Splatoon

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1429 Ratings

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  1. FnafGamer123
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Splatoon is one of the best Wii U games today, it has amazing motion Controls, so colorful, and catchey soundtrack!
  2. Criti-Wise
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Splatoon was an extremely amazing experience for me. this is the kind of shooter game that I would enjoy. The turf wars are excellent for people who aren't really the combat type because they will be helping by covering up the place with their ink, and I love the game play too! It made the game so fun, and it kind of makes sense too. "Well, out of ink. Time to go 'underink' and gather someSplatoon was an extremely amazing experience for me. this is the kind of shooter game that I would enjoy. The turf wars are excellent for people who aren't really the combat type because they will be helping by covering up the place with their ink, and I love the game play too! It made the game so fun, and it kind of makes sense too. "Well, out of ink. Time to go 'underink' and gather some more!" It just makes sense to me. All the things that I did in the game were so fun! However, what's kind of stopping me from giving this a 10 is the local multiplayer mode, where you verse each other and pop balloons. Yeah, doesn't really sound too interesting, but Splatoon was still incredible! The great times I had with this game just really make me want to get Splatoon 2 because I can no longer play Splatoon because my Wii U is no longer with me, and I have a Switch now. "Now where did I leave that paint roller?"… Expand
  3. JuanmaKVR
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    Situémonos en el año 2015, pasado el horroroso año 2014 donde los shooters quisieron evolucionar hacia otro campo (titanfall, destiny, etc). Llega Nintendo con una nueva mecánica nunca antes usada a semejante nivel y con tal maestría. PINTAR EL ESCENARIO.
    Con esta simple premisa han conseguido hacer una campaña que sirve como tutorial hacia el multijugador, aunque podía ser mejor, es    Situémonos en el año 2015, pasado el horroroso año 2014 donde los shooters quisieron evolucionar hacia otro campo (titanfall, destiny, etc). Llega Nintendo con una nueva mecánica nunca antes usada a semejante nivel y con tal maestría. PINTAR EL ESCENARIO.
    Con esta simple premisa han conseguido hacer una campaña que sirve como tutorial hacia el multijugador, aunque podía ser mejor, es aceptable.
    El multijugador prefiero que lo experimentes vosotros mismos, aún en 2019 se encuentran partidas muy fácilmente y no encuentras cheaters, frenético y divertido.    … Expand
  4. MashuKiddo
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    favorite game of all time, this wii u game is probably the best game on the system that bombed in america. the system is notorius for weird (maybe also surreal) ads in america, not sure about the japanese ones, but this game shares the throne along with nintendoland, SSB4, Super mario maker, and more. purely nostalgic, id sell my soul to go back to that beautiful May.
  5. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    great game. this new nintendo franchise is one of the best things to come out of the wii u era.
  6. CielleGames
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    This game could have benefited from a better console and a better story mode but what IS here is great. Tight controls, mechanics and art style. As long as possible connection issues don't get to you too much casual online play is more than fun, and what connection issues there are really aren't as bad as people say and I don't have great internet, the game responds fairly quickly toThis game could have benefited from a better console and a better story mode but what IS here is great. Tight controls, mechanics and art style. As long as possible connection issues don't get to you too much casual online play is more than fun, and what connection issues there are really aren't as bad as people say and I don't have great internet, the game responds fairly quickly to situations like that. check out a trailer and decide from there if this is something you might find fun!… Expand
  7. LinksElixir
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    Splatoon is an amazing third person shooter for people to try if they can't afford a Nintendo switch yet to buy the second game.the controls are easy to learn and not hard to use, if motion isn't your thing (should try it is the better way to play!) Then you can use stick .Very bright and colourful game with decent graphics. The story mode is very good with a good story and levels what areSplatoon is an amazing third person shooter for people to try if they can't afford a Nintendo switch yet to buy the second game.the controls are easy to learn and not hard to use, if motion isn't your thing (should try it is the better way to play!) Then you can use stick .Very bright and colourful game with decent graphics. The story mode is very good with a good story and levels what are not to hard or to easy to complete. The music is amazing. There is a vast majority of ways to make your inkling (character) look different from others. There are some problems however such and not being able to change gear between battles. Stages changing every 4 hours instead of 2 like the second game and hackers. The hacker problem can be solved my leaving the lobby and if it's in turf war it sometimes can be a fun time.Overall very good game and worth buying even if you own the second game!… Expand
  8. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a real turn for the shooter franchise. It let's nintendo use the shooter name into a PG material. It's colourful, vibrate, and has great modes. The single-player is clever and the online worked to a extent.
  9. joel_tdl
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El Shooter más original. JUGABILIDAD: Splatoon es muy divertido. Dejando de lado su campaña tan corta y sin esencia, el jugar Splatoon en línea es una experiencia en sí misma. Las armas y atuendos que podemos usar le dan una gran variedad a cada gameplay si nos tomamos el tiempo de probarlas. Los escenarios son muy buenos    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    El Shooter más original.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Splatoon es muy divertido. Dejando de lado su campaña tan corta y sin esencia, el jugar Splatoon en línea es una experiencia en sí misma. Las armas y atuendos que podemos usar le dan una gran variedad a cada gameplay si nos tomamos el tiempo de probarlas. Los escenarios son muy buenos y variados, y pese a ser pocos no notaremos repetición en ellos gracias al sistema de "escenario del día" de Nintendo.

    Tanto el modo territorial como el competitivo (ambos son muy competitivos en realidad) nos pueden brindar horas y horas de diversión.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Nada importante y no lo necesita. He de decir que algunas combinaciones de colores resultan especialmente lindas al jugar, por ejemplo el contraste de Rosa+Verde.

    SONIDO:
    La música es muy simple pero efectiva, nos sube la adrenalina durante los combates.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Splatoon es algo que, en lo personal, nunca había visto. Me siento muy emocionado de que la gran N. haya tomado el riesgo con una nueva IP y le haya funcionado tan bien. Para Nintendo, Splatoon es una joya de originalidad en un mar de remakes de Mario y Pokémon    … Expand
  10. GregLobstery
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    A little weak in the single player department, but online its fun as heck, and for the most part pretty balanced. Very artsy, and has a slapping soundtrack.
  11. yolo004
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    I always liked its concept and the game turned out really fun! It looks good, there's not a lot of game modes but it's enough to keep it fresh, and the story mode is actually pretty good. Also, there's a really big collection of different weapons that offer everyone a different way to play and that's a huge plus.
  12. LiquidSnekMGS
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Wow, Nintendo did it. They made a 3rd person shooter game that remains family-friendly, yet fun.
    The story mode is fine, but I mainly love the multiplayer mode. Just good old fashioned fun with friends and family playing a Nintendo game.
    Nintendo is truly the family game company.
  13. Prof_Wild_Young
    May 1, 2020
    7
    TL;DR - I love it, but there needs to be more of it. A bit bare bones but the Wii U was failing so I don't mind. I've only grown to like it more as its sequel disappointed me.

    I have a lot of detailed cons and few pros, but that's just because I'm really good at complaining and not describing good. I, in fact, adore this game a lot. Pros: Unique and Fun Twist - There simply isn't    TL;DR - I love it, but there needs to be more of it. A bit bare bones but the Wii U was failing so I don't mind. I've only grown to like it more as its sequel disappointed me.

    I have a lot of detailed cons and few pros, but that's just because I'm really good at complaining and not describing good. I, in fact, adore this game a lot.

    Pros:

    Unique and Fun Twist - There simply isn't anything that plays like Splatoon, I'd gladly experience inking action day in and day out not only because of an engaging reward system, but actually being fun at its core. Not many games can say that.

    Colourful - It's just pretty okay?!

    Cons:

    Missing basic features - Since Nintendo has proven to be just like other companies as of late, I've decided to criticise them for this instead of being thankful that they're 'in the past'. Why no bots? Why no servers? Why can't the game tell me what I have and haven't bought already? No gear or weapon sort? etc

    Gear - The fun grinds to a halt when it comes to the gear system. One of the big reasons I stopped playing back in the day is because it literally took 6 months to get the rolls on my Motor Boots right, keeping in mind that I was going for the most common roll and not anything weird. On that note, miss Splatfest and you're out of luck, simple as that. I don't blame anyone if they have, in fact, I actively encourage that you use save scumming or even cheating to bypass this system. What a kill joy.

    Lacking content - Far too few online modes, especially casual ones. Use the Bucket tool on a pre-existing weapon palettes, re-arrange the pre-existing sub and special assets and release it. Stages? Re-release stages that ended up being overhauled overtime as 'classics'. New modes? Easy: Team Splatmatch (Team Deathmatch), a way to play pre-existing Ranked Modes casually without needing S rank and a friend, pre-existing modes but with asymmetrical multiplayer elements (usual team of 4 VS Player-Controlled and fully armoured Agent 3, fit with fully upgraded mains of each weapon class, every sub and all specials, equipped before the match). Some of these are basics, hence why I'm asking for them, others I understand due to the platform's popularity.

    Blasters + Sloshing Machine - Nintendo thought it was smart to make a weapon class that can't miss, kills fast and has the advantage regardless of range. No, no it wasn't. Direct hit, instant kill. Miss twice, still a kill! Using a weaker Blaster that kills in 2 directs or 4 misses? Fires faster to compensate, I already mentioned you can't miss, it's exactly the same but with better coverage and maybe a more helpful set. Long range? Good, bully them without them even realising what's happening or being able to touch you. Short range? You DEFINITELY can't miss now and your range is way longer than you think due to the explosions. The only thing it can't do is get coverage, which doesn't matter as it will face every round essentially unopposed. Could be balanced out by removing automatic fire for tap shots and requiring an additional button press for the ink bullet to explode to make them actually take skill to use and even make them more versatile, then maybe even buff their ink coverage to compensate for these changes.

    Balance - Honestly, if specials had a one second delay before activating, it would make all the difference. I'll stand by the idea that chaos is part of the fun, but when you make it impossible to lose or impossible to win, there is no fun to be had, or at least less fun to be had playing, so Bubblers should be gone come the sequel. Kraken is fine if it is given either more knockback or it's health works closer to the big training dummies rather than being invincible. Other specials are fine. Weapons, can confirm that Rollers are NOT overpowered, coverage and instant kill is all they have as the most basic observation skills means you can shoot it down. Shooters are sweet, but the Semi-Shooters L3 and H3, why do they exist? Chargers exist to be annoying, nuff said. Splatlings are my new favourite, if only they released Heavy with a more decent set, but Mini is really good too! Slosher, I don't use it and hate that no one else uses it either, but it's so cool! I gave Blasters and the Sloshing Machine an entire section... yikes.    … Expand
  14. AbeFiletti
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    You know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'mYou know if Nintendo tackles a popular genre in video games they are gonna do something new and interesting. Splatoon takes the shooter genre and does something completely new with it. I mean how does Nintendo come up with these ideas. Splatoon is one of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. It is extremely addicting, and really fun. It is the one of the only games I can say I'm kind of good at. The story is really fun too. All the missions feel original and unique. Overall Splatoon is just a really fun time. I give it a 9/10 and an A.… Expand
  15. theonelog
    May 10, 2023
    9
    The first ever splatoon game. One of the very few new nintendo IP. They managed to strike gold with this franchise. Super fun gameplay all around. 9/10
  16. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Very fun game worth buying i would recommend its got a load of origanal features
  17. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    The game it's amazing I think that it's true when nintendo says that this game is the MarioKart of the Shooters.
    Some people is cheating about the lack of content but the game is amazing and the updates will solve this.
  18. PipiPopo
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    It's a great and innovative game. I have never seen a shooter like this before.
  19. Manucoel
    Feb 25, 2021
    6
    This game is alright I guess had some fun playing some games, buying some guns and clothes but just felt kinda boring after a while.
  20. RTCWFAN
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Great (couch) multiplayer game for the best multiplayer console ever released. It is just pure fun to shoot the bright colors on your friends. Overall rating: 8.9.
  21. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Lots of charm. Amazing gameplay. Can't believe this is only the first entry in an already amazing series.
  22. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    This game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a funThis game is a kid-friendly take on the shooter, but I think it does a good job about not making adults say "I'm too young for that". It has amazing controls, a rockin' soundtrack, and is a good game for anyone out there! The game is still online 6 years later, but be warned, when it goes off, the only thing in the game will be the story mode, which is nothing too great, but it's a fun little distraction.… Expand
  23. Okie_Doki
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  24. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    This game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to themThis game is great. I love its unique take on the shooting games. Especially when you can hide in the ink too as well as shoot others. The graphics are beautiful too. The paint really helps it. I like the weapons in the game too like the regular ink gun, the rollars, the paint brush, the nes zapper gun, and sniper. I also like how charming the characters are due to them all being sea food and their quirky dialoge. It's also good for fans who aren't really fans of shooting games because the campaign has platforming to it as well as shooting, it has cool clothing items and refrances to other games too like NES zapper and the blooper from super mario bros. The trailer for this game was one of the trailers that really made Nintendo win E3 that year as well as raised the standards for nintendo E3's. However there are some flaws with it. For one thing, it has no voice chat. That sort of changed in splatoon 2. I also think that the game lacks content.. especially when splatoon 2 has way more content. Splatoon may of had the mini game you play before a match as well as wii u controls but splatoon 2 works almost as well with the gyro aiming. Splatoon also has a rhythm mini game which is just as good as the jumping one. Lastly the story mode in splatoon 2 is better, it has great DLC, the local multiplayer is better.. balloon battle? Really? and it has salmon mode. To conclude, splatoon was great for it's time but splatoon 2 raised the bar and for the next splatoon game even after 2, I hope that the game launches complete.… Expand
  25. De-
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    This game ultimately is one of the best Nintendo franchises. Other shooters can not compare to this game. Unlike others this game is actually fun and not some grey place where you kill some random soldiers.
  26. GilArenas
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Splatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk withSplatoon introduced me to many great people, like Putz12 and his no signal screen. I kill people in Splatoon like Macbeth kills people. The ink is so colourful I wanna ink every single page of Szczerba's book, because God knows I don't want to read that. This game is more fun than learning about moles, which is kind of hard to top. The game developers spent hours packing the game disk with hydrogen bonds, and it is reflected in the amazing not 1980's graphics this game has. This game sold more copies than Draymond has been ejected, and it made Avagadro's number in dollars. This game is so good I want to jaywalk with my carbon roller every day at 2:30PM. Sometimes I wanna use my E-Litre and **** all over the Biology scantron.… Expand
  27. Tigblu
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Good good game, hello there fellows it is a pleasure to announce that Michael Jackson exists.
  28. Tash1kom
    May 26, 2022
    10
    For me Splatoon is not just a game, but memories and nostalgia that make me smile, Stay fresh!
  29. Beny_Tube_5
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    Really fun game! Splatting ink all over the place is just beautiful. Although I’m bad it just is a great game!
  30. Bennythegamer
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Es ist pure Nostalgie und ich erinnere mich immer gerne zurück an meine Kindheit und an die schönen Stunden die ich damit verbracht habe und schade nur das es nicht so viele spielen konnte trotz der Server Probleme ein super Spiel
  31. Walter69
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite Games of all Time. This Game is my Childhood. I had fun playing online and in the Storymode.
  32. Kdog152
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    The Wii U may have failed, but Splatoon is a great classic. Yeah this is just paintball, but it's paintball with a twist.
  33. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Tenía muchas ganas de probar este juego y por desgracia no pude terminarlo porque me mareaba. Lo que pude jugar me gustó.
  34. just_lovro
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    This game is soooo fun, the combat is simple which makes it so great the story is a bit weak and short but the bosses are peak game desing.
  35. Metabetalpha
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    As a jr main, amazing , but this game is BROKEN AS HELL! kraken and bubbler ruled the battle field, along with the 4 horse men of the apocalypse Vslosh, Crange, Zimi splating and cherry H3 with that with THAT meta, it SUCKS to play ranked sometimes
  36. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very good game. Great originality and arguably the best WiiU game! The atmosphere is also amazing.
  37. Triblue
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Jeu original et sympa. Le gameplay est cependant un peu répétitif et au final la plupart des parties se ressemblent.
  38. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    I dont remember what expections I had for this game but whatever it was that wasnt it. Still fun
  39. PearlinaFan23
    Jul 5, 2023
    7
    Such a good game, and truly revolutionary. The reason it's so low is because of the servers being discontinued, but I did love my time with it
  40. FxGSpartan
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    i grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, ratheri grew up with this game, Splatoon is one of my favorite shooters. This game has a lot of untapped potential and is very basic, but it's a lot of fun. This is the best casual Splatoon game in the series, though it competitively suffers from some issues. This game has a lot of problems, however they are more excusable because it is the first game in the series and tried its best, rather than blatantly ignoring existing problems or causing new ones on purpose. This game also doesn't have egregious issues that the law should step in on, unlike the Splatoon we have nowadays.
    Best map design in the series, most fun specials, best soundtrack, the list of things done right by Splatoon 1 that are failed in future releases is quite extensive.    … Expand
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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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