Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1429 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. andress575
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    The game was released with a bit of lack of content but has received so many updates this past few months and it keeps groing in content. So I'm really happy that I bought this game back in may
  3. DoodKing
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    İ think that Splatoon is a really good Online game.But 1v1 isn't that good enough.And it would be better if the Online was 2 players.And the Game İs Amazing!!!!
  4. AGWS
    Aug 29, 2015
    3
    There's a lot of potential for Splatoon to become one of Nintendo's best new properties, but its first offering leaves a lot to be desired and is extremely light on content, usability, and basic features. The motion controls are awful and the kind of thing you would have expected designers to abandon after the early Wii days. The biggest issues with Splatoon's usability seems to stem fromThere's a lot of potential for Splatoon to become one of Nintendo's best new properties, but its first offering leaves a lot to be desired and is extremely light on content, usability, and basic features. The motion controls are awful and the kind of thing you would have expected designers to abandon after the early Wii days. The biggest issues with Splatoon's usability seems to stem from nobody actually trying to approach the game as a normal user would. You can't adjust game settings from in a level or even from within the single-player hub world. You have to quit out of the level and then out of the single player hub world to get back to the main hub world to change something as simple as the camera settings, but that forces you to re-watch an unskippable series of scenes where you're told about the available maps in multiplayer mode. Given the extremely limited number of stages, that's not even helpful. You're not allowed to actually select which stage you play on, so the fact that the stage icons show up on the screen where the game assigns you to a match does everything that scene does without the interruptions.
    The characters themselves are super stylish and cool but their world is just kind of a simple cartoon Japan and doesn't carry the style through. I'd have much rather they created a world that fit these characters and was as unique as they are. I was expecting to build up to beaches or places where the ocean is crashing in or coral reefs encroaching onto dry land, but there's none of that. You never get any different weapons or abilities either, so even though the campaign is extremely short and you can beat in a day or two, it feels stale by the end. Story-wise, there's really no distinction between the good guys and bad guys. The bad guys are evil because they want to enslave some creatures to power their dying city, versus the good guys who want to enslave these creatures to power their thriving city. There's a good way to do the "we're not so different, you and I" plot, but the game doesn't seem to be aware of its hypocrisy or acknowledge it in any way. Plus, the Octolings have way better design than the Inklings so I found myself more attached to the bad guys than my own allies. The character themes don't gel or relate to the core game either. The game makes a point to call out that all the Inklings care about is fighting and fashion, but the final boss is a DJ so there's a weird disconnect there.
    With such a minimalist single player campaign, you soon find yourself in multiplayer but it quickly wears thin. Multiplayer doesn't seem to have the faintest hint of any kind of matchmaking. When I was level 2, I was going up against a team of players ranging from levels 9 to 20 and in the 4v4 match, two of my teammates immediately dropped out. Your level limits what kind of weapons and loadouts you can have and also your stats and abilities. I'm sure none of the higher level players are happy when I show up because my rank means I'm using stock weapons and my stats are lousy. There's no pre-match interaction or set-up, so you can easily load into a battle where everybody is using the same weapon and nobody can play off strengths and weaknesses. You're not even allowed to change weapons between matches.
    It's super grindy to unlock items for multiplayer but at the very end of a match, you can get a communication error and nobody will earn any experience and you get nothing for the match because even though you were transitioning to the results screen, the game counts it as a disconnect. There are only two maps per mode (and you're restricted to one mode until level 10), so the grind itself is incredibly tedious. I bought the game Thursday evening and by Saturday night I felt like I'd seen everything it had to offer minus unlocking new weapons that don't seem all that different and new stats from gear. I can only play three or four matches before turning the game off because it's getting tedious. I was really hoping that given the lessened focus on killing opponents, there would be some kind of cooperative mode where you're working together to fulfill a mission or join forces against a giant boss or something. Instead, it's just two modes with only two possible maps at a time each and lots of grinding. Even after all that grinding, there isn't much variety in the weapons, which is a place the game really could have shown off some style with Ratchet and Clank-levels of weirdness.
    Splatoon feels like it could be the start of a great franchise thanks to the style the characters have, but it also feels like nobody considered how actual users would play the game, interact with menus, try to strategize or communicate with each other, or want different modes to play. If we find out that the game was supposed to be a Christmas release that was yanked up to summer to try to drive some interest in the Wii U and that's why it's so unpolished and bare bones, I would have no problems believing that.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  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. omgsmash
    Aug 24, 2015
    6
    Splatoon is the first original nintendo game in a while and i gotta say it is pretty unique but it is not polished and hardly has that much content . you cant make your own match and there are only 5 game modes. Seriously? you also cant exit out of lobbies once you join them. your stuck in a game unless you turn the wii u off. Also the game is too reliant on online wifi. other than theSplatoon is the first original nintendo game in a while and i gotta say it is pretty unique but it is not polished and hardly has that much content . you cant make your own match and there are only 5 game modes. Seriously? you also cant exit out of lobbies once you join them. your stuck in a game unless you turn the wii u off. Also the game is too reliant on online wifi. other than the campaign, there is nothing you can do if your connection is bad. and there is not even voicechat. Splatoon is a very tactical shooter and it requires communication. there is also a poor variety of weapons and modes like I mentioned before. My biggest complaint is that when you have splitscreen there is only one mode you can do you which is balloon pop which sucks. there are only 2 players max for splitscreen and for online there are only 4 v 4. why not 5v5 or 6v6. this game still has a lot of potential but it still lacks tons of content there could be in this game… Expand
  10. 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!
  11. Llama-lord
    Aug 22, 2015
    0
    It's to reliant on the internet:(. Every thing you do on it needs the internet and unfortunately not ever one has quick enough wifi to play the game. Like what about the people who live,in the country and don't get good enough reception how are they going to play? The only good thing I can say about the game (because I can't play it) is the colours.
  12. kaiserof
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    i love this game. a great new gameplay, excelent weapons and free dlc for the start, great combats in differents arenas
    this new IP of nintendo reborn the console
    PD- I love the ikamusume cosplay
  13. KuroiRider
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    This game is just amazing, is fresh and truly entertaining, it make you change the way you play and think in the shooter like kind of games, indeed this can be new gender of game.
  14. Mysteri24
    Aug 18, 2015
    10
    To all the people who don't like this game because of the missing voice chat: Nintendo didn't build in a voice chat because they didn't wanted and they don't want that the players offend each other. So please stop hating this game because of that.
  15. 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.
  16. BeaQueen
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    With the 2.0 update, this game is becoming so awesome.
    The best is the character's design, the gameplay, the concept and the number of weapons to choose.
    The worst, the campaign because it is too short and the fact that it does not have voice chat.
    But, for me, is near to perfection. Thank you, Nintendo!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. CrazyCatMan34
    Aug 6, 2015
    7
    I think the game is great I like how it was child friendly it isn't scary or violent. the single player mode was kinda easy except the final boss. I like how there's festivals (splat fest) but I still feel like there where still connection issues even after the delay... I don't think a 1vs.4 match is fair, but otherwise it's a good game.
  20. Warlocke
    Aug 5, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is one of the best, most original titles of the new generation in videogames. It´s a very addictive colorful shooter with tons of stuff to do. Visuals are incredible and multiplayer, like any shooter, is extremely fun. The story is pretty fun, especially defeating every boss in a particular way!
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Squidkid6197
    Jul 30, 2015
    9
    Move over Call of Duty and Battlefield we have a new era defining shooter and it's name is Splatoon!
    Splaoon is a third person shooter game made by Nintendo which focuses on Multiplayer rather than Single player but both are extremely fun and awarding.
    The game starts of with you choosing your inkling a Species that is a Squid who can change into a humanoid at any time Don't    Move over Call of Duty and Battlefield we have a new era defining shooter and it's name is Splatoon!
    Splaoon is a third person shooter game made by Nintendo which focuses on Multiplayer rather than Single player but both are extremely fun and awarding.
    The game starts of with you choosing your inkling a Species that is a Squid who can change into a humanoid at any time
    Don't underestimate these cute Squids because they can pack quite a punch!
    You have a choice between a Boy or Girl inkling, while most people go with the girl I chosen the boy because I am in reality a boy. After you pick your eye and skin color ypu are dropped into a easy to learn tutorial. You can choose to have Stick or Motion controls but I went with the motion controls because I think it has a rather smooth Sensitivity and feel to it. After beating the tutorial you are dropped into Inkopolis the central hub of Splatoon. Here you can buy weapons and gear from the 4 major stores or check in with the Squid Sisters. And this is were your journey begins. In my opinion I'll give this game a 9 out of 10 for it's multiplay and a 7 out of time for the single player.
    Multiplayer is Really fun and addicting and could waste alot of your time. Many critics Complain about the lack of content but with August update that adds more Clothes, weapons, better matchmaker, and a level increase from 20 to 50 I would highly recommend this game if you came here for the multiplayer. But if you came for the Single Player you will be a bit dissapointed with the lack of content in single player. Overall I'll will give this game a 9 out of 10!    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    I have had a ton of fun with Splatoon and would highly recommend it to any owner of a Nintendo Wii U. It looks great, plays better and is an absolute must buy!
  26. Crappy
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    I can safely say that the answer to that is a complex one. Splatoon is a really well made game, designed to be accessible for kids but still fun enough for the ‘hardcores’ to get into it. During my time with it, I became totally invested. I played the entirety of the singleplayer, found all the collectible sunken scrolls that show backstory, did half of the Amiibo challenges I’d unlockedI can safely say that the answer to that is a complex one. Splatoon is a really well made game, designed to be accessible for kids but still fun enough for the ‘hardcores’ to get into it. During my time with it, I became totally invested. I played the entirety of the singleplayer, found all the collectible sunken scrolls that show backstory, did half of the Amiibo challenges I’d unlocked and played up to level 10 online, with various weapons.

    So let’s break it down. The core of Splatoon is all about the competitive online multiplayer. When you boot up the game you design your Inkling and are then immediately encouraged to head into the multiplayer. There are currently two gamemodes – Turf War, a deathmatch-like mode where the real goal is to cover as much of the ground with your colour ink as possible, and the (currently ranked-only gamemode) Splat Zone, where you have to capture and hold two zones. Unfortunately the ranked mode is currently locked away until enough people have been playing the game and hit level 10. A huge and essential mechanic in battles is that you can squid jump to a teammate, letting you quickly travel into the heat of battle. No waiting around or slowly travelling to where you want to be – see a teammate on the Wii U gamepad and -WHEEEEEE- squid jump over there! The action is fast paced, the matches are short (only 3 minutes), it’s a perfect combo. Swimming through the ink is also a hugely important feature that speeds up your squid by a ton – but watch out, you can’t swim through your opponent’s ink!

    One thing I don’t quite enjoy about the multiplayer is how maps are handled. There’s plenty of maps available, but they’re on a constant rotation of two at a time every two hours. This is of course just my preference, and I haven’t really seen anyone else complaining about this. When the maps change, you get a quick and quirky cut-scene with Callie and Marie, the fabulous Squid Sisters who are essentially squid celebrities. These two characters are great, oozing personality and charm. You can even find their studio in the main hub of Splatoon and see them – they sometimes even wave at you.

    You start the game at level 1, with a standard ink shooter and low-level clothing. But fret not! You might feel like a squid in a barrel at first but after a couple matches and a few levels up, you’ll be the jetting to the top. There’s three unique weapon types; roller, charger and shooter. Chargers are sniper rifle-like weapons that require a brief charge before firing. Rollers are basically paint rollers that cover a huge part of the ground in ink as you move forward – you can also flick ink at your opponents with a quick tap of the fire button. Finally, the shooters are the generic ink guns. They come with all kinds of stat changes, such as with rapid fire or explosive ink shot abilities. My preference is the roller type weapons, but there’s a handful of shooters that I find exceptionally fun to use.

    You’ve also got the sub weapons. These include various kinds of bombs, homing bombs and support items like splash walls that allow you to fire out of them but don’t let opponents fire in. One of my personal favourites was the Squid Beacon that allows you and your team to squid jump to wherever you place it. The final part of your arsenal is special weapons. These include Inkzookas (self-explanatory right?), and the Bubbler, a bubble shield that blocks attacks for a short period of time. These are all in one loadout that can’t be changed. When you select a weapon, it comes with the sub and special weapons – this system is brilliant, it evenly levels the playing field for everyone and means that you have to play to that loadout’s strengths

    Your clothing is completely customizable though. You can mix, match or look completely odd, it’s all up to you. There’s a huge variety of clothing including actual Japanese branded clothing, and you can also unlock a handful of clothing and weaponry from the singleplayer and amiibo challenges

    The singleplayer is a series of 25 levels and 5 bosses against a mysterious enemy known as the Octolings. Each level has a hidden scroll that tells you more about the world of Splatoon, whereas each boss gives you a blueprint for a new, custom weapon. I’ll avoid spoilers so I won’t specify, but completing the game gives you two full sets of clothing (three pieces per set, 6 pieces per set).

    The singleplayer levels are very impressive though. Despite the campaign’s short runtime of about 2 to 3 hours, each level brings a new mechanic to the table and then experiments with it. For example, one level brings in the sponge block that you can fill with ink to expand it. Later, you have to use a path of them to traverse a gap. In later levels, you’ll have to climb sponge blocks while fighting off enemies that can shrink the blocks back d    … Expand
  27. WilsonBenitez
    Jul 24, 2015
    7
    this game is amazing with great graphics and a great new way to play first shooter games but it lacks game modes and if u dont have internet collection u preety much cant do anything
  28. DYEGameBro
    Jul 24, 2015
    7
    My heart quickens as I take cover from incoming fire, its noise perpetuating my panic. I check my ammo, find that it’s adequate, and take a deep breath. Finally, I leave cover with all guns blazing. Then I get squashed by a paint roller. My killer gives a resounding cry of “Yeah!” and continues his rampage. Splatoon is a game unlike any other, to put it in layman’s terms. It’s the firstMy heart quickens as I take cover from incoming fire, its noise perpetuating my panic. I check my ammo, find that it’s adequate, and take a deep breath. Finally, I leave cover with all guns blazing. Then I get squashed by a paint roller. My killer gives a resounding cry of “Yeah!” and continues his rampage. Splatoon is a game unlike any other, to put it in layman’s terms. It’s the first original game from Nintendo in 14 years and its first shooter, and it certainly shows it in the amount of fun I’ve had with it both online and off. But is it worth a purchase, and is it worth picking up the failing Wii U console for?

    Splatoon takes place in a post-apocalyptic future in which the Earth is populated by half-human, half-squid/octopus hybrids, called Squidlings, and one where warfare is fought with ink. Its cities and people take after Japanese architecture and conventions, and the biggest craze amongst young Squidlings is a sport called “Turf War.” In it, two teams of four scramble to cover as much of the arena (but only the floors, mind you) in their team’s colour using all sorts of weird and wacky ink-based weapons. Either that or you can simply shoot the enemy themselves to make them explode in a satisfying splat. Don’t rely on this too much though, as enemy ink will slow you down and make you more vulnerable to damage. It doesn’t match your outfit, either. They change between a Kid form and a Squid form as well, which buries them inside the ink, making them go fast (I hear the red paint makes you go faster), or concealing them entirely if you stand still. Jumping out of ink in an ambush is incredibly fun, and makes you feel like some kind of jungle warrior. This crazy hobby is how you’ll be playing the online component for the time being, but this mechanic of colour-based combat carries over to the single-player modes as well.

    The single-player campaign centers around your squidling, who has been recruited in secret, and rather hastily, into a one-squid army dedicated to stopping the nefarious plans of the Octolings. The Octolings resent the Squidlings for winning a war long ago, and want to take revenge. They do this by capturing Zapfish: Small, sad-looking things which power the Squidling’s civilisation. These Zapfish are recaptured at the end of each level, and you need all of them in a level zone before moving on to the next one. But the last Zapfish in each zone is guarded by a boss, and they’re some of the most well-designed bosses I’ve seen in a long time. Each of them is difficult enough to feel like a challenge, but not too hard to feel frustrating. The final boss in particular was a real toughie!

    This lack of seriousness can be seen in the game’s visual style and soundtrack as well. It’s refreshing to see colour be used as a primary mechanic in a shooter, and the overall aesthetic of the game is bright and imaginative. The soundtrack is also sublime, and one I’ve already downloaded! It sounds like a mix between Musato Muzika’s Crash Bandicoot 2 soundtrack, 70s British punk rock, and human music. These components all add to the overall originality that the game has to offer, and proves that Nintendo’s still got it when it comes to ideas.

    Splatoon is a game that the Wii U desperately needed. It is an original IP that breathes fresh air into a stale genre and a game that makes Amiibo purchases viable (if arguably mandatory). It’s certainly a fantastic online game, but it’s nothing worth buying a Wii U exclusively for. If you already have one you have no excuse not to pick this up, but this won’t make you leap off the fence in order to take the dip and buy one. The Wii U needs a few more games like this in order to do that, but it’s a step in the right direction. I just hope that the next game (and let’s face it, there’s gonna be another one) improves on the formula and doesn’t make the same mistakes this one did. But for now, it’s one of the Wii U’s strongest titles and one of the most fun games you’ll play this year.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. SidTheEpic
    Jul 21, 2015
    9
    This game is great, the single player campaign is great, online is MOSTLY great, I don't know about amiibo functionality though.
    The game concept is *fresh*(haha, see what I did there?), it's innovative, it's not JUST another shooter. I will list a few problems with the game:
    - Limited content: Splatoon started out as only 1.8 Gigs, but free DLC (Not really DLC, you don't have to    This game is great, the single player campaign is great, online is MOSTLY great, I don't know about amiibo functionality though.
    The game concept is *fresh*(haha, see what I did there?), it's innovative, it's not JUST another shooter. I will list a few problems with the game:
    - Limited content: Splatoon started out as only 1.8 Gigs, but free DLC (Not really DLC, you don't have to download anything) comes almost regularly.
    - Online Communication Failures: You're in a Turf War/Ranked Battle, only to find out one of your teammates got disconnected, this happens a lot.
    - Splatfest: DEAR GOD, SPLATFEST. The concept is great: Two teams will fight for 24 hours, to get their team the most points possible. Here's the issue: Popularity of one team counts towards total points. During the second splatfest, our team would've won 52% to 48% if it hadn't been for Popularity of the other team (which was 63% to 37%). Also, the matchmaking isn't really good for splatfest. Which brings me to my next point:
    - Matchmaking: Does this even exist? The teams are chosen at random, yes, at random. 4 Rollers VS 4 Ranged can very well happen, You can be stuck with beginner while the other team is at max level, and due to connection issues, YOU CAN GET OUTNUMBERED BY THE OPPOSING TEAM (max 4 on both teams).

    Besides that... Splatoon is an amazing, addicting game! If you're not that good at 3rd person shooters, there's still an option for you: The Roller. The Max Level is 20, which may be low, but it takes a good while to get there. The music in this game is amazing, there's nothing really quite like it. The game's single player is FANTASTIC. I recommend playing it, especially if you're new to 3rd person shooters. It's not easy, but not too difficult.

    I would give this game an 8.5, but Metacritic doesn't let me.    … Expand
  31. dharma
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    Nintendo newest franchise in a long time, gives the Third person shooter genre a family friendly twist. It plays incredibly and surprisingly, gives the best in the market a run for their money. But where is the content? It seems quite bare bone and ripe for multiple DLC (including the 'compulsory 3 pack' Amiboo that you need to get to obtain the best weapon). Too bad as other than that, itNintendo newest franchise in a long time, gives the Third person shooter genre a family friendly twist. It plays incredibly and surprisingly, gives the best in the market a run for their money. But where is the content? It seems quite bare bone and ripe for multiple DLC (including the 'compulsory 3 pack' Amiboo that you need to get to obtain the best weapon). Too bad as other than that, it has great design and an addicting experience.… Expand
  32. R7critical
    Jul 18, 2015
    5
    Splatoon was a disappointment, sadly. I had high hopes for this game due to all the hype surrounding it, but I was really let down. Lesson learned: (again?) Don't trust the hype for online shooters.

    ONLINE GAMEPLAY: Everything is level gated, Players of max level have an enormous advantage in equipment and weapon choice. You have no freedom of choice to choose the map you would like    Splatoon was a disappointment, sadly. I had high hopes for this game due to all the hype surrounding it, but I was really let down. Lesson learned: (again?) Don't trust the hype for online shooters.

    ONLINE GAMEPLAY:
    Everything is level gated, Players of max level have an enormous advantage in equipment and weapon choice.

    You have no freedom of choice to choose the map you would like to play, you are limited to two maps every few hours of which one is selected for you at random. If you don't like those maps, too bad? Come back later? Not an acceptable answer in my opinion.

    Weaponry comes in sets, this means you are often stuck with a sub-weapon or special you don't enjoy using just because you like the main weapon, there is no option to customize the sets.

    Supers are attached to weapon sets and can be amazing (the kraken - invincible and instakills) or completely useless (killer wail- gives too much warning)

    Matchmaking is completely random and you will frequently end up fighting against players who have maxed out their rank and are wearing finely tuned gear even though you just started playing.

    Customization of your look is almost non-existent, as you must choose your clothes based on the primary bonuses they provide. Almost everyone seems to be wearing gas masks, camo hats, and blue moto boots.

    You are not rewarded based on your individual progress so much as on if your team of random people were able to collaborate better than the enemy team, you receive a large point and money bonus based on victory or losses, so if you had the highest score but your team was asleep, you are punished. This is especially the case during the mandatory event "splatfest" where you are awarded half the splatfest rank points for losing than winning, and if your overall team loses the event you receive half the upgrade items that the winning team did.

    There are a few obvious contenders for "Best Weapon" in the game, so you see these weapons in almost every match. Aerospray, Gal, and Carbon roller come to mind.

    Most weapons are one or two shot kills, so often confrontations are all about "who was behind who" or "who has longer range than who"

    Splatfest events ARE MANDATORY. YOU MUST HAVE MANDATORY FUN CITIZEN. NO YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY OTHER MODES DURING THIS TIME OF MANDATORY FUN.

    SOUND:
    I hope you like unintelligible "squid-pop" consisting of an annoying high pitched nonsense language, and the same few songs OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

    No voice chat for friends or premade groups. Hope you have skype or teamspeak!

    VISUALS:
    Not bad, the graphics look pretty good on this Wii-U title. You don't get much time to admire them in the actual game mode though since every second not smearing everything in your color coded ink is essentially defeat.

    ONLINE CONNECTION ISSUES:
    Unless you have a very fast internet connection you WILL have problems with Splatoon.

    Connection lost, "why isn't my ink showing up" and "why is everything the enemy's color now it was mine a nanosecond ago" were frequent problems, especially when playing with people who were obviously overseas.

    Requires an always on internet connection to access most options such as stores.

    SINGLE PLAYER GAMEPLAY:
    Probably the best part of Splatoon, but sadly very short and you can 100% finish it in an afternoon.

    Normal enemies are ridiculously easy as they are COMPLETELY unaware of your presence if all you do is hold the squid form button and throw grenades. Bosses are the only challenge, and those are still rather easy to defeat. The final boss however does become almost tedious by the time you reach his final form.

    The weapons in this mode actually feel really good and you can customize your loadout, as well as upgrade it.

    Content is locked behind the purchase of three specific amiibos, your collection of amiibos besides these will do nothing, so much for first party games supporting your amiibos.

    FINAL WORDS:
    I am glad nintendo is trying new things, but I would like it if they took the time to review other games of the genre they are getting into and perhaps cut out the really bad bits such as leveling up in an online multiplayer versus game.

    If they just have to keep levels in, then perhaps they should gate off maximum level players from playing against people who just started, and some kind of score based matchmaking system that does not pair you with W33DG0KU420 who is too busy doing bong rips to touch his controller VS a team consisting of maximum level players from japan who've had a long time to practice at this game and are almost guaranteed to cause weird lag shenanigans. VERDICT: Rent/Borrow. Enjoy the single player mode for an afternoon, ignore the online component. Do not buy.    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. TeneSicarius
    Jul 17, 2015
    1
    It is a really fun game, but the network is so bad. If there is even a second of lag, I'm kicked to the loading screen. This game is fun enough to be 10/10, but this is based on how many games it would let me play. Between being kicked out of a lobby as soon at it was full, to being disconnected as soon as the game began, to the most rage inducing moments when the game is over, but thatIt is a really fun game, but the network is so bad. If there is even a second of lag, I'm kicked to the loading screen. This game is fun enough to be 10/10, but this is based on how many games it would let me play. Between being kicked out of a lobby as soon at it was full, to being disconnected as soon as the game began, to the most rage inducing moments when the game is over, but that isn't when it saves, so I never get any reward for playing. I can't even join the lobbies I'm kicked from, because this system is so stupid.… Expand
  35. destiny6573
    Jul 16, 2015
    4
    All You Do Is Shoot The Ground With Ink And Splat Players With Red Ink to Make It Like Blood A Bloody Copy Just Know one Knows It But It Is DIFFRENT WORLD BLOOD
  36. 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. :)
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. vegitojt
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    The only online shooter I really Like
    It's a new concept with tons of inavations on it.
    A lot of weapons and new content every week being unlock, so we can enjoy the game little by little and have something new to play
    I have no problems with the conection
  40. cliki
    Jul 6, 2015
    6
    I don't fully understand why so many people view this game with such high regards. Perhaps they expect mediocrity because none of the positive reviews seem to mention any of the game's downfalls that I can find.

    1. Lag/high latency/connection issues. It feels although I get 500-1000ms latency in most battles of Splatoon even though my normal games will rarely exceed 100. This means    I don't fully understand why so many people view this game with such high regards. Perhaps they expect mediocrity because none of the positive reviews seem to mention any of the game's downfalls that I can find.

    1. Lag/high latency/connection issues. It feels although I get 500-1000ms latency in most battles of Splatoon even though my normal games will rarely exceed 100. This means you will wonder why the inkling you just splatted somehow has their weapon still shooting you while laying on the ground.
    2. Lack of content. The selection of ink guns is decent...fairy average in-fact with most 'shooters', but other gear and maps is lackluster. You can buy different gear through amiibo...thankfully this at-least isn't pay2win.
    3. Matchmaking. When you manage to get into a server, (extra busy on saturdays), you will likely find yourself on completely imbalanced teams. This is assume everyone actually connects, which seems to be an issue about 5% the time. Other cannot join to balance out the teams once the match has started...so be thankful it will only last 3-5 mins.
    4. Don't like the music? Too bad, you have no option to turn it off.

    There are a fair bit of positives to the game as-well...like originality, nostalgia (if you enjoyed water/paint gun fights) and cute factor. Other than that, this is not a $60 game...it's worth 30-40 at best.    … Expand
  41. ricklongo
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    I have something to confess: I'm not big on online multiplayer. The lack of face-to-face interaction generally means I simply don't have as much fun as when I gather friends on my living room to play, for example, extended sessions of Super Smash Bros. What I am big on, however, is great gameplay, and in that regard Splatoon made me a believer. Thirty-five hours in, I'm utterly enthralledI have something to confess: I'm not big on online multiplayer. The lack of face-to-face interaction generally means I simply don't have as much fun as when I gather friends on my living room to play, for example, extended sessions of Super Smash Bros. What I am big on, however, is great gameplay, and in that regard Splatoon made me a believer. Thirty-five hours in, I'm utterly enthralled by its endless stream of addictive three-minute ink-shooting matches, and I'm convinced this new franchise is going to be a massive player in the Nintendo IP roster going forward.

    As you're probably aware, Splatoon is a third person shooter with a focus on online multiplayer matches. When it comes to shooters, however, I don't think there's ever been anything that plays quite like it. You play as inklings, squid-human hybrids that shoot ink instead of bullets, and while you can (and certainly should) shoot opposing players, the focus is on covering the battlefield with ink. It's a genius approach for a couple of reasons: first, because it positions the shooter genre into Nintendo's family-friendly approach in a convincing and utterly addictive way. Secondly, the "shoot the environment" mechanic is a great way to make novice players feel useful even in a highly competitive environment, as it's more about clever strategy than it is about precise aiming.

    Splatoon was launched with only one online multiplayer mode (called "Turf Wars"), but has since gotten several free updates. As I write this, there are two other online modes available, with a few more planned for the next months. At this point, we have already experienced a "Splatfest": an online event that makes players pick sides and battle it out for their team on a big day-long stravaganza. All of this makes the game feel like a living, breathing thing, rewarding early adopters and keeping the hype ball rolling well beyond release. It's a smart strategy that has been compelling me to keep playing.

    Of course, the game also has an offline side: it consists of around thirty levels of inkling war against their hated octoling enemies. The level design is simply astonishing, throwing loads of clever twists on the ink-shooting formula as stages go on. There's an overworld to explore and find new stages, but most of those stages are very linear; some, however, are more open affairs, in which your character has to fight octolings in larger environments much like the online multiplayer modes. It's a mixture that certainly works, even if I'd have preferred more of the latter than the former.

    The single-player mode has another crowning jewel, though: the boss fights. They are five overall, and they're all so entertaining that I got genuinely surprised. When it came to the final boss battle, my expectations were through the roof... yet the game somehow managed to surpass them entirely. I won't spoil anything here, but suffice it to say that it's a lenghty, challenging, and massively fun war against what's probably my favorite character in the entire game. It's probably a bit early to say, but I'm guessing I'll forever look back to it as one of my favorite boss fights of all time.

    There have been criticism thrown at some of the game's quirks, such as the lack of online voice chat (which would be useful to some, even if it's not really my thing) or the poor local multiplayer options (and I fully believe a Goldeneye 007-like four-player split-screen mode could be absolutely fantastic). Taken for what it is, however, Splatoon is nothing short of a rousing success for Nintendo. It's innovative, it's addictive, it's got great graphics and music, and this is why it's probably one of the games people will always bring up in the future whenever talking about the Wii U. If you're on the fence, absolutely give it a shot.

    Rating: 9.0    … Expand
  42. buttonscasper
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    The game is a great, creative idea but the only thing that is stopping it earning a 10 is the lack of content from the start but i know nintendo will add more content which is exciting.
  43. Turbowashington
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    This game is everything you've come to expect from a Nintendo IP and more. The mere concept of this game is amazing, and the execution of it is brilliance. Splatoon is oozing with personality and originality everywhere, and has got to be one of the most addicting games I've ever played. With great online, lots of weapons, great modes and stages, a fantastic soundtrack, hilarious andThis game is everything you've come to expect from a Nintendo IP and more. The mere concept of this game is amazing, and the execution of it is brilliance. Splatoon is oozing with personality and originality everywhere, and has got to be one of the most addicting games I've ever played. With great online, lots of weapons, great modes and stages, a fantastic soundtrack, hilarious and memorable characters, a creative and fun single player campaign, and a great sense of progression as you gradually build up your Inkling to higher rank and levels, Splatoon earns it's place right along side all the other Nintendo IPs. And on top of all that, this game is constantly getting updated to have more and more content. Though it's difficult to think of any inherent flaws within the game, there are a few areas where there is room for improvement, such as the local multiplayer and customization (both of which aren't bad, just could be a bit more in depth). Still, Splatoon is a fresh (pun intended) new IP for Nintendo and is a blast to play.… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. hiphoptherobot
    Jul 4, 2015
    0
    Most of these reviews are glaringly dishonest. This game has just enough creative potential to make you hate it. The concept is top notch, the weapons creative and varied, and the gameplay is really quite clever. These wonderful aspects are buried in issues. For starters, it is a game based on teamwork with no ability to communicate. It's sort of like driving a car with no wheels. TheMost of these reviews are glaringly dishonest. This game has just enough creative potential to make you hate it. The concept is top notch, the weapons creative and varied, and the gameplay is really quite clever. These wonderful aspects are buried in issues. For starters, it is a game based on teamwork with no ability to communicate. It's sort of like driving a car with no wheels. The weapons are great, but really imbalanced. So all of that work, and clearly there was a lot, in making each series of weapon unique and interesting is wasted by having to favor the same handful of weapons over and over. The servers are another major issue. Maybe this is because of the wireless-only feature of the wii u, but at peak hours both for the US and Japan the servers disconnect about 60-75% of the time. I'm buying a USB adapter and hoping this will help, but it is absolutely not an issue with my internet. I've checked it in every way possible and this only occurs in this game, none others. If this game didn't have potential, then I wouldn't give it another thought. It has potential. Once again Nintendo has put out something sloppy and done an amiibo cash grab.… Expand
  46. hiroofheroes00
    Jul 3, 2015
    7
    Splatoon is a fun TPS, it's got fun game modes, fun weapons,poor customization, a pretty decent single player mode that doesn't reward you for collecting the collectibles and amiibo gear which I found ridicolus, but I would be able to deal with that if it wasn't because of overpowered weapons (ESPECIALLY rollers), only TWO game modes (let's remember this is a 60$ game), no private lobbies,Splatoon is a fun TPS, it's got fun game modes, fun weapons,poor customization, a pretty decent single player mode that doesn't reward you for collecting the collectibles and amiibo gear which I found ridicolus, but I would be able to deal with that if it wasn't because of overpowered weapons (ESPECIALLY rollers), only TWO game modes (let's remember this is a 60$ game), no private lobbies, no voice chat, you can't use other controller than the gamepad unless you play the local multiplayer (which you will not 99% of the time) and the poor management of Nintendo with the multiplayer experience (especially the stupid FOUR HOUR map rotation), you can only play certain game modes on certain types of battle (so if you don't like playing rankeds have fun always playing turf war). Basically this game had a lot of potential and Nintendo wasted it.… Expand
  47. 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.
  48. Dominator
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    This game is some fresh and innovative shooter. A shooter who's goal is to out-ink the opponents on this map, something the majority of shooters don't have. Because of it's fundamental unique gameplay, the rollers and inkbrushes were unique for this kind of shooter that no other shooters possess. The single player is also amazing. It is the recommendation for every players out there toThis game is some fresh and innovative shooter. A shooter who's goal is to out-ink the opponents on this map, something the majority of shooters don't have. Because of it's fundamental unique gameplay, the rollers and inkbrushes were unique for this kind of shooter that no other shooters possess. The single player is also amazing. It is the recommendation for every players out there to train you for the multiplayer. The final boss, DJ Octavio, is the most shocking one. A leader of its race who is in fact a DJ, he has some awesome music to bring, and his battle starts easy until going chaotic.… Expand
  49. NeedAname
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Its a fun new fresh game with a bundle of fun and character. it is a blast and strongly recommend it. kinda like Darude Sandstorm- Play it over and over again and not get bored with its addictive gameplay.
  50. GreenMissile
    Jun 30, 2015
    8
    Admittedly, when I first heard of Splatoon, I wasn't that excited for it. I've never been a big fan of shooters, and generally I'll only play them if I enjoy the storyline and characters. Splatoon truly is unlike any other shooter I've played though. People accurately describe the online multiplayer as the Mario Kart of shooters, but I would equate the single player mode more to MarioAdmittedly, when I first heard of Splatoon, I wasn't that excited for it. I've never been a big fan of shooters, and generally I'll only play them if I enjoy the storyline and characters. Splatoon truly is unlike any other shooter I've played though. People accurately describe the online multiplayer as the Mario Kart of shooters, but I would equate the single player mode more to Mario Galaxy, for some fairly obvious reasons.

    The single-player mode felt overlooked at first, as the game starts you off by urging you to go to the multiplayer lobby and merely mentioning a "weird old dude" off in a corner of the hub map. Once you go there, though, a funny and irreverent story begins, and you're suddenly out to save Inkopolis. Along the way, you can pick up orbs that go toward upgrading your weapon suite and collect scrolls that both provide you with some history regarding the game world and blueprints for weapons you can later purchase for online play. The story also culminates in a surprisingly tough final boss fight that is extremely fun and satisfying, albeit a bit repetitive.

    The story mode is not perfect, though. The levels are wildly creative and a blast to, well, blast through, but the story is over after only a few hours. Luckily, you can add new challenge modes with Splatoon Amiibo support, but this is something I've yet to try, and needing to purchase a separate set of figurines to unlock (admittedly very worthwhile, or so I hear) content could be a turn-off for many. Another sticking point with single-player is that you're forced to use the same gear and weapons all throughout, so all those different guns and pieces of gear you can purchase and use online are forever barred from single-player, which makes it feel limiting. What single-player does have over multiplayer though is creativity. Actually, a lot of common things you'll see in single-player will never show up in multiplayer at all. Lastly, although the story is fun and goofy, there's absolutely no weight to it at all. It feels like you're just going through some practice grounds and honing your skills while the occasional boss comes along to get in your way. Your goal is to save Inkopolis, but you never really feel like you're actually doing that.

    On to multiplayer, where the vast majority of play time will be spent. I'm one of those people who looks at lack of voice chat as a blessing. We've learned with voice chat can be like from the likes of other popular shooters like Halo and CoD, and I'm of the opinion that it's not a bad idea to avoid that here. Online can be hit or miss I think. For one, you can't even start purchasing new gear until you hit level 4, which involves participating in a number of online matches. Level 4 comes quickly at least, and it's offset by the fact that you need to do online battles to gather money to purchase new gear in the first place. The real sticking point is the lack of variety in maps and modes, especially early on. Until you hit level 10, which can take a while, you can only participate in Turf Wars. Turf Wars are fun, quick matches where two teams of four battle to cover the highest percentage of the ground in their team's color of ink. Inking walls does not count toward the percentage, but can be a good help for reaching unclaimed or enemy territory. This, and the other online mode, is a lot of fun because it flips the script on what's deemed important in the shooter: not gunning down your enemies at every opportunity, but rather claiming more control of the land than your enemies. It's a refreshing mechanic that can easily appeal to players who aren't too fond of typical shooters, like myself. "Splatting" other players can still give you a nice benefit or two though, like getting them out of the area for a few seconds, and when you splat someone, an explosion of your team's ink bursts forth from them, potentially helping you cover extra land. When it comes to the results screen though, amounts of splatting, whether you were splatted or doing the splatting, is relegated to a minor sidebar that has no bearing on how well you did in the match.

    The other mode, a "king-of-the-hill" style game, is basically the same as a Turf War, except the war is over one or two particular areas of a map. This mode can only be achieved after hitting level 10, which unlocks Ranked Battles where this mode appears.

    On the negative side, there are a scant amount of multiplayer maps. I haven't counted, but I think there are only 8, and the maps rotate every few hours for some reason, so you're stuck with 2 for Turf Wars and 2 for ranked battles until the game switches them again. This lack of variety makes playing online a bit of a drag after a while, especially if you're stuck with maps you're not too fond of.

    All that said, Splatoon is a very fun and creative game. It feels rather lacking so far unfortunately, but never have I had so much fun and felt more joy playing a shooter before picking up Splatoon.    … Expand
  51. Mememaster1337
    Jun 29, 2015
    5
    The game is okay. I honestly cannot see how this is appealing. After watching the digital event in 2014 Splatoon looked ok. But the internet thought different, because fanart was popping up a long ways before the game came out. There are 4 modes in the game, but one of them is locked behind amiibos, and the local multiplayer is not worth your time. No, I do not consider ranked battles aThe game is okay. I honestly cannot see how this is appealing. After watching the digital event in 2014 Splatoon looked ok. But the internet thought different, because fanart was popping up a long ways before the game came out. There are 4 modes in the game, but one of them is locked behind amiibos, and the local multiplayer is not worth your time. No, I do not consider ranked battles a different mode, I consider it a sub-mode. The online feels like Destiny, and the single player is very lackluster. But it's fun the first couple of times, and innovates on the shooter genre, plus the music is catchy in a good way! Just wait for a price drop, if that ever happens because the game is super popular. I you love it, that's great!… Expand
  52. leopoldo
    Jun 29, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is a game focused on multiplayer. The game is exclusive to the Wii U, and one of the best. The story is quite simple and childish, but that was the idea (I think). Customization is extremely simple, and there are few different weapons, but those that appear in the game are great. The multiplayer is basic and simple but incredibly fun, the graph is in cartoon style and there areSplatoon is a game focused on multiplayer. The game is exclusive to the Wii U, and one of the best. The story is quite simple and childish, but that was the idea (I think). Customization is extremely simple, and there are few different weapons, but those that appear in the game are great. The multiplayer is basic and simple but incredibly fun, the graph is in cartoon style and there are few bugs, you will not have many problems with it. Has three annoying problems in the game, first: the lack of communication between players is very bad in a multiplayer game without it is not possible to plan tactics with your friends, this diminishes the fun of the game; Second, the online games are very short; Third: Nintendo has a bad online network, make the matches fall often. In the end, Splatoon is an extremely fun multiplayer game, but with some annoying problems, but surely one of the best Nintendo game that year. 8/10… Expand
  53. Treebob427
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    The Smash Bros of shooters!

    Who cares about voice chat? It would've been a nice addition but it's not worth a negative review!

    The game is lots of fun, it could just use more maps and modes.

    Halo, CoD, Battlefield, NOPE! Splatoon!
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. mrreviwer
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    Splatoon is a great game and it's totally worth your money. But they should add a xbox 360 version. Please help me spreed the news . I think the single player mode was perfect. I recommend this to you.
  57. JochiPerez
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Splatoon, the new ip of Nintendo is wonderful, realy FUN, beauty graphics, color, and the control is fantastic, mecanica perfecta. Multiplayer 10/10, excelent game to play with firends
  58. Dwiggy
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    Colorful, inventive and, what most shooters today miss, fun. I would be doing Splatoon a disservice to call it a shooter as it may on the surface appear as one, it most certainly is its own genre. In true Nintendo fashion Splatoon is simple to play but as time goes on tactics will get exceedingly more advanced. I'm glad Nintendo made this game as it combines the cute style the company isColorful, inventive and, what most shooters today miss, fun. I would be doing Splatoon a disservice to call it a shooter as it may on the surface appear as one, it most certainly is its own genre. In true Nintendo fashion Splatoon is simple to play but as time goes on tactics will get exceedingly more advanced. I'm glad Nintendo made this game as it combines the cute style the company is known for with great online gameplay and a creative theme that is super refreshing and fits perfectly with summer, a season in which gaming has a drought. Splatoon does everything it can to show the cold, stagnant winter release lineup that it isn't afraid to splash in its own territory.

    Splatoon isn't without its issues however, there are less options in this game, for instance you can't change weapons mid-game or in the lobby, there also isn't voice chat and there are less maps out right now. Nintendo said they would be dropping more content soon. This issues are minor given how awesome and new this game is. Would highly recommend if you love have a Wii U, and if you are on the fence getting one, this title would should be your tipping point. 9/10    … Expand
  59. heROFtime92
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is just the new fresh awesomely fun IP Wii U was lacking, while having all the Nintendo classic experience, splatoon is a new take on both FPS and TPS, sounds weird, but it works perfectly! This is the game that made me feel like a kid again! I just can't stop playing it.

    New modes, scenarios and weapons are being added freely every week, and the amiibo integration pretty much    Splatoon is just the new fresh awesomely fun IP Wii U was lacking, while having all the Nintendo classic experience, splatoon is a new take on both FPS and TPS, sounds weird, but it works perfectly! This is the game that made me feel like a kid again! I just can't stop playing it.

    New modes, scenarios and weapons are being added freely every week, and the amiibo integration pretty much brings new challenges into the story mode.

    While on-line mode is the major point of the game, be sure to play story mode to know how to get around and unlock some cool rewards, on-line chat could have been useful but it is not necessary at all.    … Expand
  60. rafaaguilera
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Finally an online shooter not war themed and that doesn't look like Call of Duty or Battlefield. That's already praiseworthy! Instead of soldiers, we have squid-like human characters and they shoot ink, not bullets. However, this game is not unique by how it looks, but the gameplay is very different from the offerings in the genre. The main online mode called ''Turf War'', put two teams ofFinally an online shooter not war themed and that doesn't look like Call of Duty or Battlefield. That's already praiseworthy! Instead of soldiers, we have squid-like human characters and they shoot ink, not bullets. However, this game is not unique by how it looks, but the gameplay is very different from the offerings in the genre. The main online mode called ''Turf War'', put two teams of four people to battle themselves and the winner will be not the one that kills the most, but the one that paint the scenario the most! but even not counting points, killing is very important to bring an opponent back to the spawn point to retard their work, and to help to do that, there's a lot of ''Mario Kart'' like items such as a rocket that hit the ground exploding ink or a invincible giant squids that kills by just touching the opponent. Those items vary according to the weapon the player choose.
    So it's a fun, original and very simple concept, that's easy to pick but involves some strategy to succeed. I had and i'm still having a blast playing the online matches, but i can't help noticing how limited are the online options. Why i can't create tournaments like Mario Kart 8 or choose the team i want to join? Fix it Nintendo! Otherwise Splatoon multi-player would flawless.

    To conclude, even been a online multi-player focused game, Splatoon also has an amazing (and short) single-player campaign, that use the mechanics from the multi-player but in a different style, a mix of platforming/shooter, with lot of cool levels, ideas and bosses.

    Go get Splatoon! It's simple, fresh and fun. Call of Duty fans, don't get intimidated by the cutesy of the squids, give it a chance.    … Expand
  61. Britton12
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Though this game is not perfect, it is still extremely fun and addicting. One of my favorite WiiU games to date. The lack of voice chat does not bring the quality of the game down. If anything it enhances the experience. Sometimes the pairing of teams is a little lopsided and it's rather frustrating when one of your teammates drops out or gets disconnected. But, again, that does notThough this game is not perfect, it is still extremely fun and addicting. One of my favorite WiiU games to date. The lack of voice chat does not bring the quality of the game down. If anything it enhances the experience. Sometimes the pairing of teams is a little lopsided and it's rather frustrating when one of your teammates drops out or gets disconnected. But, again, that does not bring the quality of the game down. With continual added maps and guns, the content shows potential to keep expanding. If you are looking to have fun (which is what playing video games is all about) get this game. You will have fun.… Expand
  62. zachattack83
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    To all of you brain-dead idiots who say that splatoon is a COD wannabe, tell me. Does COD involve spraying bullets everywhere to cover the whole map as the main point of the game instead of killing people? No? Well, maybe you should use the *tiiiiiniest* bit of brain power to think about what the game truly is: a masterpiece. Beautifully crafted in many ways, with updates with more stagesTo all of you brain-dead idiots who say that splatoon is a COD wannabe, tell me. Does COD involve spraying bullets everywhere to cover the whole map as the main point of the game instead of killing people? No? Well, maybe you should use the *tiiiiiniest* bit of brain power to think about what the game truly is: a masterpiece. Beautifully crafted in many ways, with updates with more stages and weapons to make the experience even better than it already is. Plus, it isn't even entirely based around multiplayer, either. There's even a killer story mode. The final boss RULES! :D… Expand
  63. pauljcrary
    Jun 23, 2015
    2
    Really Nintendo.... You just HAD to make a shooting game. I know it would boost your popularity, but shooting is NOT RIGHT. It doesn't fit with the company. It got REALLY boring overtime because it is SO repetitive, even campaign! Even Smash could it up like throwing a Pokeball at a 999% Mario. Just, don't buy it.
  64. robsonlima
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    The game it's amazing I think that it's true when nintendo says that this game is the MarioKart of the Shooters. AMAZING GAME (shooter of the yer)....
  65. ZestHusky
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    It's great to see some companies trying new things. It's clear a desire for new and interesting gameplay has gone into the game and the end result is amazing. I'd give the game a 9/10.. the 1/10 being for the fact that some weapons need tweaking in terms of balance, but I'm tactically voting a 10 as t hose will likely be fixed, and there are some 0 to 3/10 reviews for stupid reasons xD
  66. Splatoon
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing!!!!!!! Its one of the best games I've ever played. Its really addicting. The online multiplayer is amazing,but its even got a single player mode that's awesome!!!!!!!!
  67. dmelendez34
    Jun 22, 2015
    9
    I really wanted this game to be good because I was disappointed at the online multiplayer with CoD BO2 and Ghost on the Wii U.

    Splatoon is so much fun! Period. This game is good for people that love shooters whether they have tons of experience or not. My 6 year old and myself have been playing this game daily since it came out about 4 weeks ago. I will admit that I am very    I really wanted this game to be good because I was disappointed at the online multiplayer with CoD BO2 and Ghost on the Wii U.

    Splatoon is so much fun! Period. This game is good for people that love shooters whether they have tons of experience or not. My 6 year old and myself have been playing this game daily since it came out about 4 weeks ago.

    I will admit that I am very disappointed my the local multiplayer the game currently has. The Battle Dojo would be so much more fun if it could be 4 player or more local co-op. If it was on online option as well that would be cool too. My hope is that in August the game will have that aspect improved.

    I have had very little with connectivity for online ranked or non-ranked matches. About 3-4 times I got the boot but it is rare. Most of the times I only wait 1 min at most to begin the match.

    The single player campaign was tons of fun. The final boss was tough and enjoyable to defeat. Oh and great music too!

    The amiibo content was also tons of fun. I have beat all the levels with the amiibos except for the final boss with the long range weapon. I really really wish this content was not locked behind the amiibos but I knew I was going to get the 3 pack so I knew I would have access to the content from day 1.

    I wish the single player campaign could have at least been local co-op too. My son would have had tons of fun playing with me instead of watching me. He had a tough time with some of the levels so playing with him at the same time would have helped him big time.

    Bottom line: If you own a Wii U and you like shooters, buying Splatoon is a no-brainer. If you don't have a Wii U, this game + Mario 3D World + Bayonetta 2 + Mario Kart 8 means it is time to buy one.    … Expand
  68. AMORE148
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Extremely addictive gameplay, you can pass hours on the online mode, great to see this game, maybe yhe game came with few characteristics, but every week we are seeing new weapons, accesories and stages.
  69. lucasisback
    Jun 20, 2015
    0
    My favorite game of all time, until splat fest came. I have previously heard about splat fest issues in Japan, but I let it slide, because it's Nintendo. Splatoon is largely an online experience; Therefore, I had expected Nintendo to fix this problem before splat fest arrived to the USA. Sadly, splat fest was canceled due to the same issue. I am officially sick and tired of Nintendo andMy favorite game of all time, until splat fest came. I have previously heard about splat fest issues in Japan, but I let it slide, because it's Nintendo. Splatoon is largely an online experience; Therefore, I had expected Nintendo to fix this problem before splat fest arrived to the USA. Sadly, splat fest was canceled due to the same issue. I am officially sick and tired of Nintendo and Splatoon. By my once lovely Nintendo, because I'm not buying from you anymore!… Expand
  70. snow_
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    This game is great as it has a great and fun single player mode and normal online battles for people that just want to have fun. The ranked battle is for people that are getting better at the game and want to have fun in the process. With lots of replay value, this is a must have for the Wii U system.
  71. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 16, 2015
    7
    Nintendo makes a solid first foray into the multiplayer shooter genre with this Wii U exclusive title. Their new IP shows of impressive graphics, mostly tight controls (the jump button feels poorly placed and optional gyroscope aiming is a touch awkward and gimmicky), and addictive matches. With a interesting twist on how you compete Nintendo has brought gamers a shooter that is bothNintendo makes a solid first foray into the multiplayer shooter genre with this Wii U exclusive title. Their new IP shows of impressive graphics, mostly tight controls (the jump button feels poorly placed and optional gyroscope aiming is a touch awkward and gimmicky), and addictive matches. With a interesting twist on how you compete Nintendo has brought gamers a shooter that is both unique and fun even if some issues get in the way.

    With the focus of the game being on multiplayer the campaign isn't all that exciting. It basically just serves as a way to show off the game's shooting mechanics. It's solid all around, but outside of the boss battles there isn't that much exciting going on. It's brief, easy, and it doesn't take long until you notice the repetition starting to set in. Not even the enemy Octolings which have the same powers you do are all that interesting to fight. They are just as easily blown away. The huge boss battles are quite fun even if they are just a brief and easy as the rest of the game. The exception to this is the final boss which suffers due to dragging on for too long. Toppling these giant bosses is a treat and I wanted more from the game in that department.

    Overall the campaign in decent, but not terribly remarkable in any way. Probably the most disappointing part though is that it, along with the game as a whole, lacks any sort of personality. There are characters and a very thin story, but both just come off as intrusive and uninteresting. "Inkopolis News" is the worst offender and is just plain annoying. With no way to turn it off or skip it I'm left mashing the A in order to skip all the dialog and get through it as quickly as I can. While the stylistic vibe of the game doesn't give it much of a personality (which is a big disappointment for a Nintendo game) it does add some unique features to the gameplay. Specifically the multiplayer portion.

    Like I said before the focus is on the multiplayer and that is where the game delivers. The game's brief matches will have you jumping back in again and again. The goal of matches is not to shoot the other people, but to shoot the ground. Whichever team covers the map with more ink wins. Obviously you are able to shoot other players and "splat" them, but this new twist on how you approach matches gives the game a unique feel that makes it more enjoyable than it otherwise would have been. Matches reward you with coins and experience, both a which are used to get your hands on new gear.

    The game puts a lot of emphasis on fashion. However buying new clothes for you character is more than just a way to look different than other players. Each item of clothing comes with special perks like increased ink storage or faster movement which will help you create a play-style that suits you. The same goes for weapons. Choose the giant paint roller and you've got a character more suited to covering as much of the map as possible as opposed to combat. Choose the "Shickling" sniper riffle and you'll be more effective as a player who takes out enemies from afar while other players focus on inking the map.

    All of this versatility along with regular "Splatfest" events make for a very fun multiplayer experience that can and most likely will keep you coming back. Especially with the promise of more content coming in the way of free DLC. A few odd little missteps here and there like the lack of voice chat are noticeable, but don't ruin the experience. The map being included on the gamepad sounds lie it would be more useful at first, but then you realize that all it will do is pull you out of the action by taking you eyes off of the screen. Games like COD and Halo have done the exact same thing the gamepad does here, only onscreen right in the corner. I never used this gamepad feature once outside of spawning on my teammates location after being splatted. The lack of VC isn't a huge issue, but it would have made this team-based shooter a little more satisfying had they given gamers the tools to communicate and come up with effective strategies. Overall though it's not really a noticeable non-inclusion.

    While a few minor missteps, a disappointing campaign, and missing personality do bring the game down they don't change the fact that "Splatoon" is an all around good game. It's a fun twist on the multiplayer shooter genre and has the potential to be incredibly addicting. While I wouldn't say it's worth buying a Wii U for this is definitely a game very Wii U owner should have in their library.

    I give Splatoon a 7.9/10.    … Expand
  72. Ankiseth
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best games in recent history, proof that there is always room to innovate in an industry where everything seems already done, and overdone, a must have for any Wii U owner and a reason to buy a Wii U (I did).

    The campaign is short (about 5-6 hours) but sweet with one of the best gameplay-wise final bosses IMO of all time, clever mechanics and beautiful level and character    One of the best games in recent history, proof that there is always room to innovate in an industry where everything seems already done, and overdone, a must have for any Wii U owner and a reason to buy a Wii U (I did).

    The campaign is short (about 5-6 hours) but sweet with one of the best gameplay-wise final bosses IMO of all time, clever mechanics and beautiful level and character design.

    The multiplayer is just amazingly fun, you can play over and over just for fun or on a more competitive level with great dept.

    Some may argue the content seems "lacking" but there is a good reason for that, Nintendo is steadily releasing new content (maps, weapons, events) every now and then to keep the game fresh, Also there is no game in game voice chat, but there is really no need for that.

    If you want a great meaningful story you won't find that in Splatoon, but if you want cleverly fun mechanics, wacky characters, and lag free, fun, competitive multiplayer this game is for you.    … Expand
  73. Kickapoww
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This game has it all. It's fun, well balanced, and keeps me coming back for more. I've finished all but the amiibo challenges and I loved all of it. The game's style is so fresh. And the game mechanics are new and exciting. I am also surprised that the team of devs that makes Animal Crossing made this game. I love AC, and I notice their touch in this game's design. It's high class.
  74. vreynauld
    Jun 13, 2015
    5
    I don't get all the praise for the game. If any other shooter launched with this little content, they'd get destroyed in the reviews and rightfully so.

    You can reach max level in multiplayer in about a day and a half of decent play time. There's no skill or rank based matchmaking so fresh level 1's can find themselves dominated by a team full of level 19's and 20's with everything    I don't get all the praise for the game. If any other shooter launched with this little content, they'd get destroyed in the reviews and rightfully so.

    You can reach max level in multiplayer in about a day and a half of decent play time. There's no skill or rank based matchmaking so fresh level 1's can find themselves dominated by a team full of level 19's and 20's with everything unlocked in the game. Spawn camping is easy to do on several maps (the skatepark, for example) with roller and inkbrush spam. Nintendo has opened up two new maps but there's still only a total of 7 and you can only ever play 2 per mode per 4 hours. Since the game pairs you up with no regard to location, rank, or skill, the lag is absolutely horrendous as you end up with players from all corners of the globe. No real transparency on the scoring system means the map might look like your team has won but, in reality, the other team beat you by several percent. Vendor gear resets every 24 hours and after a few days you'll start seeing repeats. The first Splatfest is coming next weekend but it only lasts 24 hours! Single player is novel but also short. Easy to beat in one session if you really wanted to. This doesn't even get into the $35 amiibo paywall for more single player content.

    It's colorful and charming for a while but ultimately shallow and vapid.
    By the time the August Update hits only the diehards will be left.    … Expand
  75. PreciseMotion
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is very exciting, original, and tons of fun to play. However, it isn't perfect in design choices. Just so you get a taste of my gaming experience, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I've had extensive experience with other multiplayer shooters such as competitively playing Gears of War and Halo, and having spent a fair amount of time with other shooters as well. That being said,Splatoon is very exciting, original, and tons of fun to play. However, it isn't perfect in design choices. Just so you get a taste of my gaming experience, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I've had extensive experience with other multiplayer shooters such as competitively playing Gears of War and Halo, and having spent a fair amount of time with other shooters as well. That being said, Splatoon is a huge breath of fresh air and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise and stop you from trying this game. If you're reading this, you most likely know the way the game plays and all those details so I won't bother going into that. Just know the game feels great and there's tons of weapon variety and such to change the way you play. Now let's address some flaws. Some say this game lacks content. I have been one of these people but now that I've seen Nintendo's actual approach I no longer believe so. Let me just start by saying I'm not particularly a fan of the approach they took at launch and these past 2 weeks, but there is sufficient content now at the moment of typing. So the thing is, Nintendo had 9 maps, 4 (I think) other weapons, and a 3rd mode finished at the time of launch, they just decided they'd rather release it over time. In the last 2 weeks we've gotten 2 of the 4 left out maps, and 3 of the 4 left out weapons already. I don't like this approach but there really isn't a lack of content like others make it out to be. Overall the game will have 14 maps, 4 unique modes I believe, which is not lackluster AT ALL. Also you can only play 2 maps for each game mode in every 4 hour interval. It was fine at first, but now that we have 7 maps its a bit annoying, especially when you want to play a specific mode and you have a 50% chance to play that exact same map again. Another issue is not being able to change loadouts while waiting. The newscasts don't really bother me. Overall though the community for this game is awesome in the sense of the posts, graffitti, and the constant updates of content, and the splatfests to get everyone involved. Don't listen to others. This is one of the most original and exciting games I've played in years. Please do give it a shot.… Expand
  76. netherclaws
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    It's a great shooter with fun mechanics that feels intuitive and fresh! I really think this game deserves a 10, but some issues with the online is making me give it a 9 - disconnects issues. Hopefully it'll change with time! Overall, this game is really fun and that's what matters in the end!
  77. FIL1994
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    This game is very fun. There are lots of weapons and Nintendo keeps adding more. There are only a few maps right now, but they are all very well designed. The single player is also fun, though it is short.
  78. sonofashepherd
    Jun 12, 2015
    3
    Any game those main point is online should include certain, basic features. Voice chat, Teams, Modes, Matches, Loadouts, Leveling, a real reason to keep playing the game!

    Sadly This game does very little of those things. The lack of maps and modes alone make this not worth the price. The game is fun for a limited time, very similar to many recent games from Nintendo. They have somehow    Any game those main point is online should include certain, basic features. Voice chat, Teams, Modes, Matches, Loadouts, Leveling, a real reason to keep playing the game!

    Sadly This game does very little of those things. The lack of maps and modes alone make this not worth the price. The game is fun for a limited time, very similar to many recent games from Nintendo. They have somehow forgotten how to make a classic game.

    The graphics are on par with most other Wii U titles, they don't seem to get better or worse and I really believe they have already hit the limit of what the dated hardware can do and that is sad considering this is supposed to be the next Gen system for Nintendo.

    As much as I don't want to believe it I think Nintendo, like this game, is short lived and soon forgotten all together. After 4 months I am willing to bet very few will be talking about this game.    … Expand
  79. Jorick
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Great game, a lot of colors! For a non FPS player, it's really fun. Objective based gameplay. Kills help but it's not the main goal! Customization of you squid is fun, and the single player campaign is done really good!
  80. sjmartin79
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is the most fun I've had playing a video game in years! I've never been a huge fan of shooters or online multiplayer games, but the set-up of Splatoon is perfect! The randomness of the match ups really forces you to be the best you can be each round and work around the strengths of the other team. Even when you think you may be losing, you may take control in the last 30Splatoon is the most fun I've had playing a video game in years! I've never been a huge fan of shooters or online multiplayer games, but the set-up of Splatoon is perfect! The randomness of the match ups really forces you to be the best you can be each round and work around the strengths of the other team. Even when you think you may be losing, you may take control in the last 30 seconds. It's severely addictive, and I can't stop playing!
    The single player campaign is thoroughly enjoyable, and the last boss battle is truly epic. Definitely makes you work for the win.
    If you're on the fence about this game, don't be. Buy it now!    … Expand
  81. NandoLopez
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Instantly accessible, and infinitely complex. There are nuances that show themselves after only a tiny bit of play time. The game forces you to figure out your own play style before you are allowed to customize your stats. The game allows players to customize their stats by purchasing in-game clothing items and weapons but you must achieve level 4 prior to being allowed to shop. This canInstantly accessible, and infinitely complex. There are nuances that show themselves after only a tiny bit of play time. The game forces you to figure out your own play style before you are allowed to customize your stats. The game allows players to customize their stats by purchasing in-game clothing items and weapons but you must achieve level 4 prior to being allowed to shop. This can be done rather quickly in online battles, it only took me 30 minutes to get there. By that time I knew what my play style was, I knew what weapons I would want and what stats I wanted to boost. I purchased a hat, a pair of shoes, and a shirt that added to my play style. I chose the type of weapon that suited me well. The idea that a player has to wait until level 4 before being able to do these things was a bit off-putting at first but after achieving that goal it all made sense. It is a brilliant tactic that illustrates the genius behind Nintendo. They understand gaming like no other company. This attention to detail is what makes them great. My parting bit of advice is that you should get this game, you should get a Wii U. The greatest games of this generation are on the Nintendo console. And there are so many more coming.… Expand
  82. Fenixkam
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Great game, very different from conventional shot games. And with charismatic characters in a whole new universe. All accompanied by a very frantic gameplay.
    The local campaign is a bit simple, but accompanied by some excellent bosses at the end of each stage, which will put even to seek their devils points.
  83. WildFire15
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is another fine example of what Nintendo can do, taking the tiring online shooter genre and giving it a literal fresh coat of paint (or ink, if you will). The simple mechanic of spraying ink to coat the floor is extremely fresh and the game exudes personality from every square inch. However, the lack of content is a bit of a bug bear (especially with additional single playerSplatoon is another fine example of what Nintendo can do, taking the tiring online shooter genre and giving it a literal fresh coat of paint (or ink, if you will). The simple mechanic of spraying ink to coat the floor is extremely fresh and the game exudes personality from every square inch. However, the lack of content is a bit of a bug bear (especially with additional single player challenges gated behind the hard to find and sometimes insanely priced Amiibo), but Nintendo is almost constantly adding new stuff to the game, with 2 new maps and weapons added in the first two weeks alone (with additional modes and a friend lobby, which ideally should have been in at launch, on the way by August)

    Despite the lack of initial content, Splatoon is a killer app level title for the Wii U, once again proving that Nintendo has never exclusively been about Mario and Zelda. Get yourself out there and get this game!    … Expand
  84. SD55
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    Great new IP :D

    Its just sooo satisfiying to Ink the Whole Map :D...Everything is smooth nice ArtDesign great Maps and awesome Weapons. But the Content is just too small It definately needs more Maps and new Mods .... Also no Voice Chat makes it difficult to make a nice Strategy I dont understand why Nintendo still refuses to add a Private Group Chat?! Luckily Nintendo    Great new IP :D

    Its just sooo satisfiying to Ink the Whole Map :D...Everything is smooth
    nice ArtDesign great Maps and awesome Weapons.

    But the Content is just too small
    It definately needs more Maps and new Mods ....

    Also no Voice Chat makes it difficult to make a nice Strategy
    I dont understand why Nintendo still refuses to add a Private Group Chat?!

    Luckily Nintendo brought since Launch new Maps and new Weapons..
    If the Keep up with the Updates that game will be Awesome

    In this Moment only a 8/10    … Expand
  85. zorlda
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    This game is so amazing. It has a fun and enjoyable story mode, an addictive multiplayer, and many unlockables to keep you playing for a while. This game is definitely one of my favourites of the year. I highly recommend you buy it, it is a must-have on the wii u.
  86. hiruma87
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    the history mode is too boring but the multi player online is addictive. nintendo didnt fail with this game. maybe if the maps will change every days could be more funny
  87. JT9588
    Jun 9, 2015
    7
    The game is addicting, but once you get over the addiction, you won't have any reasons to come back.

    It is a fun new IP by Nintendo, very creative and I had a lot of fun with it while it lasted, however there are many shortcomings to the game that just shortens its longevity. Firstly, the lack of content really limits this game. I have played this game for maybe a week now and I am    The game is addicting, but once you get over the addiction, you won't have any reasons to come back.

    It is a fun new IP by Nintendo, very creative and I had a lot of fun with it while it lasted, however there are many shortcomings to the game that just shortens its longevity. Firstly, the lack of content really limits this game. I have played this game for maybe a week now and I am beginning to grow tired of the existing modes and maps. It is a really fun game and it is very disappointing to see its potential limited by this.

    Secondly, the ranking system in Ranked Battles is flawed. For a competitive mode such as Ranked Battles, the ranking system is based on how your team performs, not how you individually perform. This defeats the purpose of an individual ranking system and Nintendo cannot just turn a blind eye on this. I don't have any drive to raise my rank because I know that it can be affected any second by poor players in my team.

    Lastly (this is a minor gripe), but I am a huge fan of the charger weapons and I feel like the charger weapon is too underpowered. Maybe if they removed the line of fire when you're charging, it will make the charger a little better?

    I am giving this game 7/10 due to its creativity and its potential, but ultimately it still feels like Nintendo rushed this game out to compensate for LoZ Wii U not coming out this year.    … Expand
  88. InfiniteYT
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Splatoon takes a overdone genre and makes it feel fresh. With new ways to combat like the squid form which allows for swift movement around the map or hiding in your on ink makes every moment exciting and intense. The 4 minute timer in turf war makes the action fast pace and the ability to launch to team members makes sure that your never mindlessly swimming around. Platoons concept isSplatoon takes a overdone genre and makes it feel fresh. With new ways to combat like the squid form which allows for swift movement around the map or hiding in your on ink makes every moment exciting and intense. The 4 minute timer in turf war makes the action fast pace and the ability to launch to team members makes sure that your never mindlessly swimming around. Platoons concept is that you have to cover the ground with more ink then your opponent. The idea is unique and fun. The multiple weapons along with the customizable gear with stats allows for the perfect setup for your play style. The single player, even though it's fairly short, is very fun as each stage throughs something new that works with the games mechanics very well. The coop mode where your playing with a friend is pretty boring and would of been better if it was more like turf wars. When you reach level 10 you unlock ranked battles which is a different gamemode called splat zones which is a lot like King of the hill but instead of standing on the site you have to paint it an and in some maps there are 2 zones. Some weapons have specials that allow to change the course of a battle like the ink strike or the ink zooka. The three types of weapons: the splatter gun, the roller, and the charger allow for a different type of play style everytime. In multiplayer there is no voice chat which isn't a big deal but it would be cool to develop starts with your team or call for backup on a certain area of the map. Overall Nintendo's first new IP in years is great and with the three amigo's that add more content the fun keeps on coming. It may be the best game on the wii U and it deserves the 9/10 rating.… Expand
  89. ThunderRazor
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is absolutely fantastic. Probably one of the top 10 games I've ever played. I loved FPS games but they really lost me in the late 90's after titles like Blood II, Descent III, and Daikatana. There have been fun FPS games, but they have done almost nothing new in the last 20 years. Splatoon is one of the freshest shooter games ever. It's not first person, but that actuallySplatoon is absolutely fantastic. Probably one of the top 10 games I've ever played. I loved FPS games but they really lost me in the late 90's after titles like Blood II, Descent III, and Daikatana. There have been fun FPS games, but they have done almost nothing new in the last 20 years. Splatoon is one of the freshest shooter games ever. It's not first person, but that actually really helps it because precises movement and platforming is very important. Moving about in Splatoon feels so good as well. Everything feels good. It's just a solid game.… Expand
  90. Arifureta
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome, i dont like FPS and even worse... the 3rdPS but this game makes me feel so good to playing it, the RPGs elements, the different kind of weapons, tha strategy that you can generate in any moment, the hide and seek game, and even Ranked games, this game its so complete, I totally loved it.
  91. lolobeatboxjams
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Initial Impressions:

    Overall: The game has a great concept and an awesome art style. Gameplay: It's y-axis seems to have a faster scroll rate than the x-axis, which makes it difficult for quick shooting and makes sniping almost impossible. For everything else though it seems to work fine. The weapons feel good most of the time, but some special attacks are much better than others;    Initial Impressions:

    Overall: The game has a great concept and an awesome art style.

    Gameplay: It's y-axis seems to have a faster scroll rate than the x-axis, which makes it difficult for quick shooting and makes sniping almost impossible. For everything else though it seems to work fine. The weapons feel good most of the time, but some special attacks are much better than others; see ink strike.

    Content: Only 2 maps at a time in a single rotation, this is a very Nintendo decision. Maybe Nintendo was afraid of players not learning the maps thus they came to make players do the same ones over and over again? I haven't gotten though the entire 1-player campaign but so far it seems great.

    Other: The menus in this game are great, which are located on the gamepad. The game has a major hub world you can walk though (kind of like the tower in destiny), or you can simply select who you need to interact from the gamepad. This feature is great, I actually don't know how to find some of the vendors due to only selecting them though my gamepad.

    Some Bad: No voice chat sucks, but my and some of my online friends are used to it sadly (with MK8 and Sm4ash). Not being about to change out loadouts between battles is also annoying. I've seen suggestions about having 3 or so loadouts mid battle, which would totally suffice.    … Expand
  92. Captiosus
    Jun 8, 2015
    8
    (Updated: 6/8/15; Original post: 5/30/15)
    Splatoon isn't perfect but it comes pretty close, which is an amazing feat as it's a first game in an all new IP from Nintendo. Here are my quibbles that drop it down in score:
    Minor: - Inability to change equipment while sitting in the matchmaking screen. - Inability to back out of the matchmaking screen without shutting off the Wii U. -    (Updated: 6/8/15; Original post: 5/30/15)
    Splatoon isn't perfect but it comes pretty close, which is an amazing feat as it's a first game in an all new IP from Nintendo. Here are my quibbles that drop it down in score:

    Minor:
    - Inability to change equipment while sitting in the matchmaking screen.
    - Inability to back out of the matchmaking screen without shutting off the Wii U.
    - Motion/Gyro controls are horrid and way too twitchy even on the lowest sensitivity, The game shines with twin stick controls, however.
    - Initial repetition of the maps. Yes we're getting more soon, free, on a regular basis but after one afternoon I've seen 4 maps until I'm (almost) sick of them. I can't imagine how some people reached level 20 in the first 24 hours without getting burned out.
    - If someone gets disconnected or just doesn't play, you WILL lose. 3 on 4 is unforgiving, and heaven help you if you lose more than 1 person.

    Major (Update):
    Although I originally rated the game a 9, I've dropped it down to an 8 due to one issue:
    - Longevity: Although the weapons are (more or less) fairly balanced and the maps probably some of the best arena maps I've played since the heyday of the arena games in the early 2000's, I've hit a wall with Splatoon simply because I've (almost) run out of things to do. At time of typing, I've reached max level in multiplayer, I have maxed out 3-star gear in all gear slots, have 100% completion of the single player (all upgrades, all 32 sunken scrolls [27 stage, 5 boss]), and I have a very small handful of amiibo challenges to finish. Bear in mind that I DID NOT play marathon sessions to achieve this. I generally got to play for an hour or two a night since release and even had a few days where I didn't play at all. Don't get me wrong, I'm still picking up the controller and playing, but for how long remains to be seen.

    Personal gripe:
    - amiibos. I had no problem with amiibo's prior to Splatoon but the way these amiibo (disclaimer: yes, I own them), unlock content rubs me the wrong way. Yes, the content they unlock is just remixed versions of the existing single player campaign, and yes the end rewards are cosmetic only. However, there is an AWFUL LOT of replay value that they gated behind the amiibo! Essentially the single player campaign could easily be doubled in length IF you have all of the amiibo, which isn't a given as the Squid is packaged in bundles in both North America (3 pack only) and Europe (bundled with game only). There's no guarantee the Splatoon amiibo will ever work in future games, either, one of the few redeeming qualities of the amiibo platform.

    These issues aren't gamebreaking and, if you own a Wii U, you're doing yourself a great disservice if you don't at least try Splatoon. It's a game that has something for everyone while remaining family friendly.

    A final comment:
    People complaining about voice chat, just stop. 3 minute matches on condensed maps do not lend well to deep strategy. The time you'd spend trying to formulate a plan would just put you further behind the other team. Plus, everything you need for on-the-fly strategy is right there on your gamepad. Voice chat would only open up the game to the most toxic elements of the community and make the game far less family friendly than it is.    … Expand
  93. SJile
    Jun 8, 2015
    7
    Splatoon is a beautiful thing. Are you a kid or are you a squid? You just don't know. You don't care. You need to cover everything with ink, because your OCD demands it. It's fun, creative, fast-paced, and what's perhaps even more genius is that it allows anyone--skilled or unskilled--to succeed. This is a phenomenal feat if you are the game's primary demographic.

    Alas, if you are a    Splatoon is a beautiful thing. Are you a kid or are you a squid? You just don't know. You don't care. You need to cover everything with ink, because your OCD demands it. It's fun, creative, fast-paced, and what's perhaps even more genius is that it allows anyone--skilled or unskilled--to succeed. This is a phenomenal feat if you are the game's primary demographic.

    Alas, if you are a gamer who actually cares about improving and competing, it is also Splatoon's downfall. They have an almost meaningless "ranked" mode, which is essentially a cluttered, frustrating, uncoordinated version of king of the hill, with paint. The control area is small enough that one ink strike special will mitigate a team's possession, which seems weird to me. Because it's Nintendo, they were very careful to insure that nobody had too much of an advantage with skill alone. Rollers are a great equalizer for people who have no gaming experience or hands, and the gear bonuses appear to be totally randomized to ensure you don't get any smart ideas or feel inclined to play with an outfit that you actually like.

    You cannot communicate with your teammates online, and players are often afk or disconnected on account of Nintendo's lackluster server configuration. In a 4v4, this is typically a death-sentence for the unlucky team. You play with a mix of people across the world, which sounds neat, but any seasoned gamer will realize what it actually means: a mix of pings on a mystery server that people on one half of the globe or the other will have the advantage in.

    The game's other big flaw is that you can't seem to play with your friends locally unless you want to do the vastly inferior 1-on-1 balloon popping game. There is no local cooperative play, no split screen, and no ability to even play with your friends online, because while you can join their game, it's seemingly random which team you are on.

    At the end of the day, it's a fun game. You'll play it, have fun with it, grow frustrated at its blue shell equivalents, and wish it was more than it is. But you'll play it and have fun with it.    … Expand
  94. BlueSilver86
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    As a player of multiplayer shooters, I was wondering how good a shooter by Nintendo could be. I love Nintendo but I was a little bit skeptical of shooting paint all over the place. After my brother got the game and told me how great it was, I decided to take the plunge. The verdict? Nintendo nailed it. Though a little lacking on content at the moment, it is incredibly fun. Every week,As a player of multiplayer shooters, I was wondering how good a shooter by Nintendo could be. I love Nintendo but I was a little bit skeptical of shooting paint all over the place. After my brother got the game and told me how great it was, I decided to take the plunge. The verdict? Nintendo nailed it. Though a little lacking on content at the moment, it is incredibly fun. Every week, Nintendo is adding new weapons and maps, so the content issue should resolve itself in the coming months. The online is nearly flawless, with lag or dropping out of games being a rare occurrence. The only negative I have with online is the lack of ability to party up with friends (though that is supposed to be fixed in August I believe). I don't mind the lack of voice chat, though it would be nice. Overall, I love the game and everyone should give this game a spin. I don't believe you'll regret it.… Expand
  95. Muuvinki
    Jun 7, 2015
    7
    A new fresh game from Nintendo. Single-player seemed really short and actually leaves player wanting more.
    Multiplayer can be great experience but the in-game balance is terrible. In ranked matches expect extreme frustration and suffering.

    Nevertheless Splatoon is a good game with unique idea and brings entertainment for many hours.
  96. Damag
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    The most innovative and fun new game concept since Dark Souls.
    Even if it looks childish and despite all it flaws (lack of content, amiibos) if you are a real gamer and love games for their gameplay you should definitely give it a try, i guarantee you will not be disappointed.
  97. MiawMix
    Jun 7, 2015
    6
    Unique art style is the single redeeming point. This game seriously suffer from lack of content. Little choice of maps, weapons, and game play mode. No character variations and build. I'm bored already in 1 hours. For that price i kinda expect more.
  98. CakeBakerjc
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing. It proves that Nintendo is the only gaming company that can bring innovation to the shooter genre. It has a spectacular game design, not to mention its fun single player campaign. I think that this game will turn out to be one of Nintendo's biggest hits. Every one that's complaining about the lack of voice chat can take a hike if you ask me. If your wondering whatThis game is amazing. It proves that Nintendo is the only gaming company that can bring innovation to the shooter genre. It has a spectacular game design, not to mention its fun single player campaign. I think that this game will turn out to be one of Nintendo's biggest hits. Every one that's complaining about the lack of voice chat can take a hike if you ask me. If your wondering what game you should add to your gaming library, this is the one. It would be a shame if anyone missed the chance to play this game.… Expand
  99. XSydburn04
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I've been playing action shooters my whole life and nothing compares to Splatoon. I was skeptical in buying and playing this game, but as soon as entered my first match, I was hooked and still hooked as of today. They continue giving us neat new stuffs with no extra cost. Give this game a try if you enjoy shooters. This game is the beast!
  100. timshundo
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    Rarely do I drop $60 on something I'm unsure about but as it turns out I can't put the fricken game down. The quality of the launch content makes the slow rollout of the rest unnoticeable.
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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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