20.9.2017

Splatoon 2 is the sequel to the surprise hit from 2015 on the Wii U. The game is simple in its premise but complex in its strategy. You are a squid like creature that can change between kid that can use weapons, to a squid that can swim fast along the ground and up walls.However, while the game is amazingly fun and addictive to play it is undeniably a disappointment in many areas and feels more like a 1.5 version then a complete new entry in the series.First off the game is severely lacking anything new of any real value. All the game modes from the first are back along with most of the levels and weapons. However it still uses that annoying timed system where only two levels are playable at a time.I’m not sure how often they rotate (I think it’s daily but I’m not sure) but I found myself playing the same two maps for around an hour and soon become frustratingly board of playing them over and over again.There is a new game mode called Salmon Run but so far, I’ve yet to play it as for some reason it can only be played during certain times and I never seem to be around during those times.It does boast some customizing with the ability to purchase new clothing which have game changing effects like speed boost and toughness to name just a couple. You can also select the hair style, skin and eye colour but apart from that, not much else. However, that being said it is an improvement on the first game so it should be credited for that.But enough about what the game doesn’t have and more about wat it does. The game is split into two styles, single player and multiplayer.The single player continues the story from the first game and is pretty much the same thing. You start at the beginning of the level and must make your way through it until you reach the end. A little bit like Mario 3D land / World. While it is better than the first games campaign, I was still disappointed by it. It feels like more of the same with a few new things thrown in for good measure. I personally would like to have seen a real campaign adventure like the upcoming Mario Odyssey or even a Zelda style game. I know many will disagree but you have to admit, the single player does feel quite dull at times. It does have some replay value to it though as there are collectables in each level and you can replay any level with any new weapons you pick up later on. So as I say, the single player isn’t bad just safe. It doesn’t try anything major nor does it stray from the first games shadow.However, this game is really all about multiplayer and it doesn’t disappoint there!If you’ve played the first game then you already know what it’s all about but for newbies I tell you how it works. You are split into two teams of four and are armed with weapons that shoot ink. The team that covers the most ground with their teams colour wins! You gain no points for killing the other team (although many players don’t seem to take notice of that!) and while it might sound a little dull it really is great fun and very addictive. There are a couple of other modes such as king of the hill style game but they are only available once you reach a certain level.One thing I did miss was the minigame from the first game while waiting in the lobby. Not sure why it was taken out but still a shame to see it missing.Overall though the game is undeniably fun despite its shortcomings. While I do feel this game may have been rushed to fill up the Switches library, it is still a worthy purchase. A disappointing sequel but still a fun and addictive game. Also, the inklings are super cute!Gameplay (17/20)Graphics (16/20)Sound (18/20)Replay Value (17/20)Value for Money (16/20)Total (84/100)

8.1.2020

Cracking game!!!!! I've had Splatoon 2 since last year and invested over 100hours of play time and I must say the game is absolutely amazing it's super fun and competitive, you can go from winning to losing in a matter of seconds.Fashion takes a big part in the game as you can see from the screenshots each piece of clothing offers different skills and abilities to help you perform better. And damn some of these squids look amazing!!!You have a wide range of weapons to choose from each offering a unique gameplay style for instance if you want to use an ink brush you'll swing a giant paintbrush around flinging ink all over the place or if you prefer to be more stealthy and be able to dodge thenthe splat dualies are for you!The aim of the game depends on which game mode you do if all you want to do is casual turf war then the aim is to cover the map in as much of your team's ink as possible sounds simple right? WRONG! Oh boy it's so much harder than you think one minute your entire team could have the map covered with ink and then 10 seconds later the enemy could make some crazy come back and cover the entire map in their ink and beat you within the last 10 seconds of the map leaving you dumbfounded and feeling guttered but oh man is it a great feeling losing then pulling it back for a win!!There is also a ranked mode where the type of match changes every 1-2 hours one game mode is clam blitz you collect 10 small clams which then form a big rugby ball that you have to throw at your opponents net (which looks like a basket ball net) then when you burst the net your team throws their smaller/ big clam into the net to score points and take home the victory!!There is also tower control which is where there's 1 tower in the middle of the map and you have to take control of it and reach the checkpoints the first team to take the tower to the enemies last check point wins.When you load the game up a little news briefing will play telling you what the current maps are for turf war( casual mode) ranked matches maps and game mode and league mode maps and game modeLeague matches are a bit like ranked apart from in ranked you team up with your friends to play against other people who are part of a team with friends these tend to have some form of communication with each other which makes it slightly more challenging than ranked and during league mode you get ranked on your wins and losses which resets every 2 hours and depending on how well you did depends on what rewards you get but you need to be ranked B in normal ranked mode before you can enter league matchesThere is also a story mode which is more designed around getting you used to the game and teaching you the basics before going into online matches but If you don't want to you don't have to do story mode.There is also a salmon run mode which you can play with your friends if you are all on the same local network and in the same room as each other which involves wave after wave of enemies coming at you and your job is to beat them and the bosses and collect the golden eggs

26.8.2017

I had no intention whatsoever of buying Splatoon 2, that was until the Global Splatfest. Players had the opportunity to understand how the game operates, and take part in choosing one of two options that would decide which team you would fight for. With the instruction to ink as much as possible, the game is relatively simple, but in terms of gameplay, possesses a certain charm. The game does not focus on targeting the other team's players, but instead bases victory on who paints most; you can choose what weapon strategically seems to work in your favour. With a range of weapons to choose from, such as paint rollers, brushes and sprayers, including subweapons and special attacks,

18.8.2017

I dismissed Splatoon 2 out-of-hand initially. I'm not overly interested in first or third person shooter games, and certainly stay away from online matches in those types of games if I ever do pick one up (I much prefer a keyboard & mouse combo for that type of game). After reading and watching a few reviews though I decided to give it a go.Man I'm impressed.I like the fact it's not a 'traditional' shooter where the aim is to rack up kills. Rather the overall goal is to colour the map with yoru team's ink, using a variety of different weapons. It gives me the option to go off and 'ink' parts of the map if I'm outmatched at combat,

22.1.2018

I love this game - kept seeing it on the Wii U but didn't try it until we got the SwitchThe biggest negative is you cannot play 2 player - that would have been fun - but unlike Mario kart when when you play online you can only play a single player. It would have been fun to be able to battle against someone in multiplayer mode - the only way to do that is purchase another Switch and play either wirelessly or online in a battle I Guess. Not spending £300 to by another Game for that!After weeks I seem to be splatted no matter what I do, really recommend the Offline Octo Canyon as you get the hang of the controls,

21.7.2017

This is a perfect update to the original game. Vastly improved graphics, new soundtrack, new stages, new gear and items, more customisation options and a better single player mode. Yet underpinning all of this is much of the same gameplay - which is certainly not a bad thing, considering how well Nintendo got it right first time round.The big draw of Splatoon is that it takes what's good about 'shooters' and puts it into a less violent set up. Strategy is key here, and the sense of achievement you get from essentially spraying ink everywhere is wonderful. You do not gain points for 'splats' (dissolving other players).Online is still the main focus of gameplay,

29.7.2017

I loved the first Splatoon game and this tweaks and builds on that to make a great game. It's not a completely new experience as much as the original, but that's to be expected. The single player is fleshed out which is great for at work where he wi-fi isn't strong enough for online!The multiplayer is more of the same but with refinements to make the matches seem fairer and allow different weapon types each to have their place. Salmon run is a great addition to mix things up from the main multiplayer. The weapon typing is random so again allows you to experiment with weapons you might not normally use. Also in a team work setting using something like a charger, which I normally don't get on with,

20.8.2017

I never played the original Splatoon, but thought I'd try this out due to it looking fun on gameplay videos. I've completed the single player campaign which was full of quirky bosses and really helped me get into the controls and weapons. Salmon Run is an online mode which pits you against hordes of enemies and bosses which need to be defeated in certain ways. This is a really fun and intense mode and probably one of my favourites! The multiplayer is also fun, and despite the lack of maps you can play on during a game, I haven't found it boring. I love the choice of weapons and styles so you can play in your own way and customise your Inkling character.Nintendo are showing great support for the game and are introducing new weapons,

23.8.2017

Arrived very timely. The game is super fun and addictive, and gives a different spin on the fps genre. It also has quite a family-friendly atmosphere and the community is, in general, very nice, though the "posting" feature in game, where you see other users drawings has a mix of questionable and enjoyable things. The coop mode is one of the best things about the game, and it is great working with teammates to defeat the mostly well-designed bosses. My biggest gripes about this game are: the multiplayer has no lobby for playing games with your friends. In a multiplayer game like this, I fail to see how they could leave out such an essential component, it really is awful. You can play with your friends,

21.7.2017

Hello Friends?Super Fun Feel GoodGame!In Splatoon 2 "You" play in a universe dominated by Japanese hipster "squid kids" dressed in fresh outfits n shoot paintball guns all the time. Paint Up, Paint Down, Heck!! Paint All Around Town!!! Paint Away Man✌️Be Free!!! Express your self because in this town Graffiti Reigns Supreme!!With this game you get: An 8 hour single-player campaign; a range of ranked and unranked multiplayer combat modes; and a brand new, "Horde" style mode in which you and up to three others team up to take out waves of enemies.Splatoons 2 default multiplayer mode is " Turf War" in which your team has 3 minutes to cover an arena's floor with more of your paint color than your opponents and any ground covered in your teams color becomes "swimmable".

22.7.2017

In my opinion, this game is brilliant. It's a very unique concept and the graphics are incredible.Some people seem to complain in other reviews that it's barely different from the Wii U version which you may want to keep in mind when buying this if you already have a Wii U, although if you're like me and don't own a Wii U, this is an absolutely brilliant game to get for the switch.The single player offline modes are challenging for first time players, and if you are up for more of a challenge, the multiplayer modes are very fun as you try to make your way up the rankings by winning matches.An important thing to point out is that you are unable to play this game with more than one person on one console.

29.7.2017

Splatooooooooon twooooooooo. Just what we was waiting for. It don't get much better than this. Have not stopped playing it since the lunch date. Absolutely Brilliant. Looks like spikes got a promotion in a office with his laptop with a little facety street hood rat yout working for him now called Murch. Facety Murch makes me laugh with his chat. Similar challenges in 1 player mode which force you to use other weapons that are not in your comfort zone, Very good strategy. Many new editions like the Salmon Run mode where you get a job and work for food tokens and money. I can imagine why there's no local 2 player mode or TV split screen. I wouldn't want the second player seeing where I am going to launch an attack on them or view my secret hide outs.

21.7.2018

Splatoon 2 is a great instalment in this fairly new series, while it from an outside look it is very similar to Splatoon 1 (which to be fair it is) it has a few new features that are fun to play with. I have, in total, logged around 50 hours on this game although as I played the first one I have spent very little time in the main campaign.The single player mode is actually really fun, and it was a great time getting through it, the final boss was actually quite hard and took more than several attempts to defeat, the only slightly irritating thing is that there was little to no reward for completing the campaign other than that you know you have completed it. While I have not played the Octo expansion,

13.11.2017

I really enjoyed my time with splatoon 2 and will keep on enjoying my time with it.Like many people I have limited time to myself working and studying at the same time I don’t seem to have a lot of free time to do whatever I want. But splatoon really captured me. I don’t really play shooters or multiplayer games at all really. I really enjoy the controls and the whole concept of the game. What can be frustrating is that I’m still not that good at the game so I can find myself on some long losing streaks which can be infuriating, while some might say it’s my fault for not being good, it still impacts my enjoyment when you try your best and it’s just loss after loss.

24.7.2017

I'm one of the most biggest Splatoon fans in the world, so I hope my review how dosn't have any bias:I played the Wii U edition for over 1600 hours, so overall, my play time does actually prove how fun Splatoon is.Splatoon 2 review:I got the game on its launch; July 21 and have played it everyday since.The game is a massive improvement from the Wii U edtion; no lag, better graphics, no FPS drop in Online matches.The Jetpack is awesome, I managed to secure 28 splats in one game!Splatoon 2 has better music, in everyway it is definitely an improvement from the Wii U edition.Salmon Runs are really fun as well. (Salmon run is an Online mode available every weekend.)The special weapons work like a dream,

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