, Stages, Onlinemodi) hinzugefügt wird, damit hält man das Spiel ständig auf trapp. Auch die Splatfeste finde ich eine ziemlich epische Idee. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Die Disconects. Aber dieses ist meckern auf höchstem Niveau.
    Zusammengefasst ist Splatoon ein brilliantes Spiel von Nintendo, die mit ihrem ersten kreativen Shooter meine Welt begeistert haben. Für mich ein ganz klarer Must-have als Wii U Besitzer.    … Expand
  43. iRonnoc
    Jul 13, 2015
    9
    This game is pretty much why I love Nintendo games. Rather than following the initial formula for video games, they decide to change things up and create something completely unique, and Splatoon is a perfect example of that. Now, you have CoD, your standard shooter, where you shoot with no particular goal to follow other than to shoot people, but Splatoon, on the other hand, is a gameThis game is pretty much why I love Nintendo games. Rather than following the initial formula for video games, they decide to change things up and create something completely unique, and Splatoon is a perfect example of that. Now, you have CoD, your standard shooter, where you shoot with no particular goal to follow other than to shoot people, but Splatoon, on the other hand, is a game where shooting people isn't the goal of the battle. If you don't know, Splatoon's main mode involves you spreading your ink to cover turf, and the team with more area covered by the end of the match wins. On top of that, you can swim through your own ink as a squid to go faster, and covering ink also gets you cash that you can spend on weapons and gear, and it levels up your gear and your Inkling (That's your player by the way). The game also has a one-on-one multiplayer mode, but I didn't find it to be too fun, because first off, the objective of the mode itself is boring, and you can only choose from a predetermined weapon and gear setup. The game also comes with a single player mode where you can even unlock new weapons, but it didn't last me that long. If you manage to level up to level 10, you can participate in Ranked Battles online, and if you can manage the insanity, you'll be rewarded with a huuuuuuge amount of in-game money. If you can't, then you've wasted your time and you get nothing. But the game as a whole offers a huge amount of variety, and even if you manage to get everything, achieve level 20, beat story mode with all upgraded equipment and all the scrolls, and get to rank A+, I bet you could still have the urge to keep on playing the game.… Expand
  44. Benji_Nottz
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is a joyful game that is unquestionably an instant classic. The game plays like a dream and can be enjoyed by casual and hardcore gamers alike. Splatoon levels allow for deep tactical gameplay that is so balanced it would be no surprise if it became a popular choice for gaming tournaments. The casual gamer will not feel left out either.
    Splatoon feels incredibly fresh and yet    Splatoon is a joyful game that is unquestionably an instant classic. The game plays like a dream and can be enjoyed by casual and hardcore gamers alike. Splatoon levels allow for deep tactical gameplay that is so balanced it would be no surprise if it became a popular choice for gaming tournaments. The casual gamer will not feel left out either.
    Splatoon feels incredibly fresh and yet brilliantly nostalgic. It hit's all the right notes ensuring you will be smiling throughout. It's colourful and playful nature is infectious and makes for the best multiplayer shooting game perhaps since Goldeneye.
    Splatoon is gaming at it's best: It dares to be different, it doesn;t try to hard to make sense, it gives the middle finger to realism and focuses solely on pure fun.
    The online works almost flawlessly and wait times are very tolerable.
    Reviewing this 2 months after release it is safe to say Nintendo made good on their promise to release more content and releases of new levels and weapons continues to flow. Splatfests, occasional competitive events are a hoot too.    … Expand
  45. Spookanide
    Jul 31, 2015
    8
    Here's my review, I'm going to pick at some criticism of people on this game and give my own thoughts. I bought this game at the EU retail price of $35 (like captain toad), which I think is a steal considering how much content this game is getting and how long you can stay invested in it.

    1: The game has no voice chat Because we all know how nice it is to be cursed out by squeaky    Here's my review, I'm going to pick at some criticism of people on this game and give my own thoughts. I bought this game at the EU retail price of $35 (like captain toad), which I think is a steal considering how much content this game is getting and how long you can stay invested in it.

    1: The game has no voice chat
    Because we all know how nice it is to be cursed out by squeaky 12-year-old boys (implied sarcasm). Nintendo wants to keep player-to-player interaction to a minimum for obvious child safety and profanity reasons. Putting open voice chat on Splatoon would ruin Nintendo's reputation. However, I do not understand why they don't allow it for friends who are playing together like in Smash. Maybe they will patch it in sometime in the future.

    2: No party system
    You can join your friends if they are playing a game, but your teams are assigned randomly to avoid good players herding together and destroying all randomly selected opposition. I think this is a great design choice. In the coming expansion players will be able to go versus against pre-assembled teams, outside of the random lobby.

    3: You can't switch your loadout during a match
    In fact you can't do anything during a match, not even adjust your camera sensitivity. Why? Because you are playing a match and you should focus on playing and learning your weapon load-out. I think it's an excellent way to keep players in the game somewhat forcefully and make them learn how to play their weapon. If you allow people to change their load-out during games, it will be a constant schizophrenic mess of people testing weapons and then throwing them in the corner as soon as they get splatted.

    4: The single player is short
    Well of course it is, as this is a completely multiplayer centric game. Considering some weapons require you to beat the single-player campaign I'm actually glad that it's short.

    Thinking back on how relatively incomplete this game launched and its pricing, I'm also suspecting a completely rushed launch. The number of maps was lacking and the game has constant connection issues. The lag is atrocious at times. This ends up with the server often deciding that two people splatted each other at the same time, or that you get splatted by a sniper without even seeing the aim pointer.

    What it boils down to are the fun mechanics. You paint the floor, and the enemy can't walk in it. This makes the front lines of the battle and any enemy movement clearly visible. The respawn times are short and you can "jump" to your allies by simply touching the game pad. There is simply no end to the pvp if you don't want it to. Speaking of the game pad, as a mouse guy I love the precision that motion controls offer me.

    There are as many play styles as there are weapons in this game. Trying to learn them and optimize them with the right clothing boosts is a lot of fun to me. The clothing is equipped with a main skill boost and up to 3 sub skill boosts. The same clothing will always have the same main boost, but the sub boosts are assigned randomly. Three sub-skill boosts combined make up for one main skill boost.
    You can re-roll these random slots, so creating a set of clothing for a particular weapon and play style is highly beneficial in my opinion.

    You can sink a lot of time into this game. I keep finding myself coming back to it and the total playtime is up there with smash. The game is certainly lacking in local multiplayer options, but I suspect they will do more for this in the future. The core game is very solid, completely unique and fun. Leave the devs to simmer a little longer if your shops are asking $60, but at $40 and below it is absolutely worth it.    … Expand
  46. Zeus81
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    Splatoon has totally revolutionized the shooter genre, with it's amazing paint based mechanics, and has delivered a knockout blow to the endless stream of cookie-cutter, rehashed games appearing on the other consoles.

    This is hands down the best game of the year. If you own a Wii U, you MUST own this game.
  47. RuiPTG
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    When this game was announced I had a feeling I was going to enjoy it. But once I actually tried it, I was blown away. It looks amazing, plays great, and the multiplayer often becomes HIGHLY competitive (in a great way). This is, in my opinion, THE shooter (that isn't quite simply a shooter) to own on the Wii U!
  48. Nikoback
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    A great game that demonstrates how games can provide longevity with more content, Splatoon's gameplay is an absolute blast to hear about, and a absolute blast to play. It's still got it's fair share of gripes (Rotation can be a double edge, horrible weapon balance), but it's definitely one of the best games I've played this year.
  49. Pejelo
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Que Call Of Duty ni que nada, este juego es colorido y divertido, nada de muertes, sólo hay que conquistar territorio, por lo que es más desafiante a que mates. Colorido y Divertido, perfecto para Niños... debería ser para los Niños Rata, es un juego para su edad, no Call Of Duty y esos juegos muy violentos y sangrientos, Splatoon, para Niños porque si.
  50. PhantomMac
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is a lot of fun. The colours and graphics are great. The online multiplayer is very good and matches you with players of a similar level. The music is good and gives them game a different feel to other Nintendo games. This is worth getting and kids love to play this game.
  51. juanpi322
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Es un juego adictivo, que en el principio era bastante vacio pero con todas las actualizaciones se a convertido en un juegazo, lo unico que faltaria podria ser el chat de voz solo en combates privados y amistosos(con amigos) para tener una mejor estrategia, pero por ahora un 9,veremos si con lo adicional se gana un 10
  52. AmiiSkyKaos
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Best online game I've played, I'm not a fan of first or third person shooters normally but this game is more my style (Fresh pun) sadly tho if you lack Internet say for example a kid whose parents never gave internet access to for there Wii U then this is a short story and nothing else so I can't give this a 10 because next gen when Nintendo cuts the servers for the Wii U this game will beBest online game I've played, I'm not a fan of first or third person shooters normally but this game is more my style (Fresh pun) sadly tho if you lack Internet say for example a kid whose parents never gave internet access to for there Wii U then this is a short story and nothing else so I can't give this a 10 because next gen when Nintendo cuts the servers for the Wii U this game will be done for but until then stay fresh =P… Expand
  53. AMMANN7
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    10/10

    A new IP that splats life on the Wii U

    + Controls
    + Innovative gameplay
    + Level design
    + Inkling
    + Splatfest
    + Customization variety
    + Simply fun and addicting

    - Short campaign
    - Map rotation
  54. guajefer
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    Es un juego DIVERTIDÍSIMO. ¡Por fin un shooter que innova! Splatoon goza de un modo online súper-adictivo, con partidas rápidas y mucha diversión conquistando el terreno pintando. Un shooter cuya finalidad nunca es matar, aunque tengas que hacerlo para sacar ventaja al equipo rival. Infinidad de posibilidades de mejora de tu inkling, armas de varios tipos con secundarias y especiales deEs un juego DIVERTIDÍSIMO. ¡Por fin un shooter que innova! Splatoon goza de un modo online súper-adictivo, con partidas rápidas y mucha diversión conquistando el terreno pintando. Un shooter cuya finalidad nunca es matar, aunque tengas que hacerlo para sacar ventaja al equipo rival. Infinidad de posibilidades de mejora de tu inkling, armas de varios tipos con secundarias y especiales de múltiples combinaciones y sobre todp, un online estable. Me gustaría que si hubiera secuelas, tuviera una campaña un pelín más larga, pero en definitiva JUEGAZO.… Expand
  55. o_rfilho
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Uao what can I say about the game that revolutionized the shooter game
    Splatoon is the best shooter game and one that made tons of WiiU owner pist the hell out like myself
    still its a great game enjoyed every 200+ hours of playing this game hope that Splatoon opens more doors for new IP for this type of game

    ps

    IF YOU DONT OWN IT YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GREAT GAME THIS IS
  56. GAMERGUY25
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is here and my goodness this game is amazing. You choose your gender, skin tone and eye color and then your ready to play (after a quick tutorial). You can go into Multiplayer straight away or try out the story mode. Very short but fun and gives weapon and gear unlocks. Multiplayer is where this game shines, After the very recent update we have over 10 stages 30 weapons and tonsSplatoon is here and my goodness this game is amazing. You choose your gender, skin tone and eye color and then your ready to play (after a quick tutorial). You can go into Multiplayer straight away or try out the story mode. Very short but fun and gives weapon and gear unlocks. Multiplayer is where this game shines, After the very recent update we have over 10 stages 30 weapons and tons and tons of gear. The maps are all enjoyable and offer fun fights my favorites being blackbelly skatepark, arowana Mall and Moray towers. The gear is fun to wear and give some great bonuses. Splatfests are another fun event, pick a side ( for example dogs vs cats) and do turf wars in the beautiful spaltoon world at night. The update also increased the level cap and added party matchmaking with up to 4 and private matches up to 8. The weapons feel balanced and the game is overall one of the best games Nintendo has ever made… Expand
  57. javiandre10
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    IP revolucionaria de Nintendo, es el shooter más entretenido que hay hoy en día, apto para todo público, desde el casual hasta el más hardcore, recibió contenido gratuito durante casi un año, modo historia discreto pero su fuerte está en el apartado online, totalmente adictivo, es uno de esos juegos de Nintendo que son simple pero con gran profundidad, fáciles de aprender pero difíciles deIP revolucionaria de Nintendo, es el shooter más entretenido que hay hoy en día, apto para todo público, desde el casual hasta el más hardcore, recibió contenido gratuito durante casi un año, modo historia discreto pero su fuerte está en el apartado online, totalmente adictivo, es uno de esos juegos de Nintendo que son simple pero con gran profundidad, fáciles de aprender pero difíciles de dominar, cada vez que hay un Splanfest, no quieres parar de jugar, me parece que es la mejor IP que ha nacido en 2015.… Expand
  58. ChaosLordDMO
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    Are you a kid or are you a squid? ..... The MarioKart of the Shooters, haters gona hate.. The game has a great concept and an awesome art style, the design is just perfect
  59. Noketo
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Is an amazing game yeSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSDDFFFR3RRFFRRRRR3RRDFT4RRRRRDSEERRRDEEEDDRRFTTFFDRRDEDDDTTFFDXDDDXXDDEDRTTTF4TTGGFFFFRF
  60. TobiasKen
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Possibly the game that defines the Wii-U. Goofy, yet fun, cartoony yet beautiful. Nintendo, you've done it again! Let's break it down, shall we?

    A: Music/Sounds Splatoon has some really nice music in it. Possibly even better than the Legend of Zelda series. Pretty much the society in the game is based around music. It is really strange, yet they pull it off brilliantly. The music is    Possibly the game that defines the Wii-U. Goofy, yet fun, cartoony yet beautiful. Nintendo, you've done it again! Let's break it down, shall we?

    A: Music/Sounds

    Splatoon has some really nice music in it. Possibly even better than the Legend of Zelda series. Pretty much the society in the game is based around music. It is really strange, yet they pull it off brilliantly. The music is so catchy, that I have caught myself humming to the tune all of the time. The sounds are amazing as well, but the music is absolutely astounding in this game.

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    B: Graphics

    The graphics in this game are actually quite simple, but they are so polished that you can't help but stare. Even the landscape in the game looks better than some modern PS4 games, and the PS4 is more powerful than the Wii-U. The graphics aren't realistic, but they aren't supposed to be. Even the unique patterns of the Ink Splatter really stood out to me in this game.

    10/10

    C: Gameplay

    The gameplay and controls in this game are actually really well done, and definitely utilises the gamepad. If you are to play Online, you have to cover up as much ground as possible in the time limit. If your team has covered up more ground in the time, you win. Kills do not count, but they are useful as it can prevent the other players from covering up ground. You can shoot ink onto the ground, then actually turn into a Squid to hide from other players, easier transportation, go through girders, and fill up your ink bar. The battling system is easily much more fun than most realistic shooters - and stands out in the spotlight. There's even a huge variety of weapons that have unique stats and abilities, and can really make gameplay change. Even exploring the hub town of Inkopolis is fun, as you can meet suspicious characters and see what other people have been doing via miiverse. Every once in a while, they even have a thing called 'Splatfest'. This is where there are 2 options, and players get to vote between one of the two. For Example: Which is better, Zombies or Ghosts? - This is just one of the many little touches that makes this game worth getting.

    10/10

    D: Online

    This is where the game truly stands out. The online community for this game is massive, and is thriving no matter what time of the day it is. It is extremely easy to get a match up and running, and you can even play a minigame while you wait for people to join! Pretty much 90% of this game relies on Online, so besides the Story Mode, I can't really think of anything that isn't online. Playing online is extremely fun, but after a couple of matches, it can get a little boring. There aren't too many gamemodes, but I'm sure that with DLC and updates, it can easily be fixed (As they have already started doing, by the way).

    9/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    Now that we have broken down pretty much everything of the game (Except for Story, I didn't finish that) I can come to my conclusion. Splatoon is an amazing game that relies pretty much fully on Online. If you aren't able to connect to the internet, the game isn't much to look at besides the story mode. But if you can join Online, this game is possibly the best for the Wii-U. So, my overall rating - the second highest I can possibly offer...

    10/10 WITH my 2015 GOTY Award AND Wii-U Definitive Game Award!    … Expand
  61. SuperAtomicKat
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    This review was written post update new map updates. I felt i had to come back here after i remembered how people complained about the lack of content. Pretty much every issue besides voice chat has been fixed. The only issue you could have with the game is that you can't select a specific game mode besides turf war. However i never really viewed this as bad and in many ways it allows meThis review was written post update new map updates. I felt i had to come back here after i remembered how people complained about the lack of content. Pretty much every issue besides voice chat has been fixed. The only issue you could have with the game is that you can't select a specific game mode besides turf war. However i never really viewed this as bad and in many ways it allows me to branch out to game modes i normally wouldn't try.

    P.S. Do any of you really want voice chat? As much as I love being verbally assaulted I'm okay with a little less interaction between me and other players.    … Expand
  62. Hakros323
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    This game. Is. AWESOME! A amazing game for the Wii U. If you have the Wii U, you have no reason NOT to buy this game. What makes it so good?
    In Splatoon, you take the role of a Inkling, a interesting race that can turn from a human into a squid. Inklings can swim in their own ink, but are slow in the enemies ink.
    They're many weapons from different category (Shooter, Charger, Roller,    This game. Is. AWESOME! A amazing game for the Wii U. If you have the Wii U, you have no reason NOT to buy this game. What makes it so good?
    In Splatoon, you take the role of a Inkling, a interesting race that can turn from a human into a squid. Inklings can swim in their own ink, but are slow in the enemies ink.
    They're many weapons from different category (Shooter, Charger, Roller, etc.) you can use, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. Each weapon comes with a Sub weapon, and a Special weapon, giving out different playing style. Each shot from your weapons, and the sub weapon, consumes ink from your tank, which is ammo. If you're running out of ammo, hide in your ink to recharge. You also have a special meter for your special weapon, and it fills up as you cover turf. These weapons are powerful, and can change the tide of the match.
    You have the option to play as either a Male inkling, or a Female inkling. And there's shops where you an get gear (But you first must reach Level 10). Each gears have special abilities, such as higher defense, faster speed, and things like that. You can unlock even more abilities by playing online more.

    The game's main selling point is its great online mode. There are two modes you can play online: Turf War, and Ranked Battle.

    In Turf War, 2 teams of 4 Inklings must cover as much a turf as possible with their ink before the time runs out. Whichever team covers the most turf wins. You get points by inking turfs and splatting enemies. After the game, you'll get points based on your overall performance, which is need to level up.

    In Ranked Battle, you'll compete in a competitive mode with different games modes. Winning will rise up your rank, while losing lowers it. You also get more points in ranked battle than you do in turf war.

    There are many stages to play on online. The stages are the same for both turf war and ranked battles. Each are completely different, and requires new strategy. The stage selection rotates daily, so you'll be playing different stages each day.

    Perhaps the only real lacking thing in Splatoon is the single player mode. There is a story mode where you must rescue stolen zapfish from a evil octopus-like race. While it can be fun, it's also easy to beat. The only hard part in the final boss.

    Overall, definitely one of the best games on the Wii U. You'll love its online mode.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. Ferrets2
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    I want a new update its when I giant war happens and there are six colored sides green yellow orange red purple and blue where each colors have a bases supplies different guns soldiers spy's rouges and all that and more and you can choose any side and each side has massive armies and you can choose what you want to be like if you want to be in the navy or the marines or the military and ofI want a new update its when I giant war happens and there are six colored sides green yellow orange red purple and blue where each colors have a bases supplies different guns soldiers spy's rouges and all that and more and you can choose any side and each side has massive armies and you can choose what you want to be like if you want to be in the navy or the marines or the military and of course the Air Force and it is a month long war and who every color inked the most land all the other colors must sign a peace treaty and the giant war will every year… Expand
  65. thagrait1
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Such a breathe of fresh air. As a fan or Nintendo's, I normally have to resort to PC or PS4 for competitive online fun. This game is so fun! A must have for any Wii U owner, and maybe the tipping point for those who have debated on purchasing a Wii U.
  66. XenoFantasy1
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is one of the most unique shooters i have ever played.

    The single player campaign is short but sweet. It will last anywhere from 4-6 hrs long. You play through a couple of stages and fight a boss. It is pretty enjoyable although some stage ideas are repeated. It also has one of the best final bosses of any game ever. The multiplayer is where the bread and butter is at. The    Splatoon is one of the most unique shooters i have ever played.

    The single player campaign is short but sweet. It will last anywhere from 4-6 hrs long. You play through a couple of stages and fight a boss. It is pretty enjoyable although some stage ideas are repeated. It also has one of the best final bosses of any game ever.

    The multiplayer is where the bread and butter is at. The game always runs at 60fps online which is great and makes the experience feel very smooth and natural. Another thing that feels natural is the control. The game controls very well and squid mode boosts maneuverability for even greater control. There is a lot of content and more is being added to this day.

    Overall i think splatoon is a great game and is a must buy for any wii u owner.    … Expand
  67. PoisonedElite
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    A fun re-imagining of the over saturated and uninspired shooter genre, with unique mechanics and game modes that are a nice breath of fresh air. Hundreds of FREE weapons, cosmetics, and DLC that adds new content every other week. Launch did have a small map pool and the inability to change loadouts mid-lobby does bring it down, but I definitely recommend it as it was the most fun I hadA fun re-imagining of the over saturated and uninspired shooter genre, with unique mechanics and game modes that are a nice breath of fresh air. Hundreds of FREE weapons, cosmetics, and DLC that adds new content every other week. Launch did have a small map pool and the inability to change loadouts mid-lobby does bring it down, but I definitely recommend it as it was the most fun I had this summer.… Expand
  68. zachary1000
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    Splatoon is one of my new favorite games on the Wii U! It has some problems, sure, but the good things definitely outweigh the bad. The responsive controls make the game feel great, and the classic Nintendo charm is here in spades! With fantastic free DLC, I always find a reason to come back to this game, as they have added so many weapons and maps that all feel unique from one another.Splatoon is one of my new favorite games on the Wii U! It has some problems, sure, but the good things definitely outweigh the bad. The responsive controls make the game feel great, and the classic Nintendo charm is here in spades! With fantastic free DLC, I always find a reason to come back to this game, as they have added so many weapons and maps that all feel unique from one another. The single player campaign is short and sweet, with some creative boss fights and inventive level designs, but most importantly this game is undeniably inventive in so many awesome ways! The only real problems I had were with the the online inter-phase being slightly lackluster, mainly because of the map rotation system. Overall though, this a wonderful game, and one that every Wii U owner should purchase.… Expand
  69. ericwithcheese
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    One of Nintendo's most innovative game in years is Splatoon - a shooter that is hard to describe but impossible to hate. A little light on content initially as this felt rushed out the door to make a release date, free DLC has helped fill in some of the holes. Still doesn't feel like a complete game, but what is here is a lot of fun as long as you have a robust online connection.
  70. RetroRenegade
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I was so confident in this game when it was announced and it did not disappoint me! After being burned out on other multiplayer shooters that felt repetitive and monotonous, this was such a breath of fresh air! My only real complaint is that the game is light on single player content, and the local multiplayer lacks meat on the bones. But the single player was still a fun - if short -I was so confident in this game when it was announced and it did not disappoint me! After being burned out on other multiplayer shooters that felt repetitive and monotonous, this was such a breath of fresh air! My only real complaint is that the game is light on single player content, and the local multiplayer lacks meat on the bones. But the single player was still a fun - if short - burst of action, and the multiplayer community has been so much fun to play with! Definitely a game worthy of many sequels in the future!… Expand
  71. CandarianGaming
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    It won best shooter/multiplayer game of 2015 for very good reason. Campaign: Mario galaxy with guns and has epic boss battles. Multiplayer: Just insanely addictive. Also with tight excellent gameplay this is a must own game
  72. carlinos
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Almost 150h playing since it comes talk for itself, an incredible, fast and very agile controls set the new style on how to play a shooter (the two stick stile is in the stone age compared to the super agile gyroscope stile...), this title is like heroin made videogame, absolute adictive and tremendous fun, it goes straigh to your throath.
  73. thelemonman11
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Silly, quirky, and most importantly, fun. The game is easy to play, and actually makes admirable use of the WiiU's motion controls. It's predominantly online, but does have an acceptable single player mode, if you ever get bored of matchmaking. The game feels unique, it's fun to look at, and fun to play, definitely a must have for the WiiU.
  74. FourFrame
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing with minor issues. The graphics are very colorful. The gameplay is amazing. The minor issues are just some lag and splatfest problems. They will probably
  75. Cosmozerk
    May 8, 2016
    9
    I already did a review on Splatoon back in February 16 2016, but because the game is still evolving and already purchase the amiibo. I feel like is worth a revisiting. Is it really worth that 9/10 i gave it in my older review?, let's find out.

    STORY: In Splatoon we get a very simple story. The Octarians (the rivals of the Inklings) have stolen the energie source of Inkcopolis...get it    I already did a review on Splatoon back in February 16 2016, but because the game is still evolving and already purchase the amiibo. I feel like is worth a revisiting. Is it really worth that 9/10 i gave it in my older review?, let's find out.

    STORY: In Splatoon we get a very simple story. The Octarians (the rivals of the Inklings) have stolen the energie source of Inkcopolis...get it back!.

    P.S: This is only if you play story mode.

    PRESENTATION: Splatoon just SCREAMS Japan. And the art style definitely reflects that having some flashy colors and models that really contrast the world that the game provides.

    Performance wise Splatoon is excellent. The smooth 60 fps remain constant throughout 98% of the game, but to do that the game had to be downgraded to 720p, but the antialiasing cleans most of the rough edges.

    And then we have...of course...the SPECTACULAR soundtrack. What make this one stand out is that it's a combination of many different styles like Jpop, Rock and even Dubstep, which are very Japanese like if you could no doubt tell. Many of these songs are composed by this game's fictional group, the Squid Sisters, which are composed by Callie and Marie. Why do i tell you that?, well...they are freaking adorable!.

    GAMEPLAY: Splatoon is Nintendo's take on the third person shooter genre. The main innovation of the game is, of course, turning into a squid (with the ZL button). This mechanic provides a lot of depth to the game, as well as many possibilities of approaching situations, maybe you'll hide in a specific spot to SPLAT! someone to continue painting that area in peace or maybe you will spray paint on the walls to get to a hire area to place a sub weapon or simply paint from a higher place.

    We also have different weapons like a paint bucket, a paint-brush, a rapid-fire gun, a roller, a freakin mini-gun!, and a sniper-rifle. Each one having a specific use that i can't comment on because metacritic's 5000 letter count sucks!.

    So we have 6 different weapons with each one having different variations and slo packing a sub-weapon. This sub weapons are activated with the R trigger and they can range from a barrier, a paint bomb, a sticky paint bomb, grenades and my personal favorite, the paint-sprayer, since you can leave it in any place and while you are covering a certain area, the sprayer will be painting another in a 360° radio.

    Not only that, but each weapon also has a "SUPER WEAPON" that can be activated by pressing the stick, but to use it you need to fill a meter by covering area or by splatting other inklings. But when you manage to do so you can activate a Bazooka, a Torpedo, a bomb rush, a shield, a Kraken transformation, etc.

    Unfortunately the sub and SUPER! weapons are locked with the main one, so in order to get what you want it's completely random, but personally i never had any problem with it.

    Splatoon has to different ways to play. First is the single player, where you fight the evil ontarians, complete missions and fight extremely fun bosses that requiere stragetie and understanding of the mechanics of the game and with the Amiibo you can get even more missions and unlock mini games and gear or simply giving Carrie and Marie more songs and dance moves. But let's be honest, the online mode is the the main focus here, so let's see what modes we have:

    Turf War: You have to cover as much ground as you can possibly can in less than 3 minutes and the team who paints more of the stage wins. This will be the only mode that you will get access to for the first 10 levels, but i don't have any problems since it's very addictive.

    Splat Zones: Here you need to cover a specific area on the map and the team that remains the more in that area, while it's theirs, wins. This mode is extremely fun a chaotic when everyone is in the same place, struggling and fighting over the zone.

    Tower Control: This mode is the very definition of chaos. There's a tower in the middle of the stage and the team who drags the tower to the opposite team's place or the one who makes it the furthest wins

    Rainmaker: There's a statue of a Fish laying around the map and the team who carries it to the opposite team's base wins. One player does have to carry the Rainmaker and while it makes you slow, you can defend yourself with tornadoes of paint, but for the most part you depend on your teammates to protect you.

    Splatfest:. You pick a team of a specific theme like Dogs vs Cats or something. And then you play the other modes and the team that wins the more matches wins the competition. It's extremely fun since it depends on you to make your team win and when Callie and Marie announce the winner you are in the edge of your seat.

    There's some other stuff i forgot to mention like the way that perks are locked to your gear, but i don't find it necessary.

    Overall Splatoon is a fantastic and unique game and a definite must own for any Wii U owner and i still maintain that 9/10 i gave it last time.    … Expand
  76. Forever_Alexone
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Another great new IP by Nintendo! Overall this game is fun! I remember getting so hyped for this game MONTHS before its release. I still play it every week and NOT planning on stopping anytime soon.
  77. NikoAmii
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    A 10/10 is very hard for me to give out, and I wanted to give it to either Splatoon or Super Mario Maker, both are great games, but I enjoyed playing Splatoon more then any other game this year. This game is nintendo's biggest surprise and creative title in a long while. At first this game was about a 92-94, but nintendo showed ho dedicated they were in making this a phenomenal experienceA 10/10 is very hard for me to give out, and I wanted to give it to either Splatoon or Super Mario Maker, both are great games, but I enjoyed playing Splatoon more then any other game this year. This game is nintendo's biggest surprise and creative title in a long while. At first this game was about a 92-94, but nintendo showed ho dedicated they were in making this a phenomenal experience for everyone to play. Almost every time i've logged into a splatoon, there has been a new update, such as a new gun, a new bomb, a new map, or something else fun to play with. This game never seems to end, with new content coming out every week or so, and this gave the game a 96 to 97. The community of splatoon is very unique, very friendly and quirky, and makes the game that much greater. Things like splatfeast and other events splatoon provides to meet other splatoon players and have a fun time, makes the game a very fun community experience. The graphics are very fresh, the designs of the characters are very creative, everything in this game feels and looks so original and unique, you can't help but love it. The gameplay itself is unlike any other game. It's a shooter, just like call of duty or battlefield, but makes it unlike any other. Seriously, who else would of thought to make guns of full of ink, full out territory wars using squirds as soldiers instead of men with rifles. This is a very fun game, and is unlike any other game you've played before and it needs your attention just like many other games on the wii u that go unnoticed… Expand
  78. champybh
    Dec 7, 2015
    9
    The attention this game is getting now during "Award season" is well deserved. Splatoon masterfully mixes accessibility with competitive play. What separates Splatoon from so many other shooters is that new players (both of the game and the genre as a whole) can immediately jump into a match and feel as if they are contributing to their team in a meaningful way. Whether you want to hangThe attention this game is getting now during "Award season" is well deserved. Splatoon masterfully mixes accessibility with competitive play. What separates Splatoon from so many other shooters is that new players (both of the game and the genre as a whole) can immediately jump into a match and feel as if they are contributing to their team in a meaningful way. Whether you want to hang back and cover territory, stake out a high point in the map for sniping or charge in guns blazing the player will have equal amounts of fun.

    Some other positives include
    - a rewarding one player campaign that helps hone your skills for competitive play. Level design similar to Mario Galaxy encourages exploration and creative use of weapons.
    - new (free!) content added nearly every other week keeps game fresh more than 6 months after release
    - short match length makes for addicting play sessions - "Just one more!"

    A con would be Splatoon's insistence on requiring the player to read all text prompts. Sometimes you just want to jump into a shop or right into game play and not have to mash A to get past a wall of text. It's picky but is in fact a nuisance. Additionally, the system for stage selection could be better.    … Expand
  79. metaruisu
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Es un juego novedoso y extremadamente divertido y adictivo, no puedes parar de jugar. Lo mejor es que, apesar de ser juego de disparos, no tienes que matar para ganar, sino pintar a diestra y siniestra para ganar la partida. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.
  80. Ganezh10
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    First of all his game is my GOTY, impressive gameplay and lots of fun. It deserves each $ you spend on it. Splatoon has some aspects to be improved like some connection errors or the posibility to change your weapon each time you die so you can apply another strategy but in general terms it is nearly perfect, as demonstration splatoon wob best multiplayer and bedt shooter at The GameFirst of all his game is my GOTY, impressive gameplay and lots of fun. It deserves each $ you spend on it. Splatoon has some aspects to be improved like some connection errors or the posibility to change your weapon each time you die so you can apply another strategy but in general terms it is nearly perfect, as demonstration splatoon wob best multiplayer and bedt shooter at The Game Awards 2015. Must have for wii u owners.… Expand
  81. Fobmcrafi6
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    The new IP that everyone is talking about (and still talking about). I give it a 9.7 out of 10. SO MANY WEAPONS!!!! Not only do we get new weapons from updates every couple of weeks (that just recently stopped), but also Splatfest that entice players to never stop splatting. Minor details like multi-player being just shy away from perfect, Single player mode doesn't have as much contentThe new IP that everyone is talking about (and still talking about). I give it a 9.7 out of 10. SO MANY WEAPONS!!!! Not only do we get new weapons from updates every couple of weeks (that just recently stopped), but also Splatfest that entice players to never stop splatting. Minor details like multi-player being just shy away from perfect, Single player mode doesn't have as much content as online multi-player and local multi-player being left in the back-burner. This is definitely the best new Nintendo game that they have put out in such a long time. Arguably, the best online multi-player that Nintendo has EVER put out.… Expand
  82. badneko
    Dec 18, 2015
    9
    Aire nuevo para el genero Shooter. Una apuesta arriesgada desde la casa de Nintendo, que no defrauda.Su unico punto negatico, que desde ya hay que ir olvidando (fecha de este review diciembre/2015), que en su momento no contaba con todo el contenido. Ahora mismo el juego cuenta con una gran cantidad de mapas/armas/trajes. Es un juego que hay que probar.
  83. chriistiian77
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    I think a wonderful game, UPDATED EVERY WEEK, new content, new maps, REALLY RECOMMEND THIS IS VERY FUNNY, PLUS won the game more fun and all that. It is the first game more fun than I played and third person.It HAS VERY GOOD IDEAS. :d
  84. DerpyWalrus
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    When this game was first announced it didn't peak my interest as I'm not really a fan of shooters. But as of now, this game is easily one of my favorites. Throwing away the traditional style of war based combat, Splatoon goes for a more kid friendly approach that works greatly. The motion controls, while they would be a bit of a red flag to people, are very well implemented and extremelyWhen this game was first announced it didn't peak my interest as I'm not really a fan of shooters. But as of now, this game is easily one of my favorites. Throwing away the traditional style of war based combat, Splatoon goes for a more kid friendly approach that works greatly. The motion controls, while they would be a bit of a red flag to people, are very well implemented and extremely responsive but if you still don't enjoy them can be turned off. My only complaint is more of a nitpick, but the single player stuff in the game is very underwhelming as the story mode last around 4 to 6 hours and the local multiplayer I half the time forget about. As the core focus of the game is multiplayer though, it's good to see the devs were able to focus on that main aspect. Multiplayer is also a ton of fun with four modes to play and a ton of maps. The regular battle mode Turf War is short, simple, and can be played whenever. The other three modes Splat Zones, Tower Control, and Rainmaker, can be played in ranked depending on which are chosen. The few problems with multiplayer are a lack of voice chat between friends and the choice to choose which modes and maps you play on. Those are set on a four hour rotation and if you don't get the maps or mode you care for then the only thing to do is wait, which can be annoying. Voice chat not being in the game makes sense since it is meant for children, but talking between friends would make sense as games like Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros Wii U have been able to do this. In the end, with the constant free updates of new weapons and maps to boot, Splatoon is an enjoyable experience just built around pure fun. It is easily one of my favorite games of this year and a must buy if you have a Wii U. And just cause it seems mandatory, TL;DR Splatoon is good. Go play it.… Expand
  85. moisesdgomex
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    simple y sencillamentesimple y sencillamente divertidisimo!!!............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................YEAH!!… Expand
  86. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 5, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is finally something cartoonish and brilliant Nintendo has ever done. Everyone's getting it for the ultimate battle of Splatoon and splat your way into the cartoon world of Splatoon.
  87. loli_hunter
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    If you watched Platoon the movie, its like this but with ink. If you watched Fists of North Star its like that but with ink.

    Worth the buy. Nothing less.
  88. AstralSonic
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    The game play and and game modes are unique and feel great every time I play this. The soundtrack is pretty awesome, and the constant updates that are freely given to users makes this game a new experience every day! There is a hole assortment of weapons in the game, and a lot of gear to personalize an inkling. My favorite part about this game is Splat fest. A day dedicated for players toThe game play and and game modes are unique and feel great every time I play this. The soundtrack is pretty awesome, and the constant updates that are freely given to users makes this game a new experience every day! There is a hole assortment of weapons in the game, and a lot of gear to personalize an inkling. My favorite part about this game is Splat fest. A day dedicated for players to come together and fight for their team's victory is an awesome idea.… Expand
  89. Adrian_
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    Juego Excelente, Cumple con su propisto, divertir ... juego Adictivo, Agradable visualmente, Escenarios bien hechos todo un mundo muy colorido y agradable a la vista, Un juego muy original siendo del genero "Shooter"
  90. kinruiz
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    que puedo decir? entretenido, divertido, re-jugable, gran contenido en linea, claro tenia que ser para Nintendo, no necesita graficos hiper-realistas, ni publicidad en todos lados, te deja un gran sabor de boca, definitivamente, me recuerda y transmite una sensación fresca nada que ver con los ya quemados y mentados Call of Duty que son ya una mierda al igual que la mayoría de los FPS,que puedo decir? entretenido, divertido, re-jugable, gran contenido en linea, claro tenia que ser para Nintendo, no necesita graficos hiper-realistas, ni publicidad en todos lados, te deja un gran sabor de boca, definitivamente, me recuerda y transmite una sensación fresca nada que ver con los ya quemados y mentados Call of Duty que son ya una mierda al igual que la mayoría de los FPS, felicidades Nintendo!!… Expand
  91. pdrogmtz
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    Nintendo lo ha logrado de nuevo, un juego que supero con creces las expectativas, y que a día de hoy, es un gran juego con todas las letras. Grande Splatoon!
  92. Swagnemite123
    Jan 18, 2016
    8
    I can honestly say that splatoon is the most fun I've had with a multiplayer shooter ever, the unique concept works surprisingly well in action and I would say this game is a must have if you own a wii u .Even though I have spent over 200 hours and do not intend to stop anytime soon I do have a few issues with this game which is hindering a perfect 10. These are issues such as lack ofI can honestly say that splatoon is the most fun I've had with a multiplayer shooter ever, the unique concept works surprisingly well in action and I would say this game is a must have if you own a wii u .Even though I have spent over 200 hours and do not intend to stop anytime soon I do have a few issues with this game which is hindering a perfect 10. These are issues such as lack of voice chat (I never play with voice chat but still it is nice to be there),a short but sweet single player campaign, and a odd map and game mode rotation system that is really just irritating limiting you to just 2 gamemodes and 2 maps per gamemode and only rotates every 4 hours.despite all of these problems splatoon is a game that I could recommend to any one and holds the spot as my new favorite game… Expand
  93. Kaihaku
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    It's very rare for a game to surprise as much as Splatoon did. I couldn't understand what all the hype was about from watching videos and almost didn't pick it up...but I owe a Wii U and there wasn't much else being released at the time. I've never regretted it, this is one of the best games that I've ever played and one of the few that is worthy of being called revolutionary. It's veryIt's very rare for a game to surprise as much as Splatoon did. I couldn't understand what all the hype was about from watching videos and almost didn't pick it up...but I owe a Wii U and there wasn't much else being released at the time. I've never regretted it, this is one of the best games that I've ever played and one of the few that is worthy of being called revolutionary. It's very different from the other shooters I like (Unreal Tournament, Halo, Timesplitters) but that's not a negative. This made competitive team play fun for me again and added in a whole new layer of strategy that other shooters will be scrambling to mimic. Splatoon is not perfect but it delivers on so many levels that it might as well be.… Expand
  94. Alex2304
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    es una gran innovacion por parte de nintendo es muy divertido , tiene una variedad interesante de modos ademas cumple la funcion mas importante que es entretener por mi parte se merece en 10 ya que no es posible darle una calificacion mas alta
  95. dadadaddadadda
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Proof that shooters can be non violent pros fun family freindly good single player and multiplayer modes cons what sort of person would think of squid kids fighting each other with ink guns and mega paint rollers… Expand
  96. ZankEraux
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Un juego fresco, divertidísimo y con un modo campaña muy entretenido. Los gráficos y la fluidez son excelentes. Gran inovación en el género que se merece todas las ventas que tiene.
    Este juego me encanta y es ideal para jugar en verano y pasar unas cuantas horas entretenido disfrutando cada momento de esta divertida propuesta.
  97. huynhjd
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    This game has provided a great deal of content for a reasonable price. Also, this game really innovated on the 3rd person shooter genre and provided a fun game to experience.
  98. Blaxpupas
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    I'd give it an 8 because of some things... but this the year masterpiece of nintendo so, any fan of plumber's company, just go and get it damn its assom!
  99. LinkTriforce
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    el juego es estupendo, una exelente obra shotter en tercera persona, hay algunos problemas como que el multiplayer local es un poco aburrido por lo cual sin internet te puedes aburrir, adema le hace falta mas personalización en cuanto a el personaje y armas, quisas si tuvieran mas opciones de personalización tu personaje fuera mas especial
  100. lucasandpikachu
    Mar 31, 2016
    9
    This game is an awesome alternative to the more violent games like Call of Duty and Battlefield. It is fun to play, especially that feeling when you ink the turf. The multiplayer mode may be lacking, as it only has 4 versus 4 multiplayer., but it is still fun enough. The biggest problem I have with this game is that it requires the Wii U Gamepad, which means if somebody is watching TV, youThis game is an awesome alternative to the more violent games like Call of Duty and Battlefield. It is fun to play, especially that feeling when you ink the turf. The multiplayer mode may be lacking, as it only has 4 versus 4 multiplayer., but it is still fun enough. The biggest problem I have with this game is that it requires the Wii U Gamepad, which means if somebody is watching TV, you can't play Splatoon. You should get this game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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