Splatoon

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8.7

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Noketo
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
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  5. ShiroiKabocha
    Sep 26, 2015
    6
    It's a game that attempts all new mechanics to try and shake up the third-person shooter genre. However, it falls flat because of the low amount of content that it contains. Only a few of the weapons feel effective online and the small amount of content in single player is underwhelming. But if they can improve future iterations, then Nintendo will have a very good and successful franchise.
  6. CntrlAltDel101
    Oct 1, 2015
    6
    A decent game. Some fun game modes. Interesting take on the shooter genre.

    This game got boring really quickly though. Not worth full price, maybe grab it in the sales if you fancy something a little different.
  7. WeTechThat
    Oct 22, 2015
    7
    Now that Splatoon has received a lot of its content and has become a more fleshed-out experience, I think it's fair to give the game a review now.

    First, let's get the bad out of the way. There is little to no offline play. Sure, there's a decent single-player campaign, but there's not a lot to it. Beat this level, collect this scroll, rinse and repeat. The Battle Dojo is a joke, don't    Now that Splatoon has received a lot of its content and has become a more fleshed-out experience, I think it's fair to give the game a review now.

    First, let's get the bad out of the way. There is little to no offline play. Sure, there's a decent single-player campaign, but there's not a lot to it. Beat this level, collect this scroll, rinse and repeat. The Battle Dojo is a joke, don't even try it. It's a slapped on "Shoot more targets than your friend" that makes even Wii Play's "Shoot more targets than your friend" seem like a much better game. Also, the amiibo functionality is a bit shallow. It gives some Super Mario Galaxy comet-like twists to some of the campaign levels. However, the different challenges they present you with is either "Complete level with ___ weapon" or "Beat this in ___ minutes!". The gear is cool, it is not worth $13 for each figure.

    The main problem with Splatoon, however, is just how much of an internet based game this is. What happened to local multiplayer? Sure, the online is a great feature of the game, but when Nintendo eventually takes down the Wii U servers this game is going to be worthless. Having local multiplayer turf war would make this game an endless supply of fun and I would probably give it a 10. It's that much of a factor. I know Nintendo is capable of making it happen, so what gives?

    All of that aside, Splatoon is fantastic. The variety of weapons, maps, and gear are great. The game's main mode, turf war, is the most fun I've had with a shooter since Star Wars Battlefront 2. The integration of miiverse is well done. Anyone with a good internet connection looking for a fresh shooter experience should seriously consider this game. It has one of those dumb ranked systems that other online games have, which I'll never understand why they thought "If your team sucks, your rank goes down!" instead of "If you score a lot of points, then you get a better rank!" was a good idea. However, that is just a minor gripe on an otherwise perfect multiplayer game.

    If this game gets a real local multiplayer mode in the future, you can give Splatoon a 10 for me. Otherwise, Splatoon is a solid 7. Only get it if you like online play.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. rainey06au
    Oct 30, 2015
    7
    Splatoon is a unique take on team based battle games. The game is well made, and the control scheme is intuitive and easy to learn for all ages. I'll be honest that I did buy this game primarily thinking that I could play local multiplayer with my daughter, but unfortunately I was expecting something this game is not. However we have still had a lot of fun taking in turns online. Overall ISplatoon is a unique take on team based battle games. The game is well made, and the control scheme is intuitive and easy to learn for all ages. I'll be honest that I did buy this game primarily thinking that I could play local multiplayer with my daughter, but unfortunately I was expecting something this game is not. However we have still had a lot of fun taking in turns online. Overall I enjoy this game but not quite as much as I hoped.… Expand
  11. Hakros323
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    This game. Is. AWESOME! A amazing game for the Wii U. If you have the Wii U, you have no reason NOT to buy this game. What makes it so good?
    In Splatoon, you take the role of a Inkling, a interesting race that can turn from a human into a squid. Inklings can swim in their own ink, but are slow in the enemies ink.
    They're many weapons from different category (Shooter, Charger, Roller,    This game. Is. AWESOME! A amazing game for the Wii U. If you have the Wii U, you have no reason NOT to buy this game. What makes it so good?
    In Splatoon, you take the role of a Inkling, a interesting race that can turn from a human into a squid. Inklings can swim in their own ink, but are slow in the enemies ink.
    They're many weapons from different category (Shooter, Charger, Roller, etc.) you can use, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. Each weapon comes with a Sub weapon, and a Special weapon, giving out different playing style. Each shot from your weapons, and the sub weapon, consumes ink from your tank, which is ammo. If you're running out of ammo, hide in your ink to recharge. You also have a special meter for your special weapon, and it fills up as you cover turf. These weapons are powerful, and can change the tide of the match.
    You have the option to play as either a Male inkling, or a Female inkling. And there's shops where you an get gear (But you first must reach Level 10). Each gears have special abilities, such as higher defense, faster speed, and things like that. You can unlock even more abilities by playing online more.

    The game's main selling point is its great online mode. There are two modes you can play online: Turf War, and Ranked Battle.

    In Turf War, 2 teams of 4 Inklings must cover as much a turf as possible with their ink before the time runs out. Whichever team covers the most turf wins. You get points by inking turfs and splatting enemies. After the game, you'll get points based on your overall performance, which is need to level up.

    In Ranked Battle, you'll compete in a competitive mode with different games modes. Winning will rise up your rank, while losing lowers it. You also get more points in ranked battle than you do in turf war.

    There are many stages to play on online. The stages are the same for both turf war and ranked battles. Each are completely different, and requires new strategy. The stage selection rotates daily, so you'll be playing different stages each day.

    Perhaps the only real lacking thing in Splatoon is the single player mode. There is a story mode where you must rescue stolen zapfish from a evil octopus-like race. While it can be fun, it's also easy to beat. The only hard part in the final boss.

    Overall, definitely one of the best games on the Wii U. You'll love its online mode.    … Expand
  12. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    this game didn't quite capture my heart like it did to others.
    still bloody good fun and a very unique experience from a very tired-out genre
  13. Ferrets2
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    I want a new update its when I giant war happens and there are six colored sides green yellow orange red purple and blue where each colors have a bases supplies different guns soldiers spy's rouges and all that and more and you can choose any side and each side has massive armies and you can choose what you want to be like if you want to be in the navy or the marines or the military and ofI want a new update its when I giant war happens and there are six colored sides green yellow orange red purple and blue where each colors have a bases supplies different guns soldiers spy's rouges and all that and more and you can choose any side and each side has massive armies and you can choose what you want to be like if you want to be in the navy or the marines or the military and of course the Air Force and it is a month long war and who every color inked the most land all the other colors must sign a peace treaty and the giant war will every year… Expand
  14. thagrait1
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Such a breathe of fresh air. As a fan or Nintendo's, I normally have to resort to PC or PS4 for competitive online fun. This game is so fun! A must have for any Wii U owner, and maybe the tipping point for those who have debated on purchasing a Wii U.
  15. XenoFantasy1
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Splatoon is one of the most unique shooters i have ever played.

    The single player campaign is short but sweet. It will last anywhere from 4-6 hrs long. You play through a couple of stages and fight a boss. It is pretty enjoyable although some stage ideas are repeated. It also has one of the best final bosses of any game ever. The multiplayer is where the bread and butter is at. The    Splatoon is one of the most unique shooters i have ever played.

    The single player campaign is short but sweet. It will last anywhere from 4-6 hrs long. You play through a couple of stages and fight a boss. It is pretty enjoyable although some stage ideas are repeated. It also has one of the best final bosses of any game ever.

    The multiplayer is where the bread and butter is at. The game always runs at 60fps online which is great and makes the experience feel very smooth and natural. Another thing that feels natural is the control. The game controls very well and squid mode boosts maneuverability for even greater control. There is a lot of content and more is being added to this day.

    Overall i think splatoon is a great game and is a must buy for any wii u owner.    … Expand
  16. PoisonedElite
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    A fun re-imagining of the over saturated and uninspired shooter genre, with unique mechanics and game modes that are a nice breath of fresh air. Hundreds of FREE weapons, cosmetics, and DLC that adds new content every other week. Launch did have a small map pool and the inability to change loadouts mid-lobby does bring it down, but I definitely recommend it as it was the most fun I hadA fun re-imagining of the over saturated and uninspired shooter genre, with unique mechanics and game modes that are a nice breath of fresh air. Hundreds of FREE weapons, cosmetics, and DLC that adds new content every other week. Launch did have a small map pool and the inability to change loadouts mid-lobby does bring it down, but I definitely recommend it as it was the most fun I had this summer.… Expand
  17. zachary1000
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    Splatoon is one of my new favorite games on the Wii U! It has some problems, sure, but the good things definitely outweigh the bad. The responsive controls make the game feel great, and the classic Nintendo charm is here in spades! With fantastic free DLC, I always find a reason to come back to this game, as they have added so many weapons and maps that all feel unique from one another.Splatoon is one of my new favorite games on the Wii U! It has some problems, sure, but the good things definitely outweigh the bad. The responsive controls make the game feel great, and the classic Nintendo charm is here in spades! With fantastic free DLC, I always find a reason to come back to this game, as they have added so many weapons and maps that all feel unique from one another. The single player campaign is short and sweet, with some creative boss fights and inventive level designs, but most importantly this game is undeniably inventive in so many awesome ways! The only real problems I had were with the the online inter-phase being slightly lackluster, mainly because of the map rotation system. Overall though, this a wonderful game, and one that every Wii U owner should purchase.… Expand
  18. ericwithcheese
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    One of Nintendo's most innovative game in years is Splatoon - a shooter that is hard to describe but impossible to hate. A little light on content initially as this felt rushed out the door to make a release date, free DLC has helped fill in some of the holes. Still doesn't feel like a complete game, but what is here is a lot of fun as long as you have a robust online connection.
  19. RetroRenegade
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I was so confident in this game when it was announced and it did not disappoint me! After being burned out on other multiplayer shooters that felt repetitive and monotonous, this was such a breath of fresh air! My only real complaint is that the game is light on single player content, and the local multiplayer lacks meat on the bones. But the single player was still a fun - if short -I was so confident in this game when it was announced and it did not disappoint me! After being burned out on other multiplayer shooters that felt repetitive and monotonous, this was such a breath of fresh air! My only real complaint is that the game is light on single player content, and the local multiplayer lacks meat on the bones. But the single player was still a fun - if short - burst of action, and the multiplayer community has been so much fun to play with! Definitely a game worthy of many sequels in the future!… Expand
  20. CandarianGaming
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    It won best shooter/multiplayer game of 2015 for very good reason. Campaign: Mario galaxy with guns and has epic boss battles. Multiplayer: Just insanely addictive. Also with tight excellent gameplay this is a must own game
  21. carlinos
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Almost 150h playing since it comes talk for itself, an incredible, fast and very agile controls set the new style on how to play a shooter (the two stick stile is in the stone age compared to the super agile gyroscope stile...), this title is like heroin made videogame, absolute adictive and tremendous fun, it goes straigh to your throath.
  22. thelemonman11
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Silly, quirky, and most importantly, fun. The game is easy to play, and actually makes admirable use of the WiiU's motion controls. It's predominantly online, but does have an acceptable single player mode, if you ever get bored of matchmaking. The game feels unique, it's fun to look at, and fun to play, definitely a must have for the WiiU.
  23. FourFrame
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing with minor issues. The graphics are very colorful. The gameplay is amazing. The minor issues are just some lag and splatfest problems. They will probably
  24. misterchiller
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    I wish I could give more points! The idea is great, the gameplay feels good, I like the music, yeah it is actually fun but... this game doesn't work well without any communication. It is a teamgame! So I don't understand why most people give full points here, it is not understandable at all. I can understand Nintendo because people at internet are toxic, especially at online games... butI wish I could give more points! The idea is great, the gameplay feels good, I like the music, yeah it is actually fun but... this game doesn't work well without any communication. It is a teamgame! So I don't understand why most people give full points here, it is not understandable at all. I can understand Nintendo because people at internet are toxic, especially at online games... but without any teamplay I'm gettig bored after a short time. At least since the update you are able to invite friends to a party.

    Now we are coming to the worst, Every time when you start this game you have to watch the splatoon news. 2 girls are telling you about updates and the current maps... which is so annoying because you can't skip it and you have to read their bla bla bla slowly, again and again. Please nintendo since you screwed so much up on the wii u, let me skip this stuff!!!!!
    When the map pool is changing between the rounds you will get send straight to the splatoon news also.

    Yeah the map pool, 2 maps on normal games, 2 maps on ranked... not much at all, another thing that can be really boring. Well this game doesn't have much maps yet at all, but I think they are pretty active with releasing new weapons.

    Not a bad game, but so much wasted potential!    … Expand
  25. Cosmozerk
    May 8, 2016
    9
    I already did a review on Splatoon back in February 16 2016, but because the game is still evolving and already purchase the amiibo. I feel like is worth a revisiting. Is it really worth that 9/10 i gave it in my older review?, let's find out.

    STORY: In Splatoon we get a very simple story. The Octarians (the rivals of the Inklings) have stolen the energie source of Inkcopolis...get it    I already did a review on Splatoon back in February 16 2016, but because the game is still evolving and already purchase the amiibo. I feel like is worth a revisiting. Is it really worth that 9/10 i gave it in my older review?, let's find out.

    STORY: In Splatoon we get a very simple story. The Octarians (the rivals of the Inklings) have stolen the energie source of Inkcopolis...get it back!.

    P.S: This is only if you play story mode.

    PRESENTATION: Splatoon just SCREAMS Japan. And the art style definitely reflects that having some flashy colors and models that really contrast the world that the game provides.

    Performance wise Splatoon is excellent. The smooth 60 fps remain constant throughout 98% of the game, but to do that the game had to be downgraded to 720p, but the antialiasing cleans most of the rough edges.

    And then we have...of course...the SPECTACULAR soundtrack. What make this one stand out is that it's a combination of many different styles like Jpop, Rock and even Dubstep, which are very Japanese like if you could no doubt tell. Many of these songs are composed by this game's fictional group, the Squid Sisters, which are composed by Callie and Marie. Why do i tell you that?, well...they are freaking adorable!.

    GAMEPLAY: Splatoon is Nintendo's take on the third person shooter genre. The main innovation of the game is, of course, turning into a squid (with the ZL button). This mechanic provides a lot of depth to the game, as well as many possibilities of approaching situations, maybe you'll hide in a specific spot to SPLAT! someone to continue painting that area in peace or maybe you will spray paint on the walls to get to a hire area to place a sub weapon or simply paint from a higher place.

    We also have different weapons like a paint bucket, a paint-brush, a rapid-fire gun, a roller, a freakin mini-gun!, and a sniper-rifle. Each one having a specific use that i can't comment on because metacritic's 5000 letter count sucks!.

    So we have 6 different weapons with each one having different variations and slo packing a sub-weapon. This sub weapons are activated with the R trigger and they can range from a barrier, a paint bomb, a sticky paint bomb, grenades and my personal favorite, the paint-sprayer, since you can leave it in any place and while you are covering a certain area, the sprayer will be painting another in a 360° radio.

    Not only that, but each weapon also has a "SUPER WEAPON" that can be activated by pressing the stick, but to use it you need to fill a meter by covering area or by splatting other inklings. But when you manage to do so you can activate a Bazooka, a Torpedo, a bomb rush, a shield, a Kraken transformation, etc.

    Unfortunately the sub and SUPER! weapons are locked with the main one, so in order to get what you want it's completely random, but personally i never had any problem with it.

    Splatoon has to different ways to play. First is the single player, where you fight the evil ontarians, complete missions and fight extremely fun bosses that requiere stragetie and understanding of the mechanics of the game and with the Amiibo you can get even more missions and unlock mini games and gear or simply giving Carrie and Marie more songs and dance moves. But let's be honest, the online mode is the the main focus here, so let's see what modes we have:

    Turf War: You have to cover as much ground as you can possibly can in less than 3 minutes and the team who paints more of the stage wins. This will be the only mode that you will get access to for the first 10 levels, but i don't have any problems since it's very addictive.

    Splat Zones: Here you need to cover a specific area on the map and the team that remains the more in that area, while it's theirs, wins. This mode is extremely fun a chaotic when everyone is in the same place, struggling and fighting over the zone.

    Tower Control: This mode is the very definition of chaos. There's a tower in the middle of the stage and the team who drags the tower to the opposite team's place or the one who makes it the furthest wins

    Rainmaker: There's a statue of a Fish laying around the map and the team who carries it to the opposite team's base wins. One player does have to carry the Rainmaker and while it makes you slow, you can defend yourself with tornadoes of paint, but for the most part you depend on your teammates to protect you.

    Splatfest:. You pick a team of a specific theme like Dogs vs Cats or something. And then you play the other modes and the team that wins the more matches wins the competition. It's extremely fun since it depends on you to make your team win and when Callie and Marie announce the winner you are in the edge of your seat.

    There's some other stuff i forgot to mention like the way that perks are locked to your gear, but i don't find it necessary.

    Overall Splatoon is a fantastic and unique game and a definite must own for any Wii U owner and i still maintain that 9/10 i gave it last time.    … Expand
  26. Forever_Alexone
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Another great new IP by Nintendo! Overall this game is fun! I remember getting so hyped for this game MONTHS before its release. I still play it every week and NOT planning on stopping anytime soon.
  27. NikoAmii
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    A 10/10 is very hard for me to give out, and I wanted to give it to either Splatoon or Super Mario Maker, both are great games, but I enjoyed playing Splatoon more then any other game this year. This game is nintendo's biggest surprise and creative title in a long while. At first this game was about a 92-94, but nintendo showed ho dedicated they were in making this a phenomenal experienceA 10/10 is very hard for me to give out, and I wanted to give it to either Splatoon or Super Mario Maker, both are great games, but I enjoyed playing Splatoon more then any other game this year. This game is nintendo's biggest surprise and creative title in a long while. At first this game was about a 92-94, but nintendo showed ho dedicated they were in making this a phenomenal experience for everyone to play. Almost every time i've logged into a splatoon, there has been a new update, such as a new gun, a new bomb, a new map, or something else fun to play with. This game never seems to end, with new content coming out every week or so, and this gave the game a 96 to 97. The community of splatoon is very unique, very friendly and quirky, and makes the game that much greater. Things like splatfeast and other events splatoon provides to meet other splatoon players and have a fun time, makes the game a very fun community experience. The graphics are very fresh, the designs of the characters are very creative, everything in this game feels and looks so original and unique, you can't help but love it. The gameplay itself is unlike any other game. It's a shooter, just like call of duty or battlefield, but makes it unlike any other. Seriously, who else would of thought to make guns of full of ink, full out territory wars using squirds as soldiers instead of men with rifles. This is a very fun game, and is unlike any other game you've played before and it needs your attention just like many other games on the wii u that go unnoticed… Expand
  28. champybh
    Dec 7, 2015
    9
    The attention this game is getting now during "Award season" is well deserved. Splatoon masterfully mixes accessibility with competitive play. What separates Splatoon from so many other shooters is that new players (both of the game and the genre as a whole) can immediately jump into a match and feel as if they are contributing to their team in a meaningful way. Whether you want to hangThe attention this game is getting now during "Award season" is well deserved. Splatoon masterfully mixes accessibility with competitive play. What separates Splatoon from so many other shooters is that new players (both of the game and the genre as a whole) can immediately jump into a match and feel as if they are contributing to their team in a meaningful way. Whether you want to hang back and cover territory, stake out a high point in the map for sniping or charge in guns blazing the player will have equal amounts of fun.

    Some other positives include
    - a rewarding one player campaign that helps hone your skills for competitive play. Level design similar to Mario Galaxy encourages exploration and creative use of weapons.
    - new (free!) content added nearly every other week keeps game fresh more than 6 months after release
    - short match length makes for addicting play sessions - "Just one more!"

    A con would be Splatoon's insistence on requiring the player to read all text prompts. Sometimes you just want to jump into a shop or right into game play and not have to mash A to get past a wall of text. It's picky but is in fact a nuisance. Additionally, the system for stage selection could be better.    … Expand
  29. metaruisu
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Es un juego novedoso y extremadamente divertido y adictivo, no puedes parar de jugar. Lo mejor es que, apesar de ser juego de disparos, no tienes que matar para ganar, sino pintar a diestra y siniestra para ganar la partida. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.
  30. Ganezh10
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    First of all his game is my GOTY, impressive gameplay and lots of fun. It deserves each $ you spend on it. Splatoon has some aspects to be improved like some connection errors or the posibility to change your weapon each time you die so you can apply another strategy but in general terms it is nearly perfect, as demonstration splatoon wob best multiplayer and bedt shooter at The GameFirst of all his game is my GOTY, impressive gameplay and lots of fun. It deserves each $ you spend on it. Splatoon has some aspects to be improved like some connection errors or the posibility to change your weapon each time you die so you can apply another strategy but in general terms it is nearly perfect, as demonstration splatoon wob best multiplayer and bedt shooter at The Game Awards 2015. Must have for wii u owners.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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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