Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1429 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,235 out of 1429
  2. Mixed: 104 out of 1429
  3. Negative: 90 out of 1429
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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!!!!!!!!
  8. 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
  9. 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)....
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. AMMANN7
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    10/10

    A new IP that splats life on the Wii U

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

    - Short campaign
    - Map rotation
  22. o_rfilho
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Uao what can I say about the game that revolutionized the shooter game
    Splatoon is the best shooter game and one that made tons of WiiU owner pist the hell out like myself
    still its a great game enjoyed every 200+ hours of playing this game hope that Splatoon opens more doors for new IP for this type of game

    ps

    IF YOU DONT OWN IT YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT GREAT GAME THIS IS
  23. GAMERGUY25
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Splatoon is here and my goodness this game is amazing. You choose your gender, skin tone and eye color and then your ready to play (after a quick tutorial). You can go into Multiplayer straight away or try out the story mode. Very short but fun and gives weapon and gear unlocks. Multiplayer is where this game shines, After the very recent update we have over 10 stages 30 weapons and tonsSplatoon is here and my goodness this game is amazing. You choose your gender, skin tone and eye color and then your ready to play (after a quick tutorial). You can go into Multiplayer straight away or try out the story mode. Very short but fun and gives weapon and gear unlocks. Multiplayer is where this game shines, After the very recent update we have over 10 stages 30 weapons and tons and tons of gear. The maps are all enjoyable and offer fun fights my favorites being blackbelly skatepark, arowana Mall and Moray towers. The gear is fun to wear and give some great bonuses. Splatfests are another fun event, pick a side ( for example dogs vs cats) and do turf wars in the beautiful spaltoon world at night. The update also increased the level cap and added party matchmaking with up to 4 and private matches up to 8. The weapons feel balanced and the game is overall one of the best games Nintendo has ever made… Expand
  24. javiandre10
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    IP revolucionaria de Nintendo, es el shooter más entretenido que hay hoy en día, apto para todo público, desde el casual hasta el más hardcore, recibió contenido gratuito durante casi un año, modo historia discreto pero su fuerte está en el apartado online, totalmente adictivo, es uno de esos juegos de Nintendo que son simple pero con gran profundidad, fáciles de aprender pero difíciles deIP revolucionaria de Nintendo, es el shooter más entretenido que hay hoy en día, apto para todo público, desde el casual hasta el más hardcore, recibió contenido gratuito durante casi un año, modo historia discreto pero su fuerte está en el apartado online, totalmente adictivo, es uno de esos juegos de Nintendo que son simple pero con gran profundidad, fáciles de aprender pero difíciles de dominar, cada vez que hay un Splanfest, no quieres parar de jugar, me parece que es la mejor IP que ha nacido en 2015.… Expand
  25. ChaosLordDMO
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    Are you a kid or are you a squid? ..... The MarioKart of the Shooters, haters gona hate.. The game has a great concept and an awesome art style, the design is just perfect
  26. Noketo
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Is an amazing game yeSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSDDFFFR3RRFFRRRRR3RRDFT4RRRRRDSEERRRDEEEDDRRFTTFFDRRDEDDDTTFFDXDDDXXDDEDRTTTF4TTGGFFFFRF
  27. ChromXsome
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    This is an awesome "Shooter"

    Games are about fun, and not about Shooting real People (like cod or bf). This game just does (nearly) everything right. Look, I don't Need Voice Chat in this game. Really, I don't, but maybe we should be able to put in more commands, and not just "c'mon" and "yeah". Anyways, the game is awesome, there are lots and lots of weapons and maps. Also the    This is an awesome "Shooter"

    Games are about fun, and not about Shooting real People (like cod or bf).

    This game just does (nearly) everything right.
    Look, I don't Need Voice Chat in this game. Really, I don't, but maybe we should be able to put in more commands, and not just "c'mon" and "yeah".

    Anyways, the game is awesome, there are lots and lots of weapons and maps.
    Also the diffrent modes which are coming are awesome!

    The only negative Thing which I don't like, is that you're not able to choose on which map and which mode you want to Play.

    btw, 7/10, to much paint - IGN    … Expand
  28. TobiasKen
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Possibly the game that defines the Wii-U. Goofy, yet fun, cartoony yet beautiful. Nintendo, you've done it again! Let's break it down, shall we?

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

    A: Music/Sounds

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

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    B: Graphics

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

    10/10

    C: Gameplay

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

    10/10

    D: Online

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

    9/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

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

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

    P.S. Do any of you really want voice chat? As much as I love being verbally assaulted I'm okay with a little less interaction between me and other players.    … Expand
  30. Viltgance
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    One of the best multiplayer games of all time. Extremely addictive and fun, me and my buddy seriously can't put our controllers down and we have been playing for months already. A fresh new game in an oversaturated genre, this game should be played by all.
    *****Nice to see you get so much content out of the box with absolutely no Microtransactions or paid DLC.......Nintendo your    One of the best multiplayer games of all time. Extremely addictive and fun, me and my buddy seriously can't put our controllers down and we have been playing for months already. A fresh new game in an oversaturated genre, this game should be played by all.
    *****Nice to see you get so much content out of the box with absolutely no Microtransactions or paid DLC.......Nintendo your business model is A++, you guys just need to better job marketing it*****    … Expand
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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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