Splatoon Raiders Reviews
Splatoon Raiders shows that Nintendo has managed to transform its shooter franchise into a surprisingly fun action and progression-based experience. With an addictive gameplay loop, a great variety of weapons, tanks, and builds, the game offers dozens of hours of content for players who enjoy constantly developing their character. Despite stumbling with a simplistic story and a multiplayer system featuring some questionable decisions, the overall result is extremely positive, making this one of the franchise’s most interesting spin-offs and an easy recommendation for fans of games focused on cooperation and grinding.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders drops the competitive scaffolding, keeps the ink, and loses less than you would expect. What is built on top is a good action RPG and the most fun I have had with Splatoon in years.
Had the level design and island art direction been at all interesting, I’d be ready to sing this game’s praises from the fire escapes of Splatsville. Because the shooting mechanics are unbeatable, legitimately the best Splatoon has ever played. But Splatoon is more than just its mechanics. This series has an aesthetic and vibe all its own. Without that, or even an attempt at a substitute fit to the sub-tropical setting, Splatoon Raiders ends up as all substance, no style.
We had a fantastic time with Splatoon Raiders and certainly aren't ready to send Team Deep Cut back to Splatsville just yet. Splatoon Raiders is all about pure, chaotic fun—and it delivers that in spades. Anyone wanting to play Splatoon but put off by the intensity of multiplayer action will find Splatoon Raiders to be a perfect fit.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders is a brilliantly moreish extraction shooter, whose ink-based gameplay helps make a well-trodden genre feel fresh and interesting. A great time alone, assisting others or grouping up with three friends, Splatoon Raiders proves there’s far more to be done with this series, and I, for one, cannot wait for where we go next.
This is a fantastic Splatoon game, and that’s exactly what me and millions of other fans were looking for. If you’ve been wanting to experience this series but wanted a single-player focused experience, this is where you’ll want to start.
Splatoon Raiders comes highly recommended because it clearly demonstrates that the franchise has much more potential beyond its competitive side. Nintendo has successfully adapted familiar gameplay mechanics into an exploration title that can be enjoyed both solo and in co-op. Although there are some areas for improvement, the result is a spin-off that keeps Splatoon’s identity intact while still feeling distinct enough.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders is an enjoyable single-player spin-off that should delight fans whilst they wait for a new, more traditional instalment.
Review in French | Read full review
Splatoon Raiders tries something new with one of Nintendo’s somewhat more recent long-running series, to largely great success. Though a bit more variety in terms of missions and character customization options would have been ideal, the numerous weapon and gadget combinations and unique approach to Splatoon’s core gameplay craft an exciting spin-off that’s worth your time.
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.