Splatoon

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  1. 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
  2. korncheto
    May 30, 2015
    9
    La clave es ¿te gusta jugar mario kart o smash en línea? si tu respuesta es afirmativa te gustará este juego, con la ventaja de no tener lag [he jugado por más de nueve horas y no he percibido nada de lag].
    Splatoon me parece una excelente apuesta de Nintendo más allá de la innovacion en los tps el juego se siente adictivo, bien diseñado con hermosos colores y con un gameplay muy preciso.    La clave es ¿te gusta jugar mario kart o smash en línea? si tu respuesta es afirmativa te gustará este juego, con la ventaja de no tener lag [he jugado por más de nueve horas y no he percibido nada de lag].
    Splatoon me parece una excelente apuesta de Nintendo más allá de la innovacion en los tps el juego se siente adictivo, bien diseñado con hermosos colores y con un gameplay muy preciso. Me parece muy interesante, como casi siempre con Nintendo la forma en la que esta compañía logra mantener el disfrute con la educación, ¿por qué educación? pues la gente se comporta como persona, no como alguien necesitado de ofender.

    Lo recomiendo tanto para chicos y grandes, si tienen wii u dénle una oportunidad no se arrepentirán.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. C-Threep
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    What a unique and enjoyable game. The objective of painting more turf than your opponents is so enjoyable, I just can't get enough. I've played hundreds of hours of M rated shooters and enjoy Splatoon more than any of those. Granted, they really aren't even comparable in many ways.

    The ability to turn into a squid an swim in your own ink adds such a great dynamic to the gameplay.    What a unique and enjoyable game. The objective of painting more turf than your opponents is so enjoyable, I just can't get enough. I've played hundreds of hours of M rated shooters and enjoy Splatoon more than any of those. Granted, they really aren't even comparable in many ways.

    The ability to turn into a squid an swim in your own ink adds such a great dynamic to the gameplay. Firefights are a lot of fun when you get creative with the ink. When you and an enemy end up fighting over the same turf, you've got to take them out if you want to put more of your ink down. So you get creative and spray up the walls and swim up and behind your enemy and shoot them down! It's a blast.

    The variety of weapons is excellent. I actually appreciate the fact that weapons are automatically paired with a sub weapon and a special weapon. It allows the weapon classes to be more balanced and forces you to exploit the pros and cons of each weapon class.

    This game is the most unique online gaming experience I've had, probably ever. Great job, Nintendo.    … Expand
  5. JN1306
    May 31, 2015
    9
    Great game with tons of fun to be had both on single player and multiplayer, and for those who says it is a COD ripoff there is one major difference...this game has COLOR and vibrancy where as CODs set piece are usually dull and grim.
  6. Bertoflyingfox
    May 30, 2015
    9
    This game is great. Even though it released with a small amount of maps, the singleplayer alone has been a blast. Already played a ton of matches with friends and have had very few communication errors.

    The control scheme might be its biggest hurdle, you either get used to the motion controls (which took me a bit to get used to) or ditch motion controls for the traditional full analog    This game is great. Even though it released with a small amount of maps, the singleplayer alone has been a blast. Already played a ton of matches with friends and have had very few communication errors.

    The control scheme might be its biggest hurdle, you either get used to the motion controls (which took me a bit to get used to) or ditch motion controls for the traditional full analog control. Personally, full analog makes you a bit slower when trying to paint as much of an area as possible.

    Nintendo made a straight up fun shooter and they pretty much streamlined how stealth could work in a videogame. I'm betting some developer will have a game where you melt into your shadow the same way these inklings dive into colored paint. Brilliant, fun, and colorful; a must for any WiiU owner with a pulse.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. eleuck1
    May 30, 2015
    9
    What Mario Kart is to racing games, is what Splatoon is shooting games. Splatoon is a fun game that anyone can enjoy, especially with multiplayer. Well done Nintendo, well done.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. foxmccloud
    May 31, 2015
    9
    Nintendo's take on the 3rd-person shooter really impressed me. I remember seeing this game at E3 and was one of my most anticipated games. Its all about claiming territory and the game is really fun in general. But the lack of voice chat was a let down and it was disappointing that I couldn't chat with my friends. The single player mode is really fun too, but I felt it was "too short".Nintendo's take on the 3rd-person shooter really impressed me. I remember seeing this game at E3 and was one of my most anticipated games. Its all about claiming territory and the game is really fun in general. But the lack of voice chat was a let down and it was disappointing that I couldn't chat with my friends. The single player mode is really fun too, but I felt it was "too short". There is also limited content and there are not many things to do. Nintendo says that they will bring more content but for now, all we have is turf war, single-player campaign, and battle dojo. I've never had this much fun with a Nintendo game and it kept me playing for hours.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. DoctorMonkey
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    Don't you wish Nintendo would make a new hit franchise?
    Don't you wish shooters could get away from realistic warfare and futuristic SciFI?
    Do you like making messes you don't have to clean up, but you're too desensitized to blood, gore, and shatter simulations? Enter Splatoon, a truly unique experience I never knew I wanted. The object is simple; cover the level with more ink than    Don't you wish Nintendo would make a new hit franchise?
    Don't you wish shooters could get away from realistic warfare and futuristic SciFI?
    Do you like making messes you don't have to clean up, but you're too desensitized to blood, gore, and shatter simulations?

    Enter Splatoon, a truly unique experience I never knew I wanted. The object is simple; cover the level with more ink than you're opponent. I had fun from the beginning, simply running around shooting ink everywhere, and had even more fun as I developed more complex strategies on an hourly basis. The Seapunk aesthetic added a wave of 90's nostalgia (the terms "fresh" and "booyah" are prominent), and the animation and fluid simulation is... well, they're just REALLY fun to watch.

    Now the lack of content is a HUGE elephant in the room: only two multiplayer modes, and two levels to be exact. But Nintendo's promised free content over the next few months, and I'm definitely having enough fun with those two levels and two modes to keep me busy until then.    … Expand
  15. ACM3PTS
    May 29, 2015
    9
    Wow. This game surpassed all my expectations. Splatoon needs to stand by your copy of Smash as the two most fun games on the system. Truly a success and an experience worth your money. PD: More maps are coming soon!
  16. ToshiroTakashi
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    Pure fun. Simple and plain. A must have for every gamer, casual and hardcore, young and old. It's worth every penny. Don't hesitate, just go out and buy this game. Nintendo really understands what gaming is all about.
  17. RhaZo
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    Jogo excelente e que deve ser experimentado por todos os amantes da Nintendo e quem curte TPSs também. Trás a mesa uma nova dinâmica de jogo e várias mecânicas inovadores que diferem muito do padrão imposto pelo competitivo mercado de shooters.

    Recomendadíssimo.
  18. Smashley
    May 29, 2015
    9
    So much fun! Can't wait until they add more content, but there's plenty to keep me busy for now. Voice chat definitely isn't needed in a game like this and the amiibo unlock a lot of content too. This game makes the best use of amiibo so far compared to other games they're used in. Can't wait to see what nintendo does with this franchise in the future!
  19. Operationgamer
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players,Splatoon is, hands down, one of the best, if not THE best game on the Wii U. It's innovative, charming, graphically impressive, and a whole lot of fun. The controls do take some getting used to, though, and there's also an annoyance in some multiplayer maps in Tower Control mode where players with chargers or any other long-range weapon could camp out in a high area and snipe players, resulting in the match going nowhere at times. Other than that, thumbs up.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. DBPirate1129
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    I’d be the first to admit that when Splatoon was first shown off at E3 2014, I wasn’t exactly excited. I mean, the game looked cool at least, but I was nowhere near as hyped as most people. As more and more information about the game was released (such as the single-player campaign), I became interested in it. The thing that really convinced me to get the game was the Splatoon Direct.I’d be the first to admit that when Splatoon was first shown off at E3 2014, I wasn’t exactly excited. I mean, the game looked cool at least, but I was nowhere near as hyped as most people. As more and more information about the game was released (such as the single-player campaign), I became interested in it. The thing that really convinced me to get the game was the Splatoon Direct.

    The main mode of the game is Turf War in which, you guessed it, tried to claim as much turf as possible in 3 minutes. You control strange creatures known as Inklings which use three types of weapons: shooters (or guns), chargers, and rollers. My favorite kind of weapons were the shooters as they covered a lot of ground and offered good offense. You’re more likely to win with the rollers but you were basically defenseless when using them. As an Inkling, you shoot ink on the ground and walls as well as swim through your own ink to move faster. This gameplay really separates Splatoon from other shooters out there and makes it feel even more unique than it already is. The colorful style of the game is also a contributing factor to this. Turf War was easily my favorite mode of the bunch.

    As of the date this review was made, there is only one Ranked Battle mode and that is Splat Zones. You only unlock Splat Zones once you get to Level 10 which was a bit high to me. I think Level 8 or 9 would’ve been reasonable too. Unfortunately, I was a bit less disappointed by this mode. It doesn’t feel worth all the effort getting to Level 10 which, believe me, takes forever! In this mode, there are areas on the stage your team must control for 100 seconds total. The concept looked interesting at first but soon I found it was more hectic and frustrating than just being simple fun like Turf War. I will try out this mode on occasion every now and again but it’s definitely not forgiving.

    Surprisingly, I had absolutely no lag while playing through Splatoon’s online modes. As you’ll spend most of the game playing online with others, it’s good Nintendo focused on making it as smooth as possible. I did have a few communication errors but none of them were during the match—they were all just in the lobby. Speaking of the lobby, the main area you’ll be exploring here is Inkopolis. It was pretty easy to get around since it was straightforward. If you don’t like finding the right shop everytime though, you can just click it on the GamePad which was super helpful.

    I really enjoyed the story mode, though not as much as Turf War. It seems every level introduces a new idea like Super Mario 3D World. Yes, the levels are linear but that’s never bothered me in past games and they definitely didn’t here. The bosses really stand out as a unique part in the mode. You really had to think about how to defeat them which is something I really appreciate in this kind of game. For something that has online modes as its main focus, I was surprised by how much I liked the single-player campaign.

    Battle Dojo is Splatoon’s only local co-op mode which was a bit of a shame as I was hoping for some co-op Turf War. You can do two-player online in Smash Bros. so why not here? Maybe in some future DLC. In Battle Dojo, you have to pop as many balloons as possible. They’ll appear in 20 second intervals on the stage you’re playing on which is plenty of time. Battle Dojo does feel like it goes on for quite some time but I’m pretty sure you won’t be playing it that much anyway. Not that it’s bad, it’s just not the most memorable aspect of the game.

    Overall, Splatoon was a very interesting game. We rarely see new IPs by Nintendo but this game for sure should encourage them to continue making them. While Turf War stands out as being my favorite mode of the game, I really enjoyed the story mode as well as the co-op Battle Dojo at times. The only thing I didn’t really like was Splat Zones but I can look over that. The online is smooth and the gameplay is super unique compared to other shooters.    … Expand
  22. pbjms
    May 29, 2015
    9
    This is a very fresh and innovative game from Nintendo, and although the content is a bit lacking at launch, the gameplay makes up for it, keeping me entertained for hours upon hours. While Voice Chat is not included, it doesn't feel essential to gameplay, as the multi-player modes are all very fast paced with everybody doing their own thing. This is a great game for Nintendo, and IThis is a very fresh and innovative game from Nintendo, and although the content is a bit lacking at launch, the gameplay makes up for it, keeping me entertained for hours upon hours. While Voice Chat is not included, it doesn't feel essential to gameplay, as the multi-player modes are all very fast paced with everybody doing their own thing. This is a great game for Nintendo, and I definitely recommend picking it up.… Expand
  23. watusi6969
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    Stay Fresh!

    Yes, this game is a breath of FRESH air for shooting game fans. Everyone can enjoy this game, both kids and adults not just the average 13+ yrs old shooting fans. The whole family can enjoy this fresh IP that Nintendo has provided us. My nephew and I play this for hours. He loves playing online without any foul mouthed 13 yrs old kids. PROS: Fresh idea from Nintendo    Stay Fresh!

    Yes, this game is a breath of FRESH air for shooting game fans. Everyone can enjoy this game, both kids and adults not just the average 13+ yrs old shooting fans. The whole family can enjoy this fresh IP that Nintendo has provided us. My nephew and I play this for hours. He loves playing online without any foul mouthed 13 yrs old kids.

    PROS:
    Fresh idea from Nintendo
    Adults and kids friendly
    Vibrant and vivid colors
    Fun, unique, and creative campaign mode (I had fun beating the Final boss)
    Online play is very addicting
    Different varieties of weapons and armors
    Armors and weapons are simple yet cool looking
    Miiverse meme posts are fun and hilarious
    Soundtracks are memorable.
    Ranked online match
    Memorable and unique characters specially the NPC's

    Cons:
    Lack of online maps
    Lack of online chat
    Lack of online party
    Only 2 player battle offline mode. 4vs4 local play with family with friends will be fun, please implement this Nintendo

    Campaign was way too short but was fun
    You can't change weapons while waiting for another match. You have to go back to the lobby menu in order to change weapon.    … Expand
  24. Bjolley35
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    Fun, just an absolute blast, One of the best online games I've ever played. More fun and balanced than any online shooter I have ever played. No camping, no spawn deaths, turf warfare draws up literal lines of battle on the field. The style of play and design of the game is fast and an absolute blast. It is simply brilliant.
  25. Beastprogamer
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is a fantastic Third Person shooter, and is a must own if you have a Wii U! The graphics are amazing. Online Multiplayer is fun but can be a little laggy. The best part is that this is Tokyo, Japan (IMO) which is awesome. The controls are good. The Story Mode (or Campaign) is outstanding especially the Bosses. The Main Plaza is absolutely gorgeous, well designed, highly resemblesSplatoon is a fantastic Third Person shooter, and is a must own if you have a Wii U! The graphics are amazing. Online Multiplayer is fun but can be a little laggy. The best part is that this is Tokyo, Japan (IMO) which is awesome. The controls are good. The Story Mode (or Campaign) is outstanding especially the Bosses. The Main Plaza is absolutely gorgeous, well designed, highly resembles Tokyo, Japan, and many more. The weapons are great. Splatoon is a fantastic Third Person and I highly recommend you get it. If you hate Splatoon, you're silly as JB.… Expand
  26. AugustoSisti
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    That its icredible, have some wrong things but still incredible. with the promisse splatoon will be the mario kart 8 of shooters game Nintendo made a incredible game. With some complications in the menu but nothing that distroy you game time. a new type of game, Nintendo made a new game in a era of reaster and remake of the olds series. That is what the people wants, not just gore andThat its icredible, have some wrong things but still incredible. with the promisse splatoon will be the mario kart 8 of shooters game Nintendo made a incredible game. With some complications in the menu but nothing that distroy you game time. a new type of game, Nintendo made a new game in a era of reaster and remake of the olds series. That is what the people wants, not just gore and sex, its fun and when you see you already played it by 5 hours. Its incredible!!… Expand
  27. Vile-Okami
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    Absolutely loving this game so far. Not sure why so many people are worried about voice chat. Unless you speak Japanese you aren't going to be able to talk to half your team. The final boss is one of the best I've seen in ages.
  28. GBev
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Its a really fun game. Its different, interesting and satisfies that shooter itch while remaining light and relaxing. I'm excited to see what content gets released for it in the future.
  29. albinvgm
    May 31, 2015
    9
    This game is great, I having a lot of fun with the online matches and the single player campaign remains me of Super Mario Galaxy 2. The online matches are quick so It doesn't get tedious, and I love how you can change the gear of your character. I wasn't sure about this game at the beginning but if you have a wii u this is a must buy. My only complains are that currently there is only oneThis game is great, I having a lot of fun with the online matches and the single player campaign remains me of Super Mario Galaxy 2. The online matches are quick so It doesn't get tedious, and I love how you can change the gear of your character. I wasn't sure about this game at the beginning but if you have a wii u this is a must buy. My only complains are that currently there is only one battle mode and that if you want to play the challenges you need to get one of the 3 amiibos for this game and currently they are out of stock, I was lucky to get the amiibo girl and boy on launch day but not the squid amiibo, it shouldn't be this difficult to find amiibos specially if you want to experience the whole game.… Expand
  30. Rolowayane
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    Aquí el claro ejemplo de un juego ORIGINAL. Divertido, acompañado de un apartado gráfico muy bueno, SIN LAGS, una banda sonora muy acorde a la temática del juego y una jugabilidad impecable. No le di el 10, sólo porque le falto un modo cooperativo en modo offline, sólo se juega un modo competitivo offline.
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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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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