Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

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  1. Las7
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I've had a blast so far playing Splatoon.

    I think this is the first shooter in ages to get me so excited.
    I'm at working thinking about inking the place.
    While I sleep I'm a SQUID KID

    THIS GAME IS ADDICTIVE
    BEST THINGS SINCE DOTA 2, WITCHER and CS 1.6
  2. SilentMugwump
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Nintendo definitely has a winner with this IP. They have turned the online shooter genre on its head with some really smart twists. Having the winning objective be covering the biggest area with your team's paint color instead of number of enemies shot changes everything.
    After burning out of other shooter mainstreams such as Halo and COD this game comes as a breath of fresh air. The    Nintendo definitely has a winner with this IP. They have turned the online shooter genre on its head with some really smart twists. Having the winning objective be covering the biggest area with your team's paint color instead of number of enemies shot changes everything.
    After burning out of other shooter mainstreams such as Halo and COD this game comes as a breath of fresh air. The content is vast, given all the variables you can add to your gear, and the way the offline content links with the online content is genius. The way the single player content influences the online portion of the game is everything I wished Halo and COD would have done back in their heyday.
    I have seen that most backlash to the game emphasize the lack of online chat. I honestly did not miss it, if I have any wishes to enhance the online play would be the ability to change your choice of weapon on respawn in case you found that you had too many of a particular type of weapon in your team.
    This should be a system seller along with Super Smash Bros Wii U and Mario Kart Wii U...    … Expand
  3. EFYevan
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I bought this game on launch day and tried out the trial, and it is the BEST new game Nintendo has put out in 14 years! Free online that actually works! Well done, Nintendo, this is a must buy!
  4. Honelith
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art styleSimply one of the best online multiplayer games ever created and further refined in Splatoon 2 which is even better! But back to Splatoon 1, I love the quick fast paced nature of the matches, which caters to newbies and pro players. Because even if you can't aim, anyone can simply learn to dodge, place down traps and get away so you can continue inking more of the arena. Great art style and interesting music that never gets old with plenty of items, ranks and weapons to buy and unlock which keeps you playing well into the end game stage.… Expand
  5. Kirisoul
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Was going to give it a 9 for relatively small amount of content, but updates have continuously fixed that up. Splatoon's aesthetic style, gameplay, and overall package are all top notch. I had never played shooters before Splatoon, and was simply curious since the mechanics looked interesting. But now 4 months after the game release, I'm still actively playing it. There's a lot ofWas going to give it a 9 for relatively small amount of content, but updates have continuously fixed that up. Splatoon's aesthetic style, gameplay, and overall package are all top notch. I had never played shooters before Splatoon, and was simply curious since the mechanics looked interesting. But now 4 months after the game release, I'm still actively playing it. There's a lot of strategic depth behind this game's cute exterior, which is of course very Nintendo-like.… Expand
  6. Vandal
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Superb fun for young and old. Play locally in a 1on1 or online in 4v4.
    The motion controls on the gameplay take a bit of getting used to but are surprisingly helpful in aiming.
    Graphics are great. Amiibo integrate well.
    Another breath of fresh air from Nintendo.
  7. starmarx39
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Splatoon's approachable aesthetic and surprisingly deep competitive mode kick down the door of the hardcore online genre and firmly establish their community in the online space.

    Fast, creative, gorgeous to look at and shockingly compelling, Splatoon feels like the tightest shooter to hit the gaming space in years.
  8. 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.
  9. QDog
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I waited 3 months to review this game because I wanted to see how it evolved and if it still held my attention. I can honestly say that I have put more hours into Splatoon than any game in years. It's charm and easy to play yet difficult to master gameplay makes it quite addicting. If you have a Wii U and don't have this game, you're cheating yourself. If any single game is worthI waited 3 months to review this game because I wanted to see how it evolved and if it still held my attention. I can honestly say that I have put more hours into Splatoon than any game in years. It's charm and easy to play yet difficult to master gameplay makes it quite addicting. If you have a Wii U and don't have this game, you're cheating yourself. If any single game is worth getting a Wii U, it's Splatoon. As a person who does NOT like shooters, I LOVE this game.

    I can't wait for the next Splatfest.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. alphaomega88
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Absolutely the most addictive shooter I have ever played, no contest. This game gets it right, it is easy to pick up and play casually and have a fantastic time with, and it has all the right elements of an extremely competitive game for more intense players to also have an absolutely fantastic time with, and that is just the multiplayer. The single player alone is quality enough to rateAbsolutely the most addictive shooter I have ever played, no contest. This game gets it right, it is easy to pick up and play casually and have a fantastic time with, and it has all the right elements of an extremely competitive game for more intense players to also have an absolutely fantastic time with, and that is just the multiplayer. The single player alone is quality enough to rate this game an easy 8. Best game this year, and most fun shooter ever IMHO.… Expand
  12. vintagegamer16
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is great, unique even for having a different winning objective. A must have system seller for the WiiU. The Music is stylish and the single player is a must play through as well.
  13. mac1275
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Just going to point a few things out.
    1) Launch content is disappointing (although plenty is coming free later).
    2) Lack of voice chat is a bit saddening. 3) The match making lobbies are a bit barebones and difficult to escape from ....and yet....this game has provided me the most entertainment I've had from a video game in a while. Sure some of the design choices are iffy for the    Just going to point a few things out.
    1) Launch content is disappointing (although plenty is coming free later).
    2) Lack of voice chat is a bit saddening.
    3) The match making lobbies are a bit barebones and difficult to escape from
    ....and yet....this game has provided me the most entertainment I've had from a video game in a while. Sure some of the design choices are iffy for the multiplayer, but I've had so much fun over the past day that I never even cared. The sound track is fun, the single player is a really creative platformer like adventure, and it's such a colorful and unique title like nothing else I have ever really played. Everything from the skater gear to the Nickelodeon like ooze that shoots from your gun has a lot of charm and it just has that bit of magic that can hook you from the get go with an interesting level of depth that can make even the most competitive gamers giddy with excitement.    … Expand
  14. doomrider7
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Fantastic. Just utterly FANTASTIC! Nintendo hit it out of the ballpark with it's new IP in terms of entertainment. I can't really add anything new that hasn't already been said other than to ignore the bad reviews complaining about lack of maps, weapons, or any other nonsense since if you make it past the TUTORIAL you can find out that MAPS ROTATE EVERY 4 HOURS and that there are more thanFantastic. Just utterly FANTASTIC! Nintendo hit it out of the ballpark with it's new IP in terms of entertainment. I can't really add anything new that hasn't already been said other than to ignore the bad reviews complaining about lack of maps, weapons, or any other nonsense since if you make it past the TUTORIAL you can find out that MAPS ROTATE EVERY 4 HOURS and that there are more than two maps in the game with many more in the way as free downloads from Nintendo along with more weapons and gear. Ditto for the games campaign which can be found by walking to the Manhole next to the ramp leading to the Lobby and friend battles are as simple as just sending them a friend request from the Wii U's main menu and just selecting the Battle With Friends option at the lobby when they're online. It's clear that many of the negative reviews either don't really have the game or turned it off 5 minutes in since all of this is explained in game shortly after the tutorial level.… Expand
  15. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    This game really reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend a few years ago. I basically said "wouldn't it be great if there was a first person shooter style game, but with an upbeat tone, and cute, colourful graphics?". And Splatoon absolutely quenches my thirst for a game like this and more. It's fast paced, got a few different ways to play, adorable, and gives you the sort ofThis game really reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend a few years ago. I basically said "wouldn't it be great if there was a first person shooter style game, but with an upbeat tone, and cute, colourful graphics?". And Splatoon absolutely quenches my thirst for a game like this and more. It's fast paced, got a few different ways to play, adorable, and gives you the sort of sense of community of any multiplayer game but without the option for your teammates to scream insults into your ear. It's a wonderful experience.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. whiterussian
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. A fresh wind for shooters, 1 of a kind. Easy to get into but it takes real skill to master. Lots of tacktics and customization options, unique weapon. Single player is somewhat short but of a high quality. Multiplayer will keep you occupied for a long time, especially considering the game will get (free) additional content on a regular basis.

    Music and graphics are good as well.
  18. mewtilator
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    At first I thought I was a kid, but then i realized I was a squid. Also this game is incredibly fun, anyone with a Wii U should get it. Games are short and fast paced, sweet fashion choices and A+ memes by other users.
  19. sherbypaladin
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    I really love this game : from the refreshing graphics and gameplay dynamics, this game is one of Nintendo's best franchise. I just can't stop playing. Please keep in mind that the game will improve with time (more maps, more modes, more gear).
  20. 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.
  21. mammajynx
    May 31, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Splatoon is Nintendo's next big IP. I am one who was fully anticipating it's release with excitement and when I got my hands on the game after work the day of release, I was not disappointed. The game's controls are flawless and easy to learn, but a bit tougher to master. One will learn this as they play through the game's online mode, Turf Wars. The more one plays, the more one starts to pick up on methods that help him or her traverse the environment faster as well as how to combat opponents more cleverly. It all takes practice.

    While mastering the controls helps players grow into more menacing foes, there is also a "seemingly" never ending supply of clothing and weapons that can be purchased at stores found in the main lobby of the game. A nice feature that the game contains is fast earning currency. Play some games and it is not difficult to rack up thousands of the in-game money. When one has their fill of online-play, he or she can go shopping and raid all the shops, which include a weapons shop, shirt shop, shoe store, and headgear store. All clothing is ranked from 1 to 3 stars, at least from what I have seen so far, and these stars symbolize that specific piece of clothing's "power." Essentially, the more stars, the better the piece of clothing. This is because clothing comes with perks. Usually pieces come preinstalled with a perk, such as increased speed while running, or the ability to locate mine traps, etc. The more stars clothing has, however, the more perks the clothing can earn. I have bought some clothes that reach up to 4 different perks which greatly enhance my stats. I am a particular fan of the defensive perk and the invisible squid perk which boost my defenses against enemy fire to help me stay alive longer and allow me to "super jump" to the side of my teammates without the other team noticing my arrival.

    While online battles are definitely my favorite part of this game, the single player story mode is very charming and a lot of fun. It is not incredibly difficult, so it will not turn away players who may not be very adept at playing video games, but it also feels exciting enough to keep seasoned players feeling the mode is worth while and enjoyable. Each level that one plays through is unique and usually has obstacles related to a specific theme. For example, one world I played through has small sponges that, when filled with ink, would expand for myself to traverse over into new areas. Another area had propeller platforms that would move while ink is being sprayed into the propeller blades. By having a variety of environments and keeping each design radically different from the next, this keeps the gameplay feeling fresh and innovative. I am always left wondering what is next and I must keep playing to find out. The bosses found in the story mode remind me of bosses found in the Pikmin franchise. They have wonderful character designs and exploitable weaknesses. One boss has a large cylinder body and a nozzle for a nose and fires large purple paint balls at its enemy to attack. By splatting the bellybutton-like tentacles on its side, one can send it into a state of unconsciousness so that finishing blows can be dealt to the main tentacle sticking out of its head. Completing this task three times in a row will defeat the boss.

    Lastly, I have also been lucky enough to get my hands on the three Splatoon amiibos. Each one offers specialized versions of the story mode, but unlike one has seen before. The stages are the same, but the objectives and means of completing the objectives are not. For instance, the Green Squid amiibo firsts asks the player to complete the very first level of the story mode by utilizing the power of a "Special Weapon" called the "Kraken." The Kraken is usually used for short burts of time, when a special meter is filled in battles during turf wars. However, in this challenge, the kraken is used to traverse the stage quickly, because the player is left with a fast ticking timer. If the time runs out, then the player loses and has to start all over. While I hate to admit it, I ended up losing my first try, because time ran out just before I reached the end of the level. I was quick to play again and win and had a great time doing so. When enough challenges are completed, the amiibos will reward the player with in-game currency and upon beating special boss challenges, will also give out special weapons and armor. These new weapons and armor can be used in turf wars and can be leveled up to gain new perks. My favorite is the alien-looking armor that the Green Squid amiibo gives the player upon completing all the special missions. The armor turns any Inkling into a cool cyborg-looking player which looks real nice in turf wars.

    Overall, I truly believe this game is an experience unlike any other. The game's only flaw is how addicting it can be. A definite must-have for Wii U owners and I am excited to see how this franchise will evolve over time.    … Expand
  22. curzon_dax
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    This game was amazing. The last boss was a 10/10. The rest of a game was a 9 since it could be slightly more complex and interesting but whatever, get a 10.
  23. TorKa
    May 30, 2015
    10
    I love this game of Nintendo, is amazing game and very funny. Thanks Nintendo for make true games of quality and fresh IP´s, and i wait more games in this style from Nintendo.
  24. alan666
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This game is marvelous. It is filled with personality and customization options. It makes ou addicted to paint everything. The thrills of playing online are incredible, and the single player campaign is nice.
    After playing Splatoon, other FPS's looked like they don't have life.
    Highly recommended!
  25. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutelyI'll be completely honest with you guys, as fun as this game looked, I kind of worried it was gonna fail. No voice chat, lack of features and maps at launch, poor advertising, and the struggles of the "Global Testfire" just had me worrying more and more about "what if this great looking new IP from Nintendo comes out and ends up not doing so well?" Fortunately, "Splatoon" is an absolutely fantastic game that succeeds in almost every aspect.
    The game is extremely fun to play, unique, fresh (no pun intended) and visually gorgeous, and now with all the free updates available, there's a lot to try out in the game. Also, even though the game's campaign is pretty short, it's still wildly fun to play and features some amazing level design and mission variety that'll keep you on your toes all throughout.
    The game isn't immaculate, though. The local multiplayer is definitely lacking and, me being someone that doesn't play online games that often, it sucks that I can't play battles locally and get the same experience (I know "Splatoon 2" is going to fix that, though, which is good). Oh, and the lack of voice chat is still disheartening and annoying.
    Even so, "Splatoon" is an excellent game that should not be missing from your Wii U collection. Stay fresh, kids and squids!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. boblemoche
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Just perfect, Nintendo give à new original IP, i like this :) fun fun fun and more fun for many years ! Spectacular, clean, perfect, the new reference of the fun in team
  28. Hechss
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is pure fun and creativity! And after uncountables updates its content is truly large. A multiplayer shooter like none other exists. Can't stop playing it!
  29. 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
  30. kashop
    May 31, 2015
    10
    This game surpassed all my expectations. Its the most fun game in years.. The single campaign is very well done, with several innovative mechanics (a nice surprise for a game based in multiplayer)
  31. merciz
    May 29, 2015
    10
    i could go on an on about this game. but it would all boil down to this simple answer... the game is fun and i like it! that is all you need to know. that is all anyone needs to know! and if a person has similar tastes as you do... then you would do good to try the game atleast once! this will get a 10 from me.
  32. amstans
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    I would like to point out some simple facts about the general ratings. The media ratings are severely limited. For example on the first page of an online search I found at least two large and very accessible reviews of the game written by TIME magazine and the Toronto Star newspaper. Both gave it a 10/10. Also, 48 of the negative scores, only 9 have dared to leave a review. Click on theirI would like to point out some simple facts about the general ratings. The media ratings are severely limited. For example on the first page of an online search I found at least two large and very accessible reviews of the game written by TIME magazine and the Toronto Star newspaper. Both gave it a 10/10. Also, 48 of the negative scores, only 9 have dared to leave a review. Click on their names and expose that they have only ever left one review in their entire history of being on Metacritic, so I call Troll on that.
    In my original review I wanted to stress that I'm not interested in shooter games, and especially not interested in voice chat option in any game because in my experience it has been mostly annoying listening to racist, misogynist, and homophobic slurs, and/or being told where to go and what to do by a complete stranger. What makes the lack of voice chat succeed even more is that the matches are extremely short, they are always with random people, the game play is so simple and manic there is no way of guessing the other team's moves and then there is the ability to use the touch pad to launch yourself to a player who taps the commands, "C'mon" or "Booyah"... what other communication does someone need? It's not like a shooter at all, it's more like capture the flag aka Turf War. You don't get points for shooting the other players, just covering Turf. Also, I want to add that this is the first time I have ever felt like the game pad has been put to great use with the motion controls adding superior aiming and a sense of immersion that has me totally addicted. What most reviewers also don't say much about is the single player mode where it sometimes feels like a 3D platformer along the lines of the Mario Galaxy series, which are pretty huge boots to fill! So combined with the Ranked Battle mode, the General Mode, the General Mode with friends, the local two player mode, and the single player adventure, I'd say we got the game of the year right here!    … Expand
  33. remyzerofan
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    I'm not big into online multiplayer games, but I've sunk many hours into Splatoon since it was released last week. It's a lot of fun. Just don't expect local multiplayer because it doesn't really have that (yes, there's a 1 vs. 1 mode, but it's not very much fun).
  34. BROstoise
    May 29, 2015
    10
    "0/10 No Voice Chat" -idiots. Voice Chat would entail the disgusting, disrespectful, moronic kids of Miiverse, but now they'd be unavoidable. If you haven't used Miiverse, trust me, you DO NOT WANT THAT! Nintendo's social network is plagued with children who still make Shrek jokes and fail to spell simple words or use basic grammatical skills. If you played the testfire, you'd know"0/10 No Voice Chat" -idiots. Voice Chat would entail the disgusting, disrespectful, moronic kids of Miiverse, but now they'd be unavoidable. If you haven't used Miiverse, trust me, you DO NOT WANT THAT! Nintendo's social network is plagued with children who still make Shrek jokes and fail to spell simple words or use basic grammatical skills. If you played the testfire, you'd know communication is rarely needed. People do what they do and they do it right. You only lose because your teammates are skill-less, not because you can't command them, and if you could, they'd disobey you because that's the kind of people who use Miiverse.
    Another issue that would be a cause of voice chat is lag and unfair bans. The connection would suffer if they added such, preventing the game from staying a silky smooth 60fps. Nintendo would monitor all calls and ban anyone who says anything slightly rude or spouts a mild cuss world, which will be a common occurrence in the heat of battle.
    And has anyone here used the Smash Bros. lobby voice chat? I talked to someone in the same state as me, and we both have strong a connection, but the audio was horrible quality and it was almost impossible to understand each other. The Wii U is not made for voice chat.

    I did not write this review for the score. For now, i'll leave it at a 10 to counter the moronic scores below a 7/10.    … Expand
  35. buffalopete
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This game is excellent. I'm really pleased with how much I am enjoying the process of leveling up and getting new gear. Having random abilities applied to gear adds a bit of incentive to try new things.
  36. Bernadet
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I love this game not your typical shooter shoot the enemy and or run so you dont get shot no on Splatoon you have to shoot the floor the walls and the enemy and the music is just too good 10/10 best shooter ever so awesome!!
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. Dalfamurni
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is a much needed original title among shooters. The territory grab gameplay allows for new players to focus on terrain grabbing, with veteran players focusing on PVP. But unlike territory or capture the flag game types in other shooters, Splatoon's land grabbing actually helps your team by allowing the team to use their squid form to greater effect with each new foot of inkedSplatoon is a much needed original title among shooters. The territory grab gameplay allows for new players to focus on terrain grabbing, with veteran players focusing on PVP. But unlike territory or capture the flag game types in other shooters, Splatoon's land grabbing actually helps your team by allowing the team to use their squid form to greater effect with each new foot of inked land.
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    The online mode is non-stop fun, with more unique weapons than Halo, CoD, and Battlefield combined. The reason for this being that every weapon is not only optimized for killing, but also for painting the landscape. There is nothing like the roller in any other shooter, and every other weapon has a unique twist as well.
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    Though there are few levels at launch, they are unique, especially when considering the controls of the game. Swimming up walls as a squid in ink is something that requires consideration. Added to that being a requirement for ink to be present in the first place, and the few levels suddenly feel like many levels. Being able to super jump to any ally also serves to differentiate this title from ALL OTHER shooters.
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    The controls in this game can either be the standard dual analog that every shooter uses, or it can utilize motion controls for even greater precision. I started off just giving the motion controls a try, but quickly found that they provided a precision only otherwise found in PC mouse+keyboard shooters. Now I play with motion controls at all times.
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    The story mode feels like it is a modern version of classic single player games from famous games of yesteryear. I found myself comparing the world hopping to Super Mario 64, and Banjo Kazooie. The worlds are also similar to Super Mario 64 in that they consist of floating platforms in a void, and falling off means re-spawning at the last checkpoint. I loved it for its more lighthearted gameplay compared to the monotone shaded and "gritty", or "hard core" shooters that are currently the hated norm. My only complaint is that you are limited to one weapon type, which is essentially a sub machine gun that shoots paint.
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    Thanks for Reading.    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. imapera
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    Best WiiU game, it was from release date and now it have enforced that condition! Absolute brilliant game in each and every its aspects.

    New, fresh, addictive and perfectly done. 10/10
  42. 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
  43. alyssonaraujo
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Man, that´s fun. The level design is great, the characters has a lot of charisma, the soundtrack is awesome. Typical Nintendo approach, a simple idea that makes a huge difference. Highly recommended for anyone, not only the for Wii U´s owners.
  44. pfatium
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is hands down the best game on the wii u yes better then smash. The game is very simple but it is so much fun to play because of how simple it is. Now the base of the game is the multiplayer but the singleplayer is great and has so much content in it and if we count the amiibo as single player there is alot of content in that and thats not eve saying anything about the multiplayerThis is hands down the best game on the wii u yes better then smash. The game is very simple but it is so much fun to play because of how simple it is. Now the base of the game is the multiplayer but the singleplayer is great and has so much content in it and if we count the amiibo as single player there is alot of content in that and thats not eve saying anything about the multiplayer which is also very fun.

    spltatatatatatatatatatatatatatata splatoon    … Expand
  45. felixwidjaja
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Nintendo has nailed the shooting genre. If you think shooting game won't be for kids to grandpa ever, you are wrong! Splatoon is surprisingly fun to every age. Besides, it's not about 'killing' your enemy. It's about painting the levels to your paint color. This is where only Nintendo could done it. Unique game strategy concept indeed.
  46. Tbone413
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is an addictive game which kept me claiming my and for forever. It's new and fun. If you are looking for a perfect family-friendly shooter, this game is perfect for it.
  47. Sporty_Andy
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    My favorite game on WiiU without doubt. I'm always have a reason to play it, and when I'm on it, I can't drop the joystick.
    The story mode it's only a simple and funny platform game, but his online it's and addictive shooter and I know nobody who doesn't loved it before play it!!
  48. 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. :)
  49. drgndrums
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Nintendo once again shows that, like Pixar movies, you can create smart, wonderful media that works for any generation. And while Splatoon borrows from a number of genres, it's truly a unique experience and the most fun I've had in a long time playing a multiplayer game. We need Nintendo innovating and pushing game design. Let the other companies push technical specs, I like my gamesNintendo once again shows that, like Pixar movies, you can create smart, wonderful media that works for any generation. And while Splatoon borrows from a number of genres, it's truly a unique experience and the most fun I've had in a long time playing a multiplayer game. We need Nintendo innovating and pushing game design. Let the other companies push technical specs, I like my games smartly built. Many of the complaints people have seem to be intentional design decisions that I appreciate. The lack of voice chat can be frustrating, and perhaps they should have included it within your friends list, but I love not having it. There is no toxic community, which is appropriate in an all ages game. And if they were to give players an option to turn it on or off, it would then force me to decide between handicapping my team or dealing with that toxicity. Now its a level playing field. And while teamwork is essential, its difficult to NOT be useful in some way, no matter what you're doing, and its pretty obvious what you need to be doing at any time due to smart design decisions.

    Lobbies launch fast. Really fast. So fast that I get annoyed because I'm trying to play the silly little mini game. Online play has been seamless and lag free in matches with people from all over the world (another issue if there was voice chat: I don't speak Japanese).

    There is ALWAYS something to do. No enemies? Shoot paint. Enemies? Shoot paint. In the lobby? Play the addictive mini game. The complete lack of down time keeps me playing far longer than I intended. Yes, you have to leave a lobby to change equipment, but you can jump right back in. This would only be annoying if playing with friends. And yes, it can be frustrating when you wind up on a team with four sniper rifles, but it makes for unique experiences that only have to last for three minutes. Besides, this game is fun win or lose.

    Weapons are entertaining and balanced. Some require more of a learning curve than others, but I've seen all perform well. Others complain that there are only five maps and Nintendo limits these to two options every so many hours. But there isn't a single map that I dread playing. They're thought out and well designed. The player base has already learned the maps and that's a good thing. They've gated off more game modes until the player base has enough experience with the game. That's also a good thing. It won't be long before Nintendo releases free new content.

    Ultimately, this is a game that I truly can appreciate. As a dad, I like that I can play a genre of game that I would otherwise not be able to have around my kid. As someone who burned out on shooters a long time ago, Splatoon is revitalizing. It seems silly, but Nintendo's little game about shooting paint may very well be my game of the year. Keep innovating, Nintendo.    … Expand
  50. takoDGO
    May 29, 2015
    10
    excelente juego, fresco y diferente. muy buena jugavilidad y graficos. totalmente adictivo. ojala y le guste a los niños rata para que nintendo siga apostando por innovar la industria
  51. yakko
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    no doubt splatoon is a Nintendo IP, you can feel the mechanics of the game are balanced and funny, free DLC is coming which gives more potential to the game, new game modes makes splatoon a revolutionary shooter
  52. felipegodoyp
    May 29, 2015
    10
    This is the Mario Kart of the shooters, fresh and creative. A punch in the nuts to all FPS. This is what we were all waiting for Nintendo, something new! in every way.
  53. SirS
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Simply a ton of fun. The game will have free updates, the single player is fun, the online is perfect, 1080p 60fps. One of the best new IPs in the marketing, Nintendo nail it again.
  54. GoldenSoul91
    May 29, 2015
    10
    The game is a blast. One of the freshest things to happen to video games in years. And with free dlc coming, it's only going to get better. The game is worth owning a Wii U for, it's that good.
  55. 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
  56. Nepht
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    A day glow **** game. It also has some **** lore that doesnt have you visiting a website to read it, oh and the one player game is the best platformer since Mario Galaxy .
    This is just the best shooter of this generation....cause NES ZAPPER REASONS....its got a f*&king NES zapper @_@"
    This game does everything right pus the added bonus of no voice chat so you wont have trailer trash or    A day glow **** game. It also has some **** lore that doesnt have you visiting a website to read it, oh and the one player game is the best platformer since Mario Galaxy .
    This is just the best shooter of this generation....cause NES ZAPPER REASONS....its got a f*&king NES zapper @_@"

    This game does everything right pus the added bonus of no voice chat so you wont have trailer trash or red necks shouting offensive crap at people .    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. TeddyMcBovril
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This game really is the MarioKart of shooters. It fun for all and easy to pick up. It has solid multiplayer and single player with great gameplay. Aiming with both the gyro censor and analogue stick seems weird but you quickly become accustomed to it. With an upcoming splat-fest I feel there will be a good community for Splatoon in the future, even without voice comm.

    Its a brilliant    This game really is the MarioKart of shooters. It fun for all and easy to pick up. It has solid multiplayer and single player with great gameplay. Aiming with both the gyro censor and analogue stick seems weird but you quickly become accustomed to it. With an upcoming splat-fest I feel there will be a good community for Splatoon in the future, even without voice comm.

    Its a brilliant unique take on the shooter genre. 10/10    … Expand
  59. Camazza2008
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    Game incrivel , divertido , e unico , recomendaod a todo tipo de gamer , por apresenta uma nova pespectiva no shooter , tem um modo on line bem elaborado , e com as splatfest que a Nintendo produz , ele tem ficado mais incrivel
  60. CowMan
    May 29, 2015
    10
    This game is unbelievable it has great gameplay, graphics , runs smoothly and has a great campaign. This game also has one of, if not THE best amiibo functionality of all the Wii U games. Ignore people given this game bad scores like 0 and 3 they just are idiots no game deserves a 0 and this game definitely should get 7 +

    Yes it only has five stages but there is a new stage coming    This game is unbelievable it has great gameplay, graphics , runs smoothly and has a great campaign. This game also has one of, if not THE best amiibo functionality of all the Wii U games. Ignore people given this game bad scores like 0 and 3 they just are idiots no game deserves a 0 and this game definitely should get 7 +

    Yes it only has five stages but there is a new stage coming every week, and the stages that are available at the moment never get boring

    In conclusion this game is not good it's excellent . And it is definitely worth your attention. I would give it a 9.7    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. cloud_ishida
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Great game, fun, with dlc coming right around the corner and it's addictive!! A reason to buy a Wii U. No voice chat needed, when you need help, you just press up on the d-pad and call out for help or down to cheer on a teammate, which is pretty much all you need in this game.
  63. Xavier_Boixader
    May 29, 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.
    Some people is cheating about the lack of content but the game is amazing and the updates will solve this.
  64. 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
  65. Tubarao
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Great idea and execution. I believe that small missing features will be added in August major update.
    The only real problem is the lack of voice chat. I hope that Nintendo go back on that decision and this feature is present in the update.
  66. Gunster25
    May 29, 2015
    10
    This game is seriously the best FPS in years, that may be seen as an extreme statement but it really is. The game breaks away from a typical racist shooter and makes itself unique and simple at the same time. Despite the lack of voice chat the game will slowly be gaining more content to explore in the coming weeks, the mainstream reviewers are completely overlooking this and are justThis game is seriously the best FPS in years, that may be seen as an extreme statement but it really is. The game breaks away from a typical racist shooter and makes itself unique and simple at the same time. Despite the lack of voice chat the game will slowly be gaining more content to explore in the coming weeks, the mainstream reviewers are completely overlooking this and are just reviewing the game on the content which is available now.… Expand
  67. brycenichols12
    May 29, 2015
    10
    First game I have played in a long time that i just couldn't put down. Super fun. If i wanted all the features all the other Shooters have wouldn't it just become the same thing? This is new and has revitalized the shooter genre for me. Also, thank you Nintendo for leaving out voice communication. It kills my online gaming experience these days. Cant wait for the updates!
  68. CowManzBro
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Very addictive, original , colorful shooter. absolutely amazing.It shows that this game doesn't need voice chat to be an amazing game.
    Multiplayer 4.9/5
    Single Player 3.8/4
    Amiibo functionality 0.9/1

    Overall 9.6/10 - AMAZING
  69. Arlandi
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I absolutely adored it, the gameplay was enchanting, the weapons were great, the music was fun! I've managed to play lots of matches online and loved the experience.
    Nintendo blew it out of the park for me, 10/10.
  70. metalforce
    May 29, 2015
    10
    The game of the year!
    i could go on an on about this game. but it would all boil down to this simple answer... the game is fun and i like it! that is all you need to know. that is all anyone needs to know! and if a person has similar tastes as you do... then you would do good to try the game atleast once! this will get a 10 from me.
  71. The_Bairnsei
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Quite simply, this is a third-person shooter that my girls can play. If we never have another violent, war-based shooter, I won't miss a thing. About time someone thought of something else, and not only that, did it way better that anyone could have expected. It's fun and compelling, it's as simple as that. Highly recommended.
  72. maccarnold
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best online game I have ever played. Why? Only because it is so much fun and I have been enjoining a lot. I don'e even get mad when someone sends me back to the base because it is part of the fun. It is also addictive in the way that I can't stop trying to paint every little inch with my gun. It is relatively easy to compete and even when I was at level 2 or 3 I ended upThis is by far the best online game I have ever played. Why? Only because it is so much fun and I have been enjoining a lot. I don'e even get mad when someone sends me back to the base because it is part of the fun. It is also addictive in the way that I can't stop trying to paint every little inch with my gun. It is relatively easy to compete and even when I was at level 2 or 3 I ended up in first place in my team with players with higher levels than myself. The single player is also fun but it feels it could end up too soon. I am not saying this in a bad way, I mean, I don't want it to stop. Overall I put this game a 10 just for the single fact that I feel like a kid again, it is hard to describe but as a 38 year old guy it is difficult for a game to hit me in that way. Splatoon does it and I can't wait to get back online to paint some more.… Expand
  73. Blazalt
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This game is exceptional! So much fun and addictive ! One of best games wii u online ! It is a must have ! Splatoon really is Mario Kart of shooter !
  74. afakeaccount
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Splatoon > CoD, Battlefield, Planetside, Dust, etc. Why? Because it's quick and fun.
    You don't need VOIP. You don't need tactics. You just need to let go and enjoy it. Which is easy. It's bright, ridiculous, and unlike any other shooter.
    The nicest thing is my 7 year old kids are currently playing it now. Despite the fact that they're goobers who can't play games like this (and in fact    Splatoon > CoD, Battlefield, Planetside, Dust, etc. Why? Because it's quick and fun.
    You don't need VOIP. You don't need tactics. You just need to let go and enjoy it. Which is easy. It's bright, ridiculous, and unlike any other shooter.

    The nicest thing is my 7 year old kids are currently playing it now. Despite the fact that they're goobers who can't play games like this (and in fact never have before), they're on winning teams, having fun, and the best part is I don't have to wonder about the message I'm sending by letting them shoot people in the face with machine guns, there's no cursing in the game dialogue (BF is the worst for this), and there's no squeakers filling the VOIP channel with insults, cursing, or racial epithets.

    This game is fantastic.

    BTW, I don't know what it is, but the soundtrack is oddly infectious. From the weird little squid hip hop, to the really very groovy dub that plays during match setup.    … Expand
  75. mooogooo
    May 30, 2015
    10
    The game Splatoon is a very unique multiplayer 3rd person shooter. People who think it is "Copying Call of Duty" just have to realize that Call of Duty is a very basic online shooter. So, other games will obviously have some similarities because COD is a game that ONLY has the basics. Splatoon has much more original ideas than I have seen in a shooter in a long time. People who think theThe game Splatoon is a very unique multiplayer 3rd person shooter. People who think it is "Copying Call of Duty" just have to realize that Call of Duty is a very basic online shooter. So, other games will obviously have some similarities because COD is a game that ONLY has the basics. Splatoon has much more original ideas than I have seen in a shooter in a long time. People who think the game is lacking content have obviously not seen the Nintendo direct in which they said that they will be releasing hordes of new content such as weapons, maps, and game modes all for free. The only major issues I've had with it is a lack of single player content (Which there has been no hints of new content being added for single player), and low FPS in the lobby area. However the FPS is not a a big issue because during fights the FPS stays at around 60.… Expand
  76. SmashBoo
    May 30, 2015
    10
    I've never had so fun with a brand-new Nintendo IP in years. Splatoon is colourful, addictive and absolutely fun. Remember that time when you played a Mario Kart game or a Smash Bros. game for the first time and felt like it was the most enjoyable thing in the world, you'll feel the same with Splatoon.
  77. omarvs91
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is what WII U needed!, a free new IP. It's a must-buy for every wii u owner and a strong reason to buy a wii u. The world of shooters will change because of this game.
  78. flynnc
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is my first third-person shooter (and never a FPS) on a console. I expected to hate it, and it did take me a little while to get the gyro controls, but it's awesome. There isn't another game like it on the market, but I expect there will be soon enough.

    I thought I'd want voice chat, but it's utterly not necessary, and in fact would get in the way. The action is incredibly    This is my first third-person shooter (and never a FPS) on a console. I expected to hate it, and it did take me a little while to get the gyro controls, but it's awesome. There isn't another game like it on the market, but I expect there will be soon enough.

    I thought I'd want voice chat, but it's utterly not necessary, and in fact would get in the way. The action is incredibly fast-paced. You can see all of your teammates on the map and jump to them at will, and you know where you help is needed because this is a turf war, not a game purely based on killing other players. Killing it certainly a component, but frequently the team that focuses on kills loses the 3-minute match.

    I can't wait to see the additional maps and other updates Nintendo has in the works.    … Expand
  79. lipesg
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Splatoon bring back the fun factor to the world of videogames.
    Controls are fun.
    Mechanics are fun. Characters are fun. The online multiplayer is awesome, and almost on every battle we can't say which team won, until we see the results screen. And the game is so well balanced that even the weakest team can win. Thank You Nintendo, for keep the games simple and fun on this gray    Splatoon bring back the fun factor to the world of videogames.
    Controls are fun.
    Mechanics are fun.
    Characters are fun.
    The online multiplayer is awesome, and almost on every battle we can't say which team won, until we see the results screen.
    And the game is so well balanced that even the weakest team can win.
    Thank You Nintendo, for keep the games simple and fun on this gray generation we live today.    … Expand
  80. TheDarkness19
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Es una genialidad. Nintendo lo ha vuelto a hacer. Es incríble. Si tienes alguna duda de si comprartelo o no, te recomiendo que vayas ahora mismo a comprarlo porque no te arrepentirás. El Mario Kart de los shooters. Nada más. Imprescindible.
  81. Jorgekolokeko
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Un juego espectacular, con una jugabilidad perfecta, un diseño y un apartado visual impresionante, un online que funciona muy bien, una idea perfectamente pulida. Esto es Nintendo en estado puro.
  82. junsey
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Gran juego, muy divertido y adictivo, después de muchos años es un shooter que cambia las reglas y modos de juegos que venían dominando el genero. Un juego sobresaliente.
  83. 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!
  84. Haystack82
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Cool and refreshing. This week, I bought a PS4 with BF4 and GTAV to try out the buzz, i also bought this and I prefer to play this title for its pick up and play style. A surprise to myself, and at half price too. Great fun for my kids too.
  85. KaidoDelCielo
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Buena juego que no es el tipico "mata mata" , muy colorido y muy divertido. El juego no esta terminado pero iran saliendo dlcs gratuitos , eso para mi es bueno , ya todos los juegos salen incompletos pero este se completa gratuitamente.
  86. OneNOnlyDJ
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Everything about the game is great. The matches are fast and fresh, the story and art are intriguing and stylized, levels and weapons truly don't matter as it is all about skill. It may lack content at the moment but that won't last long. Also, you don't need voice chat as the map says everything you need to know.
    This is coming from a Lvl20
  87. Nvee
    May 31, 2015
    10
    I hate when people rate this game a 0 due to not having chat features. Who cares? I mean I get it. Every game should have minimum expectations, however, it's not the end of the world. For me and my kids this is not a deal breaker. The last thing I want to listen to is some foul mouthed little twirp that doesn't know how to curse tell me or my kids how he pawned me. This game is designed toI hate when people rate this game a 0 due to not having chat features. Who cares? I mean I get it. Every game should have minimum expectations, however, it's not the end of the world. For me and my kids this is not a deal breaker. The last thing I want to listen to is some foul mouthed little twirp that doesn't know how to curse tell me or my kids how he pawned me. This game is designed to get your fix and move on. I love the fast paced action this game delivers! I can't wait until there is more DLC !!!… Expand
  88. NobleDumpling
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Wonderful game even if there's not an overwhelmingly amount of content it still has a LOT of things to do. Online is fun and very stable(and my internet is kinda crappy) Community is hillarious. Nintendo promised even MORE CONTENT sometime soon(new gamemode "tower defense", more clothes and weapons!

    This game is WONDERFUL and those negative scores are a JOKE I literally made a    Wonderful game even if there's not an overwhelmingly amount of content it still has a LOT of things to do. Online is fun and very stable(and my internet is kinda crappy) Community is hillarious. Nintendo promised even MORE CONTENT sometime soon(new gamemode "tower defense", more clothes and weapons!

    This game is WONDERFUL and those negative scores are a JOKE I literally made a Metacritic account to try and counter those trolls, some of them say that they dont even have the game! It was worth every dollar! :D go buy splatoon and support this great game! May it become a new Nintendo Franchise!!    … Expand
  89. acecombattt
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    The hype is real!!!!!!!!! Single-player amazing, the multiplayer online is addictive and fun, fun, fun, fun................ At the moment, best game Wii U
  90. Whatisup
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    This game is beyond awesome! Nintendo did a wonderful job making a shooter game and I am usually not into them! The first person story line is a lot of fun and is easy to play for my little cousin who does't play video games very often
  91. Leonard_gamer
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    El juego desde el comienzo es muy divertido y emocionante.. jugar online contra personas es super emocionante y estratégico.. el juego le faltan unos mapas pero mas adelante estará completo, aun así me encanto Splatoon
  92. Lui_Sher
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Desde el primer dia que lo compré no he podido parar de jugar, me tiene muy sorpendido la capacidad y el ingenio impreso sobre todo en el modo historia, es muy divertido, la verdad lo compre a sabiendas que no estaba completo pero sabia que nintendo lo iba ir llenando de contenido dandole mas vida por mas tiempo al dia de hoy ya le he metido 50 horas y entre mas lo juego mas me gusta,Desde el primer dia que lo compré no he podido parar de jugar, me tiene muy sorpendido la capacidad y el ingenio impreso sobre todo en el modo historia, es muy divertido, la verdad lo compre a sabiendas que no estaba completo pero sabia que nintendo lo iba ir llenando de contenido dandole mas vida por mas tiempo al dia de hoy ya le he metido 50 horas y entre mas lo juego mas me gusta, ahora con el modo de batallas competitivas cen la modalidad pintazona es lo mejor, gacias Nintendo, esos 60USD estan valiendo mucho la pena.… Expand
  93. GoldenEagle
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... It's fun... 10/10
  94. Daruckard
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    para mi es uno de los mejores de wii u los envidiosos no le ponen la nota maxima deberia tener un 9.5 por lo menos se lo merece, porque es un juego entretenido para toda la familia
  95. lizhaopeng
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This game is full of fun and it's very addictive to play online turf war mode! I think with the promised free DLC coming in the near future, the game will be more fun and playable!

    By the way, I have bought the three inkling amiibo figures. They are so cute!

    I think every WiiU owner should have a try. It is definitely one game of your WiiU library.
  96. ilar17
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    One of the most unique, colorful and fun games on the Wii U hands down, really addictive with more free content coming soon. This is a "must have" game.
  97. 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!
  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. Donderpants
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Best game this gen. To be honest, that's not saying a lot, playing Super Mario Galaxy today is still better than anything else made this gen, but Splatoon is an excellent game. Love the music, the art style, and the concept.
  100. 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.
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#10 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

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