Splatoon Raiders Reviews
Splatoon Raiders proves that the series can be much more than “just” a great competitive online game, and I hope this is the first of many single-player-focused spin-offs the franchise will bring us.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
In spite of some drawbacks, there’s still plenty of enjoyment to be had with Splatoon Raiders. Its fast-paced combat and short levels make Raiders a great game to play in brief bursts, which is particularly ideal for those who play Switch 2 while on the go.
Overall, this is a fun side-step in the Splatoon universe that moves away from the complete online multiplayer of the core titles to deliver a single-player treasure hunt that’s colourful to watch and enjoyable to play.
Overall, it's fun, but most of the levels lack the verve and experimentalism that the single-player structure would have granted the series, finally moving away from the formalism that is essential in multiplayer battles.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders is a big drop from Nintendo that stands on its own. With an addictive single-player experience and the addition of online co-op, a new vice is born with this fresh catch.
When the lights go out on the Spirhalite Islands and the base returns to rocking silently on the sea, you’re left with the feeling that you’ve stumbled upon something rare, because what I feared would be mere filler turned out to be a profound, generous, and surprisingly vast adventure, one that weaves a treasure hunt into a progression that offers no respite. Setting aside technical aspects that could have been more daring and a few somewhat lackluster early islands, you find yourself caught up in a loop that’s as simple as it is hypnotic, where every run promises new loot and every piece of loot drives you toward the next, making it almost impossible to put the game down. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or setting sail for these waters for the first time, my verdict remains the same: Splatoon Raiders is a treasure in every sense, and I can’t wait to see where this new series will take us next.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders continues Nintendo’s hot streak on the Switch 2 and, for the first time, I’m excited about whatever comes next in the world of Splatoon.
Splatoon Raiders successfully pivots the franchise into a single-player focus, delivering an incredibly addictive loop powered by bite-sized missions, flawless performance, and a vast array of weapons and gadgets. While its narrative takes a backseat and the visual palette is surprisingly muted compared to the series' usual vibrancy, it remains a standout, hard-to-put-down adventure that proves Splatoon can thrive far beyond traditional multiplayer.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders is an absolute triumph for anyone who ever wanted a dedicated, pressure-free PvE spin-off from Nintendo’s colourful shooter franchise.
Splatoon Raiders manages to tick a lot of the right boxes by bringing its oft-forgotten single-player mode to the forefront. It’s a fantastic way to introduce new players to the series who were put off by its multiplayer focus, while still challenging the returning players. The fact that it’s such a great game makes it all the more disappointing that it seems to lack any additional accessibility options, especially as motion sickness seemed to be such a problem for some people in Splatoon 3. Hopefully, they might add them in later, as it mars what would have been an otherwise perfect game.
Splatoon Raiders successfully proves that the series can thrive outside its multiplayer roots, delivering a rewarding single-player adventure built around progression and player expression. Although a shallow narrative and an uneven mid-game progression keep it from reaching greater heights, its satisfying gameplay loop and excellent customization systems make those shortcomings easy to overlook. Whether you're a longtime Splatoon fan or simply looking for a fun action-adventure, Splatoon Raiders is a worthwhile expedition that confidently charts a new course for the series.
Nintendo’s more single-player-focused spin-off from their unique multiplayer shooter retains its excellent mechanics, and makes for a consistently challenging good time, even if sometimes a grindy one
Splatoon Raiders successfully expands the franchise beyond its competitive roots, delivering a surprisingly deep cooperative adventure packed with customization, rewarding progression, and plenty of personality.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders effectively reinvents Nintendo's colorful shooter with satisfying growth, great action, and unlimited build variety. With little repetition, it’s engaging, and it’s one of the best PvE journeys in the franchise.
Splatoon Raiders reshapes the series into a genuinely satisfying looter shooter, with deep Gadget customization and chaotic Salmonid encounters that prove the franchise can thrive outside competitive multiplayer.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders is a fun, deep single-player adventure, with an art direction that once again stands as one of its greatest strengths. Its clever progression system, exploration, and environmental storytelling make this spin-off much more than an experiment: it is, in all likelihood, the best entry point for discovering everything Splatoon has to offer beyond its multiplayer.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders takes the series' most beloved elements and points them in an entirely new direction, delivering a satisfying loot loop and genuine cooperative depth that make it one of Nintendo's boldest spin-off experiments yet.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders feels like an easy home run for Nintendo. The single-player story will please fans of the original games (particularly Splatoon 3), and the detailed progression system with collectibles, upgrades and treasure does enough of the heavy lifting to keep you coming back again and again.
Nintendo has taken one of its brightest multiplayer franchises and confidently marched it into completely different territory without losing its identity along the way. That’s a remarkably difficult balancing act, yet Splatoon Raiders makes it look effortless for most of its runtime.
Splatoon Raiders successfully expands the Splatoon universe with a content-rich adventure that blends exploration, customization, and satisfying loot-driven progression. Its colorful world, strong sense of discovery, and polished gameplay make it feel like a natural evolution for the franchise. While a few repetitive moments prevent it from reaching its full potential, it’s an excellent spin-off that proves Splatoon can thrive beyond competitive multiplayer.
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