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  1. Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Insanely addicting game, Splatoon is one of those games thats hard to put down. Dual screens on local play, single player mode, and the online part are a blast, i spent first couple days play the 2 player Battle Dojo, then spent few days playing single player story mode. Now im getting lost in the online mode, this mode is the most addicting of all. All in all Splatoon is one of the bestInsanely addicting game, Splatoon is one of those games thats hard to put down. Dual screens on local play, single player mode, and the online part are a blast, i spent first couple days play the 2 player Battle Dojo, then spent few days playing single player story mode. Now im getting lost in the online mode, this mode is the most addicting of all. All in all Splatoon is one of the best games available for Wii U. Expand
  2. Jun 6, 2015
    6
    I would never imagine that a simple game like this could also be so complex! It is a very good and a must try if you own a Wii U. What annoys me about this game is how the controls are currently programmed where if you use the right analog stick (Instead of the Motion controls) The X-Axis and Y-axis are programmed for different sensitivity levels and It makes it WILL screw you over in aI would never imagine that a simple game like this could also be so complex! It is a very good and a must try if you own a Wii U. What annoys me about this game is how the controls are currently programmed where if you use the right analog stick (Instead of the Motion controls) The X-Axis and Y-axis are programmed for different sensitivity levels and It makes it WILL screw you over in a firefight!.

    RENT if you can at first, because 60 bucks is a bit steep for this!
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  3. 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.
  4. Jun 6, 2015
    9
    It's not going to be a system seller but for Wii U owners like myself that are constantly trying to justify buying a Wii U splatoon is a great game, it wouldn't work as well on any other system.
  5. Jun 6, 2015
    8
    (This review is about the multiplayer)

    I'm not a big fan of multiplayer games, but this game has a revolutionary, exciting, fresh mulitplayer mode, i am not disappointed at all! I have tried the single player mode, and it was good, but playing online was better on this game, which is a shock for me. The gameplay is fun on many ways. You can level up, collect coins, buy new weapons
    (This review is about the multiplayer)

    I'm not a big fan of multiplayer games, but this game has a revolutionary, exciting, fresh mulitplayer mode, i am not disappointed at all! I have tried the single player mode, and it was good, but playing online was better on this game, which is a shock for me.

    The gameplay is fun on many ways. You can level up, collect coins, buy new weapons and gears, and obtain different abilities, lovely! There are few maps (Very nice maps!), but there will come more soon.
    The soundtrack on this game is amazing too, it's so different.

    The graphics and psycics are sweet on this game, you can almost feel and smell the ink.

    There is also a addictive mini-game while waiting for a battle start on multiplayer mode, i will give a big plus for that too.

    This game is easy to learn, and fun to master. Good job Nintendo, as always!
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  6. Jun 5, 2015
    9
    New IP from Nintendo and they hit it out of the park! I wont explain the concept of splatoon since you can easily find a trailer or video review that will do that better than me, but I will say that the game does everything it tries to do extremely well. The weapons are surprisingly well balanced, and even with only a handful of maps and 2 multiplayer modes every game feels fresh.

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    New IP from Nintendo and they hit it out of the park! I wont explain the concept of splatoon since you can easily find a trailer or video review that will do that better than me, but I will say that the game does everything it tries to do extremely well. The weapons are surprisingly well balanced, and even with only a handful of maps and 2 multiplayer modes every game feels fresh.

    In multiplayer lobbies fill up fast with 8 players then they get divided randomly into 2 teams. after the match is over the teams are shuffled, dropped players are replaced and you go again. Some people complain about the lack of voice chat, but in this case while i wont argue that voice chat could have been utilized well here, I honestly dont feel like it detracts from the experience. games are fast and maps are pretty tight, if you need to be told what to do, or tell someone else what to do its probably too late already.

    Ranked mode adds a nice refreshing take on king of the hill, its fast and frantic. This mode has more competitive matchmaking with a c- through a+ rating system. you gain more points and experience for winning but unlike in standard turfwar you will often gain no exp and lost ranked points if you are on the losing team. The only exception here is if the time runs out rather than the enemy team winning by holding the objective for 100 seconds.

    Lets talk single player. The single player here is a real unsung hero. The levels are well designed, the story surprisingly deep. The story mode teaches you everything you need to know about the games mechanics to jump into multiplayer, but does so without resorting to putting you in wattered down death matches with enemies. The turf war scenario or splatzone (king of the hill) mechanics are never used once in the single player. It has its own gameplay identity focusing more on movement mechanics, and platforming.

    So some will argue that the game was shipped "incomplete" because nintendo is releasing new content steadily over the summer (and presumably beyond), but honestly the game was solid out of the box. Dont get me wrong it wasnt the most robust experience ever, but Ive paid 60 bucks for way worse games with way more content and much less quality. This game was great out of the box and gets better with every content update.
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  7. 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).
  8. 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
  9. 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.
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  10. Jun 5, 2015
    7
    I am not too sure how to sum up my thoughts and feelings on Splatoon as they seem to change slightly with each play session I have with the game. Lets start with the good aspects:

    *The controls are absolutley spot on. Tight coontrols are very important for this kind of game, and both the motion controls and the traditional analogue stick methods work very well, with no lag. If you can
    I am not too sure how to sum up my thoughts and feelings on Splatoon as they seem to change slightly with each play session I have with the game. Lets start with the good aspects:

    *The controls are absolutley spot on. Tight coontrols are very important for this kind of game, and both the motion controls and the traditional analogue stick methods work very well, with no lag. If you can get used to the motion control scheme (it took me about an hour of play for it to click) it is the superior option. The level of precision that can come form slight tilts of the gamepad is better than even mouse control for shooting.

    *The animation is flawless, all running at a slick 60fps.

    *The cental game idea of claiming territory through paint is imaginative and fun, and makes the game (which is essentially a third person shooter) feel so fresh and new.

    *The game pad integration is really good. With the lack of voice chat (see below) being able to see what your team is doing on the gamepad and then instantly jump to their location is a great touch for adding more strategy to proceedings.

    Now the bad:

    *Lack of modes. At launch there was only a single online mode. Another mode was unlocked a few days after release, and yet more are promised in the coming months, but I can't rate the game on what could be released later. The single online mode at launch is good fun, but with a 3 minute timer it is far too short. Often you feel like you are just starting to get a grip on the current battle when it ends abruptly. The single player is surprisingly good for what is essentially an online game...but it is pretty short (should last about 5 hours).

    *Lack of voice chat. I HATE voice chat in most online games as it generally just decends into teenage brats shouting obscenities at each other. But in a game like Splatoon which is about teamwork, not being able to communicate with your team is a major let down.

    *Clunky interface. There are lots of small annoyances with the UI, such as having to listen to pointless chit chat from NPCs when all you really want to do is buy something, or even just jump into a match. There really should have been a skip button to avoid hearing all the pointless dialogue.

    As I said, it is hard to sum everything up as every time I play I generally have a new feeling about the game (sometimes better, sometimes worse. Overall I think it is a fun game, but it doesn't quite feel like a first party Nintendo game...It feels more like a good indie game, or an e-shop title.
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  11. 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.
  12. Jun 5, 2015
    9
    If you mixed up some shooter, strategy, online and Nintendo's magic you will obtain Splatoon. The game is an early access and its almost perfect, so if you think about the amount of stuff Nintendo is going to bring this game it will be legendary.
  13. Jun 4, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is a great game, with a fresh propose, you can think that the game is incomplete but actually Nintendo is doing a great work updating it and adding more content, also you can really use the amiibos, a must have for the Wii U
  14. 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.
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  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
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  18. 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.
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  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. Jun 3, 2015
    5
    Splatoon has a lot of potential but is lacking in SO many areas. It's online system is horrible. It is nearly impossible to play with friends. There is no lobby system and no easy way to get a party going. There is also no way to switch your weapons between deaths, This means that you can't change strategies during game-play to help your team. Local Multiplayer is pretty much nonexistent,Splatoon has a lot of potential but is lacking in SO many areas. It's online system is horrible. It is nearly impossible to play with friends. There is no lobby system and no easy way to get a party going. There is also no way to switch your weapons between deaths, This means that you can't change strategies during game-play to help your team. Local Multiplayer is pretty much nonexistent, only for one mode.
    There are no option for 2 local players to play together online, which you could do in Mario Kart 8. The countdown clock is meaningless.

    The game IS addictive, but it has so many problems. For a full list of all these problems and more, check out Video Games Awesome. Fraser Agar and Becky Blow played the game, and while they had a lot of fun, they go over all the problems that this game has. As Fraser said, "This is a great demo"
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  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Jun 3, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is a really fun game with so much further potential. Strong campaign in the game but the multiplayer is the strongest feature. I would have loved to have seen further game modes and maps at launch but understandably being a completely new concept, they aren't all there. Loving every bit I've played, and I'm, left wanting more and more.
  27. Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is such an immensely fun and vibrant game. Nintendo somehow innovates the shooting genre by taking it to a whole new level of pure fun. Splatoon's mechanics and design is where it shines, it also has a surprising amount of strategy involved. The lack of voice chat doesn't really bother me, it's very minor. The only real negative is the lack of modes and content, it could have usedSplatoon is such an immensely fun and vibrant game. Nintendo somehow innovates the shooting genre by taking it to a whole new level of pure fun. Splatoon's mechanics and design is where it shines, it also has a surprising amount of strategy involved. The lack of voice chat doesn't really bother me, it's very minor. The only real negative is the lack of modes and content, it could have used some more 2 player local action too. Although Nintendo has confirmed that free DLC will be coming out on a regular basis. The campaign is very enjoyable and has some very nice platforming elements but is a little on the short side. Overall splatoon is a fantastic game that adds to the Wii U's never ending amount of amazing exclusives. Expand
  28. 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.
    _>>_
    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.
    _>>_
    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.
    _>>_
    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.
    _>>_
    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.
    _>>_
    Thanks for Reading.
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  29. 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
  30. 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 .
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 88
  2. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]